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Finding Grace In The Wilderness

Sharon Hawkins

66 episodes

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Send us a text This episode is Part 2 of Sharon's interview with her friend, Marie Koth. Marie continues to share her testimony and how God has worked in her life and that of her husband Chris. She shares what God taught her in the adversity of their family coming out of the cycle of alcolholism. He has been faithful in helping them to overcome and to help countless other people. Marie and Chris have an incredible story of the grace and guidance of God. They are proof that, if you will trust ...

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Send us a text This episode is Part 2 of Sharon's interview with her friend, Marie Koth. Marie continues to share her testimony and how God has worked in her life and that of her husband Chris. She shares what God taught her in the adversity of their family coming out of the cycle of alcolholism. He has been faithful in helping them to overcome and to help countless other people. Marie and Chris have an incredible story of the grace and guidance of God. They are proof that, if you will trust ...

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Finding Grace In The Wilderness

2 Episode 64 Interview with Marie Koth Part 2: Alcoholism, Ministry, and God's Provision

Send us a text This episode is Part 2 of Sharon's interview with her friend, Marie Koth. Marie continues to share her testimony and how God has worked in her life and that of her husband Chris. She shares what God taught her in the adversity of their family coming out of the cycle of alcolholism. He has been faithful in helping them to overcome and to help countless other people. Marie and Chris have an incredible story of the grace and guidance of God. They are proof that, if you will trust ...

1 week ago

39 minutes

Finding Grace In The Wilderness

2 Episode 65 Telling Bradley's Story of Redemption at Fair Play Camp School for Boys

Send us a text November 10, 2025 marks four years since Sharon and Scott's son, Bradley, went to meet Jesus face to face when he passed away at just 21 years old. Today the podcast is dedicated to Bradley's memory. Sharon shares a recording of her talk at Fair Play Camp School for Boys from November 9. She and Scott were blessed to share the day at the camp as Sharon is given the opportunity to share Bradley's story every two years at the camp to a group of new boys. Bradley had struggles in ...

2 weeks ago

32 minutes

Finding Grace In The Wilderness

2 Episode 63 Interview with Marie Koth Living with Alcoholics and Setting Boundaries

Send us a text This week Sharon interviews Marie Koth. Marie and her husband Chris have led Christian 12-step programs for 36 years to help those affected by addiction. Marie shares her story of growing up in a home with two alcoholic parents and then marrying a man who also sufferred from alcoholism. Her story is encouraging, inspiring, and she speaks from experience when she shares valuable information for coping when people you love are alcoholic. Don't miss this first part of the 2-...

3 weeks ago

27 minutes

Finding Grace In The Wilderness

2 Episode 62 What a Friend We Have in Jesus with Music by Scott Hawkins

Send us a text In this episode, Sharon breaks down what it means to have a friendship with Jesus. Some friends come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Once we accept Him as our Savior, He comes into our lives to stay--through the good, the bad, and the ugly. He never leaves us, nor forsakes us. They say to have a friend, you have to be one. Jesus is our friend even when we don't give Him the time of day. God made us for relationship. That works both ways. We should long for...

2 months ago

19 minutes

Finding Grace In The Wilderness

2 Episode 61 Why the Death of Charlie Kirk Hits Us So Differently

Send us a text Today Sharon shares thoughts about the death of the man of God, patriot, and President of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk. This senseless murder has rattled a nation like few deaths have in many, many years. There is more going on here clearly. It is more than a news story. It is about eternity, and a spiritual battle that is burning in our nation. As children of God and as Americans who love our country, our hearts should be and are broken for this devastating loss. But ...

2 months ago

13 minutes

Finding Grace In The Wilderness

2 Episode 60: Jesus Loves Me With Levi and Hadley Hawkins

Send us a text What a treat today! Levi and Hadley Hawkins (ages 4 and 2), Sharon’s grandchildren join the podcast today. Let your heart be touched by the faith of some little ones today. They sing a blessing and Jesus Loves Me during this mini episode. May your heart be lifted and never forget Jesus Loves You! Nothing preaches more than when God uses the little ones to share with us! Please subscribe and follow the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode. We will be back next time with a ...

2 months ago

4 minutes

Finding Grace In The Wilderness

2 Episode 59 Journey of Life: Missed Turns, Obstacles, and the Pathway Home

Send us a text This episode Sharon shares a funny story about a recent trip with her friend, Carole, to a women's conference. They met with some obstacles in their path to the conference and she shares the challenges and blessings for the trip. The story is reminiscent of our journey of life, how we find ourselves missing opportunities, running into obstacles, and how God gives us a way through. He is also helping His children find their way home. Don't we all certainly need that guidan...

3 months ago

21 minutes

Finding Grace In The Wilderness

2 58 Interview with Jamie Smith: The Healing Journey: Breaking the Generational Cycle of Addiction and Abuse

Send us a text On today's episode, Sharon welcomes a wonderful young woman, Jamie Smith. Jamie shares her testimony of her rescue by God from addition and abuse. Jamie's story is a beautiful reflection of God's grace in the wilderness. Join us today for this heartwrenching, encouraging, and inspiring interview with a woman who has known true heartache yet exudes the joy of the Lord and who has a servant's heart and love for others. Please subscribe and follow the podcast so you don't miss a s...

3 months ago

21 minutes

Finding Grace In The Wilderness

2 57 How Do You Stand Firm When You Are Shaken

Send us a text Sometimes God allows things to be shaken in our lives or in the world to reveal what is truly eternal and lasting. Today the podcast explores standing firm even when we are shaken. One minute we are upright and the next, our world can be turned upside down like a snow glove. Isn't it amazing what one phone call can do to stir up our lives? In this episode, Sharon discusses finding our footing when the earth is moving out from under our feet. God is the only firm foundatio...

3 months ago

15 minutes

Finding Grace In The Wilderness

2 56 The Anchor Holds: Finding Peace In Every Storm

Send us a text The unthinkable happens. The unbearable lands on our doorstep. We get the news or the call no one ever wants to receive. Tragedy hits with a blow that knocks, not only the breath out of us, but the life out of us too. Our hearts break so much they physically hurt. It is tempting in these storms to turn our backs on God, to blame Him, and to be angry. How can a loving God allow such terrible things to happen to good people? Peace. We need peace! Stats show that more people...

4 months ago

18 minutes

Finding Grace In The Wilderness

2 55 Bradley Hawkins' Celebration of Life: Part 2: God Wants the Unwanted

Send us a text This past Thursday was the 25th birthday of Bradley, Sharon and Scott's son. In remembering him, the podcast is sharing parts of his celebration of life. Last week was Bradley's story, Sharon's talk from the service. If you haven't heard it, please go back and listen to episode 54 from Season 2. Bradley's life is an incredible story about overcoming adversity and darkness to let the love of God shine for all to see. Today's episode includes Austin O'Donald's talk "God Wants the...

4 months ago

33 minutes

Finding Grace In The Wilderness

54 Bradley Hawkins' Celebration of Life: Part 1: Bradley's Story

Send us a text July 17 is the birthday of Sharon and Scott's son, Bradley, who passed away on November 10, 2021 from a skateboarding accident. On Friday, July 18, 2025, the family and Scott's band, New Dixie Storm, are hosting a Memorial/Fundraiser for Fair Play Camp School to celebrate Bradley's birthday and his life. To access the poster and more information, go to https://sharonhawkins.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Bradley-Hawkins-Birthday-Memorial-Final.png What better way to remember Br...

4 months ago

29 minutes

Finding Grace In The Wilderness

53 Interview with Linda Byce: Caregiving with Hope and Other Miracles

Send us a text What a special time as Sharon interviews her friend, Linda Byce. Linda has been through so much. She cared for her husband after his massive heart attack that left his brain without oxygen for quite awhile causing him great debilitating disability. She cared for him for the remaining 11 years of his life. At the age of 14 years old, her son Trammell was stricken with a terrible virus that caused paralysis and they were told he would never walk again. But God had a miracle waiti...

4 months ago

39 minutes

Finding Grace In The Wilderness

52 Grace for Your Mistakes: Forgiving Yourself

Send us a text Today is the last episode of Season 1. What a great year! Thank you for all who have listened to the Finding Grace In The Wilderness Podcast for the last year. It has been a blessing to spend this year in community with our listeners, and learning from God’s Word. Our episode today focuses on forgiveness. Why is it that we can forgive others? Forgive God when we think He has been unfair (which of course isn’t true)? But we cannot forgive ourselves. As children of God, we have f...

4 months ago

15 minutes

Finding Grace In The Wilderness

51 Connected to the Vine: Finding Strength, Rest, and Fruitfulness in Abiding

Send us a text Sharon takes a look at John 15 about the vine and the branch. God is the Gardener. Jesus is the Vine. We are the Branches. Without our attachment to Christ, we can do nothing. This passage offers wisdom and encouragement in navigating life's challenges for today's woman. The branches draw life and nutrients from the main vine. Without this connection, the branches would wither and die, and be incapable of producing any fruit. Only Jesus can produce the Fruits of the Spirit in o...

5 months ago

19 minutes

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50 When You Feel Like Giving Up - Declare Your Faith Not Your Feelings

Send us a text This episode is about perseverance. Sharon shares her heart about losing her pet who has helped comfort her and her husband after her son's death. Sometimes life does not seem fair, and then there comes the straw that breaks the camel's back. She discusses how with God's help we need to refocus our faith back on Him. He is where our hope comes from. There are many examples from the Bible when people have faced terribly hard situations and how God has helped them to stand strong...

5 months ago

21 minutes

Finding Grace In The Wilderness

49 Sharing the Gospel: Divine Appointments and Missed Opportunities

Send us a text In today's episode, Sharon discusses telling other people about Jesus. It is every Christian's job--even when we are scared, even when we don't know what to say, even when we feel so unequipped. Every child of God has the mandate to share the gospel. The newest Christian is supposed to share what they know with others and point them to God's Word and to those who can help more with sharing about what Jesus has done for us. Have you had missed opportunities to share what God has...

5 months ago

20 minutes

Finding Grace In The Wilderness

48 Interview with Rebecca Wilson: Faith, Forgiveness and Fighting Cancer

Send us a text This episode Sharon interviews her friend, Rebecca Wilson. Rebecca is a co-leader of Grace In The Wilderness' Hope Rising: A GITW Support Group for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers. If you are a cancer survivor or a caregiver of someone with cancer, we would love for you to join our private support group. Click on this link to access our private facebook page and click to join today. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1660556400774575 You will be asked a couple of questions to insu...

5 months ago

45 minutes

Finding Grace In The Wilderness

47 Remembering the Past and Moving Forward with Faith

Send us a text Today we remember. This episode is recorded on Memorial Day. Sharon embraces the remembrances in our lives. Today we express gratitude for the men and women who gave their lives so that we might live in this great nation. Month brings other remembrances for us all with Mother's Day. For Sharon, it is the month she was first diagnosed with breast cancer. Now she is 14 years cancer free. Praise God!! Yesterday was also her and Scott's 34th anniversary, and they are grateful...

6 months ago

15 minutes

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46 Interview with Ali Kent: Let Me Tell You About My Jesus Part 2: Impossible Illnesses, Mom's Accident, Double Mastectomies, and a New Baby

Send us a text Sharon's interview with Ali Kent continues. You couldn't write Ali's story as fiction, it would be too unbelievable. But isn't that just the way that God writes? He wants to make sure that the world knows it is Him that is creating the miracles, that is getting us through the impossible things in our lives. Ali is a walking testimony about God's provision in her life. She has found joy through Jesus Christ as He has carried her and her family through trial after trial. He...

6 months ago

58 minutes