This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit <a href="https://daniellebean.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7">daniellebean.substack.com</a><br/><br/><p>Free preview for free subscribers, full episode for paid subscribers! Subscribe at <a target="_blank" href="http://daniellebean.substack.com">daniellebean.substack.com</a></p><p>When your body feels like it’s failing you, it can be hard to see it as a gift.</p><p>In this bonus reflection, I share lessons inspired by my conversation with Samantha Stephenson—on faith, healing, and learning to receive both body and soul as gifts from a loving God.</p><p>Samantha’s honest story of chronic illness and spiritual renewal reveals how God meets us in weakness, prunes us through love, and teaches us to trust Him one small surrender at a time.</p><p>Inside this paid-only bonus episode, we’ll explore three spiritual lessons from Samantha’s journey:</p><p><strong>Receiving the Gift of Your Body</strong>How gratitude, not control, is the foundation of peace, health, and holiness</p><p><strong>Pruning for Fruitfulness</strong>Why saying “no” can sometimes be the most faithful act of love</p><p><strong>The Grace to Surrender Daily</strong>Finding holiness in the present moment, one small “yes” at a time</p><p>Plus, I share personal stories, Scripture reflections, and journaling prompts to help you live these truths in your own daily walk with God.</p><p>💛 <em>These bonus reflections are available exclusively for paid subscribers of Girlfriends.</em></p><p>Your support makes this ministry possible—thank you for helping me keep this space authentic, faith-filled, and grace-centered.</p>
