Those Who Know

Wow! This is so senti! I would have never thought this would have lasted as long as it did when I began in January of 2018. Thank you all for being on this journey with me. I am so grateful for your love and light in my life. Continue to go back and listen to old episodes if you need a dose of Hope. 

Love your host, 

Grace Casper

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Young author, Jessie Clark, tells the story of her life and how her book became what it is. From sexual abuse at a young age to self-hatred to deep shame, these were the battles Jessie was facing. But when she learned of someone who would never leave her, never hate her, and never forsake her, her life changed. Jessie fell in love with the act of journaling and had a journal for every year. These journal entries soon became the book that she published today titled, "I Delight, Because He is Near". Lean in as you hear the raw and vulnerable parts of Jessie's story that she so bravely chose to share with the world.

Jessie's website: https://www.jmccreative.art/ 

Follow Jessie on Instagram: @jessieclark12

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Music: "Asylum" -The Morning 

Aaron Hanes was battling addiction and living in a toxic relationship which then culminated in him being incarcerated multiple times. One day while in jail, Aaron was bored and picked up what he thought was a comic book of sorts. Little did he know it was a book on telling others about the story of Jesus. This book relit the old flame that used to burn within Aaron growing up. Soon, he was leading a Bible study within jail with other cellmates and this became a community. Listen in as Aaron describes his hard journey that led to growth, recovery, and fulfillment. 

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Music: "Asylum"- The Morning

Maddie McDavid reflects on her time growing up with the same nine people. She attended a small private school for most of her life and didn't think it was that big of a deal. When she went to college, she started to see the ways in which her experience had shaped her world view and how she viewed herself. Luckily, Maddie found a wonderful counselor and through these appointments, she started to put language to what she had experienced in those years. From crazy expectations to emotional abuse, these are things that Maddie had to comprehend while diving into her healing. If you have attended a private school, this is for you. If you didn't, learn about what one girl's experience was like and how it has impacted her. 

Absolving: to set or declare (someone) free from blame or guilt. Emmy Johnson describes her story of finding pornography at age seven and how it led to more than a decade of addiction. But Emmy Johnson was determined to not let addiction have the final word. Her authenticity in describing the ebb and flow of recovery is comforting to those that know what addiction is like. Thanks to Emmy, women know that they are not alone in their struggle. Emmy knows Hope. She knows the Key to freedom. Let her guide you through her story and how she is walking in complete freedom from not only addiction but shame. 

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Music: "Asylum" - The Morning