✝️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE In Episode 105 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Teresa Blaes (podcast host, ministry leader, and founder of Kosh Media Productions) for a raw conversation about faith after trauma. Teresa shares her story of growing up in a broken home, facing severe medical challenges, and experiencing devastating loss that left her deeply angry at God. She describes how encounters with the supernatural pushed her to investigate what was real and, eventually, how the gospel began to break through through a praying teacher, Christian music, and a radio message that led her to “do business with God.” They talk about what it means to bring your questions to God, why Isaiah 1:18 (“come, let us reason together”) became an anchor, and why healing often starts when we stop hiding our past and bring it into the light. ****** PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Full episodes now out on YouTube! ➡️ Watch: Halfway to Sunday (Full Episodes) 🎧Listen onApple Spotify 🙏Join the community + bonus content (Patreon) 💌 Questions/Guest Requests ****** 🩵 ABOUT US Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God. ****** 🔗 LINKS Follow Halfway to Sunday on Instagram Follow Halfway to Sunday on TikTok Follow Jill on Instagram ****** 📖 BIBLE RESOURCES   Scriptures Mentioned: Isaiah 1:18 — “Come, let us reason together…” Revelation 3:20 — “I stand at the door and knock…” Hebrews 13:2 (alluded) — entertaining angels unaware Psalm 27:10 (alluded) — “though father and mother forsake…” Luke 9:60 (alluded) — “let the dead bury their own dead” Luke 14:26 (referenced conceptually) — “hate father/mother…” explained as priority, not hatred Mark 3:33–35 (alluded) — “Who are my mother and brothers?”   The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links ****** 📣 GUEST Teresa’s website Follow Teresa on Instagram and Facebook More information on Teresa’s book ******   🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL: Episode #100 Biblical Boundaries, Peace and Celebrating ONE HUNDRED Episodes w/ Cassian Bellino Episode #96 Interruptible Faith w/ Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends.We're so glad you're here.