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• 158. If God is Good, Why Do Bad Things Happen?

  A lot of people look at tragedy, disaster, sin, and all the brokenness of the world and say, “If God is so good, how could He let all of these bad things happen?” I’ve asked that question so many times myself, and while I don’t have answers, I did find a new question to ask: If our world is so broken and messy and full of hate, destruction, evil, and sin, how could such a good God choose to come to us right in the middle of it? Why would he give up everything to save us? Why would he love ME that much? Let’s break it down in today’s episode! SUPPORT BY WORDS: https://buymeacoffee.com/bywords SHOP MY BOOKS: Waking Up: Living Open — https://amzn.to/3Lusgrz Love Is Devotional — https://amzn.to/3S6OZhs  FREE Path to Purpose Guide: https://hannahhughes.myflodesk.com/pathwaytopurpose  My favorite Bible studies + devotionals - HANNAHHUGHES10  for 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=300773  Connect: ⁠www.thehannahhughes.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thehannahhughes/⁠  https://www.instagram.com/bywordspodcast  Shop my Amazon faves: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/thehannahhughes⁠

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• 157. How to Make the Church a Safe Place Again: Embracing Your Role in the Body of Christ (ft. Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez)

  Today I’m excited to introduce you to my friend, Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez! Pri is the author of Being a Sanctuary, a book that explores how we, as believers, can make the Church a sacred, soft, and safe space for all. We dive into God’s heart and vision for the Body of Christ, the red flags of unhealthy church environments, and how the enemy works to take out the Church. Pri also offers practical advice for how we, as believers, can cultivate a holy and healthy culture in our churches. If you’ve ever been hurt by the Church or feel tempted to give up on it, you won’t want to miss Pri’s encouraging and grace-filled words for those in a season of disappointment. Let’s discover together how we can be part of building a sanctuary in the Body of Christ! To connect with Pricelis, head over to https://www.pricelispd.com/ or @pricelispd on IG! Get Pri’s book, Being a Sanctuary, here: https://a.co/d/8DGj4v9 SUPPORT BY WORDS: https://buymeacoffee.com/bywords SHOP MY BOOKS: Waking Up: Living Open — https://amzn.to/3Lusgrz Love Is Devotional — https://amzn.to/3S6OZhs  FREE Path to Purpose Guide: https://hannahhughes.myflodesk.com/pathwaytopurpose  My favorite Bible studies + devotionals - HANNAHHUGHES10  for 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=300773  Connect: ⁠www.thehannahhughes.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thehannahhughes/⁠  https://www.instagram.com/bywordspodcast  Shop my Amazon faves: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/thehannahhughes⁠

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• 156. Rethinking Human Trafficking: How Christians Can Be Better Neighbors to the Vulnerable (ft. Raleigh Sadler)

  How can Christians respond to human trafficking in a way that reflects the heart of the Gospel? In this episode, I’m joined by Raleigh Sadler, author of Vulnerable: Rethinking Human Trafficking, to discuss the intersection of vulnerability, justice, and faith. Raleigh shares why vulnerability is at the core of both the problem and the solution to human trafficking, and how our understanding of the Gospel should shape the way we engage with our neighbors. We also talk about how the Church can become more aware of and intentional in caring for the vulnerable — whether by preventing exploitation or showing compassion to those already in hard circumstances without judgment. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or unsure of where to start, Raleigh offers practical steps to empower you to take meaningful action in your community. To connect with Raleigh, head over to https://www.lmpg.org or @raleighsadler on IG! Get Raleigh’s book, Vulnerable: Rethinking Human Trafficking: https://amzn.to/49TTSly Listen to Raleigh’s podcast, Mercy Cast: https://www.mercycast.com  SHOP MY BOOKS: Waking Up: Living Open — https://amzn.to/3Lusgrz Love Is Devotional — https://amzn.to/3S6OZhs  FREE Path to Purpose Guide: https://hannahhughes.myflodesk.com/pathwaytopurpose  My favorite Bible studies + devotionals - HANNAHHUGHES10  for 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=300773  Connect: ⁠www.thehannahhughes.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thehannahhughes/⁠  https://www.instagram.com/bywordspodcast  Shop my Amazon faves: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/thehannahhughes⁠

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• 155. How to Partner with God for Your 2025 Vision & Goals: Personal Growth for Christian Women

  Happy New Year, friend! I’m so excited for today’s episode on partnering with God for our 2025 vision and goals. I’m breaking down my top 5 tips to set you up for a purposeful year: Cast your vision. Set goals that support your vision. Create your action plan. Invite someone into the process. Make it fun! And don’t forget: It’s OKAY to change your plans or your path! That’s the whole point of partnering with the Lord — allowing Him to guide you, refine you, and keep your heart in a posture of surrender. MY PRAYER FOR 2025 — I pray that you will take the pressure of of yourself to be the savior, the perfect one, the end-all. I pray you will learn to be as gentle and kind with yourself in the process as Jesus is, to be present in your current season. I pray that the coming season is one of freeing surrender, burdens lifted, hope raised, and faith deepened. EPISODES I MENTIONED — 03. Mindset 101 13. How to Make Goals Work for YOU 60. A Letter to Your Future Self 110. Yes to the Right Things: How to Create Intentional Habits & Routines GET MY FREE GOAL SETTING GUIDE: https://hannahhughes.myflodesk.com/dedta8gcns  SUPPORT BY WORDS: https://buymeacoffee.com/bywords SHOP MY BOOKS: Waking Up: Living Open — https://amzn.to/3Lusgrz Love Is Devotional — https://amzn.to/3S6OZhs  FREE Path to Purpose Guide: https://hannahhughes.myflodesk.com/pathwaytopurpose  My favorite Bible studies + devotionals - HANNAHHUGHES10  for 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=300773  Connect: ⁠www.thehannahhughes.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thehannahhughes/⁠  https://www.instagram.com/bywordspodcast  Shop my Amazon faves: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/thehannahhughes⁠

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• 154. Q+A: Growing Faith in Seasons of Refinement, Hope for Mental Health & Finding God’s Comfort in Our Suffering

  It’s the last episode of 2024, so I wanted to spend some time answering your questions and chatting about some things God has been teaching me about: -refinement and pruning -living in community as part of the Body -holding onto faith in hard seasons and mental health struggles I hope you find encouragement in this episode and I can’t wait to talk to you again soon in the new year! Michele Cushatt’s sermon I referenced: https://youtu.be/NWTEMIBubQE?si=UBKlTEmZ-hJLCrRO  SHOP MY BOOKS: Waking Up: Living Open — https://amzn.to/3Lusgrz Love Is Devotional — https://amzn.to/3S6OZhs  FREE Path to Purpose Guide: https://hannahhughes.myflodesk.com/pathwaytopurpose  My favorite Bible studies + devotionals - HANNAHHUGHES10  for 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=300773  Connect: ⁠www.thehannahhughes.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thehannahhughes/⁠  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebywordsshow/⁠  Shop my Amazon faves: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/thehannahhughes⁠

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