Trauma and obstacles...we all have them, but not everyone is lucky enough to have a breakthrough to get beyond them.

For some, we may get stuck on the 'why' of it all instead of wondering how God can use that trauma or obstacle for good. Our trauma does not have to define us and we don't have to go at it alone. We are over-comers in Christ.

Our guest today can speak from many points of trauma. You'll hear how she was able to achieve breakthroughs in the obstacles that faced her. Misty Phillip is a dreamer and a doer who is passionate about helping people spark their soul message.

Misty encourages people to use their story to give God glory. The founder of Spark Media, Misty equips Christian communicators and podcasters through virtual and live events, podcast network, magazine and a thriving membership community. She is the host of By His Grace Podcast which is ranked in the top 1.5% of all podcasts.

She's a sought after international speaker and the author of the award winning, number one Amazon new release bible study, The Struggle is Real, But So is God and she's also got the Spark Podcast Planner.

In this episode, you'll discover...

-The first action step toward overcoming an obstacle that seems impossible to overcome...03:20

• Misty's book: The Struggle Is Real, But So Is God

-From 'Christmas Christians' to the tragic loss of a family member, drugs, rape and more...05:10

-How Misty dealt with the emotions she had following her brother's passing...11:05

-The stranger that helped change Misty's life...12:10

-How Misty surrendered and allowed God to take control, even through endless struggles...14:00

• "When I became a believer, the struggles in my life did not end"
• 2 Corinthians 12:9

-How Misty addresses the question, "How can a good God let these bad things happen?"...18:30

-Misty's advice to people who are struggling, alone and don't know how to experience God's grace...20:35

-How Misty learned to live a life of forgiveness...22:40

-About Misty and her traditionally catholic husband growing in their faith...24:30

-The importance of having and leaning on supportive community in overcoming obstacles...25:55

-How Misty helps people activate God's word in their lives...28:45

• Free printable declarations
• Misty's website

-Something fun that most people don't know about Misty...29:20

• Proverbs 3:5-6

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