Turning Grief into Growth: Angie Smith’s Story of Resilience (ep 39)

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While pregnant with their daughter, Audrey, Angie Smith and her husband, Todd, was told by the doctors that she would not survive. Angie began blogging to cope with the hurt and to update friends and family as they went through those difficult days, which eventually became a way to share her faith and her heart and resonate with those who had experienced a similar loss. Angie is a speaker, a best-selling author, and a blogger. She writes Bible studies, adult and children’s books including Seamless, For Such a Time as This, Chasing God, Mended, and What Women Fear.

This episode features a candid and insightful conversation with Angie Smith, an author and speaker known for making the Bible relevant in everyday life. The episode primarily revolves around motherhood, life's challenges, and finding balance amidst chaos.

Angie's journey from not growing up in a Christian household to becoming a pivotal voice in Christian ministry and authorship is particularly inspiring. Her story of encountering the Bible, her initial resistance, and eventual embrace of faith speak to those struggling with their spiritual journey. The episode touches on the importance of women supporting each other, the challenges of balancing a career in ministry with motherhood, and dealing with the emotional impact of losing a child, a topic both Jennifer and Angie have personal experiences with.

Listeners, particularly moms, aspiring authors, or anyone grappling with faith and life's hurdles, will find this episode both comforting and motivating. It's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of faith and community.

Watch the interview here:

Highlights:

🎤 Angie shares her experiences speaking to 7,000 women of faith.

⏰ She addresses challenges with time management and organization.

💔 Angie reflects on the loss of her daughter, Audrey, and its impact on her faith.

🤝 She emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and seeking support during grief.

🍽️ Angie talks about her upcoming event, “Come to the Table.”

💪 Despite challenges, she finds strength in her relationship with God.

🌟 Angie encourages others to be honest about their struggles.

Key Insights:

🎙️ Embrace Your Voice: Authenticity is crucial in ministry; staying true to oneself leads to a unique and powerful message. Embracing your voice helps to build confidence and connection with others.

🎯 Trust in God’s Plan: Knowing that God has a specific purpose for each individual can provide comfort and direction, especially in challenging times. This trust encourages faith and resilience.

🏃‍♀️ Overcoming Comparison: The temptation to compare oneself with others can be overwhelming, but focusing on personal strengths fosters a sense of purpose and fulfillment in one’s journey.

💔 Navigating Grief: The loss of a loved one can deeply impact faith; being open about grief allows for healing and connection with others who share similar experiences.

📅 Importance of Organization: Time management is key for balancing responsibilities; effective organization can help alleviate stress and promote productivity in both ministry and personal life.

💖 Vulnerability is Strength: Sharing struggles and seeking support from others fosters community and understanding, creating a safe space for growth and healing.

🌈 Commitment to Service: A dedication to serving others with compassion and authenticity can create lasting impact, encouraging a spirit of generosity and kindness in ministry.

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About Angie Smith

Hi! I’m Angie. I’m Todd’s wife, Ellie, Abby, Kate, Audrey, and Charlotte’s mommy, and a host of other things to many other people I love. Many people met me when they joined our journey a few years ago. While pregnant with my fourth daughter, Audrey, we found out that she would not survive after childbirth, and I began a blog as a means of communication with friends and family who wanted to be updated as we walked those difficult days.

My blog, Bring the Rain started as a simply that-a-way to share my heart and struggles honestly and to have the gift of listening when they took the time to speak back to me. Truthfully, not all that much has changed. I write books and Bible studies now and do some teaching around the country, but the heart of all of those ministries is the same as it was when my fingers typed the very first words on my blog. I want to share my stories and my love of God in the hopes that they will inspire you, make you feel like we’re friends, and hopefully, give you some really good laughs in the process.

My greatest passion is to make the Bible feel accessible and relevant and to share my own ups and downs along the way to encourage others in their faith. Whatever brought you here, know you’re welcome to stay as long as you want. I’m glad to meet you here, and hopefully one day our paths will cross in the great big world as well.

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