How Suffering Shapes Our Hearts with Andrew Peterson

How does suffering shape our hearts? How do we tell the story of our pain in a way that both heals our own ache and helps others in theirs?
Author and recording artist Andrew Peterson is a storyteller. His beloved Wingfeather Saga Series tells an epic fantasy-adventure tale about three children caught in a great mystery. Exploring themes of courage, sacrifice, and redemption, Peterson masterfully captures the attention of audiences young and old alike. His understanding in the power of story came from his own love of story and through navigating his own valleys as he walked through a deep season of depression and seeing God's story reveled more clearly to Him throughout his life. As an artist, Peterson has deeply connected to audiences through his honesty in his music and writings.
In this conversation, Davey and Andrew talk about his personal journey through depression, the connection between writing and processing our lives, how we can hold both joy and sorrow in tandem, and what needs to happen before we start sharing our stories with others.
If you are wondering how to tell the story God is writing through your life, this episode will show you how to take the first steps in sharing the remarkable ways God is shaping you through both the ups and downs of your experience and will remind you of who the ultimate hero is in the story.
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[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

Excellent hour!!! I keep feeling prompted to share my 45 year story … whether in writing it down for self/family or sharing it with others…God has taught me so much specifically in a multiple areas of loss. When I took CBT years back I identified 2 core beliefs with pain & losses that comes with it. Core beliefs were #1 God no longer loves me #2 My life has no value, purpose & fulfillment. It took much therapy with a Christian counsellor in Mind Over Mood to change those core beliefs into healthier ones. Changing my thoughts to more truthful & balanced thoughts. Years later now I’m taking ACT which is therapy that has come out of CBT. Physical pain has incredible losses and in a quest to find out how God’s love fit into it. Amen to sharing with a few trusted friends. God is a redeeming God. Recycling our pain. Thank u for today! 🇨🇦 ❤

[@NuriaMelchorFer]

Trauma + Creativity + Christianity... Yeah, I can see why CZcams would recommend watching your video. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I needed to hear this ❤