We all endure trials, pain, and hardships in this life, but what if all the hard things had divine purpose? What if we could grasp a better understand of pain and suffering from a biblical perspective? This week I welcome back my friend Dr. Michelle Bengtson. Besides being a friend, she is an award-winning author, international speaker, podcast host, and a media resource on mental health, plus, she is a neuropsychologist who listens and understands. She’s experienced pain first-hand and helps others see pain and suffering from a biblical perspective. Friend, our sacred scars have purpose.

We’re talking about her newest book, Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Pain Is Not Wasted, which helps you …

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• understand suffering from a biblical perspective
  
• discover how the trials of your life serve a purpose
  
• reflect on the healing that God has accomplished
  
• comfort others with the comfort God has given you
  

I know what Dr. Michelle has to share will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in and hear

Connect with Dr. Michelle and learn How Our Sacred Scars Have Purpose and More!

You can connect with Dr. Michelle at drmichelleb.com and grab her books and free resources!

How We Lose Our Joy and How To Find Joy in Life Again – Your Hope Filled Perspective Episode 235

Check out the link above to view episode 235 of Your Hope Filled Perspective on Dr. Michelle’s YouTube channel! I so enjoyed being a guest on her show. She is an amazing host and I loved our conversation. We’re talking all about joy!

Dr. Michelle Bengtson – God Never Wastes Our Pain: Hope for Your Journey/Fierce Calling Episode 16

Check out the above link and listen in to my first interview with Dr. Michelle back in February 2020! Whoa, this was episode 16, so Dr. Michelle was one of my very first guests on the show! I am so grateful for the wisdom she shares and the encouragement she brings to all of us. Loved having her on as we talked about finding hope in the midst of depression and anxiety. She shares amazing golden nuggets of truth and encouragement so don’t miss it!

More About Dr Michelle!

Dr. Michelle Bengtson entertained several dreams in her life: becoming a doctor, having children and writing a book. She studied neuroscience, becoming a board-certified neuropsychologist almost 30 years ago. A few years later, the birth of her first son brought her second dream into reality.

God planted the third dream in her heart as a young girl. A few years ago, she published her first book, multi-award winning author of Hope Prevails: Insights From a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression. Since then, she authored several more books including the award-winning Hope Prevails Bible Study, Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises, and Today Is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises From God to Start Your Day Off Right, and her newest book, Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted.

She expanded her vision and became an international speaker, podcast host, and coach with a mission to restore hope, renew minds and empower others to live in their God-given identity.

This doctor knows pain and despair firsthand and combines her professional expertise and personal experience with her faith to help others be all God created them to be. Using sound practical tools, she affirms worth and encourages faith. Dr. Bengtson offers hope as a key to unlock joy and relief—even in the middle of the storm. Throughout her career as a clinical neuropsychologist, and now as a speaker, author, podcast host, and coach, she encourages others to focus less on their self-esteem and more on how God esteems them by knowing His truths offered in Scripture. She loves offering practical resources to help you her audience grow in your their walk with the Lord.

Let’s Stay Connected!

Find my free resources including Fear Fighting Bible Verses, Simple Tips for Sharing Your Faith, Surrender the Joy Stealers, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling ebook, and more on my dorisswift.com homepage!

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What Threatens to Steal Your Joy?

Check out Surrender the Joy Stealers: Rediscover the Jesus Joy in You 6-week Bible study rooted in John 15. You can find more info at https://dorisswift.com/book/

I hope you’ll join me next time, when I talk with another woman who is taking action where her passion, compassion, and conviction intersect.

Until then, friend, have a blessed week and I’ll talk to you soon …

Doris