Relating to a bitter person can feel exhausting, even defeating. How can you love them without losing your happiness...or sanity? Author Stephen Viars weighs in.



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Relating to a bitter person can feel exhausting, even defeating. How can you love them without losing your happiness...or sanity? Author Stephen Viars weighs in.
 
Show Notes and Resources
<ul>
<li>Connect with Stephen's church ministry at <a href="https://www.faithlafayette.org/">faithlafayette.org</a> and stay connected at <a href="https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/">biblicalcounselingcoalition.org</a></li>
<li>Discover the secret sauce of great marriages and the importance of respect and communication in relationships. Join the <a href="http://lovelikeyoumeanitcruise.com/">Love Like You Mean It marriage cruise for 2025!</a> Promo code: "SEAS25" for discounts</li>
<li>Find resources from this podcast at <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/">shop.familylife.com</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/past-radio-resources/">See resources from our past podcasts.</a></li>
<li>Find more content and resources on the <a href="https://www.familylife.com/app/">FamilyLife's app</a>!</li>
<li>Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303">Apple Podcast</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750">Spotify</a>.</li>
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Do you question your purpose? Barbara Rainey shares how she was questioning who she was after leaving leadership roles and how she found her purpose.

Help! Someone I Love is Bitter: Stephen Viars

Do you ever ask yourself, "What's my purpose in life?" Are you actually fulfilling your role in life? Barbara Rainey questioned who she was after leaving leadership roles at work and in a church. She shares how she was able to cope with disappointment and actually find hope.



Show Notes and Resources
Connect with Barbara Rainey on her website at everthinehome.com and catch more of her thoughts on Instagram @everthinehome.
Want to hear more episodes by Barbara Rainey listen here!
Listen to the new season of Married with Benefits
Learn about FamilyLife's Weekend to Remember
Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com.
See resources from our past podcasts.
Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app!
Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Do you ever ask yourself, "What's my purpose in life?" Are you actually fulfilling your role in life? Barbara Rainey questioned who she was after leaving leadership roles at work and in a church. She shares how she was able to cope with disappointment and actually find hope.
 
Show Notes and Resources
<ul>
<li>Connect with Barbara Rainey on her website at <a href="https://everthinehome.com/">everthinehome.com</a> and catch more of her thoughts on Instagram @everthinehome.</li>
<li>Want to hear more episodes by Barbara Rainey listen <a href="https://www.familylife.com/podcast/guest/barbara-rainey/">here</a>!</li>
<li>Listen to the new season of <a href="https://www.familylife.com/married-with-benefits/">Married with Benefits</a></li>
<li>Learn about FamilyLife's Weekend to Remember</li>
<li>Find resources from this podcast at <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/">shop.familylife.com</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/past-radio-resources/">See resources from our past podcasts.</a></li>
<li>Find more content and resources on the <a href="https://www.familylife.com/app/">FamilyLife's app</a>!</li>
<li>Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303">Apple Podcast</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750">Spotify</a>.</li>
<li>Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the <a href="https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/">FamilyLife Podcast Network</a></li>
</ul>

Lost--and Finding Myself: Barbara Rainey

Ever found yourself praying earnestly, pleading with God for healing, or even questioning why a relationship hasn't been restored? Barbara Rainey faced a health scare that caused her to question her connection with God. She opens up about her disappointment with God and her journey toward healing and reconciliation.



Show Notes and Resources
Connect with Barbara Rainey on her website at everthinehome.com and catch more of her thoughts on Instagram @everthinehome.
Want to hear more episodes by Barbara Rainey listen here!
Listen to the new season of Married with Benefits
Learn about FamilyLife's Weekend to Remember
Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com.
See resources from our past podcasts.
Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app!
Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Ever found yourself praying earnestly, pleading with God for healing, or even questioning why a relationship hasn't been restored? Barbara Rainey faced a health scare that caused her to question her connection with God. She opens up about her disappointment with God and her journey toward healing and reconciliation.
 
Show Notes and Resources
<ul>
<li>Connect with Barbara Rainey on her website at <a href="https://everthinehome.com/">everthinehome.com</a> and catch more of her thoughts on Instagram @everthinehome.</li>
<li>Want to hear more episodes by Barbara Rainey listen <a href="https://www.familylife.com/podcast/guest/barbara-rainey/">here</a>!</li>
<li>Listen to the new season of <a href="https://www.familylife.com/married-with-benefits/">Married with Benefits</a></li>
<li>Learn about FamilyLife's Weekend to Remember</li>
<li>Find resources from this podcast at <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/">shop.familylife.com</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/past-radio-resources/">See resources from our past podcasts.</a></li>
<li>Find more content and resources on the <a href="https://www.familylife.com/app/">FamilyLife's app</a>!</li>
<li>Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303">Apple Podcast</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750">Spotify</a>.</li>
<li>Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the <a href="https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/">FamilyLife Podcast Network</a></li>
</ul>

Ever find your prayers not answered? Did that lead to being let down? Barbara Rainey shares her disappointment with God and journey to healing.

Disappointed at God: Barbara Rainey

What's it look like to combat bitterness when you're immersed in pain? Pastor and author Stephen Viars explores the power of lament to give voice and resolution to our deepest grief.



Show Notes and Resources
Connect with Stephen's church ministry at faithlafayette.org and stay connected at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org
Discover the secret sauce of great marriages and the importance of respect and communication in relationships. Join the Love Like You Mean It marriage cruise for 2025! Promo code: "SEAS25" for discounts
Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com.
See resources from our past podcasts.
Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app!
Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

What's it look like to combat bitterness when you're immersed in pain? Pastor and author Stephen Viars explores the power of lament to give voice and resolution to our deepest grief.
 
Show Notes and Resources
<ul>
<li>Connect with Stephen's church ministry at <a href="https://www.faithlafayette.org/">faithlafayette.org</a> and stay connected at <a href="https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/">biblicalcounselingcoalition.org</a></li>
<li>Discover the secret sauce of great marriages and the importance of respect and communication in relationships. Join the <a href="http://lovelikeyoumeanitcruise.com/">Love Like You Mean It marriage cruise for 2025!</a> Promo code: "SEAS25" for discounts</li>
<li>Find resources from this podcast at <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/">shop.familylife.com</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/past-radio-resources/">See resources from our past podcasts.</a></li>
<li>Find more content and resources on the <a href="https://www.familylife.com/app/">FamilyLife's app</a>!</li>
<li>Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303">Apple Podcast</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750">Spotify</a>.</li>
<li>Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the <a href="https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/">FamilyLife Podcast Network</a></li>
</ul>
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What's it look like to combat bitterness?  Pastor and author Stephen Viars explores the power of lament to give voice and resolution to our deepest grief.

Help! Someone I Love is Bitter: Stephen Viars

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