Episode Summary: 

In this episode we continue the “Sacred Scar Story Series.” My guest, Georgia Shaffer, shares the pain of a broken engagement and what she thought that meant for her ministry and service to God. She shares the beautiful sacred scar that her wounds have produced, and how God is using her in the lives of others.



Quotables from the episode:
Shame from the actions of another made me feel like there was “something wrong with me!” I felt like a fool, and believed I was unlovable.
Because of the pain I went through, I was sure God would never use me again.
Healing came when I got involved in a supportive community that helped me to focus on the truth of God’s word.
I learned I had to take my focus off the pain, and place my full focus on God.
Painful trials make us more powerful because we can relate to the suffering of others.
When you’re in a painful trial that you had no control over, don’t isolate, take time to grief, and seek out a supportive community with whom you can process your pain.
In my painful circumstances, I learned what God can do.
Pain is an opportunity for growth.



Recommended Resources: 
A Gift of Mourning Glories: Restoring Your Life After Loss by Georgia Shaffer 
Taking Out Your Emotional Trash: Face Your Feelings and Build Healthy Relationships by Georgia Shaffer
Avoiding the 12 Relationship Mistakes Women Make by Georgia Shaffer
Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson 
The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson
YouVersion 5-Day Devotional Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms
Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals
 YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day
 YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be Another Good Day
Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson
 Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide
 Free 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety’s Grip
Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award
Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award
Trusting God Through Cancer 1
 Trusting God Through Cancer 2
 Revive & Thrive Women's Conference
 Subdue Stress and Anxiety: Fifteen Experts Offer Comprehensive Tools in Ten Minutes a Day. Use my link plus discount code BENG99 to save $90 on course (course will be $99.)
 Free Download: How To Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win



Social Media Links for Guest and Host:

Connect with Georgia Shaffer:

Website / Membership / Facebook / X / Instagram

For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at:

Order Book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails  /  Website  /  Blog  /  Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson)  /  LinkedIn  /  Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube

Guest:

Georgia Shaffer, is an author, PA licensed psychologist and a Professional Certified Coach. In 2023, the International Christian Coaching Association chose her as the Christian Coach of the Year. She has written 6 books including A Gift of Mourning Glories: Restoring Your Life after Loss and Taking Out Your Emotional Trash. Georgia offers individual and group coaching online including ReBUILD After Divorce https://georgiashaffer.com/rebuildmembership, a community for Christian women struggling to begin anew after a shattered marriage. www.georgiashaffer.com.



Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson

Episode Summary:  In this episode we continue the “Sacred Scar Story Series.” My guest, Georgia Shaffer, shares the pain of a broken engagement and what she thought that meant for her ministry and service to God. She shares the beautiful sacred scar that her wounds have produced, and how God is using her in the lives of others.   Quotables from the episode: <ul> <li>Shame from the actions of another made me feel like there was “something wrong with me!” I felt like a fool, and believed I was unlovable.</li> <li>Because of the pain I went through, I was sure God would never use me again.</li> <li>Healing came when I got involved in a supportive community that helped me to focus on the truth of God’s word.</li> <li>I learned I had to take my focus off the pain, and place my full focus on God.</li> <li>Painful trials make us more powerful because we can relate to the suffering of others.</li> <li>When you’re in a painful trial that you had no control over, don’t isolate, take time to grief, and seek out a supportive community with whom you can process your pain.</li> <li>In my painful circumstances, I learned what God can do.</li> <li>Pain is an opportunity for growth.</li> </ul>   Recommended Resources:  <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4eM2fBg">A Gift of Mourning Glories: Restoring Your Life After Loss</a> by Georgia Shaffer </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zRZ4sF">Taking Out Your Emotional Trash: Face Your Feelings and Build Healthy Relationships</a> by Georgia Shaffer</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3A58qBf">Avoiding the 12 Relationship Mistakes Women Make</a> by Georgia Shaffer</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3OpAZgQ">Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted</a> by Dr. Michelle Bengtson </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3sCoqqm">The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms</a> by Dr. Michelle Bengtson</li> <li>YouVersion 5-Day Devotional <a href="http://bible.us/r/A57">Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms</a>  </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3twWnXp">Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises to Start Your Day Off Right</a> by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals</li> <li><a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/reading-plans/31089-today-is-going-to-be-a-good-day"> YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.bible.com/en-GB/reading-plans/31151-today-is-going-to-be-another-good-day"> YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be Another Good Day</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2Vvipro">Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises</a> by Dr. Michelle Bengtson</li> <li><a href="https://drmichellebengtson.com/breaking-anxietys-grip-study-guide/"> Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/16633-breaking-anxietys-grip-by-michelle-bengtson"> Free 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety’s Grip</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2Vus9SJ">Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression</a> by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2K68a7l">Hope Prevails Bible Study</a> by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award</li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/3mJPixb">Trusting God Through Cancer 1</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.trustinggodthroughcancer.com/a/43857/mHhVgR5s"> Trusting God Through Cancer 2</a></li> <li><a href="https://leanhealthyageless.com/revive-and-thrive-landing-mb/"> Revive & Thrive Women's Conference</a></li> <li><a href="https://divineencouragement.onlinecoursehost.com/courses/subduestressandanxiety"> Subdue Stress and Anxiety: Fifteen Experts Offer Comprehensive Tools in Ten Minutes a Day</a>. Use my link plus discount code BENG99 to save $90 on course (course will be $99.)</li> <li><a href="https://drmichellebengtson.com/fight-anxious-fearful-thoughts-download/"> Free Download: How To Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win</a></li> </ul>   Social Media Links for Guest and Host: Connect with Georgia Shaffer: <a href="https://georgiashaffer.com/">Website</a> / <a href="https://georgiashaffer.com/rebuildmembership">Membership</a> / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaShafferCoach">Facebook</a> / <a href="https://x.com/GeorgiaShaffer">X</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/georgiashaffercoach/">Instagram</a> For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book <a href="https://amzn.to/2Vvipro" rel="nofollow">Breaking Anxiety’s Grip</a> / Order Book <a href="https://amzn.to/2Vus9SJ" rel="nofollow">Hope Prevails</a>  /  <a href="https://www.drmichellebengtson.com/">Website</a>  /  <a href="https://drmichellebengtson.com/category/blog/">Blog</a>  /  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleBengtson">Facebook</a> / <a href="https://www.twitter.com/DrMBengtson">Twitter</a> (@DrMBengtson)  /  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/DrMichelleBengtson">LinkedIn</a>  /  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drmichellebengtson">Instagram</a> / <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/Drbhopeprevails">Pinterest</a> / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn92DHzGSZk8psDb2FKazOQ">YouTube</a> Guest: Georgia Shaffer, is an author, PA licensed psychologist and a Professional Certified Coach. In 2023, the International Christian Coaching Association chose her as the Christian Coach of the Year. She has written 6 books including A Gift of Mourning Glories: Restoring Your Life after Loss and Taking Out Your Emotional Trash. Georgia offers individual and group coaching online including ReBUILD After Divorce https://georgiashaffer.com/rebuildmembership, a community for Christian women struggling to begin anew after a shattered marriage. www.georgiashaffer.com.   Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson

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