{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"222. Faith in the Wilderness: When God Turns Pain into Purpose with Melanie Cox","description":" Have you felt stuck and that you couldn\u2019t keep doing? This episode is a tender yet bold encouragement to anyone who feels stuck, unseen, or uncertain. Heidi and Melanie bring the listener back to the truth of God\u2019s goodness, His faithfulness in hardship, and His purpose even in our pain.  Despite early technical difficulties, God\u2019s presence filled the conversation as Melanie shared her powerful testimony\u2014from infertility and miraculous birth stories to deep loss and renewed hope. Through her journey, she reminds us that Christ in us truly is the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27) and that we are called to live as salt and light in the world, carrying the kingdom of God wherever we go.  In this heartfelt and Holy Spirit\u2013led conversation, Heidi Mortenson, MA, LMFT, sits down with author and speaker Melanie, whose debut book \u201cYou Have to Know\u201d became a bestseller and Christlight Award winner. Together, they explore the journey of faith through adversity, healing through identity, and finding purpose in the wilderness seasons of life.  \u2728 What You\u2019ll Receive from This Episode   \ud83d\udc96 Renewed Faith: See how God\u2019s love meets you in the wilderness seasons and turns pain into purpose.  \ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f Healing for the Heart: Learn how to release false beliefs about God as the author of suffering and instead encounter Him as the giver of life and abundance.  \ud83d\udd25 Spiritual Confidence: Discover what it means to walk in divine identity as salt and light\u2014carrying Christ\u2019s presence wherever you go.  \ud83d\udc51 Purpose and Calling: Be inspired to embrace your unique role in God\u2019s kingdom and overcome fear or doubt that holds you back.  \ud83d\ude4f A Personal Blessing: End the episode with a powerful prayer of encouragement and impartation for listeners seeking truth, hope, and renewed vision.   \u201cWhich is Christ in you, the hope of glory.\u201d ~Colossians 1:27  Melanie\u2019s website: https:\/\/melaniecox.org\/  Follow Melanie on social media: @itsmelaniecox  Melanie\u2019s book You Have To Know  Find more about Heidi:  www.heidimortensonlmft.com  Join my mailing list:  https:\/\/landing.mailerlite.com\/webforms\/landing\/t5u2y5  If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24\/7. You can also visit&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved! ","author_name":"Strong Tower Mental Health with Heidi Mortenson","author_url":"https:\/\/rss.com\/podcasts\/strongtowermentalhealth","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39688195\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/197363475"}