{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Still Faithful: When God Invites You To Rise Again {Eps 126}","description":"After long seasons of grief, uncertainty, and emotional exhaustion, many parents find themselves in a kind of spiritual winter. Life has been focused on carrying, praying, waiting, and holding tension. But sometimes, quietly, something begins to change. In this episode of the Still Faithful series, we talk about what it looks like when God begins inviting you back into life again. Not with pressure or urgency, but with gentle renewal. This conversation explores spiritual winter seasons, the slow timing of renewal, and how to notice the small stirrings of life that God may be awakening in you. If you\u2019ve felt emotionally dormant or unsure how to move forward after a long season of carrying so much, this episode offers reassurance that renewal does not require rushing or forgetting the past. God often restores life slowly \u2014 and slow restoration is still real restoration. In this episode, we explore: \u2022 Why spiritual \u201cwinter\u201d seasons are a natural part of faith \u2022 How God often brings renewal quietly and gradually \u2022 The difference between rising again and rushing forward \u2022 Noticing the gentle stirrings of life after a season of dormancy \u2022 Why renewal does not erase love, concern, or the past Reflection questions: Take these slowly. There is no pressure to resolve anything quickly. \u2022 Where have I been emotionally dormant? \u2022 What feels like it may be beginning to stir in me? \u2022 What would it look like to say \u201cyes\u201d to life again \u2014 slowly? An important reminder: Renewal does not require forgetting the past. It simply means allowing God to grow something new alongside it. You are allowed to experience life again even while your child\u2019s story is still unfolding. Support: For many parents, renewal can feel unfamiliar after long seasons of carrying pain and uncertainty. If you\u2019re sensing new stirrings but feel unsure how to move forward with wisdom and steadiness, coaching can be a space to discern those invitations. You can learn more at www.melindapatrick.org ","author_name":"The Bridge Between Us: A Guide For Christian Parents Navigating the LGBTQ Conversation","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/434061","html":"