Finding Grace in the Midst of Crisis with Sara Schaffer

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Trigger Warning: Teen Suicidal Ideation

In this powerful episode of The Grace Cycle Show, host Karen Dittman welcomes Sara Schaefer—award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and coach—for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation about God’s grace in the midst of crisis.

Sara shares her family’s journey through one of its darkest seasons: her daughter Kira’s battle with suicidal ideation. She opens up about how divine intervention and God’s grace led to healing and hope, ultimately guiding Kira to seek help through Heartlight Ministries, a residential program for teen mental health treatment.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• A raw and hopeful testimony of faith in crisis
• How God can work through mental health struggles to bring redemption
• The importance of surrendering control and trusting God's plan
• Sara’s journey of rediscovering her identity in Christ, beyond roles of motherhood and ministry

This episode offers encouragement for Christian parents, women of faith, and anyone navigating pain, parenting challenges, or questions of identity. It’s a reminder that nothing is too broken for God’s grace to restore.

00:00 Welcome to the Grace Cycle Show

01:01 Introduction to Sara Schaefer

02:32 Sara's Story of Overcoming Challenges

04:39 God's Grace in Action

10:33 Sara's Personal Growth and Reflections

21:58 Sara's Coaching and Ministry

24:59 Conclusion and Next Steps

Christian podcast, God’s grace, teen mental health, suicide prevention, Christian parenting, identity in Christ, faith and healing, Heartlight Ministries, divine intervention, motherhood and ministry, Christian encouragement, mental health testimony