Take the Quiz "How Fast is Your Hamster Wheel Spinning?" at hamster.1fit-wellness.com

Connect with Jenn and find her book Fear, Faith and Freedom at www.abundance-books.com

In this episode of The Grace Cycle Show, host Karen Dittman sits down with Pastor Jenn Dafoe Turner—life coach, speaker, and Aquisitions Editor at Abundance Books—to explore how God meets us in seasons of loss, transition, and unexpected change.

Jenn shares her deeply personal story of being asked to resign from her pastoral role, the grief that followed, and the surprising freedom and renewed calling she discovered through God’s grace. Karen and Jenn unpack what it looks like to trust God’s process when life feels shaken, how to walk through disappointment without losing hope, and why surrender often becomes the doorway to healing and purpose.

Jenn also introduces her book Fear, Faith, and Freedom, offering practical insight for anyone navigating fear or feeling stuck. Karen closes the episode by inviting listeners to take the Hamster Wheel Quiz—a simple tool to help identify what’s keeping you overwhelmed and how to slow down into a more grace-filled life.

Perfect for:

• Anyone navigating transition, burnout, or disappointment
• Women in ministry or leadership roles
• Listeners seeking spiritual clarity and renewed purpose
• Those learning to trust God through unexpected life changes

00:00 Welcome to the Grace Cycle Show

00:52 Interview with Pastor Jenn Dafoe Turner

02:10 Jenn's Story of Overcoming Challenges

05:00 The Healing Process and Finding New Purpose

18:26 Embracing a New Pastoral Role

24:50 Jenn's Book: Fear, Faith, and Freedom

29:08 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Visit https://fruitofgratitude.com for your copy of The Fruit of Gratitude

Want to be a guest on The Grace Cycle Show? Send Karen Dittman a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1733503318442796293a1fecb

Get your copy of The Fruit of Gratitude journal at fruitofgratitude.com

Take the Quiz "How Fast is Your Hamster Wheel Spinning?" at hamster.1fit-wellness.com

Wendy’s links: Authorwendybower.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendy.bower.5

Instagram: @Wendy_Bower_AZ

In this special Thanksgiving episode of The Grace Cycle Show, host Karen Dittman welcomes author Wendy Bower for a powerful conversation about gratitude, faith, and God’s sustaining grace through life’s hardest seasons.

Wendy shares her transformational journey through breast cancer and the impossible challenges that shaped her deeper trust in God. She opens up about how gratitude became a lifeline—helping her experience God’s love, strength, and presence in profound new ways.

Karen and Wendy discuss the importance of authentic community, everyday celebrations, and nurturing joy through a deeper relationship with God. They highlight practical tools for spiritual growth, including Wendy’s book Gratitude Attack and Karen’s gratitude journal, The Fruit of Gratitude, both designed to help listeners cultivate a daily practice of thankfulness.

The conversation also offers a behind-the-scenes look at Wendy’s creative process, the personal trials she has faced, and how choosing gratitude has shaped her everyday life. This episode is a heartfelt reminder of how God uses gratitude to transform fear into peace and hardship into hope.

Perfect for listeners who are:

• Walking through illness, fear, or overwhelming challenges
• Seeking to grow in gratitude and spiritual resilience
• Looking for encouragement rooted in faith and God’s grace
• Interested in Christian stories of healing and hope
• Wanting practical tools for a daily gratitude practice

Visit https://fruitofgratitude.com for your copy of The Fruit of Gratitude

Want to be a guest on The Grace Cycle Show? Send Karen Dittman a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1733503318442796293a1fecb

Psalm 34:8 says "Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him."
This guided meditation will help you discover practically how you can take refuge in and with Jesus.

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