When God Turns Pain Into Purpose: Trusting Him as the Author of Your Story with Kristen Hess

What if the parts of your story that hurt the most are the very places God wants to use for His greatest purpose?

In today’s episode of Daily Bread & Dirty Dishes, I’m joined by Kristen Hess, the creative heart behind Artful Gourmet and a featured voice in the Netflix documentary Women in Power. Kristen shares her journey of walking through healing with God, learning to trust Him in the messy middle, and surrendering control to the One who is writing her story.

We talk about what it looks like to invite God into the everyday moments, how creativity and faith can walk hand in hand, and how God can redeem even the most confusing or painful seasons of life. This conversation is especially for the mama who feels overwhelmed, unsure, or stuck in a chapter she didn’t expect.

If you’ve ever wondered how God could use your story, your wounds, your waiting, or your ordinary days — this episode will remind you that nothing is wasted in His hands.

Grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and let this conversation encourage your heart.

Ways To Follow Kristen:

💻 https://theartfulgourmet.com/home-page/

📸 https://www.instagram.com/ArtfulGourmet/#

🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/2dI0lF9FW9bPByWm0W6JwM?si=e753db4a14b24123

🎥 https://youtube.com/@theartfulgourmet?si=9X3WAEV2pwRtdXT2