What does it look like to follow God when addiction has entered your marriage? In this conversation, coach Jennifer Shook shares about the often invisible struggles women face when their husbands battle addiction—how it impacts safety, identity, trust, and the ability to hear God in the midst of constant stress. Together we talk about why so many women suffer in silence, what kinds of support are truly helpful, and what healing can look like for a woman regardless of whether her husband chooses recovery.

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Jennifer is a seasoned Christian life coach with over 20 years of experience in leading and mentoring women into their true identity in Christ. Her personal journey through the pain of her husband's addiction and betrayal has deepened her understanding of heartache and the transformative power of God's love. Through this experience, she found the strength to stop rescuing others and start rescuing herself, embracing the healing and purpose God had planned for her.

· Website

· Free: Navigating Marital Grief Worksheet

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>> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 ways to encounter God on the pages of your journal

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>> Written Spiritual Direction: A personal rhythm of Scripture, journaling, and listening

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>> Book Kari as a speaker for your next event:

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Have you ever felt pressure to have something meaningful to say—to prove you belong? In this episode, we talk about the quiet relief of being present without performing and the sacredness of silence with God. If you're weary of striving, this is an invitation to rest, listen, and simply be held.

>> Written Spiritual Direction: A personal rhythm of Scripture, journaling, and listening

http://lovedoesthat.org/spiritualdirection

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>> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 ways to encounter God on the pages of your journal

http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop

>> Book Kari as a speaker for your next event:

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If your thoughts feel scattered and traditional journaling feels hard, this episode is for you. We talk about using mind mapping as a gentle, Spirit-led way to journal through overwhelm, grief, and discernment—creating space for God to meet you right where you are.

>> Get Your Personalized Journaling Guide (PDF)

http://lovedoesthat.org/journalguide

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· Episode 173: [Written Spiritual Direction Session] Dialogue Journaling

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>> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 ways to encounter God on the pages of your journal

http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop

>> Written Spiritual Direction: A personal rhythm of Scripture, journaling, and listening

http://lovedoesthat.org/spiritualdirection

>> Book Kari as a speaker for your next event:

http://lovedoesthat.org/speaking

Healing with God is rarely passive—and it's never rushed. In this episode, I'm joined by Heather O'Brien, host of the Heal with God podcast, to talk about what it looks like to participate in healing without striving. We explore hearing God's voice, discerning next steps with wisdom and care, and partnering with God in ways that feel safe, gentle, and grounded.

CONNECT WITH HEATHER O'BRIEN:

Heather O'Brien is a prophetic healing coach, Bible teacher, and host of the Heal with God Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% globally. She helps Christians who love Jesus but still feel emotionally stuck learn how to hear God clearly and heal with Him deeply. Through her signature Heal With God Roadmap, Heather brings practical, Spirit-led tools that break anxiety, fear, trauma, and confusion—releasing believers into confidence, clarity, and lasting peace.

· Website

· Free Monthly Workshop

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>> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 ways to encounter God on the pages of your journal

http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop

>> Written Spiritual Direction: A personal rhythm of Scripture, journaling, and listening

http://lovedoesthat.org/spiritualdirection

>> Book Kari as a speaker for your next event:

http://lovedoesthat.org/speaking

Journaling can feel impossible when you don't know what you're feeling. In this episode, we explore biblical and trauma-informed ways to journal through grief, confusion, and emotional numbness. You'll be invited to start with what you do know, use Scripture and creativity, and trust that God meets you right where you are.

>> Get Your Personalized Journaling Guide (PDF)

http://lovedoesthat.org/journalguide

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· Episode 137: 3 Easy Ways to Journal When You Don't Know What to Write About

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>> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 ways to encounter God on the pages of your journal

http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop

>> Written Spiritual Direction: A personal rhythm of Scripture, journaling, and listening

http://lovedoesthat.org/spiritualdirection

>> Book Kari as a speaker for your next event:

http://lovedoesthat.org/speaking

Many Christian women feel pressure to suppress hard emotions in the name of faith—but God invites honesty. In this episode, we talk about how to sit with difficult feelings without letting them take control, blending biblical wisdom with trauma-informed care. You don't have to fix your feelings to be faithful.

>> Written Spiritual Direction: A personal rhythm of Scripture, journaling, and listening

http://lovedoesthat.org/spiritualdirection

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>> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 ways to encounter God on the pages of your journal

http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop

>> Book Kari as a speaker for your next event:

http://lovedoesthat.org/speaking

Have you ever felt God quietly prompting you to do something—and chosen not to listen? In this episode, we explore what can happen when we ignore God's gentle invitations. With honesty and compassion, we reflect on how God speaks, why His nudges are easy to dismiss, and what the consequences of not responding can look like over time. You're invited into a moment of reflection, a simple journal prompt, and a closing prayer to help you notice where God may be speaking—and how you might respond.

>> Get Your Personalized Journaling Guide (PDF)

http://lovedoesthat.org/journalguide

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· Episode 201: Ways We Ignore God's Leading

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>> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 ways to encounter God on the pages of your journal

http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop

>> Journal Gently Program: 8 week writing program to start healing from grief and trauma

http://lovedoesthat.org/journalgently

>> Book Kari as a speaker for your next event:

http://lovedoesthat.org/speaking

Sometimes we know exactly what God is asking us to do—and still struggle to take the next step. In this episode, I share a clip from my session at the Make the Move conference, reflecting on a season when God called me to step away from a ministry role and all the ways I tried to avoid obeying. As you listen, I invite you to consider where you might be hesitating, and to bring that resistance honestly before the Lord.

>> Get Your Personalized Journaling Guide (PDF)

http://lovedoesthat.org/journalguide

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>> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 ways to encounter God on the pages of your journal

http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop

>> Journal Gently Program: 8 week writing program to start healing from grief and trauma

http://lovedoesthat.org/journalgently

>> Book Kari as a speaker for your next event:

http://lovedoesthat.org/speaking