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Are you grappling with feelings of fatherlessness? Do you long to discover the path toward becoming healed and whole? There is nothing like the love of a father but what happens when this relationship leaves you wounded and in distress? How do you muster the courage to admit you’re not okay while finding acceptance in the heavenly Father’s love?
It’s not likely that anyone desires to become associated with the phrase “father wound” yet, the harsh reality is that there are so many people who are all too familiar with some sort of pain from their biological fathers. Although many relationships in life have the potential to cause a great deal of pain, the wounds of a father have a significant impact on the individual’s affected by it.
Speaker, writer, and podcaster Kia Stephens has made it her mission to help women discover hope in the midst of father wounds. In her new book, Overcoming Father Wounds, she shares her personal story of being wounded by her earthly father against the backdrop of being transformed by God’s love.
Wondering if things will ever change? In spite of feelings of abandonment, rejection, and neglect, it is possible to forge a new pathway toward forgiveness and healing. Kia offers practical tools to help women identify their own father wounds and connect with the truth that they are seen and eternally loved.
No longer do you have to remain stuck in the obstructed pathway of pain from father wounds, allowing unhealthy emotions to go unchecked. Find encouragement in this conversation, knowing that you are not alone in your pain. Choose freedom and find redemption in your heavenly Father’s fierce pursuit of creating beauty from the ashes of your life.
Highlights from Today’s Episode
- Overcoming Father Wounds
- Finding Freedom in Forgiveness
- Receiving God’s Rescue
- Resting in Resolve
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- “Your body will give you the initial indication that a father wound is festering.”- Kia Stephens
- “When it comes to father wounds, bring all of your frustrations, angst, and questions to the foot of the cross.”- Kia Stephens
Resources Mentioned:
- Connect with Kia Stephens on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or her website.
- Check out Kia’s new book Overcoming Father Wounds: Exchanging Your Pain for God’s Perfect Love.
- Listen to Kia’s Podcast, Hope for Women with Father Wounds.
- Read Kia’s blog, Overcoming Father Wounds.
Other Stuff to Check Out
- Come join me in Cali in October 2023 for The Sister Circle Retreat!
- Checkout Kia’s previous episode on The Sister Circle Podcast.
- Need to encourage your soul? Try listening to the playlist I put together for my mom, Lady Lois’ Worship
- Interested in supporting the content I create and enjoying bonus content? Learn about joining my Inner Circle!
- Be sure to also check out my books She’s Still There, Show Up For Your Life, The 28-Day Prayer Journey, and Kingdom Woman!
Let’s Talk!
- Is there anything that indicates a father wound in your life?
- How might you need to invite God into your healing journey?
- In what ways have/do you need to acknowledge God as Father?
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This was so good and refreshing to hear and to gain knowledge of how to release. Just owning up to the hurt is the first step of releasing.