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Is this week getting a little hectic? Dr. Gladys Childs offers words of encouragement that will remind you we're here for a reason - and if we let it, these moments take our eyes off ourselves long enough to regroup.

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Joy comes, but the text does not tell us when the night ends. Can we live as a whole person while it's still dark? Dr. Gladys Childs walks us through this challenging time in our lives.

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When life hands you pain, disappointment, or injustice, it’s easy to feel forgotten and overwhelmed. In this episode of Bare Faith, Dr. Gladys Childs reminds you that God’s justice, love, and purpose are always at work—even when life feels unbearably unfair.

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Sometimes faith feels like a waiting room—full of uncertainty, questions, and quiet longing. In this episode of Bare Faith, Dr. Gladys Childs encourages you to trust God’s timing, showing how patience and hope can grow even in the in-between moments.

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When the plans you’ve worked for and prayed over crumble, it can feel like God has abandoned you. In this episode of Bare Faith, Dr. Gladys Childs encourages you to trust that even broken plans can lead to His perfect purpose and unexpected blessings.

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Joy often shows up in the most unexpected moments, catching us by surprise when we least expect it. In this episode of Bare Faith, Dr. Gladys Childs celebrates the ways God quietly fills our hearts with delight, even in the middle of life’s challenges.

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When life strips away every familiar anchor, leaving you feeling empty and exhausted, hope can seem impossible. In this episode of Bare Faith, Dr. Gladys Childs reminds you that even in your emptiest moments, God’s presence is enough to restore, renew, and carry you forward.

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When fear, pain, or past mistakes make you want to run, it can feel like God is just out of reach. In this episode of Bare Faith, Dr. Gladys Childs shows you that even when you flee, God’s love pursues you relentlessly, ready to meet you exactly where you are.

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When doubt clouds your thoughts and everything you once felt sure about begins to unravel, it can leave you feeling untethered and alone. In this episode of Bare Faith, Dr. Gladys Childs reassures you that honest questions don’t scare God—and that faith can grow stronger on the other side of uncertainty.

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When betrayal cuts deep, it can shake your trust in others—and even in God’s plan for your life. In this episode of Bare Faith, Dr. Gladys Childs guides you toward healing, reminding you that God can redeem even the deepest wounds and restore what was broken.

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When grief shatters your heart and the weight of loss feels unbearable, it can seem impossible to move forward. In this episode of Bare Faith, Dr. Gladys Childs tenderly reminds you that even in deep sorrow, God is near—holding every tear and restoring hope one breath at a time.

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When shame whispers that you’re not enough and unworthy of love, it can cloud how you see yourself—and even how you see God. In this episode of Bare Faith, Dr. Gladys Childs gently leads you back to the truth that you are fully known, fully forgiven, and deeply chosen.

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When we hear a message about living boldly, we picture something BIG - but that's not exactly what faith looks like. Small faithfulness doesn't trend, so we assume it doesn't count. Dr. Gladys Childs walks us through the recesses of our soul to help us shake loose of the lies we're holding on to in our emotional life.

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When life shifts in ways you never planned, hope can feel distant and fragile. In this episode of Bare Faith, Dr. Gladys Childs helps you see how God often plants His greatest promises in the soil of the unexpected.

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Some of the hardest battles are the ones you fight quietly, behind a smile no one questions. In this episode of Bare Faith, Dr. Gladys Childs reminds you that God sees every hidden struggle and meets you with strength, comfort, and unwavering love.

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Anger can feel overwhelming and confusing, especially when you’re trying to live out your faith with grace and patience. In this episode of Bare Faith, Dr. Gladys Childs shows you how to surrender your anger to God and transform it into healing, clarity, and righteous strength.

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Shame may try to define your past and silence your voice, but it was never meant to shape your future. In this episode of Bare Faith, Dr. Gladys Childs walks you into the freedom of knowing that grace—not guilt—has the final word over your life.

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In seasons when heaven seems quiet and your prayers feel unanswered, it can test the very foundation of your faith. In this episode of Bare Faith, Dr. Gladys Childs gently reveals how God’s silence is often the sacred space where trust, endurance, and deeper intimacy are formed.

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When life doesn’t unfold the way you prayed it would, it’s easy to question where God is in the middle of the disappointment. In this episode of Bare Faith, Dr. Gladys Childs reminds you that even in the unexpected, God is still writing a faithful and purposeful story.

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The experience of living with "the unfinished" is a central theme in the lives of many, characterized by deep pain, unmet expectations, and the feeling that God may not be present. Rather than treating this "stretched-out middle" as a temporary waiting room or a pause in life, it should be recognized as a territory for meaningful growth and real-world investment.

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Podcast explores the experience of life feeling "off" or "unfinished," offering a perspective on how to navigate those periods when reality does not align with expectations.

Understanding the "Ache"

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"Embracing The Mess I Can't Control," addresses the struggle of trying to maintain a stable, predictable life through faith when facing chaotic, uncontrollable situations.

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When setbacks, mistakes, or losses make you feel like your story is over, it’s easy to lose hope. In this episode of Bare Faith, Dr. Gladys Childs reminds you that God’s hand is still at work, and your next chapter is full of possibility and purpose.

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When storms rage and uncertainty surrounds you, it’s easy for faith to feel fragile. In this episode of Bare Faith, Dr. Gladys Childs explores how steadfast faith can anchor your soul and carry you through life’s fiercest challenges.

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Holding on to how life “should” be can keep you trapped in disappointment and frustration. In this episode of Bare Faith, Dr. Gladys Childs shows you how releasing expectations opens the door for God’s peace, purpose, and unexpected blessings.

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Sometimes our hearts carry wounds that never fully disappear, leaving us feeling fragile and incomplete. In this episode of Bare Faith, Dr. Gladys Childs explores how God meets us in our brokenness, bringing wholeness, hope, and the courage to keep moving forward.

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