Bible, Women & Bathrobes Episode 12

Summary

Tamara, Bonnie, and Jen discuss the beginning of the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1:1-7 in the Old Testament. Bonnie and Jen share their personal experiences with infertility, emphasizing the emotional toll it takes on women. They discuss the importance of empathy and support from others, as well as faith in overcoming this challenge and the societal pressure on women to bear children. Jen provides a unique perspective on the hope of parenthood through multiple rounds of infertility treatments. They also talk about how to cope with life's difficulties while maintaining faith and empathy, emphasizing the importance of submitting to God's plan, acknowledging and expressing emotions, and being kind and understanding towards others.

Takeaways

• From Jen: "It's okay to cry at the sad parts. Christ knew Lazarus would live but he cried it the sad part. It's, it's okay to cry. Even if we have faith that God can make it all beautiful, and roses and rainbows. It's okay to feel the pain. And it's okay to feel the desperation. It's okay to cry at the sad parts."
• From Bonnie: "In God's timing, it will all work out. . .His timing is our timing that we agreed upon. And He loves us so much, but He's gonna stick to the plan. Even if the plan is a little painful at times, we're gonna be okay."
• From Tamara:  "I think my takeaway is what you guys were talking about opposition, and how that's that's part of our learning journey. . . I know that the things I've experienced in my life, like when I was bullied, it sure has made me more empathetic to people. And I'm not saying I'd go back and go through it again. That was just awful, especially when I was younger. But at this point in my life, I am thankful for it because it made me more kind and more empathetic. So in a way, I am thankful for those moments for the people who were unkind. But I also think it's also an invitation for all of us to maybe not act like Peninnah and act more kind and understanding and less judgmental. It's an invitation for us to be better."

Podcast Hosts & Guests

Tamara K. Anderson

Tamara, founder of Women Warriors of Light, is a dynamic speaker, award winning author, and a podcaster. She is driven by her Christian faith to inspire faith in Jesus Christ. Alongside her husband, Justin, she navigates the joys and challenges of parenting four children with autism, ADHD, and mental health hurdles. You can find out more about Tamara on her website: https://www.tamarakanderson.com/

Bonnie Randall

Bonnie Randall is a wife, mother, trainer, speaker, actress, copywriter, heart centered life coach and has also been a business and marketing consultant for over 20 years. Her real passion is to help people grow as individuals and teach them how to resolve limiting beliefs. Bonnie enjoys teaching about mental health, abuse prevention and recovery classes. She runs a trauma recovery support group and YouTube channel called, Come Off Conqueror, which helps survivors of abuse find Christ centered healing. Find out more at: https://www.youtube.com/@comeoffconqueror

Jen Brewer

Jen Brewer is a member of our Women Warriors of Light advisory board. She is a nourisher of bodies and souls. She does this through speaking, writing, and global malnutrition work. She is the mother of 7 children, author of 6 books, and lover of traveling to discover yummy food and Jesus Christ (not necessarily in that order).

Transcription

You can view the transcript of this episode on our website: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/Hannah-Part-1-Trusting-God-with-Infertility