The Beginning of the End, and the Beginning of the Rest
03/16/24 • 16 min
What if we've been looking for happiness and fulfillment in all the wrong places? This episode takes you through a thought-provoking conversation with Martha Gano who bravely shares her journey from the hustle and bustle of a career-driven life to the seemingly quiet life of a stay-at-home mom. Listen as she opens up about her struggle with feelings of isolation and loneliness, her unexpected visit to a chronically ill man, and the eye-opening realizations that changed her perspective on life, identity, and value.
Martha takes us along her spiritual journey to a small, secluded house nestled in the mountains of Northeast Tennessee, where she had a life-altering encounter with God. Hear about her deep introspection into the concept of "severe mercy," and how she embarked on a transformative process to uncover her misplaced sources of value and identity. She challenges the notion of deriving significance from worldly achievements and shares her profound insights on finding joy in the present moment and drawing life from being God's beloved child. Tune in as Martha's heartfelt revelations will surely prompt you to reassess where you find your own satisfaction and fulfillment in life.
What if we've been looking for happiness and fulfillment in all the wrong places? This episode takes you through a thought-provoking conversation with Martha Gano who bravely shares her journey from the hustle and bustle of a career-driven life to the seemingly quiet life of a stay-at-home mom. Listen as she opens up about her struggle with feelings of isolation and loneliness, her unexpected visit to a chronically ill man, and the eye-opening realizations that changed her perspective on life, identity, and value.
Martha takes us along her spiritual journey to a small, secluded house nestled in the mountains of Northeast Tennessee, where she had a life-altering encounter with God. Hear about her deep introspection into the concept of "severe mercy," and how she embarked on a transformative process to uncover her misplaced sources of value and identity. She challenges the notion of deriving significance from worldly achievements and shares her profound insights on finding joy in the present moment and drawing life from being God's beloved child. Tune in as Martha's heartfelt revelations will surely prompt you to reassess where you find your own satisfaction and fulfillment in life.
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Sips from the Fountain - The Beginning of the End, and the Beginning of the Rest
Transcript
Do you ever feel like life can get too complicated and maybe even overwhelming ? Yeah , me too . And it's okay . My name's Martha Gano , and in this podcast we're going to talk about life , love , faith , family , relationships , all kinds of things , and we're going to drink from what God wants to pour into us , one small sip at a time , because when it's the fountain of living
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