Permission to Talk About the Tuff Stuff
02/18/25 • 37 min
“How are you?” Maybe one of the most frequently asked questions in day-to-day life. It’s a common greeting often responded to with the easy, feel-good answer of “Good-and you?” - even when life is challenging. Puzzle with us over why it’s often hard for us to wholeheartedly share our reality: the good, bad and ugly.
Show Notes
Please click here to link to Trauma Healing Groups offered by Agora Network Ministries. An organization dedicated to helping individuals move towards greater mental health, where our Puzzler Catherine serves as the Trauma Healing Lead.
John Roedel's poem Patchwork Heart can be found here.
For a full transcript of this episode and/or more information about The Puzzlers, please go to our website.
“How are you?” Maybe one of the most frequently asked questions in day-to-day life. It’s a common greeting often responded to with the easy, feel-good answer of “Good-and you?” - even when life is challenging. Puzzle with us over why it’s often hard for us to wholeheartedly share our reality: the good, bad and ugly.
Show Notes
Please click here to link to Trauma Healing Groups offered by Agora Network Ministries. An organization dedicated to helping individuals move towards greater mental health, where our Puzzler Catherine serves as the Trauma Healing Lead.
John Roedel's poem Patchwork Heart can be found here.
For a full transcript of this episode and/or more information about The Puzzlers, please go to our website.
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Permission: Granted
Season 2 of "The Puzzlers" kicks off with a re-introduction of your hosts: Sue, Val, Tracy, and Catherine. They reflect on moments of faith, growth, and creativity that they experienced since the last season was aired. Together, they explore the theme of granting ourselves permission—to rest, play, fail and talk about the tuff stuff - while teasing thought-provoking questions that shape this season's episodes. With heartfelt stories and a playful energy, Season 2 promises a transformative journey of discovery, connection, and uncovering God-sized dreams.
SHOW NOTES
Connect with The Puzzlers LIVE on May 2 & 3, 2025 at CULTIVATE, Agora Ministry’s first annual women's conference, designed to build community and foster spiritual, relational and emotional growth. More information is available here.
To learn more about Val's Book and to order The Worry/Free Challenge, please go to her website by clicking here.
Sue's Book Shadow Gifts: Finding Beauty in the Darkness can be purchased here.
Connect with Catherine as a transformational life coach by going to her website.
Curious about her cute canines? Learn more about Tracy's new business at happyheartshavanese.com or by emailing her at [email protected]
For a full transcript of this episode and/or more information about The Puzzlers, please go to our website.
Next Episode
Permission to Rest
Our modern lives are so full and so fast-paced! Between trying to keep up and trying to get ahead, most of us find ourselves tired and worn out with very little space to take a breath. Is there a better way for us? And what's God's take on it? Join the Puzzlers for Episode 3, where we seek answers to the question, "Why is it so hard to rest?”
Show Notes
Book link to Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose
For a full transcript of this episode and/or more information about The Puzzlers, please go to our website.
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