The Built Different Podcast with Dr. Zach Clinton Relaxed: Walking With & Trusting God in the Midst of Your Grief, Shame, & Anxiety with Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Teaching Pastor, Megan Fate Marshman, Ep. 173
8 snips
May 14, 2024 
In this engaging conversation, Megan Fate Marshman, a best-selling author, speaker, and teaching pastor known for her insights on adversity, shares her journey of grief and the importance of vulnerability. She encourages listeners to bring their emotions to God for healing. Megan discusses trusting God during life's challenges, highlighting her new book, 'Relaxed,' which promotes finding peace through faith. The dialogue emphasizes spiritual growth, humility, and redefining goodness in the face of anxiety, inspiring hope and deeper connections with God.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Behind-The-Scenes Joy
- Megan finds joy serving behind the scenes in her son's school chapel where he plays Jesus.
- She likens her unthanked efforts to heavenly rewards, which are often tied to hidden acts.
Honest Grieving Transforms Pain
- Grieving honestly is painful but necessary because it acknowledges our broken world and our own brokenness.
- God grieves with us and meeting Him honestly in prayer transforms our pain.
Trust God, Not Yourself
- Avoid trying to fix your spiritual growth on your own; trust God instead of relying on yourself.
- Pray honestly, seek God in all ways, and trust He will guide your path while leading your transformation.