Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Finding God's Love When You Feel Broken (Part 1 of 2)
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Sep 11, 2025 Dr. John Trent, an author and speaker on family relationships, and his daughter Carrie Stageberg share their touching insights on overcoming brokenness and finding God's love. They explore the profound significance of parental blessings and how lacking them can shape our lives. Personal stories illustrate the journey from emotional pain to healing, emphasizing secure attachments and self-worth through faith. The duo also highlights transformative moments of connection with God, showcasing the healing power of encouragement and love in overcoming life's challenges.
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Child's Panic Over A Lost Hug
- John Trent describes his five-year-old daughter's panic when she realized her grandpa was gone and she never hugged him.
- He uses the story to show how missing emotional
The Blessing Explains Deep Longing
- John Trent linked the deep longing in a suicidal patient to the biblical story of Jacob and Esau and named that longing 'the blessing.'
- He turned that discovery into his doctoral dissertation and a framework for healing.
God's Blessing Can Reverse Hurt
- Missing the blessing creates real, embodied pain but God's blessing in Christ can reverse much of that hurt.
- The path from broken to blessed involves honest awareness followed by spiritual healing.
