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Today’s episode is all about the promises you have access to right now. Did you know that the promises we read about in scripture weren’t just for ancient people—but are extended to you, personally, today?Julie Hawkes, a master scriptorian, joins me to share powerful stories from the scriptures alongside experiences from her own life. Together, we explore how God steps into impossible situations and keeps His promises in ways that are often unexpected, tender, and transformative.If you need a reminder that God is aware of you—and is already working in your story—this hopeful episode is one you won’t want to miss.The Laws of Peace podcastConnect with JulieGet the Scripture CardsConnect with Shiree at ⁠shireebest.com⁠ Join the⁠ "Just Love Them" Facebook group⁠Email Shiree at imlivinginjoy@gmail.com

We’ve all had a moment when a tiny pebble sneaks into our shoe and makes it almost impossible to keep walking. We stop, we remove it, and we move forward.But what about the pebbles in our hearts—old hurts, resentments, memories, or disappointments that stay hidden until something shakes them loose?In this episode, I share a deeply personal story of discovering a pebble I didn't know I still carried. A story about a niece I loved like my own daughter—our closeness, our drifting apart, and the shock of realizing that years later, I still held hurt.When tragedy struck her life, I wanted to help. But that pebble—unnoticed, unacknowledged—made generosity feel hard. Pain blocked compassion. I wasn’t proud of how I felt, but I was honest about it. And that honesty opened the door to healing.This is an episode about:💛 Listening to your heart instead of ignoring the pain💛 Letting God remove what you cannot💛 Replacing hurt with love💛 Choosing compassion over resentment💛 Letting miracles begin inside you. Resources Mentioned🔸 Write & Burn Method LINK🔸 Additional heart-healing tools 🔸 GoFundMe for Olivia (Niki) — LINK

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Roseanne Dawes, a mother whose journey through heartbreak, surrender, and unexpected grace will stay with you long after the episode ends.Roseanne shares the deeply personal story of the eight months when her son broke all contact with her—months filled with uncertainty, fear, and the pain of not knowing how to move forward. What began as a devastating experience became the catalyst for a profound internal shift.As she wrestled with sorrow and confusion, Roseanne began to see the limitations of her own black-and-white thinking. She recognized the ways she had clung to certainty, control, and “the right way,” and how those patterns had unintentionally created distance in her most cherished relationships. With honesty and humility, she describes the moment she realized that her son’s choices were never hers to manage.Her story is tender, relatable, and full of hope. Together, we talk about:How to move from fear and judgment to compassion and trustLetting go of the illusion of controlThe life-changing truth that every one of us—no matter our path, questions, or choices—is always in God’s handsIf you’ve ever loved someone who is choosing a different direction, or if your heart aches for a child who has pulled away, this episode is a gentle reminder that God is working in ways we cannot see. Roseanne’s journey shows us that peace is possible, healing is real, and no one is ever beyond the reach of divine love.Connect with Shiree at ⁠shireebest.com⁠ Join the⁠ "Just Love Them" Facebook group⁠Email Shiree at imlivinginjoy@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/roseanne.dawesListen to The Anchored Podcast HERE.

In this deeply personal and faith-affirming episode, Shiree shares tender stories of young people—and her own experience—wrestling with God’s silence. From a returned missionary praying on a mountainside for a butterfly that never came, to a young woman pleading in the celestial room for assurance, to Shiree’s teenage prayers that seemed to go unheard for months, we explore the painful question so many ask:Why doesn’t God answer when we are trying so hard to reach Him?Through scripture, personal witnesses, and sacred examples - this episode invites us to see unanswered prayers not as abandonment, but as part of God’s refining, strengthening, deeply intentional plan.This episode is a reminder that God has a plan, even when we don’t understand it. He sees what we cannot. And while His timing may feel painfully slow, He is always near, always aware, always working for our highest good.Connect with Shiree at ⁠shireebest.com⁠ Join the⁠ "Just Love Them" Facebook group⁠Email Shiree at imlivinginjoy@gmail.com

Michelle Craig, a former leader in the Young Women General Presidency, dives into the transformative power of faith amidst life's hardest challenges. She discusses the importance of acknowledging pain, especially regarding straying children, and challenges the 'vending machine' expectation of obedience. Through personal insights, she highlights trusting God’s timing and recognizing unexpected blessings in trials. Michelle emphasizes the balance between our efforts and Christ's role in healing, urging listeners to process emotions with God and maintain joy in their spiritual journeys.

CORRECTION: The book "Feelings Buried Alive Never Die" mentioned on this episode is by Karole K. Truman.We’ve all had those moments when a small thing unexpectedly stirs up a big emotional reaction. One minute you’re fine, and the next you’re blindsided—hurt, frustrated, or in tears—without fully understanding why.In today’s episode, Shiree shares a personal experience that exposed a long-standing trigger she didn’t even know she had. Through this story, she shows how recognizing the root of a trigger can bring surprising clarity, emotional healing, and greater peace in relationships.You’ll learn a simple but powerful technique she uses to identify and release triggers—one that has brought real change in her own life. If you’re ready to stop carrying emotional “rocks” in your backpack and start lightening the load, this episode is for you.Connect with Shiree at ⁠shireebest.com⁠ Join the⁠ "Just Love Them" Facebook group⁠Email Shiree at imlivinginjoy@gmail.com

You can't choose your trials, but you can choose your attitude. That is the main message of today's guest, Vanessa Kyrobie, who faced sudden and extreme medical challenges that threatened her life after years of perfect health. While her trials may be very different from the ones you are facing, her profound message may inspire you to see your own life and trials in a different light.Nessa's book: "Gadolinium Deposition and Toxicity" on AmazonHope For Fertility websiteSee Vanessa's pictures on the Just Love Them Facebook page

Last week, I got triggered.One unexpected moment sent my emotions spiraling — hurt, confusion, and frustration all at once. If you’ve ever been blindsided by a wave of feelings you didn’t see coming, you know exactly what that feels like.In this episode, I share a personal experience of being emotionally triggered and the process I used to work through those painful feelings and find genuine peace again. It didn’t happen by ignoring or suppressing what I felt — it happened by doing the work, and turning it over to God.If you’ve ever stewed over something for days, wishing you could feel better but not knowing how, this episode will give you hope and show you that the miracle of real emotional healing is possible.Connect with Shiree at ⁠shireebest.com⁠ Join the⁠ "Just Love Them" Facebook group⁠Email Shiree at imlivinginjoy@gmail.comLinks for emotional healing techniques:Write and Burn"Giving it to God" Visualization

In this heartfelt conversation, Shiree sits down with her close friend Melonie Mullen to explore what it means to "give them what they want", and how doing so can heal us as well as the people we care about.Melonie shares how she learned to read and respect her loved ones’ non-verbal cues, and how choosing to honor what they were actually communicating—even if it wasn’t said outright—transformed her relationships.Together, we talk about:👀 How to recognize what loved ones are really saying through their actions and body language💗 How giving them what they want can actually be a meaningful way to show love🌿 How honoring unspoken wishes can bring strained relationships back to a place of warmth and trustThis episode offers real hope—showing that you can find peace in your relationships without the other person having to change.Connect with Shiree at ⁠shireebest.com⁠ Join the⁠ "Just Love Them" Facebook group⁠Email Shiree at imlivinginjoy@gmail.com

Guilt is something we all wrestle with—but did you know not all guilt is the same? Sometimes it can guide us toward healing and growth, and other times it traps us in shame and emotional bondage.In this episode, Shiree shares a personal story she carried for years, and how she learned to recognize the difference between what she calls “Satan’s guilt”—the kind that humiliates, isolates, and keeps us stuck—and “God’s guilt”—the kind that humbles us, leads to repentance, and ultimately brings peace.If you’ve ever wondered why guilt feels so heavy, or how to move from endless shame into real healing, this episode will help you see guilt in a new light and find a path forward.Connect with Shiree at ⁠shireebest.com⁠ Join the⁠ "Just Love Them" Facebook group⁠Email Shiree at imlivinginjoy@gmail.com