In this episode of Devoted to Her, we continue The Crushing: Trusting God in Your Suffering series with a powerful and faith-filled conversation with my dear friend Jejuan Smith.

In this special episode of Devoted to Her, Samantha J. Minor reads the introduction from her memoir, Devoted to Her: The Journey to Wholeness.

What does it mean to trust God when life feels unbearable?

In this first episode of The Crushing, I share my personal story of walking through suffering and learning how to trust God in the middle of it. This episode is raw, unpolished, and honest—because pain rarely comes wrapped in clarity or resolution.

In the Christian faith, “the crushing” is often the place where God refines us, draws us closer, and strengthens our faith. But when you’re living it, the crushing can feel lonely, confusing, and overwhelming. In this episode, we talk about what trusting God in suffering actually looks like—when prayers feel unanswered and faith feels fragile.

This episode lays the foundation for the series, exploring faith in suffering, trusting God through trials, and finding hope when life hurts. If you’re walking through grief, loss, illness, uncertainty, or a season where God feels silent, this conversation is for you.

You are not alone. And your suffering is not without purpose.

I’m inviting guests to share their real stories of trusting God in the middle of suffering. If you’ve walked through grief, loss, illness, betrayal, or a season where God felt distant, and your faith was tested but not destroyed, I would love to hear your story. This podcast is a space for honesty, hope, and pointing others back to God in the midst of pain.

If you feel led to share how God met you in your suffering, this invitation is for you.

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In this powerful episode of the Devoted To Her podcast, Samantha J. Minor sits down with licensed faith-based mental health therapist Madelene Roserie Hargrove for a heartfelt conversation on the healing journey. Together, they dive deep into the importance of forgiveness, how to lean on God during life's hardest moments, and the practical tools that support emotional and spiritual healing. Whether you're just beginning your healing process or looking for encouragement to keep going, this episode is filled with wisdom, hope, and faith-based guidance to help you walk in freedom and wholeness.

The words spoken over us have power—some bring life, while others plant seeds of doubt, fear, and pain. In this episode of Devoted to Her, I share a word God gave me about how trauma often stems from the negative words spoken into our lives by others. Together, we’ll uncover how these words take root, shape our identity, and impact our healing journey. But there is hope—God’s truth uproots every lie and plants new seeds of restoration and freedom. Tune in as we break free from the weight of spoken wounds and step into God’s healing.

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In this episode of The Devoted To Her Podcast, we’re diving deep into how God uses the hardest seasons of our lives to refine, strengthen, and prepare us for our purpose. Just like diamonds are formed under pressure, gold is refined in fire, olives are crushed for oil, and grapes are pressed for wine—our trials are not meant to break us but to develop our character.

Join me as we explore biblical truths that remind us that even in the crushing, God is working. Through Scripture and real-life encouragement, we’ll discover how seasons of hardship are part of God’s divine process to mold us into who He has called us to be. If you’re feeling pressed on every side, know that God is producing something beautiful in you.

Scriptures we’ll discuss: James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, John 15:1-2, and Romans 5:3-5.

Be encouraged—your pain has a purpose!

In this heartfelt episode, I share a powerful moment at the altar, where, as I worship and watch others receive prayer, I'm unexpectedly passed by. Yet, in that waiting, I receive a divine revelation: God has not forgotten me. Have a listen as I discuss the significance of this revelation, what it means to feel seen by God, and how moments of waiting can lead to profound spiritual insights.

I have often used Gideon as an example when it comes to me describing myself. It took me a while to finally understand just how deep the comparison really was.

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