Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of childhood wounds, emotional trauma, and suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast, hosts Bobby Cooley and Meghan Landi welcome Bible teacher and author Julie Busler to discuss her new book, Hopeful Sorrow: Turning to God in Hope When Childhood Wounds Have You Turning Away. Julie shares her deeply personal story of healing from childhood wounds, grief from her mother's death and her father's suicide.

Julie explains how biblical lament offers a trauma-informed, gospel-centered pathway toward hope. Together, they explore how unaddressed pain can shape our view of God, leadership, and family patterns—and how facing sorrow can lead to deeper intimacy with God and lasting freedom.

This conversation encourages ministry leaders, parents, and caregivers to stop hiding pain, embrace healing, and model hope for the next generation.

Do you feel alone or without hope? We want you to know your life has purpose and you deserve help. Email us at podcast@empowerehomes.org if you need help.

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Hopeful Sorrow

Joyful Sorrow

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