What does it look like to grieve deeply yet still hold fast to hope and joy? In this heartfelt episode of the Her God Story podcast, host Jodie Chiricosta welcomes longtime friend and faith-filled encourager Jill Warnecke to share her remarkable story of loss, lament, and the unshakable presence of God through it all.

Jill opens up about the devastating loss of her infant daughter, the quiet anguish of being misunderstood, and the unexpected diagnosis of breast cancer years later. Yet through every trial, Jill found strength in God's unchanging character and discovered the life-giving power of biblical lament. With authenticity and grace, she shares how God's Word and Spirit walked her through seasons of wailing, healing, and ultimately, purposeful joy.

If you’ve ever walked through grief, pain, or uncertainty, this episode will:

• Show you how lament is a sacred path to healing
• Encourage you to be honest with God—He welcomes your questions
• Equip you with Scripture-based hope you can cling to
• Remind you that suffering does not mean abandonment
• Inspire you to anchor your identity in the character of Christ

Whether you're navigating personal sorrow or supporting someone who is, Jill's story will help you see how God meets us in our lowest places—and never wastes our pain.

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What if your greatest trials became the foundation for someone else’s breakthrough? In this deeply moving episode of Her God Story, Kathy Branzell opens her heart about walking through shattered dreams, a 14-year battle with cancer, and the heartbreak of her son’s life-threatening illness—only to discover that God was weaving a legacy far greater than she imagined.

Through every detour, Kathy chose prayer over panic and purpose over pity—and now leads a nationwide movement of intercession as President of the National Day of Prayer Task Force. Her story is a powerful reminder that the faith you live today becomes the hope others carry tomorrow.

As you listen, you’ll be encouraged to see your pain through God’s perspective, find strength for your own journey, and be equipped to leave a legacy of unshakable faith—one that echoes through generations.

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What do you do when life takes an unexpected turn? In this heartfelt episode, Deanne Ward shares her journey through a season of upheaval when her husband was diagnosed with cancer and all the loss that entailed. Though he would later be healed, the experience deeply shaped their family and tested the foundations of their faith.

Deanne reflects on how God sustained her in moments of uncertainty—not through instant answers, but through quiet promptings, deep peace, and the courage to keep moving forward. Along the way, she discovered the quiet, transformative power of presence—not only in her own walk with God, but in how she learned to stand with others as they walked through their own fires.

Her story is a testament to the faithfulness of God in the fire, and how trusting Him—step by step—can lead us to greater intimacy, purpose, and resilience.

Listeners will walk away with:

• Encouragement to trust God when life doesn’t go as planned
• Insight into listening for and obeying God’s gentle nudges
• A deeper appreciation for God’s peace in the midst of trials
• Strength to remain faithful even when the future feels unclear
• A reminder that being present for others can be a powerful ministry

If you’ve ever faced a season that shook your plans and pressed on your faith, this conversation will bring reassurance that God is near—and that He can use even the hardest moments to shape something beautiful.