Believing God’s Truth Over The World’s Lies

In this heartfelt conversation, Patricia Holbrook welcomes Brendt Blanks, author, content creator, and former marriage and family therapist, to share her powerful journey from counseling in hospitals to building a thriving faith-based lifestyle brand ("She Gave It A Go") and publishing her new devotional book, "Listen Closer." The episode dives into navigating grief, finding purpose in pain, and reframing negative thoughts with the truth of God’s Word.

Key Topics Covered:

- Navigating seasons of loss, grief, and family challenges

- The story behind "She Gave It A Go" and how a simple phrase and leap of faith led to a new career

- The importance of making meaning from pain

- Reframing negative thought patterns using practical, biblical techniques

- Examples from motherhood and daily life about changing your mindset

- How "Listen Closer" helps women identify and replace 31 common lies with God's truth

- The power of speaking and meditating on Scripture over your circumstances

- Overcoming fear, anxiety, and self-doubt in the pursuit of your calling

- Encouragement for listeners to take bold steps of faith ("Give it a go!")


Guest Bio:
Brendt Blanks spent 17 years as a licensed marriage and family therapist before launching "She Gave It A Go," a home and faith-focused lifestyle brand with a major online following. Her experiences through personal hardship, professional burnout, and spiritual growth led her to write "Listen Closer," a devotional helping women fight the lies of the world with God’s truths.

Connect and Learn More:

Visit Brendt’s website: SheGaveItAGo.com

Enter the book giveaway via Patricia’s show notes: https://kingsumo.com/g/1rjew93/listen-closer-believing-gods-truth-over-the-worlds-lies-by-brendt-blanks

Purchase "Listen Closer:” https://amzn.to/4pVFzTK

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