Welcome to episode 036 of Mud Stories!
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Mud Stories is a podcast dedicated to bringing you inspiration in your muddiest moments, hope to make it through your mud, and encouragement for you to know, you are not alone.
Today I’m talking with Emily Thomas, a teacher, nurse, and as of late, a stay at home mom and artist. Emily has lived on several continents and now makes her home in Texas with her husband and two children.
These days Emily creates meaningful art for herself, and custom creations for her Etsy shop customers, and loves to make much of God and all He has done in her life.
In this episode Emily shares:
- Her mud story from her young adult years
- Her longing to be married
- Her fast engagement
- How she barreled ahead into marriage despite some red flags
- And the abuse, control and manipulation she faced as a result
Emily and I discuss:
- The warning signs of an abusive–or potentially abusive–relationship
- Our fear and desperation in wanting to be loved
- The struggle it is to choose divorce
- The feelings of failure and shame that follow
- And the truth of how God loves us, no matter what. Always.
Mud Stories 036: Amidst abuse, divorce, and brokenness, God loves us no matter what. Always. [Tweet that]
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SCRIPTURE:
And we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good for those who are called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28 (ESV)
CONNECT with Emily:
Emily’s Website: heyemilythomas.com
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LINKS:
- Emily’s Etsy Shop
- Emily’s story of infertility and adoption on The God Centered Mom Podcast
- Emily is giving away this Oceans print to one listener!
To be entered to win this print, simply leave a comment on this post about a way you have seen God bring good out of a muddy time.
Or you can leave a review on iTunes by clicking HERE to be entered to win. Then leave a comment on this post or send me an email to let me know you left a review!
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Sooooo thankful y’all connected and Emily you were able to share more of your story…to God be the glory!! (No computer crash can stop Him!!)
Me too Heather! And so thankful for your help in that..computer glitches or not, to God be the glory indeed. Super thankful for you too and all you offer to the world. I never miss an episode! xo
Amazing story. Had me captivated. God is always so good. Waving hello from a fellow muddy Texan!
Janelle
Well thanks for connecting us, Heather! 😉
Thank you so much for listening and your kind words. Welcome to Texas!
Thank you for your kind words. I hope the story brings hope to some people! Welcome to Texas. Have you put a large star on the front of your house yet? Just kidding. That’s the first thing I noticed when I moved here a couple years ago. Stars on houses. 🙂
I just loved your words of hope Emily! Thank you for sharing your story. God is good all the time!
Emily, by listening and following you I am learning so much about life, love, forgiveness, and the LORD. I’ve learned so much about you too that I never knew by just being family. You’re amazing and I look forward to continuing to learn from you.
Emily, I jumped over here from Velvet Ashes and so glad I did. Beautiful story of redemption and restoration from our God of hope!
I am not sure how I happened onto this tonight, but what a blessing! I could relate in so many ways that I think I have no words. Thankful for finding you tonight. God bless you.
As I am going through a divorce myself with a blend of emotional abuse and emotional affair that follows, we let ourselves think that we’re somehow damaged goods that no one would want. God gives me this picture that the more a piece of steel, gold, or stone go through fire, the more beautiful it becomes 🙂