In this week’s episode, we take a deep, healing look into 1 Peter 1:2 — and uncover how father wounds can quietly shape the way women relate to God as Father.

Whether you grew up with a loving father… an emotionally absent father… an abusive father… or no father figure at all… wounds can still form in the hidden places of the heart. Those experiences can affect how we receive love & protection, depth of peace, and even the truth that God intentionally chose us.

Together, we explore: • What it means to be “chosen” by God the Father • The deeper biblical meaning of “foreknowledge” as relational intimacy • How sanctification is both instant and ongoing • The difference between self-produced change and Holy Spirit transformation • Why striving exhausts us, but surrender heals us • How the Holy Spirit gently reveals wounds, heals triggers, and transforms us from the inside out • What it truly means to live in relationship with God — not as a distant visitor, but as His beloved daughter and bride (Don’t let that combo trip you up… it’s spiritual :) )

This episode is an invitation to stop striving for God’s love and begin resting in it.

If you’ve ever struggled to fully believe you are chosen, deeply loved, protected, pursued, or worthy of peace… this episode is for you.

So grab a cup of coffee, settle your heart, and join me as we marinate in the truth of God’s grace, healing, and presence through 1 Peter 1:2.

“God the Father chose you long ago…” — and that changes everything

Love,

Dawn Shurley

In this episode, we explore how shifting our perspective—by viewing life through the lens of Scripture... changes the way we experience life... and life's challenges.

We will focus on rejoicing in all circumstances, not because life is always easy, but because of who God is and His unwavering love for us. We will break this message into three key truths:

1. The Truth of God’s Character God is faithful, loving, and keeps His promises. Even when circumstances seem unclear, Scripture shows that He is always working with purpose and for our good. Because of His character, we can trust His guidance and rejoice... even in trials.

2. The Truth About Challenges Hardships are not meaningless. According to God’s Word, trials build endurance, strengthen character, and deepen hope. God actively works through all things—both good and difficult... for the benefit of those who love Him.

3. The Gift of Free Will We are given the choice in how we respond to life’s challenges. While it’s natural to feel frustration or pain, choosing trust, surrender, and even joy allows us to experience God’s peace and purpose more fully.

I want to encourage you to embrace a mindset of surrender... trusting that God knows the outcome and is always working behind the scenes. By grounding ourselves daily in these truths, we can shift from resistance to rejoicing, even in the midst of trials.

We close with a simple invitation: reflect on these truths each morning and observe how your perspective... and your week... begins to change.

Do you want a fresh lens on fiery trials?

In this episode, we dive into the Book of Daniel chapter 3 and the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who stood firm in their faith even when faced with the fiery furnace. What was meant to destroy them became the very place where God showed His power and presence.

We reflect on how life’s “fires” refine us and strengthen our faith, our character, and exposes pride in order to draw us closer to God rather than away from Him.

This episode invites you to see your trials through a new lens… not as punishment, but as purposeful refinement.

Love,

Dawn Shurley