This month kicks off the new podcast series entitled, There Was Jesus. In this deeply honest episode of This Unexpected Life, Carrie M. Holt sits down with returning guest Becky Davidson to discuss recognizing God’s presence in the middle of suffering, trauma, grief, and caregiving exhaustion.

Becky shares how years of hospital stays, caregiving stress, widowhood, and parenting her adult son with profound disabilities shaped her faith journey. Together, Carrie and Becky discuss how trauma impacts the way we see God, the healing power of EMDR therapy, imaginative prayer, attachment wounds, anxiety, and learning to recognize the presence of Jesus in painful memories.

This conversation offers hope for special needs parents, caregivers, widows, and anyone walking through grief or chronic stress. If you’ve ever wondered where God was in your hardest moments, this episode is a reminder that Jesus was there — even when you couldn’t see Him.

You’ll also hear encouragement about:

• Processing trauma safely in community
• EMDR and Christian counseling
• Learning spiritual rhythms of remembering God’s faithfulness
• Healing attachment wounds and anxiety
• Finding God’s presence in caregiving burnout

Eps. 50; June 2, 2026

Resources:
Register for By The Brook or Purchase it for Later!
Rising Above Podcast
Spotify Playlist: There Was Jesus
Becky on Episode 9: Worst-Case Scenario
By The Brook: Restore Retreat Experience
By The Brook: Flourish Retreat Experience
John Eldredge’s Podcast: Wild At Heart
John Eldredge’s Books Mentioned:
Get Your Life Back
Resilient
Experience Jesus Really
One Minute Pause App
Healing Care Center
Adam Young’s Podcast: The Place We Find Ourselves
Allender Center: Story Work

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*This podcast features honest conversations with special needs parents and faith-filled guests. While I deeply value the stories and insights shared, the views and opinions expressed may not always reflect my own. Any resources listed are shared for reference, not necessarily a personal recommendation. I invite you to listen with spiritual discernment and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in what you hold onto and set aside.