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April 29, 2025

Season 1, Episode 1300:31:55Published April 29, 2025

# Overwhelmed After Divorce? Healing and Faith When You Have Nothing Left to Give

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## About This Episode

Do you feel so overwhelmed that you have nothing left to give, and everyone seems to expect you to hurry up and be okay?

In this episode of Perspectives Into Practice, my friend Alana and I share a biblical perspective on walking with God through divorce and still finding steady ground. We talk honestly about grief, disappointment, and what it looks like to trust God when your plans break apart. Alana shares the pictures that helped her move from overwhelmed to overflowing: letting God rebuild what is broken, adjusting expectations, and learning to sit with the Lord in the ashes without shame.

In this conversation:

-   Why worship matters when your heart feels empty
-   How the Bible helps you tell conviction apart from accusation
-   Why small steps of obedience can rebuild your faith walk over time

If you are walking through a hard season, you are not alone. If this conversation encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs it, or reach out at [https://perspectivesintopractice.com/contact](https://perspectivesintopractice.com/contact). I would love to hear from you.

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