Episode 83: No Matter Your Past, There is Always Hope

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Jesus knew that Peter would deny him, but He still chose Peter to build His church. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about what it means to trust that God can still use us no matter what we’ve done in the past. They share stories from Scripture and from their own lives that demonstrate how God can shape our experiences into the preparation we need to move forward or into a story that can help others. Grab a cup of coffee and listen along. Episode RecapStart by writing down Luke 22:31-32 (0:13)Jesus knew Peter would deny Him (2:24)When Peter denied Jesus, it taught him humility and prepared him for his ministry (8:10)Sometimes God shapes our experiences into a story that can help others (11:56)It’s never too late for God to use you (15:47)Paul knew what he’d done before encountering Jesus, but he still moved forward (23:17)Instead of focusing too much on the past, keep your eyes on Jesus (27:28) Resources:The Breathe Retreat is a retreat in every sense of the word, intentionally designed to allow you space to breathe in your Heavenly Father's love! Registration for the 2023 Breathe Retreat opens early October 2022. Learn more here. Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - hello@dotbowen.com Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook
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Jesus knew that Peter would deny him, but He still chose Peter to build His church. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about what it means to trust that God can still use us no matter what we’ve done in the past. They share stories from Scripture and from their own lives that demonstrate how God can shape our experiences into the preparation we need to move forward or into a story that can help others. Grab a cup of coffee and listen along.


 

Episode Recap

  • Start by writing down Luke 22:31-32 (0:13)
  • Jesus knew Peter would deny Him (2:24)
  • When Peter denied Jesus, it taught him humility and prepared him for his ministry (8:10)
  • Sometimes God shapes our experiences into a story that can help others (11:56)
  • It’s never too late for God to use you (15:47)
  • Paul knew what he’d done before encountering Jesus, but he still moved forward (23:17)
  • Instead of focusing too much on the past, keep your eyes on Jesus (27:28)


 

Resources:

The Breathe Retreat is a retreat in every sense of the word, intentionally designed to allow you space to breathe in your Heavenly Father's love! Registration for the 2023 Breathe Retreat opens early October 2022. Learn more here.


 

Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - hello@dotbowen.com


 

Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook


Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at hello@dotbowen.com.

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Episode 83: No Matter Your Past, There is Always Hope
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