Obadiah's Warning: How Pride Blinds Us to Injustice-- And How God's Wrath Reveals His Love w/ Matt Walker Thrift
In this episode, Ryan Dawn sits down with Pastor and author Matt Walker Thrift to dive deep into the overlooked but fiery book of Obadiah. What starts as a story about an ancient nation’s downfall becomes a mirror—showing us what pride, silence, and spiritual complacency can still do today.Together, they explore how Edom’s pride became the gateway to injustice, how unchecked ego leads to complicity, and why God’s wrath is actually a radical act of love:A defense of the oppressedA warning to all of us who might become the oppressorThis conversation takes a sharp, honest look at fallen leadership, spiritual pride, and the danger of standing by instead of speaking up—but it doesn’t leave us there. It also offers the hope of humility, community, and a God who invites us to do better.If you’ve ever wrestled with injustice, spiritual disillusionment, or your own complicity in silence, this one’s for you.For more, pre-order Pastor Matt Walker Thrift's book “Enemies of the Heart: What the Forgotten Prophet Teaches us About Bitterness, Betrayal, and God’s Justice” here.
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This Wasn't the Plan: When You Pray for a Miracle and Get... Character Development w/ Liz Sevigny (@thebald_mom)
In this heartfelt conversation, Liz Sevigny (@thebald_mom) shares her journey with alopecia, discussing the emotional and spiritual challenges she has faced. From her initial diagnosis at age 12 to the profound impact of hair loss on her self-image and faith, Liz opens up about her struggles and the turning points that led her to share her story online. She emphasizes the importance of community support, vulnerability, and finding confidence beyond physical appearance. Liz also reflects on her relationship with God, and how she processed unanswered prayers and a lack of "physical healing."
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You Are Not Behind: Ditching Arbitrary Timelines & Embracing Where You Are w/ Meghan Ryan Asbury
Ever feel like everyone else is living your dream life while you're just... trying to hold it together? Same.In this episode of Holy Heartbreak, Ryan Dawn Holland sits down with Meghan Ryan Asbury (@meghanryanasbury), author of You Are Not Behind, to talk about what it means to live in the tension of unmet expectations, delayed dreams, and that “grass is greener” pressure that constantly whispers: “You’re falling behind.”Together they dive into:Feeling left out of life’s timelineWhat true contentment actually looks likeHow to hold gratitude without faking positivityGrieving what never happened (and maybe never will)Processing the pain of “dangling carrot” moments with GodAnd why celebrating others doesn’t mean you’re losingIf you’re tired of “waiting well,” if comparison has worn you down, or if you're wondering where God is in the middle of your “not yet”—this conversation is a deep breath and a needed reminder: you are not behind.🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts 📚 Grab Meghan’s book: You Are Not Behind 📲 Follow her at: @meghanryanasbury#youarenotbehind #holyheartbreak #Christianpodcast #spiritualburnout #faithandwaiting #faithandgrief #comparisontrap #hopeandhealing #griefandgratitude
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Season 2 Intro: Covenant as Comfort: Why God’s Faithfulness Matters Most When You’re Tired of Trying
In this season-opening episode of Holy Heartbreak, Ryan Dawn Holland shares her personal story of spiritual exhaustion, heartbreak, and the moment she realized she couldn’t carry her faith on her own anymore.Drawing from the story of Abraham, Ryan explores how God’s covenant love isn’t dependent on our performance—it’s for the burned out, the doubting, and the deeply weary. This episode speaks to anyone navigating spiritual burnout, unanswered prayers, and the fear that faith might be slipping away.You’ll also get a preview of what’s coming in Season 2: honest conversations about disappointment, waiting, healing, identity, grief, and what it means to seek God again and again.If you’re exhausted from doing good, questioning your worth, or wondering if God is still with you—this conversation is your reminder: you are still held, and God’s faithfulness doesn’t give out when you do.
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Faith Beyond Partisanship: Reimagining Politics Through the Lens of Christ w/ Joshua Ryan Butler
In this conversation, Ryan Dawn and Joshua Ryan Butler explore the intersection of faith and politics, discussing the four political quadrants and how they relate to Christian values. They emphasize the importance of recognizing idolatry in political beliefs, the need for self-reflection, and the value of diverse perspectives within the church. The discussion also highlights creative ways for Christians to engage politically while maintaining their allegiance to Jesus.To buy Joshua Ryan Butler's book:https://www.amazon.com/Party-Crasher-Disrupts-Politics-Partisan-ebook/dp/B0BXJ55PGR
Holy Heartbreak Podcast is an interview-style podcast hosted by Ryan Dawn, a theology student at Fuller Theological Seminary. Ryan started the podcast after experiencing a long season of suffering and struggling to find resources that addressed suffering in the midst of it. The podcast aims to provide a space for honest conversations about suffering and navigating it faithfully. The episodes cover various topics related to heartbreak, waiting, prayer, loss, and more. The podcast relies heavily on scripture and features guests who share their stories and wisdom. The goal is to help listeners navigate seasons of suffering and grow in their relationship with God.
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