Even After Everything: Hope is Risky… Here’s How to Try Again Anyway with Stephanie Duncan Smith

The Mary Marantz Show

If you’ve ever looked around and felt like everyone surrounding you was in a happy, joyful season – and you’re just struggling to get through each day without a lot of hope, this episode is going to provide you with some relief.

Author, editor, and writing educator, Stephanie Duncan Smith, is here to invite you into her story of walking through her dark night season, and bringing you back out into your next season of light.

Through personal stories and informative insights, Stephanie is chatting with Mary about:

• What the Seasons of the Liturgical Year are - and how they apply to you
• Why we need to know about Divine Empathy
• Finding the freedom in feeling what we are feeling, and removing the shame of: “I should be feeling happy now”
• Is love really worth the risk??
• 3 writing techniques to care about your readers, and allow readers care about your story

If you’re ready for a new season with deep, Biblical truths to provide light and hope - this episode is here for you.

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