What is the worst thing you don’t think you could survive? In this deeply tender and vulnerable conversation, licensed therapist, speaker, and author Kimberly Haar shares her story of grace, forgiveness, and healing after surviving domestic violence and tragedy, drawing from her book Healing from Life’s Deepest Hurts.
Dancing After Life’s Deepest Hurts
After enduring unimaginable loss, Kim learned to dance again with the Creator of the Universe as God’s grace met her with open arms. She shares her journey from traumatic assault and kidnapping to the sacred dance of surrender and trust while meeting God under a pergola. With honesty and raw hope, we explore how God’s grace meets us in life’s deepest hurts and gently leads us toward restoration, purpose, and joy.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Naming and grieving hidden losses
- The healing process and caring for your body
- Forgiving oneself, others—and even God
- What Naomi’s story teaches us about God’s grace
- What’s at stake when we don’t forgive
If you’ve ever wondered how to find grace after tragedy, this conversation is a powerful reminder that God meets you right where you are—and restores beauty from brokenness.
“With God, no story is too shattered to be rewritten, and no life too broken to be beautifully restored.” Kimberly Haar
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic violence, traumatic assault, and deep loss. Please listen with care.
💬 Grace Quotes from Kimberly Haar:
“Jesus never asks us to do something he hasn’t modeled first.”
“When God picks up the pieces, He restores better than it ever was to begin with.”
“God doesn’t have any favorites. He doesn’t have any stepchildren or foster children. We all have His love, and He says to all of us: You are my favorite.”
Life’s Deepest Hurts Scriptures Mentioned:
Zephaniah 3:17 “For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a Mighty Savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With His love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”
The Story of Naomi in the Book of Ruth
Psalm 34:18 “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”
Resources Mentioned for Life’s Deepest Hurts:
🌿Kimberly Haar’s Book: Healing From Life’s Deepest Hurts
🌿FREE Resources
🎶 Kimberly’s go-to grace song: Pieces by The Imperials
Connect with Kimberly Haar:
Website: kimberlyhaar.com
Instagram: kimberly.haar
Facebook: KimberlyJHaar
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