TPP #162 | Shifting the Desire of My Heart with Janelle Hermann

The Parable Podcast with Danielle Zapchenk

Janelle Hermann is the owner of the Gathering Place in Central Illinois and today she shares her journey of starting the venue and her heart for hospitality. Janelle also talks about the impact of stories and the need for community and support, which led her into her connection with the Baton Pass.

She shares her personal story of miscarriages and the emotional challenges she faced, highlighting the importance of seeking help and finding hope in God's control. Janelle shares her journey of experiencing miscarriages and struggling with infertility. She talks about the emotional toll it took on her and how she sought counseling to work through her grief and trauma. Janelle also discusses the importance of finding her identity in Christ and not defining herself solely by her ability to have children. She emphasizes the need for patience, trust, and faith in God's plan, even when it doesn't align with our desires. Janelle highlights the significance of community and having a support system during difficult times.

Sound Bites

• "I wish that I had something like that to go to. And I wish I had heard other people's stories."
• "I think we need to work on your identity first."
• "What happens in our life when we don't get the desires of our heart?"
• "My identity is in Christ. He's the one that's sustaining us, not kids."

Reflection Questions

1. Sometimes our identity can get wrapped up in the dos and dont's. What are a few of those unsaid things in your life that it is time to let go of?
2. The desires of your heart matter to God, but how can you release them to him and seek his understanding as a place to find comfort.

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