The Nothing Is Wasted Podcast

How can we bring our hardest questions to God when trauma has left us with pain, confusion, and uncertainty? And what if the Psalms of lament can become a resting place where we are free to be honest about our suffering and discover that God meets us there?Former Navy Chaplain Nick Hamilton has spent 25 years walking alongside people in some of the darkest moments of their lives, including deployments to Iraq, serving aboard an aircraft carrier on 9/11, and working inside Guantanamo Bay. As the director of ethics at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City and author of "Making Friends with Darkness: Finding Spiritual Healing After Trauma or Loss", Nick brings a unique perspective to the spiritual wounds that can follow trauma and loss. As a veteran himself, his story and work offer a meaningful perspective as we prepare to honor those who have served our country on Veteran’s Day.In this episode, Davey sits down with Nick to talk about how the Psalms of lament give us a place to bring our real questions and pain to God, what it looks like to notice God's presence in the aftermath of trauma, and how we can begin to pursue spiritual healing when suffering has left us struggling to understand God, ourselves, or our faith.Released ahead of Veteran’s Day in honor of those who have served, this conversation is an invitation to remember that trauma and suffering do not have to be hidden from God. If you've ever walked through trauma or loss, struggled to reconcile your pain with your faith, or needed a safe place to bring your hardest questions to God, this episode is for you.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhamilton_2000/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-hamilton-d-min-bcc-hec-c-7a456833/ Book: Making Friends with Darkness: Finding Spiritual Healing After Trauma or Losshttps://amzn.to/49uUgqT
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What happens when the life you've built around pain, addiction, and survival comes crashing down and God meets you in the middle of the brokenness? And how can confronting the pain we've tried to avoid become the beginning of discovering who God created us to be?Jermaine Wilson's story is one of remarkable redemption. After growing up surrounded by poverty and becoming involved in gangs, addiction, and crime, Jermaine served multiple prison sentences before having a life-changing encounter with Christ while incarcerated. In the midst of losing nearly everything he thought he wanted, God began to reveal what he truly needed. That brokenness became the beginning of a new identity and purpose, eventually leading Jermaine to become the mayor of Leavenworth, Kansas, and a nationally recognized advocate for restoration and second chances. Today, as an ordained minister, community leader, and Regional Director for Prison Fellowship, Jermaine helps incarcerated men and women discover hope and pursue lives of transformation.In this episode, Davey sits down with Jermaine to talk about how poverty and hopelessness can shape the way we see our future, what it looks like to confront our pain and allow God to transform us through brokenness, and how experiencing God's restoration can lead us to reconcile what has been broken and help others find hope.If you've ever felt trapped by your past, struggled to believe that God could restore what has been broken, or needed hope in the middle of your own brokenness, this episode is for you.

Website: https://www.prisonfellowship.org/ Instagram: instagram.com/jermaine_wilson87 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jermaine.wilson.94402
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How do we keep going when we find ourselves exhausted, spiritually weary, or in a season that feels like a desert? And what can the wisdom of ancient Christian traditions teach us about developing resilience in the midst of modern life?Tish Harrison Warren is an Anglican priest and author who writes about the ordinary practices that shape our life with God. In her book, "What Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian Resilience", she explores the ancient wisdom of the desert fathers and the spiritual practices that can sustain us when we feel burned out, disconnected, or weary. Rather than offering a quick escape from difficult seasons, Tish invites us to discover how stability, prayer, and community can help us remain rooted in God when life feels dry.In this episode, Davey and Tish talk about what Christian resilience looks like in seasons of weariness and exhaustion, how ancient Christian practices can speak into modern burnout and disconnection, and why choosing to remain present and rooted in community can shape us spiritually through difficult seasons.If you’ve ever felt spiritually exhausted, struggled to keep going through a desert season, or wondered how to stay connected to God when you’re weary, this episode is for you.

Website: https://tishharrisonwarren.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tishharrisonwarren Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TishHarrisonWarrenAuthor Book: What Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian Resiliencehttps://amzn.to/4dZC9g7 Not living the story you expected? Pain changes us but doesn't have to define us. Discover where you are on your healing journey and get a personalized pathway for your next steps: nothingiswasted.com/starthere Looking for help in navigating the valley of pain and trauma? Our Nothing is Wasted coaches can help: nothingiswasted.com/coaching
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How do you find rest when grief comes in waves and the child loss you’ve experienced changes everything? And how can faith prepare us to endure child loss while still believing that God is good?Matthew Efird knows the profound pain of child loss and the questions that come with walking through grief. In the midst of his own journey, he discovered that God’s character remains steady even when our circumstances do not. Through his book, "Even Though, We Will: Finding Rest in the Waves of Child Loss and the Practical Arks that Carry Us Through", Matthew shares how faith, preparation, and the presence of others can help carry us through seasons of unimaginable suffering—and how our stories can ultimately become a source of hope for others.In this episode, Davey sits down with Matthew to talk about navigating the waves of grief after child loss, how we can come alongside others with presence and empathy rather than trying to find the perfect words, and how God can use adversity to deepen our faith and lay a foundation for future purpose.If you’ve ever walked through child loss, wondered how to support someone who is grieving a child, or struggled to trust God when child loss happens, this episode is for you.

Website: https://matthewefird.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/efird72 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mwefird Book: Even Though, We Will: Finding Rest in the Waves of Child Loss and the Practical Arks that Carry Us Throughhttps://amzn.to/4v0W1Wf Not living the story you expected? Pain changes us but doesn't have to define us. Discover where you are on your healing journey and get a personalized pathway for your next steps: nothingiswasted.com/starthere Looking for help in navigating the valley of pain and trauma? Our Nothing is Wasted coaches can help: nothingiswasted.com/coaching
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How do you move forward when the marriage you once hoped would last forever comes to an end? And what does it look like to rebuild your life with faith, courage, and hope after divorce?For Alisha Roth, walking through divorce meant facing not only the loss of her marriage, but also the questions, judgment, and uncertainty that can come with rebuilding life as a Christian woman. Through her own journey of healing, she discovered the importance of honest conversations, supportive community, and spiritual practices that helped her encounter God in the midst of the pain. Now, through her book, "Courageous Divorce: A Christian Woman's Guide to Healing, Rebuilding, and Embracing an Abundant Life", Alisha offers hope and practical guidance to women navigating the difficult road of divorce and finding their way forward.In this episode, Davey sits down with Alisha to talk about navigating biblical perspectives on divorce and marriage, how community and vulnerability play an essential role in healing, and the spiritual practices that can help us rebuild a life of purpose and abundance after divorce.If you've ever wondered how to find healing after the end of a marriage, struggled with judgment or shame surrounding divorce, or needed the courage to believe that God still has a purpose for your story, this episode is for you.

Website: https://www.alisharoth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlewomenfarmhouse/ Book: Courageous Divorce: A Christian Woman’s Guide to Healing, Rebuilding, And Embracing An Abundant Life https://amzn.to/4vtBBFc Episode Resources:Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage in the Bible by Jay E. Adams - https://amzn.to/4wk1Eit Divorce and Remarriage in the Church by David Instone-Brewer - https://amzn.to/4fflIgf Bible Project Episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bibleproject/id1050832450?i=1000650332811 Davey's Sermon on Divorce - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4t6mgRKQcw Divorce Curated Pathway - nothingiswasted.com/pathways Not living the story you expected? Pain changes us but doesn't have to define us. Discover where you are on your healing journey and get a personalized pathway for your next steps: nothingiswasted.com/starthere Looking for help in navigating the valley of pain and trauma? Our Nothing is Wasted coaches can help: nothingiswasted.com/coaching
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