Hope and Healing for Women with Addicted Loved Ones: A conversation with Dawn Ward

Welcome to episode 200!!!! Praise God and thank you to all my listeners!!!! The Fierce Calling Podcast is part of Fierce Calling Ministries which exists to encourage, equip, and engage women to take action where their passion, compassion, and conviction intersect, use their God-given gifts to impact the world for Christ, and partner with God in Kingdom work. In this milestone episode ... Doris welcomes Dawn Ward, a dedicated author, speaker, biblical life coach, and founder of the transformative ministry, The Faith to Flourish. which helps women grow and flourish in their relationship with Jesus in all seasons of their lives. Dawn delves into her personal journey from her childhood in a typical Midwestern family to navigating the tumultuous waters of addiction within her family. Through her story, Dawn shares profound insights into how God intervened in her life, steering her from overwhelming fear and guilt toward a path of trust and surrender. Together, Doris and Dawn explore the intersecting lines of passion, compassion, and conviction that mark Dawn's fierce calling, offering hope and Christian guidance to women burdened by life's challenges. Join us for an episode filled with encouragement and inspiration as Dawn reveals how her faith, fortified by God's word, guided her through the trials of addiction in her family and empowered her to assist other women seeking hope and healing! Key Topics and Takeaways ... *Dawn's Personal Story *Family Struggles with Addiction *Emotional and Spiritual Journey *Research and Seeking Help *Support and Community Building *Dawn Ward's Ministry and Writing *Impact of Dawn's Ministry *Call to Action and Resources Connect with Dawn! You can connect with dawn on her website thefaithtoflourish.com where you'll find her resources, blog, her book From Guilt to Grace, social media links, and more! Dawn is married to her wonderfully supportive husband, Steve, and is the mother of three adult children. She and her family live in Las Vegas, a city of bright lights, surrounded by the dry, barren Mohave desert. Thus, the name The Faith to Flourish was born. Dawn founded this ministry out of a desire to help other women grow and flourish in their relationship with Jesus in all seasons of their lives. ​Professionally, until recently, she worked over 25 years in the medical field, primarily with female patients. Dawn has also served in women’s ministry in various teaching and leadership capacities for over thirty years. Both opportunities have given her invaluable perspective into the hearts and lives of women. Dawn's passions are teaching, discipling, and equipping women to live victorious lives of faith. ​​​Because of the painful seasons of experiencing the trauma of watching her family members engage in self-destructive behaviors, Dawn was falling apart along with them. And sadly, her relationship with the Lord was also suffering. ​Dawn didn't want to just say that Jesus was first in her life, she wanted Jesus to be first in her life. Dawn wanted to trust him in the good times, and yes, even in the bad, and longed to grow in grace while drawing closer to ...