2. Susannah Eldridge - Within the Brokenness

The Places Between Season 1: Episode 2 Wendy J Henkelman and Susannah Eldridge SHOW HIGHLIGHTS  - In this episode you’ll be hearing from Wendy Henkelman and CoHost Susannah Eldridge as they dive into a bit more of Susannah’s story this week. Get to know more of Susannah’s story, her journey and trials but also amazing redemption. With a background in the entertainment industry from New York to LA, as an actress, Susannah is now a stay at home mom with the desire to impact people to live fully for Jesus.  She’s a writer, a producer, an incredibly talented interior designer and home renovator. Dive in as Susannah talks about her life story, who she is as a mom, actress, producer, even free-spirited little girl.  Hear what she has to say about living through years of depression, the struggles she felt as she chased after her calling of acting and what she was naturally wired to do, as well as the redemptive moment that everything broke and Susannah experienced freedom.  Believing God was powerful enough to change her circumstances no matter how dark they are; Susannah is living proof of the specificity of God in our stories. 2:15 WHO SUSANNAH IS 5:30 GROWING UP IN A SINGLE PARENT HOME 7:00 BEING CALLED TO ACTING 11:10 A LIFE IN LA ACTING 14:00 WRITING HOPE FILLED THINGS 15:05 GOD & DEPRESSION & LIFE-CHANGE 18:30 REDEMPTIVE MOMENTS 21:30 MOVING FORWARD AGAINST ALL ODDS 23:30 MARRIED & REDEEMED Lastly, we prepared some takeaway questions for you to reflect on today’s podcast.  Set aside a few minutes to journal through these questions.  We hope they help spur you towards more! TAKEAWAY QUESTIONS - Can you relate to any moments in Susannah’s story?  What about it hit you the most? Have you experienced a life-changing event, similar to Susannah that forever changed your life? If you are in a trial right now, do you believe God is powerful enough to change your circumstances no matter how dark they become? Have you ever had people pray over you?  If not, would you seek it out today? What specific moments do you have with God? Where have you seen his faithfulness and where is it hard to let God in? Remember God is just as near in the brokenness as well as the hope filled moments. What dream continues to linger as you listen to the end of this podcast?  Do you have a dream you can partner with God on today? We’d love to hear your thoughts after today’s podcast.  If you have comments or questions you want us to focus on in the future, send us a note.  Or find us on Instagram at @The_Places_between.  As always, Like, rate or review this podcast and share with a friend YOU think could benefit from today’s conversation. Thanks for joining us on The Places Between. ‘Til next time; Keep enjoying that journey and remember to transition well!