Relevant Faith Journey
Searching for new perspective on an ancient faith. I’m originally from the west coast (all the states, California, Washington, Hawaii) and have made my home in Kansas City since 2003. For most of my adult life, I have earned a living M-F while leading a congregation on nights and weekends. I managed subcontractors and church volunteers, facilitated Bible studies and business meetings. I play guitar and piano and sing with a big passionate voice. My last pastoral assignment ended in 2018. Since then, I have discovered that I love to write, create and think deep thoughts. My emerging theme is encouragement. How can I empower others to be the best version of themselves? This question pushes me to rethink, relearn and continue to grow.
Relevant Faith Journey
No Tengo Novio: Grace for a Late Bloomer
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Sharon Beck-Doran
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Episode 16
This is the third episode of this series where I talk about my experience growing up and coming of age in purity culture. Make sure to listen to Late Bloomer and Confessions of a Late Bloomer.
Picking up the story, I'll talk about the end of my first relationship. The pain of any breakup is difficult, but recovering from shame made it all the more challenging. I began to rethink some of the ideas I'd grown up with and discovered again that God's grace is never far away.
I conclude this episode with the song "Goodness of God" from Bethel Music, written by Ed Cash, Ben Felding, Jason Ingram, Brian Johnson and Jenn Johnson.