Finding Grace In The Wilderness
Finding Grace In The Wilderness. This is a Christian Women's Podcast. We will share stories about how God's Grace can be found during life's most difficult circumstances. Meet with me around the table as we chat about God's never-ending faithfulnesss. We will share truth and life, and discuss faith, fears, struggles, and ictories. Join us as we see to grow deeper in relationship with Jesus, the One who makes a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.
-Sharon Hawkins
Episodes
68 episodes
2 Episode 67 A Bereaved Mom's Story by Maxine Boyd of Mental Illness, Suicide, and Picking Up The Pieces
Today the podcast includes a special recording from the 2025 Grace In The Wilderness' Joshua's Hope Christmas Brunch for Bereaved Moms. Maxine Boyd shares her story about her daughter Hannah's struggle with mental illness and suicide in 2023. A...
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Episode 67
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2 Episode 66: Interview with Marie Pritchett: Mesothelioma and Faith That Moves Mountains
Sharon interviews her friend, Marie Pritchett. Marie is Vice President of Grace In The Wilderness Ministries and works with Sharon in the ministry. Marie shares about her unimaginable journey: her fight against mesothelioma. Marie and her husba...
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2 Episode 64 Interview with Marie Koth Part 2: Alcoholism, Ministry, and God's Provision
This episode is Part 2 of Sharon's interview with her friend, Marie Koth. Marie continues to share her testimony and how God has worked in her life and that of her husband Chris. She shares what God taught her in the adversity of their family c...
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Episode 64
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2 Episode 65 Telling Bradley's Story of Redemption at Fair Play Camp School for Boys
November 10, 2025 marks four years since Sharon and Scott's son, Bradley, went to meet Jesus face to face when he passed away at just 21 years old. Today the podcast is dedicated to Bradley's memory. Sharon shares a recording of her talk at Fai...
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2 Episode 63 Interview with Marie Koth Living with Alcoholics and Setting Boundaries
This week Sharon interviews Marie Koth. Marie and her husband Chris have led Christian 12-step programs for 36 years to help those affected by addiction. Marie shares her story of growing up in a home with two alcoholic parents and then m...
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Episode 63
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2 Episode 62 What a Friend We Have in Jesus with Music by Scott Hawkins
In this episode, Sharon breaks down what it means to have a friendship with Jesus. Some friends come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Once we accept Him as our Savior, He comes into our lives to stay--through the good, the ...
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Episode 62
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2 Episode 61 Why the Death of Charlie Kirk Hits Us So Differently
Today Sharon shares thoughts about the death of the man of God, patriot, and President of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk. This senseless murder has rattled a nation like few deaths have in many, many years. There is more going on here clearly....
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Episode 61
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2 Episode 60: Jesus Loves Me With Levi and Hadley Hawkins
What a treat today! Levi and Hadley Hawkins (ages 4 and 2), Sharon’s grandchildren join the podcast today. Let your heart be touched by the faith of some little ones today. They sing a blessing and Jesus Loves Me during this mini episode. May y...
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2 Episode 59 Journey of Life: Missed Turns, Obstacles, and the Pathway Home
This episode Sharon shares a funny story about a recent trip with her friend, Carole, to a women's conference. They met with some obstacles in their path to the conference and she shares the challenges and blessings for the trip. The stor...
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Episode 59
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2 58 Interview with Jamie Smith: The Healing Journey: Breaking the Generational Cycle of Addiction and Abuse
On today's episode, Sharon welcomes a wonderful young woman, Jamie Smith. Jamie shares her testimony of her rescue by God from addition and abuse. Jamie's story is a beautiful reflection of God's grace in the wilderness. Join us today for this ...
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Episode 58
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2 57 How Do You Stand Firm When You Are Shaken
Sometimes God allows things to be shaken in our lives or in the world to reveal what is truly eternal and lasting. Today the podcast explores standing firm even when we are shaken. One minute we are upright and the next, our world can be turned...
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Episode 57
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2 56 The Anchor Holds: Finding Peace In Every Storm
The unthinkable happens. The unbearable lands on our doorstep. We get the news or the call no one ever wants to receive. Tragedy hits with a blow that knocks, not only the breath out of us, but the life out of us too. Our hearts break so much t...
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Episode 56
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2 55 Bradley Hawkins' Celebration of Life: Part 2: God Wants the Unwanted
This past Thursday was the 25th birthday of Bradley, Sharon and Scott's son. In remembering him, the podcast is sharing parts of his celebration of life. Last week was Bradley's story, Sharon's talk from the service. If you haven't heard it, pl...
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Episode 55
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54 Bradley Hawkins' Celebration of Life: Part 1: Bradley's Story
July 17 is the birthday of Sharon and Scott's son, Bradley, who passed away on November 10, 2021 from a skateboarding accident. On Friday, July 18, 2025, the family and Scott's band, New Dixie Storm, are hosting a Memorial/Fundraiser for Fair P...
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53 Interview with Linda Byce: Caregiving with Hope and Other Miracles
What a special time as Sharon interviews her friend, Linda Byce. Linda has been through so much. She cared for her husband after his massive heart attack that left his brain without oxygen for quite awhile causing him great debilitating disabil...
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Episode 53
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52 Grace for Your Mistakes: Forgiving Yourself
Today is the last episode of Season 1. What a great year! Thank you for all who have listened to the Finding Grace In The Wilderness Podcast for the last year. It has been a blessing to spend this year in community with our listeners, and learn...
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Episode 52
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51 Connected to the Vine: Finding Strength, Rest, and Fruitfulness in Abiding
Sharon takes a look at John 15 about the vine and the branch. God is the Gardener. Jesus is the Vine. We are the Branches. Without our attachment to Christ, we can do nothing. This passage offers wisdom and encouragement in navigating life's ch...
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Episode 51
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50 When You Feel Like Giving Up - Declare Your Faith Not Your Feelings
This episode is about perseverance. Sharon shares her heart about losing her pet who has helped comfort her and her husband after her son's death. Sometimes life does not seem fair, and then there comes the straw that breaks the camel's back. S...
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Episode 50
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49 Sharing the Gospel: Divine Appointments and Missed Opportunities
In today's episode, Sharon discusses telling other people about Jesus. It is every Christian's job--even when we are scared, even when we don't know what to say, even when we feel so unequipped. Every child of God has the mandate to share the g...
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Episode 49
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48 Interview with Rebecca Wilson: Faith, Forgiveness and Fighting Cancer
This episode Sharon interviews her friend, Rebecca Wilson. Rebecca is a co-leader of Grace In The Wilderness' Hope Rising: A GITW Support Group for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers. If you are a cancer survivor or a caregiver of someone with can...
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Episode 48
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47 Remembering the Past and Moving Forward with Faith
Today we remember. This episode is recorded on Memorial Day. Sharon embraces the remembrances in our lives. Today we express gratitude for the men and women who gave their lives so that we might live in this great nation. Month brings other rem...
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Episode 47
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46 Interview with Ali Kent: Let Me Tell You About My Jesus Part 2: Impossible Illnesses, Mom's Accident, Double Mastectomies, and a New Baby
Sharon's interview with Ali Kent continues. You couldn't write Ali's story as fiction, it would be too unbelievable. But isn't that just the way that God writes? He wants to make sure that the world knows it is Him that is creating the miracles...
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Episode 46
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45 Interview with Ali Kent: Let Me Tell You About My Jesus Part 1: Loss of a Sibling, Recovery from a Severe Brain Injury
Sharon interviews Ali Kent, a young wife, mother, and daughter. She is an incredible young woman who has experienced unimaginable trials and indescribable grace as God has carried her through these trials one by one. Ali oozes the love of Jesus...
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Episode 45
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44 How To Eat An Elephant: Initiative, Perseverance, and Surrender
Today Sharon digs deep into the lessons of overcoming life's big things--projects, obstacles, challenges, and, yes, even, or especially, trials. Sometimes these "things" look so big that we avoid taking them on. Then come the trials that don't ...
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Episode 43
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43 Interview with Brandy Ross: Surviving the Loss of a Loved One to Suicide
Sharon interviews Brandy Ross, the leader of the new Grace In The Wilderness Support Group: Life Line: Shining Through the Shadows, a group for women who have been affected by suicide. Brandy shares her testimony of surviving the loss of her mo...
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