The Grace Cycle Show
Are you a Christian mom in midlife longing for deeper connection with God—but feeling burned out from trying harder?
Welcome to The Grace Cycle Show, the faith-based podcast that helps women like you grow spiritually without striving.
Hosted by Karen Dittman, co-author of Thriving in Grace: Unleashing Wellness from a Biblical Perspective, this podcast offers biblical encouragement, honest conversations, and practical tools to help you live by the power of God’s grace—not guilt or performance.
Each week, Karen shares real-life stories, inspiring interviews, and teachings on The Grace Cycle—a transformational framework to help you thrive emotionally, spiritually, and relationally in your 40s, 50s, and beyond.
Whether you're seeking spiritual renewal, tired of perfectionism, or want to experience more peace and purpose in this season of life, Thriving in Grace is for you.
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The Grace Cycle Show
Finding God’s Goodness in Hard Seasons: Wendy Bower’s Story
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In this special Thanksgiving episode of The Grace Cycle Show, host Karen Dittman welcomes author Wendy Bower for a powerful conversation about gratitude, faith, and God’s sustaining grace through life’s hardest seasons.
Wendy shares her transformational journey through breast cancer and the impossible challenges that shaped her deeper trust in God. She opens up about how gratitude became a lifeline—helping her experience God’s love, strength, and presence in profound new ways.
Karen and Wendy discuss the importance of authentic community, everyday celebrations, and nurturing joy through a deeper relationship with God. They highlight practical tools for spiritual growth, including Wendy’s book Gratitude Attack and Karen’s gratitude journal, The Fruit of Gratitude, both designed to help listeners cultivate a daily practice of thankfulness.
The conversation also offers a behind-the-scenes look at Wendy’s creative process, the personal trials she has faced, and how choosing gratitude has shaped her everyday life. This episode is a heartfelt reminder of how God uses gratitude to transform fear into peace and hardship into hope.
Perfect for listeners who are:
- Walking through illness, fear, or overwhelming challenges
- Seeking to grow in gratitude and spiritual resilience
- Looking for encouragement rooted in faith and God’s grace
- Interested in Christian stories of healing and hope
- Wanting practical tools for a daily gratitude practice
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Want to be a guest on The Grace Cycle Show? Send Karen Dittman a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1733503318442796293a1fecb