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.
Subscribe today and discover a fresh, grace-filled path to spiritual growth.
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The Grace Cycle Show
Trusting God's Process: An Inspiring Journey with Jenn Dafoe Turner
Take the Quiz "How Fast is Your Hamster Wheel Spinning?" at hamster.1fit-wellness.com
Connect with Jenn and find her book Fear, Faith and Freedom at www.abundance-books.com
In this episode of The Grace Cycle Show, host Karen Dittman sits down with Pastor Jenn Dafoe Turner—life coach, speaker, and Aquisitions Editor at Abundance Books—to explore how God meets us in seasons of loss, transition, and unexpected change.
Jenn shares her deeply personal story of being asked to resign from her pastoral role, the grief that followed, and the surprising freedom and renewed calling she discovered through God’s grace. Karen and Jenn unpack what it looks like to trust God’s process when life feels shaken, how to walk through disappointment without losing hope, and why surrender often becomes the doorway to healing and purpose.
Jenn also introduces her book Fear, Faith, and Freedom, offering practical insight for anyone navigating fear or feeling stuck. Karen closes the episode by inviting listeners to take the Hamster Wheel Quiz—a simple tool to help identify what’s keeping you overwhelmed and how to slow down into a more grace-filled life.
Perfect for:
- Anyone navigating transition, burnout, or disappointment
- Women in ministry or leadership roles
- Listeners seeking spiritual clarity and renewed purpose
- Those learning to trust God through unexpected life changes
00:00 Welcome to the Grace Cycle Show
00:52 Interview with Pastor Jenn Dafoe Turner
02:10 Jenn's Story of Overcoming Challenges
05:00 The Healing Process and Finding New Purpose
18:26 Embracing a New Pastoral Role
24:50 Jenn's Book: Fear, Faith, and Freedom
29:08 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
Visit https://fruitofgratitude.com for your copy of The Fruit of Gratitude
Want to be a guest on The Grace Cycle Show? Send Karen Dittman a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1733503318442796293a1fecb