Healing Journeys with Jesus
- Are you feeling lost and overwhelmed after a painful loss? - Do you wonder if God is still present in your struggles? - Are you craving real, faith-filled stories of healing and hope? - Do you need guidance on how to trust God with your pain? Healing Journeys with Jesus shares the inspirational stories of those who’ve endured their darkest moments and discovered God’s grace along the way. Each episode is packed with real-life experiences, Biblical insights, and actionable steps to help you navigate your own healing journey. Whether you’re wrestling with loss, grief, or life’s unexpected challenges, this podcast will guide you through the process of trusting God and finding hope again. I’m Laura Shaw, a Christian Life Coach, Trauma and Grief Mentor, mom of four, widow, and follower of Jesus. For years, I tried to push through my grief alone, thinking I had to be strong for everyone else. It wasn’t until I surrendered my pain to God and leaned into His promises that true healing began. Now, I help others through their grief and struggles, walking alongside them as they rediscover hope, joy, and purpose with God at the center.
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Episodes
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I sit down with Jeff Hopper, a former convict turned hospice chaplain, to discuss his incredible journey of transformation.
Jeff shares his gripping story of organized crime, addiction, and prison time—only to be met by God's undeniable grace and redemption. From the darkest places to serving those at the end of their lives, Jeff’s testimony is one of hope, forgiveness, and the relentless love of Christ.
Listen in as we discuss:
✔️ How God used Jeff’s past to shape his present calling
✔️ The power of forgiveness—both receiving and extending it
✔️ Learning to live an “ordinary life” after a lifetime of chaos
✔️ Practical steps to healing from shame and guilt
No matter your story, Jeff’s words will encourage you to embrace redemption, grace, and the possibility of a new path forward.
Check out his books here.
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Stay Connected!
The journey doesn’t have to end when the episode does! Here’s how you can connect with me and the amazing guests featured on Healing Journeys with Jesus:
✨ Connect with Me:
Follow me on Instagram: @LauraShawCoach for daily encouragement, podcast updates, and behind-the-scenes moments.
Join Flourish - a faith and healing community for women.
✨ Connect with Our Guests:
Learn more about their stories, projects, and ministries by visiting Guest Resources Page.
Follow them on social media (links shared in each episode’s show notes).
✨ Join the Free Community: Looking for a place to connect with others who understand your journey? Join our Healing Journeys Community, a free space to share your heart, find encouragement, and grow in faith alongside other listeners and believers.
✨ Share Your Story: I’d love to hear from you! Reach out to me at hello@laura-shaw.com or message me on Instagram to share how the podcast has impacted your journey.
✨ Be Part of the Conversation:
Use the hashtag #HealingJourneysPodcast to join the discussion and share your thoughts about each episode.
Leave a review or rating wherever you listen to podcasts—it’s a simple way to help others discover these stories of faith and hope.
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Have you ever felt like you’re just trying to get through the day? Like life has forced you into survival mode, and now, even though the storm has passed, you don’t know how to stop bracing for impact?
Survival mode serves a purpose—it helps us cope in times of crisis. But what happens when the mindset that once protected us is now the very thing keeping us stuck?
In this episode, we dive into:
✔ Elijah’s breaking point under the broom tree—what his story teaches us about exhaustion and God’s provision.
✔ How survival mode kept me functioning—but also kept me from healing.
✔ Signs that you’ve outgrown survival mode and what it means to step into thriving.
✔ The faith step forward—what Abraham’s story teaches us about walking into the unknown.
✔ Practical ways to rebuild trust, embrace joy, and take action beyond just “getting through.”
If you’ve been stuck in fight-or-flight mode, waiting for the next storm, this episode is for you.
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Stay Connected!
The journey doesn’t have to end when the episode does! Here’s how you can connect with me and the amazing guests featured on Healing Journeys with Jesus:
✨ Connect with Me:
Follow me on Instagram: @LauraShawCoach for daily encouragement, podcast updates, and behind-the-scenes moments.
Join Flourish - a faith and healing community for women.
✨ Connect with Our Guests:
Learn more about their stories, projects, and ministries by visiting Guest Resources Page.
Follow them on social media (links shared in each episode’s show notes).
✨ Join the Free Community: Looking for a place to connect with others who understand your journey? Join our Healing Journeys Community, a free space to share your heart, find encouragement, and grow in faith alongside other listeners and believers.
✨ Share Your Story: I’d love to hear from you! Reach out to me at hello@laura-shaw.com or message me on Instagram to share how the podcast has impacted your journey.
✨ Be Part of the Conversation:
Use the hashtag #HealingJourneysPodcast to join the discussion and share your thoughts about each episode.
Leave a review or rating wherever you listen to podcasts—it’s a simple way to help others discover these stories of faith and hope.
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
We love security. We crave control. We want a clear roadmap before we take the next step.
But what happens when God calls us into the unknown?
What happens when He asks us to leave behind what’s familiar before we have all the answers?
In this episode of Healing Journeys with Jesus, we’re diving into the story of Abraham leaving Haran—a place of comfort, a place of settling. God called him to step out in faith, even when the destination was unclear.
And the truth is—He calls us to do the same.
If you’re struggling with uncertainty…If you feel stuck between where you are and where God is leading you…If fear is whispering, “What if this doesn’t work?”…
This episode is for you.
Join me as we unpack:
✔️ Why we resist stepping into the unknown (and how to overcome that fear)
✔️ How Abraham’s story reveals the power of obedience—before clarity
✔️ Practical steps to move forward, even when you don’t see the full picture
✔️ A prayer over your next step, so you don’t have to walk into the unknown alone
Friend, God is already in the place He’s calling you to.
Are you ready to trust Him?
🌟 Don’t forget to rate & review the podcast—it helps more people step forward in faith!
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Stay Connected!
The journey doesn’t have to end when the episode does! Here’s how you can connect with me and the amazing guests featured on Healing Journeys with Jesus:
✨ Connect with Me:
Follow me on Instagram: @LauraShawCoach for daily encouragement, podcast updates, and behind-the-scenes moments.
Join Flourish - a faith and healing community for women.
✨ Connect with Our Guests:
Learn more about their stories, projects, and ministries by visiting Guest Resources Page.
Follow them on social media (links shared in each episode’s show notes).
✨ Join the Free Community: Looking for a place to connect with others who understand your journey? Join our Healing Journeys Community, a free space to share your heart, find encouragement, and grow in faith alongside other listeners and believers.
✨ Share Your Story: I’d love to hear from you! Reach out to me at hello@laura-shaw.com or message me on Instagram to share how the podcast has impacted your journey.
✨ Be Part of the Conversation:
Use the hashtag #HealingJourneysPodcast to join the discussion and share your thoughts about each episode.
Leave a review or rating wherever you listen to podcasts—it’s a simple way to help others discover these stories of faith and hope.
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
We all reach moments in life where we know we need to move forward—but fear keeps us clinging to what’s familiar.
Maybe it’s a job, a relationship, a mindset, or even a way of life that once served you but no longer does. You feel the stirring in your spirit, the nudge that God is calling you to something new… yet stepping into the unknown feels terrifying.
In this episode, we dive deep into the story of Abraham and explore:
✔️ Why staying in Haran—your comfort zone—can keep you from God’s greater plans.
✔️ How to recognize when God is calling you forward (even when you feel unprepared).
✔️ Three powerful steps you can take today to step into the unknown with faith.
If you’ve been wrestling with change and struggling to leave what’s comfortable, this episode is for you. It’s time to take a bold step of faith and trust that what’s ahead is far greater than what you’re leaving behind.
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Stay Connected!
The journey doesn’t have to end when the episode does! Here’s how you can connect with me and the amazing guests featured on Healing Journeys with Jesus:
✨ Connect with Me:
Follow me on Instagram: @LauraShawCoach for daily encouragement, podcast updates, and behind-the-scenes moments.
Join Flourish - a faith and healing community for women.
✨ Connect with Our Guests:
Learn more about their stories, projects, and ministries by visiting Guest Resources Page.
Follow them on social media (links shared in each episode’s show notes).
✨ Join the Free Community: Looking for a place to connect with others who understand your journey? Join our Healing Journeys Community, a free space to share your heart, find encouragement, and grow in faith alongside other listeners and believers.
✨ Share Your Story: I’d love to hear from you! Reach out to me at hello@laura-shaw.com or message me on Instagram to share how the podcast has impacted your journey.
✨ Be Part of the Conversation:
Use the hashtag #HealingJourneysPodcast to join the discussion and share your thoughts about each episode.
Leave a review or rating wherever you listen to podcasts—it’s a simple way to help others discover these stories of faith and hope.
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Does moving forward mean leaving them behind?
If I start to feel better, does it mean I’m forgetting
Is healing a betrayal of my love and my grief?
If you’ve ever wrestled with these questions, this episode is for you.
Grief has a way of becoming part of our identity. It wraps itself around us, making us believe that staying in sorrow is the only way to honor what we’ve lost.
But here’s the truth: Healing does not erase love—it honors it.
In this episode, we’re diving into:
✔ The guilt that follows joy—why we feel it and how to release it
✔ Biblical stories of grief and healing—Naomi, Lazarus’ sisters, and Paul’s transformation
✔ How joy and sorrow can coexist—without guilt, shame, or fear
✔ Practical steps to step into healing while still holding onto love
📖 Psalm 30:5 says, “Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
Your night season will not last forever. Morning is coming. And when it does, will you have the courage to step into it?
🎧 Listen now and discover why healing isn’t a betrayal—it’s the next chapter God is writing in your story.
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Stay Connected!
The journey doesn’t have to end when the episode does! Here’s how you can connect with me and the amazing guests featured on Healing Journeys with Jesus:
✨ Connect with Me:
Follow me on Instagram: @LauraShawCoach for daily encouragement, podcast updates, and behind-the-scenes moments.
Join Flourish - a faith and healing community for women.
✨ Connect with Our Guests:
Learn more about their stories, projects, and ministries by visiting Guest Resources Page.
Follow them on social media (links shared in each episode’s show notes).
✨ Join the Free Community: Looking for a place to connect with others who understand your journey? Join our Healing Journeys Community, a free space to share your heart, find encouragement, and grow in faith alongside other listeners and believers.
✨ Share Your Story: I’d love to hear from you! Reach out to me at hello@laura-shaw.com or message me on Instagram to share how the podcast has impacted your journey.
✨ Be Part of the Conversation:
Use the hashtag #HealingJourneysPodcast to join the discussion and share your thoughts about each episode.
Leave a review or rating wherever you listen to podcasts—it’s a simple way to help others discover these stories of faith and hope.
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
What happens when the role that once defined you disappears?
Maybe you were a caregiver, a mother, a spouse—someone who poured everything into another person. And then, one day, everything changed. The person you loved is gone, and now you’re left asking:
Who am I without them?
In this episode of Healing Journeys with Jesus, we’re talking about the fear of stepping into a new identity—the fear that healing means forgetting, that moving forward means losing the last piece of what you had.
We’ll dive into:
✔ The story of Saul becoming Paul—how God didn’t erase his past, but redeemed it.
✔ What happens when we cling to roles that no longer exist and why it feels so terrifying to step forward.
✔ How to trust God when you don’t recognize yourself anymore.
Your story isn’t over. God isn’t asking you to let go of love—He’s inviting you to carry it forward in a new way.
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Stay Connected!
The journey doesn’t have to end when the episode does! Here’s how you can connect with me and the amazing guests featured on Healing Journeys with Jesus:
✨ Connect with Me:
Follow me on Instagram: @LauraShawCoach for daily encouragement, podcast updates, and behind-the-scenes moments.
Join Flourish - a faith and healing community for women.
✨ Connect with Our Guests:
Learn more about their stories, projects, and ministries by visiting Guest Resources Page.
Follow them on social media (links shared in each episode’s show notes).
✨ Join the Free Community: Looking for a place to connect with others who understand your journey? Join our Healing Journeys Community, a free space to share your heart, find encouragement, and grow in faith alongside other listeners and believers.
✨ Share Your Story: I’d love to hear from you! Reach out to me at hello@laura-shaw.com or message me on Instagram to share how the podcast has impacted your journey.
✨ Be Part of the Conversation:
Use the hashtag #HealingJourneysPodcast to join the discussion and share your thoughts about each episode.
Leave a review or rating wherever you listen to podcasts—it’s a simple way to help others discover these stories of faith and hope.
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Walking Through the Wilderness: Trusting God When the Path Isn’t Clear
Feeling lost? Wondering where God is in all of this?
Wilderness seasons are hard. They’re filled with uncertainty, waiting, and the deep ache of not knowing what’s next.
You might be asking:
God, where are You?
Did I miss something?
Why is this taking so long?
But what if the wilderness isn’t a punishment—it’s preparation?
In this episode, we dive into the biblical stories of the Israelites, Abraham, and Elijah—people who walked through long seasons of waiting and unknowns but found that God was still leading them.
We’ll talk about:
✔ Why the wilderness is part of the process, not a sign you’ve been abandoned.✔ How to trust God when you can’t see the next step.✔ How to hold onto faith when doubt and fear creep in.
If you’re in a season where the road ahead feels unclear, this conversation is for you. Because even in the wilderness, God is making a way.
🎧 Listen now and take the next step forward, even when you can’t see the full picture.
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Stay Connected!
The journey doesn’t have to end when the episode does! Here’s how you can connect with me and the amazing guests featured on Healing Journeys with Jesus:
✨ Connect with Me:
Follow me on Instagram: @LauraShawCoach for daily encouragement, podcast updates, and behind-the-scenes moments.
Join Flourish - a faith and healing community for women.
✨ Connect with Our Guests:
Learn more about their stories, projects, and ministries by visiting Guest Resources Page.
Follow them on social media (links shared in each episode’s show notes).
✨ Join the Free Community: Looking for a place to connect with others who understand your journey? Join our Healing Journeys Community, a free space to share your heart, find encouragement, and grow in faith alongside other listeners and believers.
✨ Share Your Story: I’d love to hear from you! Reach out to me at hello@laura-shaw.com or message me on Instagram to share how the podcast has impacted your journey.
✨ Be Part of the Conversation:
Use the hashtag #HealingJourneysPodcast to join the discussion and share your thoughts about each episode.
Leave a review or rating wherever you listen to podcasts—it’s a simple way to help others discover these stories of faith and hope.
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Feeling lost after loss? You’re not alone.
Grief has a way of making everything feel uncertain—our future, our identity, even our purpose. But what if your calling wasn’t lost with the person you loved?
How do we move forward when everything has changed?
In this episode, we explore biblical wisdom and real-life stories that show us how purpose still exists beyond pain. Through the journeys of Ruth, Joseph, and Peter, we uncover how God’s plan remains—even when life takes an unexpected turn.
Tune in and discover:
✔ How grief doesn’t erase your purpose—it refines it.
✔ Why small, faithful steps matter more than seeing the full picture.
✔ How God uses your pain to position you for something greater.
Your story isn’t over. Let’s walk forward—together.
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Stay Connected!
The journey doesn’t have to end when the episode does! Here’s how you can connect with me and the amazing guests featured on Healing Journeys with Jesus:
✨ Connect with Me:
Follow me on Instagram: @LauraShawCoach for daily encouragement, podcast updates, and behind-the-scenes moments.
Join Flourish - a faith and healing community for women.
✨ Connect with Our Guests:
Learn more about their stories, projects, and ministries by visiting Guest Resources Page.
Follow them on social media (links shared in each episode’s show notes).
✨ Join the Free Community: Looking for a place to connect with others who understand your journey? Join our Healing Journeys Community, a free space to share your heart, find encouragement, and grow in faith alongside other listeners and believers.
✨ Share Your Story: I’d love to hear from you! Reach out to me at hello@laura-shaw.com or message me on Instagram to share how the podcast has impacted your journey.
✨ Be Part of the Conversation:
Use the hashtag #HealingJourneysPodcast to join the discussion and share your thoughts about each episode.
Leave a review or rating wherever you listen to podcasts—it’s a simple way to help others discover these stories of faith and hope.
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Life is full of unknowns, and sometimes the waiting, the uncertainty, and the unanswered prayers can feel overwhelming. But what if uncertainty isn’t a sign that God has abandoned you—but an invitation to deeper trust?
In this episode of Healing Journeys with Jesus, we explore how to trust God when the path ahead feels unclear. Through biblical wisdom, personal stories, and real-life application, we’ll uncover how God guides us even when we can’t see the full picture.
If you’ve been wrestling with doubt, feeling stuck in the waiting, or wondering if you’ll ever get clear direction—this episode is for you.
🎧 Listen now and discover how to move forward in faith, even when you don’t have all the answers.
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Stay Connected!
The journey doesn’t have to end when the episode does! Here’s how you can connect with me and the amazing guests featured on Healing Journeys with Jesus:
✨ Connect with Me:
Follow me on Instagram: @LauraShawCoach for daily encouragement, podcast updates, and behind-the-scenes moments.
Join Flourish - a faith and healing community for women.
✨ Connect with Our Guests:
Learn more about their stories, projects, and ministries by visiting Guest Resources Page.
Follow them on social media (links shared in each episode’s show notes).
✨ Join the Free Community: Looking for a place to connect with others who understand your journey? Join our Healing Journeys Community, a free space to share your heart, find encouragement, and grow in faith alongside other listeners and believers.
✨ Share Your Story: I’d love to hear from you! Reach out to me at hello@laura-shaw.com or message me on Instagram to share how the podcast has impacted your journey.
✨ Be Part of the Conversation:
Use the hashtag #HealingJourneysPodcast to join the discussion and share your thoughts about each episode.
Leave a review or rating wherever you listen to podcasts—it’s a simple way to help others discover these stories of faith and hope.
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Anxiety can feel all-consuming—stealing your peace, your sleep, and your joy. But what if you could trade that weight for something greater? In this episode of Healing Journeys with Jesus, we dive deep into what it means to lay down anxiety and receive the peace that only Jesus can give.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by life’s uncertainties, stuck in fear, or exhausted from carrying burdens you weren’t meant to bear, this episode is for you. We’ll explore how to surrender control, embrace God’s promises, and step into the rest He has prepared for you.
✨ In this episode, we discuss:
✔ Why anxiety tries to take hold and how to release it
✔ How to stop “watching the wind” and start trusting God
✔ The invitation to lay your burdens at Jesus’ feet
✔ Practical ways to replace worry with worship and truth
✔ A powerful prayer to invite peace into your heart today
Friend, you weren’t meant to live in a constant state of stress. God’s peace is available to you—right now. Take a deep breath, step into His presence, and let’s walk this journey together.
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Stay Connected!
The journey doesn’t have to end when the episode does! Here’s how you can connect with me and the amazing guests featured on Healing Journeys with Jesus:
✨ Connect with Me:
Follow me on Instagram: @LauraShawCoach for daily encouragement, podcast updates, and behind-the-scenes moments.
Join Flourish - a faith and healing community for women.
✨ Connect with Our Guests:
Learn more about their stories, projects, and ministries by visiting Guest Resources Page.
Follow them on social media (links shared in each episode’s show notes).
✨ Join the Free Community: Looking for a place to connect with others who understand your journey? Join our Healing Journeys Community, a free space to share your heart, find encouragement, and grow in faith alongside other listeners and believers.
✨ Share Your Story: I’d love to hear from you! Reach out to me at hello@laura-shaw.com or message me on Instagram to share how the podcast has impacted your journey.
✨ Be Part of the Conversation:
Use the hashtag #HealingJourneysPodcast to join the discussion and share your thoughts about each episode.
Leave a review or rating wherever you listen to podcasts—it’s a simple way to help others discover these stories of faith and hope.
