From Darkness to Light: From Orphan to Hope Dealer - Teddy's Testimony

In this episode of the 'Grace Grit Glory' show, host Jennifer welcomes special guest Nam Teddy. Teddy, a resilient woman from Uganda, shares her heart-wrenching yet inspirational story of overcoming poverty, losing her mother to HIV, and navigating life as an orphan. From her humble beginnings in a small Ugandan village to becoming the founder and director of Hope for Orphans Uganda, Teddy details how faith and divine intervention have guided her journey. She recounts her experiences of meeting five orphans and feeling a divine call to help them, which eventually led to her caring for 61 children. Teddy speaks poignantly about the power of faith, the importance of education, and God's grace and glory in her life. The episode is a stirring testimony of how one person's dedication can profoundly impact the lives of many. To help Teddy's kids: https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/5219878

00:00 Meeting the Orphans: A Life-Changing Encounter

01:26 Welcome to the Grace Grit Glory Show

01:47 Teddy's Early Life in Uganda

03:31 Growing Up in Poverty

06:29 The Role of Faith in Teddy's Family

13:41 Struggles with HIV and Loss

17:06 Life After Loss: A New Beginning

18:36 Journey to Kampala: A Life-Changing Move

18:48 Challenges of Village Life

19:03 Educational Pursuits and Personal Growth

21:10 University Life and Career Aspirations

22:55 Divine Guidance and Career Path

24:19 Meeting the Orphans: A Turning Point

24:53 Commitment to Helping Orphans

29:09 Expanding the Mission: From 5 to 61 Orphans

30:51 How You Can Help: Supporting the Orphanage

33:03 Grace and Glory: Reflections on God's Work

35:15 A Prayer for America and the Orphanage

37:47 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

From our season of Darkness to Light testimonies, Kathy Ford shares her grief to growth journey of tragedy that led to healing, renewal and fresh hope.

In this heartfelt episode of the Grace Grit Glory show, host Jennifer welcomes special guest Kathy Ford, a licensed therapist and founder of the Audacity to Rise movement. Kathy shares her deeply personal journey through grief, family addiction, and healing following her husband's battle with Crohn's disease and subsequent addiction to painkillers. Despite immense challenges, including the end of a 25-year marriage and financial ruin, Kathy found a path to healing through deep faith and determination. She discusses the importance of true healing through grief and her commitment to living a life fully honoring God. The episode also explores Kathy's journey with Jesus, her entrepreneurial spirit, and her work empowering women. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about overcoming life's darkest valleys and emerging stronger on the other side.

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00:00 Understanding Grief in Western Culture

00:56 Introduction to the Grace Grit Glory Show

01:17 Meet Kathy Ford: Therapist and Entrepreneur

03:02 Kathy's Journey with Jesus

04:23 A Life-Altering Encounter in College

09:34 Marriage and the Struggles with Addiction

13:16 The Hardest Decision: Divorce and Its Aftermath

18:57 A Moment of Realization and Determination

19:31 The Healing Journey Begins

20:06 Physical and Emotional Healing

20:39 Obedience and Trust in God

21:06 The Role of Marriage and Personal Responsibility

22:30 Challenges of Divorce and Single Parenting

24:52 Financial Struggles and Recovery

28:11 Discovering Faith and Dependence on God

28:52 The Power of Grief and Healing

30:52 Empowering Women and Business Success

34:30 A Prayer for Strength and Restoration

Grace Grit Glory | Monica Lemke Interviews Host Jennifer Weiss – A Raw Conversation on Abortion, Faith & Healing In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Grace Grit Glory Show, guest host Monica Lemke turns the spotlight on our very own host, Jennifer Weiss, for an honest and heartfelt conversation about one of the most complex and emotional topics of our time: abortion. Jennifer courageously opens up about her own experiences, the choices she made, and the emotional and spiritual impact those choices had on her life. Through vulnerability and grace, she unpacks the layers of shame, healing, and redemption that followed, and how her faith in Jesus brought her to healing. Together, Monica and Jennifer explore: The emotional and spiritual complexities surrounding abortion How we can reach women who are facing this decision with compassion, truth, and love. The personal consequence of abortion and the role of faith in healing after abortion. A powerful closing prayer for women in crisis and those carrying the weight of past decisions This is not just a conversation, it's a call to love, to understand, and to lead with grace and truth. 🙏 Whether you're walking through this yourself or want to be a voice to others, this episode will move and inspire you. 📌 Subscribe for more real conversations that bring faith into the heart of real life. 🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and share—you never know who may need to hear this today.