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Finding Peace In Times of Turmoil: Cam Ayala & Tiania Haneline and Scarlett Smith
Description
There is much talk of turmoil in our world, and we see it reflected in what we read, watch, and observe in the media. Sometimes this turmoil shows up directly in our lives—whether it’s negative words toward us from others, untruths about who we are and what we stand for, or other negative situations that undermine our self worth and identity. As we face words meant to harm and hurt us, we can know there is refuge when it feels like it’s “us against the world.” A verse in the Bible, from John 16, tells us that God is our source of peace, also reminding us “in the world you have tribulation. But take heart–God has overcome the world.”
Our guests this week saw their lives—and the world around them—in turmoil, and found themselves turning to God for the peace that can only come from seeking to be in His presence. Cam Ayala, who starred on ABC’s The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise shares about how his struggle with a lifelong illness was used on the show to portray him in a negative light, and how after the show ended, his faith would uphold him through the biggest decision he would ever have to face about his health and his identity. Social media influencer Tiania Haneline and her five-year-old daughter Scarlett Smith started a positive affirmation routine that has taken the internet by storm. Tiania shares how speaking kind words to her daughter each day is creating a lifelong habit of facing negativity with positivity.
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Past interview: Trey Johnson
Upcoming interview: Tom Schueman
ABC’s The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise
Tiania Haneline and Scarlett Smith
I’m Going to Have a Good Day! Daily Affirmations with Scarlett
Interview Quotes:
“God always has a way of showing His way if you are opening your heart and seeking that light.” - Cam Ayala
“I knew that reigniting my relationship with Jesus was going to be the only way that I would make it through this [amputation] surgery and really through the rest of my life. I had tried doing things on my own accord, trying to be my own strong, independent man. But time and time again, I felt that my own personal strength was insufficient.” - Cam Ayala
“There's Scripture that says, ‘When we are weak, He is strong.’ And so really leaning on the strength of Christ in me was more than en