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Life Is Hard, But God Is Good: Anne Belier and Nancy Hicks
Description
God works in mysterious ways. When we have the road mapped out, He can take us in an entirely different direction than where we thought we were headed. Auntie Anne’s Pretzels founder, Anne Beiler, shares how she was striving to keep up the pretense of a perfect life, but when her daughter was tragically killed and Anne was manipulated and abused by someone who should’ve been a counselor, Anne buried herself in secrets. Eventually Anne discovered the power of confession, and she decided to let go of guilt and live with transparency. And today God has taken Anne’s pain and used it to help her lead a life of compassion. Starting her entertainment career as a professional singer, Nancy Hicks felt God pulling her away from music to become a host at QVC, where she ministered to others on and off screen. As her life changed, Nancy felt God guiding her to a life in ministry, and today Nancy’s mission is to share God’s love with the world.
Links, Products and Resources Mentioned:
Lifeway’s $5 Promotion on Jesus Always
Jesus Calling episode, “Women Leading through Forgiveness and Grace: Nona Jones & Alex Seeley”
Auntie Anne’s Pretzels Anne Beiler’s new book, “The Secret Lies Within: An Inside Out at Overcoming Trauma and Finding Purpose in the Pain Bible Gateway Bobcat Equipment
QVC Broadcast Programming Nancy Hicks’s new book, “Meant to Live: Living in Light of the Good News” Parsons Institute (Fashion) FIT in New York (Fashion) Wheaton College (Chicago, IL) Mayo Clinic (Colon Cancer)
Interview Quotes:
“Secrets leave you powerless, they keep you in a place of darkness, keep you defeated. These secrets that talk to us inside do not allow us to live in freedom.” - Anne Beiler
“Confession can change the trajectory of your entire life and your family.” - Anne Beiler
“I had to experience all this pain so that I could be compassionate with those who are suffering in our world today. “ - Anne Beiler
“Guilt says, ‘I did something wrong.’ Shame says, ‘I am something wrong.’ So in our pain, we believe lies.” - Anne Beiler
“When I feel decisions are tough, and things don’t alwa