Dear friends, today’s podcast might just be one of the most inspiring conversations I’ve ever had and I’m so excited to share it with you today.
We all have memories that stay with us from our childhood, whether it was trips to the ice cream stand with friends, boat rides with gramma and grandpa, or making cookies with mama. While the latter memories are certainly precious and etched into my mind, there’s something else I remember about growing up, and that was listening to Kimberly Ann Bonds on the radio. Every time my family was in the car we had Pulse.FM on the radio and we always looked forward to this wonderful woman being the host.
Finding Joy is a podcast dedicated to bringing you encouragement and inspiration in all of life’s moments — the good, bad and everything in-between.
Kimberly Ann is the epitome of positivity — one of those people who is truly beautiful from the inside out. I am so excited to share our conversation with you today because this woman is so inspiring!
In this episode, Kimberly Ann and I talk about:
- Her struggle with ADHD, drugs, an eating disorder and a suicide attempt.
- How she learned to surrender the pain, heartbreak and struggles of her childhood and early adult years in exchange for God’s peace, love and grace.
- Finding joy in surrender.
- Finding our true identity in Christ alone and choosing to pursue wisdom, faith, knowledge, grace and love above all.
- Imperfect progress and the redemption process.
- Her ministry through Kimberly Ann Ministries and the Heart 2 Heart daily devotional program.
Kimberly Ann encourages us to embrace surrender, hold fast to what is good and trust in the One who holds our lives in His hands.
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I look forward to listening. I too share my testimony at various places. It’s always refreshing to hear others boldly share their stories. Thank you and God bless
Hi Jenny! You’ll have to let me know what you think. God bless!
First time visiting your blog. Look forward to listening. I love hearing inspirational stories.
Hi Sheila, and welcome! So nice to meet you. I hope you enjoy the podcast and have a wonderful day!
Thank you for emphasizing how valuable we all are to God. We each have our own unique purpose!
it all starts with surrendering our lives to God 🙂
I love Kimberly Ann! Before I moved to Maryland I lived in Warsaw, Indiana listened to PULSE FM and always went to the PULSE FEST! I love her story 🙂 I have met her a couple of times and was always inspired by her story. Thanks for a great podcast! Lauren, where did you grow up? God is doing amazing things through you sweet Lauren!
lOVE YOU LOVE YOU LOVE YOU SHEILA!!!!! big Hugs to you sweet sister!
Back at you Kimberly Ann! I STILL listen to PULSE FM online! I’m coming home in May and you can bet I will be listening to PULSE while I am there. Your station has helped me through some difficult times either through the message of song or an inspirational word. I love Christian Radio and your story gave me incredible hope in one of the deepest valleys of my life. Much Love to you! Have a Blessed Filled Easter!
Great podcast! Thanks for sharing!
Love you Megan!!! Be super blessed today sweet one, and Happy Easter!
Lauren,
How fun, you get to interview Kimberly Ann and that you listened to her as you were growing up…so wonderful 🙂 And I learned something new about you…you also DJ….thanks for the reminder that God gives us what we need to do what He calls us to do…blessings and Happy Easter early to you and your family 🙂
Love you Dolly!!!! Im hugging you in my spirit!! So valuable you are! Have an Amazing Easter!
Ohh can’t wait to listen to this when I get back from running errands, Lauren! All of your podcasts have been amazing and I’m loving the message of this one! Thanks for always being inspirational and making each day a little brighter, dear! Cheers, sweets – to a wonderful Easter! xo
Joy is one of my themes, Lauren, so I appreciate your efforts to spread it around. Especially for those who are in the middle of hard things like Kimberly has experienced. May we find true joy in surrender, and may the Lord bless and use this podcast!