Some stories don’t fit into one sentence, and Tara’s is one of them. Her journey holds layers of heartbreak, resilience, and redemption.

From early dreams of motherhood, to walking through trauma, to raising a blended family and navigating her son’s medical challenges, her life has been shaped in ways she never would have chosen.

And yet, what stands out most isn’t just what she’s been through, but who she’s become. Today, Tara is a nurse, a mom, and a steady, compassionate presence in the lives of others, helping people in both the beginning and the ending of life feel seen, cared for, and not alone.

This conversation is honest, grounded, and full of hope, for anyone who has ever wondered if they are enough.

Tara's Resource Corner

• Cornerstone Church
• Embrace Clinic & Care Center

Connect with Tara

• Facebook

Some stories stay with you… this is one of them.In this episode, we sit down with our friend Tatiana, whose life has been shaped by chronic pain since she was young.

With honesty, humor, and incredible depth, she shares what it has looked like to walk with God in the middle of suffering, not trying to rush past it, but learning to slow down enough to recognize His presence within it.

Tatiana brings a perspective that is both thoughtful and deeply personal, weaving together faith, theology, and lived experience in a way that feels grounding and real.

She gently challenges the idea that pain is something to fix or escape, and instead opens up a different way of seeing it, as a place where God can meet us.

There is so much wisdom in this conversation, but more than anything, there is an invitation… to slow down, to listen, and to recognize that you are not alone.If you are walking through something hard, or simply feeling tired, we hope this conversation meets you right where you are.

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Tatiana's Resource Corner

Books

• Confessions by Saint Augustine
• City of God by Saint Augustine
• Introduction to Christianity by Joseph Ratzinger
• The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis

Music

• "In the Night" by Andrew Peterson

Connect with Tatiana

• Instagram

We're back!

Before introducing this season's incredible guests, Debbie and Danielle pull up a couple chairs and catch up on everything that's happened since Season One.

Danielle shares what it was like returning to college nearly twenty years after leaving school, building Velvet Rabbit into an official nonprofit, and learning leadership lessons she never expected.

Debbie reflects on a season of personal growth, ministry, and discovering that we never outgrow the opportunity to learn, change, and grow.

With honesty, humor, and a few behind-the-scenes podcast mishaps, this conversation sets the stage for a season full of stories about resilience, healing, and hope.

No matter where you've been or what you're carrying, we're glad you're here.

Resource Corner

• Season One | Episode 11 with Elyse Etapa

The Velvet Rabbit

• Rubber Ducks Community Night!

• Website
• Facebook Page
• Instagram
• Donation/Support Page
• Lost Sheep Facebook Page