What happens when your faith meets its darkest test?
In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Dr. Betsy shares her story—and the spiritual reckoning that followed. If you’ve ever questioned whether your faith could carry you through unimaginable grief, this episode will move you, challenge you, and remind you of the strength within your spirit.
What You’ll Learn / Key Topics Covered
The origin story of Dr. Betsy’s prayer group and the power of spiritual community
The pivotal question that sparked deep spiritual reflection: How do I know if my faith is strong, if it’s never been tested?
What faith really means beyond religion—trusting in the unseen, in God, and in yourself
A mother’s raw journey through sudden tragedy and how it forever reshaped her soul
The choice we all face in grief: to honor through suffering, or through love, service, and gratitude
How Dr. Betsy found joy again after devastating loss—and how you can, too
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Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome to Faith and Growth: Where psychology meets spirituality
01:10 – The legacy of prayer group: love, community, and connection
03:32 – The question that changed everything: Is my faith strong enough?
05:15 – What is faith, really? A working definition beyond religion
07:02 – Faith in God, in others, in self, and in the journey
08:05 – The fairy tale begins to fracture: August 25, 2013
10:50 – "Mommy, I want to be where you're at" – a moment of divine foreshadowing
13:42 – The moment everything changed: discovering Fofi
15:12 – Holding on to faith… and letting go
17:39 – When the prayer isn’t answered the way you wanted
19:13 – Surviving the unthinkable and the breaking point of reality
21:02 – The priest's wisdom: Honor through suffering or through love?
22:44 – Choosing happiness again—through service, gratitude, and faith
23:40 – Closing message: From hurt to hope to happy