Have you ever wondered if God really sees you — your struggles, your desires, even the parts of your story you’d rather hide? In this episode, Bible teacher, writer, and speaker Oghosa Iyamu joins Meredith and Kaley to unpack the story of Hagar in Genesis 16 — a woman who felt unseen, overlooked, and on the run. Together, they share biblical truths and practical encouragement for how to face the battles in our minds with faith. If you’ve ever been tempted to return to old patterns, question your worth, or carry the weight of rejection, this conversation will remind you: God not only sees you — He knows you by name, and His love reaches you right where you are.You’ll learn:Ways to recognize God’s blessings in your life.Practical steps to replace lies with Scripture-based Truth.How to combat what’s stealing your joy and gratitude.What it really looks like to take every thought captive as you build a stronger faith.Partner With Us: Would you take just a few minutes to fill out our listener survey? Your feedback will help guide us on the topics we cover, the guests we invite, and the ways we can continue to serve you through biblical teaching and encouragement.Life can be hard, and sometimes it feels like the pain will never end — but you don’t have to face it alone. That’s why we created "Beautiful Truths To Remember: 20 Scriptures To Hold On to While You’re Still Hurting." This free resource is designed to remind you of God’s goodness and Truth, even in the middle of your hardest seasons. We want to invite you to grab a copy for yourself and share it with a friend who needs encouragement too.Give today to help another woman know the Truth and live the Truth because it changes everything.Leave us a rating and written review on Apple Podcasts.Click here to download a transcript of this episodeResources From This Episode:Looking for more resources to grow in your faith? Find comfort and belonging in Oghosa’s Bible study, Forever Welcomed.Get encouragement and practical ways to grow when you visit Oghosa’s website.

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