Bonus Episode with Lisa-Jo Baker, author of It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping

The (in)courage Podcast

In this bonus episode of the (in)courage podcast, Becky Keife interviews Lisa-Jo Baker about her new book, 'It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping' and the healing journey she went through with her father. They discuss Lisa-Jo's relationship with (in)courage, her journey of writing the book, and the themes of fear and violence in her family history. Lisa-Jo shares a story about her father's unpredictable behavior and the impact it had on her as a child. The conversation also touches on the importance of understanding our past in order to create a new story for the future. They talk about the responsibility women often feel to fix and triage difficult situations, the use of metaphors and storytelling in the book, the transformation and healing her father went through, and the impact the book is making on readers. Lisa-Jo shares that God is not limited by our timeline and can heal even the most painful parts of our past.
Takeaways

• (in)courage was Lisa-Jo Baker's first home on the internet and a place where she found community and a love for writing.
• Children in unstable homes often adapt and mold themselves to appease their parents, living in a constant state of high alert.
• Small incidents and reactions from parents can have a profound impact on a child's sense of safety and well-being.
• Healing and transformation can happen apart from the person who hurt us.
• Sharing our stories can open the door for the Holy Spirit to bring healing and understanding.
• Lisa-Jo's father's transformation and vulnerability in the book has made him a beloved figure to readers.
• God can use our stories to speak into the broken places of our hearts and bring hope and healing.

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