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Published: Sept. 2, 2022, 9 a.m.

Stephanie welcomes like-minded soul sister Nicole Jacobsmeyer for a raw, deep conversation about pain, suffering, God\u2019s role in it, and ours. Though they just met over this conversation, they clicked in deep ways. Throughout a decade of trials\u2014from assault and depression to miscarriage and cancer\u2014 Nicole Jacobsmeyer really began to wonder: Is God giving me more than I can handle?

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Nicole's books is indirectly a powerful answer to the problem of evil and suffering in the world. While it is not a book for Christian apologetics, stephanie highly recommends it for anyone who seeks to answer these questions for themselves or for a loved one.

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In Take Back Your Joy, Nicole shares her story of questioning God - but falling more in love with Him than ever. Without sugarcoating her own struggles or yours, she equips you in your darkest moments to:

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\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Embrace a clear sense of purpose.

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\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Stay grounded in God\u2019s Word.

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\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Serve others with gratitude.

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\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Choose forgiveness\u2014again and again.

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\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Discover the freedom of giving up control\u2026and more!

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Nicole says, \u201cWe are not defined by the trials we face, and you are not alone in your suffering, doubts, and questions. I\u2019ve been there. Take Back Your Joy invites you to see your life through a fresh lens as you glimpse the big picture of God\u2019s work. Because I honestly believe that sometimes one of the greatest gifts is to have more than we can handle\u2014so we can find a deeper joy in Christ who can handle it all.\u201d

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Nicole wrote this book for you if...

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You\u2019re wondering where is God in your pain

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You\u2019re struggling to find hope and joy

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You\u2019re questioning your faith

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You\u2019ve experienced deep pain and suffering that doesn\u2019t make sense with what you read in the Bible

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You\u2019ve lost your sense of purpose in life

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So join Stephanie and Nicole today for a hard but powerful conversation about God\u2019s sovereignty in our trials.

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MEET NICOLE JACOBSMEYER

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Hi! I\u2019m Nicole and I am so happy you found my little space on the internet. Make sure you find me on\xa0Instagram\xa0or drop a comment here so I can get to know you!

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A little bit about me\u2026

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Besides my relationship with Christ, the most important people in my life are: my husband Andrew, my three sons Wesley, Reid and Nate, and our newest bundle of love, Maddie! I love people, comfy clothes, chocolate chips cookies, babies in diapers, watching my kids play sports, writing, and a good glass of red wine.

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Since becoming a mom almost 8 years ago, my life mantra has been: Embrace the Chaos! With a husband in the medical field, four kids under 8, and lots of moves in between, I needed an outlet to write. The Embracing Chaos blog was started in 2016. Four years later, I launched nicolejacobsmeyer.com as my author hub.

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When it comes to ministry outside of the home, I have a passion for helping women walk in victory, joy, and faith in the face of trials, sorrow, and suffering. I want to help women understand that God is good no matter what life brings and that it\u2019s possible to find lasting joy in Him.

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In other HUGE news, my first book is coming out October 4th, 2022, and I\u2019d LOVE to have you be a part of the launch team. Stay tuned!

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https://www.nicolejacobsmeyer.com/

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https://www.instagram.com/nicole.jacobsmeyer/

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https://www.facebook.com/nicole.jacobsmeyer1

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

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This conversation is part of 3-episode Gospel Spice Summer Inspirations with partner David C Cook. Go to https://davidccook.org/ and https://davidccook.org/esther-press/ for more

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