The Spiritual Reset Podcast

Reclaiming Your Identity with Susan Eastham

The Spiritual Reset Podcast: Reclaiming Your Identity with Susan Eastham
Host Michelle Lazurek sits down with Bible teacher and author Susan Eastham for an honest conversation about loss, faith, and rediscovering God in the hardest seasons of life. After losing her husband unexpectedly, Susan shares how grief led her to a deeper understanding of God’s love and provision. She opens up about the challenges of widowhood, financial struggles, and spiritual renewal, showing how God meets us when all else is stripped away. Now a Bible study leader and debut fiction author, Susan encourages others to know God personally, not just know about Him.
What You’ll Learn• How reading the Bible to truly know God transforms faith• What it means to pray without ceasing through pain and uncertainty• How God uses loss to shape a richer, more authentic spiritual life
About Susan EasthamSusan Eastham is a longtime women’s Bible teacher, conference speaker, and author. A graduate of the College of Biblical Studies and Dallas Theological Seminary, she has taught the Bible for decades but found new depth through personal loss. Her debut novel, The Widow on Wampanoag Way, inspired by her own widowhood, explores themes of grief, identity, and renewal. Susan mentors women, cares for dementia patients, and leads a weekly Bible study called The Tuesday Girls.
Facebook: Susan EasthamBook: The Widow on Wampanoag Way (releasing soon on Kindle, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble)

Leveling Up Your Bible Reading with Melissa Mclaughlin

The Spiritual Reset Podcast: Leveling Up Your Bible Reading with Melissa McLaughlinHost Michelle Lazurek talks with author and former teacher Melissa McLaughlin about faith, failure, and finding new life in God’s Word. Melissa shares how her plan to read the Bible with her family didn’t go as expected and how that left her feeling ashamed and discouraged. But through prayer and God’s grace, what seemed like failure became a story of redemption. She explains how God turned that season into the inspiration for her book, The Whole Bible Devotional, a guide to seeing Jesus in every part of Scripture.
What You’ll Learn• How to let go of shame and start fresh with God• Why failure can lead to new growth in faith• How to stay steady when your spiritual life feels dry
About Melissa McLaughlinMelissa McLaughlin is a former teacher turned Christian author who loves helping others grow closer to Jesus through His Word. Her book, The Whole Bible Devotional, was born out of her own struggles and shows how God can use disappointment for good. Melissa encourages readers to keep trusting God and to see His presence in every season.
Website: www.melissamclaughlin.org
 

Doing the Right Things for the Wrong Reasons with Sandra Lovelace

The Spiritual Reset Podcast: Doing the Right Things for the Wrong Reasons with Sandra LovelaceHost Michelle Lazurek talks with author and mentor Sandra Lovelace about identity, burnout, and finding your way back to God. After years of ministry as a pastor’s wife and missionary, Sandra found herself emotionally drained and unsure who she was apart from serving others. She shares how unhealed pain shaped her choices and how God led her to slow down and begin healing from the inside out. Through her story, Sandra encourages others to care for their mind, body, and spirit so they can walk in true freedom and connection with God.
What You’ll Learn• How past wounds can shape your faith and identity• Why constant serving can lead to burnout• Simple ways to reconnect with God and find peace
About Sandra LovelaceSandra Lovelace is an author, speaker, and trauma-informed mentor who helps women heal and rediscover who they are in Christ. A former pastor’s wife and missionary, she now uses a mind-body-spirit approach to guide others toward wholeness and freedom.
Website: www.sandraallenlovelace.com

Navigating trials (Literally) with Janet McHenry

The Spiritual Reset Podcast: Navigating Trials with Janet McHenryHost Michelle Lazurek talks with author and speaker Janet McHenry about faith, grief, and trusting God through hard seasons. After her husband faced a wrongful conviction following a deadly blizzard on their ranch, Janet went through years of legal battles and spiritual confusion. She shares how God showed up in unexpected ways through an old devotional and the love of her community when she couldn’t connect with Scripture. Today, Janet leads Bible studies and writes devotionals to help others find God in the middle of their pain.
What You’ll Learn• How God can meet us even in spiritual silence• The importance of community during trials• Encouragement for facing legal or personal struggles
About Janet McHenryJanet McHenry is a national speaker, former teacher, and author of 27 books including Prayer Walk and Looking Up. She leads prayer ministries, creates online courses to help people grow in prayer, and serves on the National Day of Prayer California Leadership Team. Janet and her husband live in Northern California with their four children.
Website: www.janetmchenry.com
 

Navigating Cancer Amidst Additional Hardships with Katherine Pasour

The Spiritual Reset Podcast: Navigating Cancer Amidst Additional Hardships with Katherine Pasour
Host Michelle Lazurek talks with author and speaker Katherine Pasour about walking through her husband’s cancer battle during the COVID-19 pandemic. Katherine shares what it was like to care for her husband through isolation and fear, and how she wrestled with grief, anger, and questions for God along the way. Through it all, she saw God’s faithfulness in small acts of kindness and the love of her community. Her story offers honest encouragement for anyone facing loss or hardship.
What You’ll Learn• What caregiving looks like during serious illness• Why it’s okay to bring hard emotions to God• How community helps us heal• Ways God brings new purpose after loss
About Katherine PasourKatherine Pasour is an author, speaker, teacher, and advocate for faith and wellness. She writes about healthy living and spiritual growth and is the author of Honoring God with My Body and Stay the Course. She also contributes to Lighthouse Bible Studies, Arise Daily Devotions, and Living by Design Ministries.
Learn more: https://www.katherinepasour.com/
 

Surviving a Stalker

The Spiritual Reset Podcast: Surviving a Stalker with Sarah Geringer
Host Michelle Lazurek talks with writer and speaker Sarah Geringer about faith, fear, and holding on to God in the middle of trauma. Sarah shares her story of stepping out in obedience, only to face unexpected opposition and fear. Through tears and prayer, she discovered how God’s presence can calm even the deepest storms. Sarah opens up about learning to trust again, rebuilding strength through Scripture, and finding healing after spiritual attack. Her story offers comfort and courage for anyone walking through dark seasons.
What You’ll Learn• What spiritual attack can look like in everyday life• Why staying rooted in prayer and Scripture brings peace• When to seek counseling or support after trauma• How God restores strength and faith through hardship
About Sarah GeringerSarah Geringer is a writer, speaker, and artist who helps others find peace in God’s Word. She is the author of seven books, including Transforming Your Thought Life, and hosts a podcast focused on healing and faith. Sarah lives in southeast Missouri, where she shares her story to encourage others toward hope and wholeness.
https://www.sarahgeringer.com/

Navigating spiritual Dryness with Dawn Damon

The Spiritual Reset Podcast: Navigating spiritual Dryness with Dawn Damon
In this episode, I talk with author, speaker, and coach Dawn Damon about what happens when pain and anger push us away from God, and how His love always calls us back. Dawn shares her story of growing up with abuse, walking through years of hurt and independence, and finally letting God bring deep healing.
We also talk about soul care, spiritual warfare, and how real healing starts when we’re willing to face our pain instead of hiding from it. Dawn’s story reminds us that no matter how far we’ve drifted, God never gives up on us.
What You’ll Learn
How anger and pain can distance us from God, and how He draws us back• What soul care means and why it matters for healing• How forgiveness and honesty lead to freedom• Why rebuilding your faith can bring you closer to God
About Dawn Damon
Dawn Damon is the founder and CEO of The Brave Hearted Woman and Brave Hearted University, where she helps women discover courage and purpose through faith. She’s an ordained minister, conference speaker, podcaster, and author of six books, including When a Woman You Love Was Abused and The Making of a Brave Hearted Woman.
Dawn lives in Michigan with her husband, Paul, and their blended family of five children and many grandchildren. Learn more at https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/

Navigating A New chapter in Life after Empty Nest with Kate Battistelli

The Spiritual Reset Podcast: Navigating A New chapter in Life after Empty Nest with Kate Battistelli
In this episode, host Michelle Lazurek talks with author and speaker Kate Battistelli about finding purpose after your kids leave home. Kate opens up about her own struggle with identity in the empty nest season and how God led her to new meaning through writing, mentoring, and saying “yes” to new opportunities.
Together, Michelle and Kate talk about how this stage of life can actually be the start of something beautiful, not the end of it.
What You’ll Learn• Why it’s normal to feel lost when your kids move out• How God can open new doors in unexpected ways• The importance of community and mentorship in this season• Encouragement for women who feel like it’s too late to start over
About Kate BattistelliKate Battistelli is a bestselling author and speaker whose books include The Afterparty of the Empty Nest and Growing Great Kids. A former Broadway actress turned writer, she now helps women step into God’s next chapter for their lives. Kate co-hosts the Mom to Mom podcast and lives in Franklin, Tennessee, near her daughter, singer-songwriter Francesca Battistelli, and her seven grandchildren.

Learning to Love Again with Karisa Moore

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The Spiritual Reset Podcast: Learning to Love Again with Karisa Moore
In this heartfelt episode, host Michelle Lazurek talks with author and mental health advocate Karissa Moore about walking through unimaginable loss and finding hope on the other side. After losing her teenage son to suicide, Karissa shares how she learned to grieve with God instead of apart from Him. She opens up about the pain, the questions, and the slow process of healing—through journaling, art, and creative expression.
Together, Michelle and Karissa talk about what it looks like to hold onto faith in the middle of heartbreak, how to keep living when everything feels lost, and how God can bring purpose out of even the deepest pain.
What You’ll Learn• What it means to “grieve with hope” after loss• How creative outlets like writing and art can help you heal• Why community and vulnerability matter in grief• How God can redeem even our darkest seasons
About Karissa MooreKarissa Moore is an author, poet, and mental health advocate who helps others find hope in grief through Christ-centered creative expression. She’s the author of Turning the Page on Suicide and Broken Butterflies: Emerging Through Grief, A Suicide Survivor’s Poetic Journal. Karissa also mentors writers through Word Weavers International and recently launched her podcast, Turn the Page. She lives with her husband and two children and shares encouragement and resources at https://karisamoore.com/
***Contains subject matter about suicide that may not be suitable for all ages. Listener discretion advised.***

Reconnecting with God While Battling Anxiety with Laurie Devernoe

The Spiritual Reset Podcast: Reconnecting with God While Battling Anxiety with Laurie DevernoeHost Michelle Lazurek sits down with author, speaker, and mental health coach Lori Devernoe for a powerful conversation about faith, fear, and finding peace in the midst of anxiety. After years of battling panic and perfectionism, Lori faced a medical crisis that threatened her vision and shook her faith. Through prayer, counseling, and surrender, she discovered how God meets us in the storm and restores what anxiety tries to steal. Now helping others navigate mental health through a biblical lens, Lori reminds listeners that God’s healing often begins when we stop hiding and invite Him into our pain.
What You’ll Learn• How to let God into the hardest parts of your anxiety and fear• What it means to walk out healing through both faith and treatment• How vulnerability can lead to spiritual renewal
About Lori DevernoeLori Devernoe is a Christian author, speaker, and certified mental health coach. Drawing from her own lifelong journey with anxiety, she helps others to live with faith and purpose. A wife, mother of five, and passionate advocate for mental health in the Church, Lori shares her story with honesty and hope. Her books, Coffee House Parenting and Seeing Through the Darkness, are available on Amazon.
Website: www.lauriedevernoe.com
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