The Spiritual Reset Podcast

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
Facebook & Instagram: Coffee House Parenting

Replacing Blindness with Perception with Janet Perez Eckles

The Spiritual Reset Podcast: Replacing Blindness with Perception with Janet Perez Eckles
Host Michelle Lazurek talks with author, speaker, and resilience expert Janet Perez-Eckles about overcoming unimaginable loss and finding hope in God. Janet shares her journey of losing her sight at 30, facing marital challenges, and raising three young sons while navigating grief and fear. Through faith, forgiveness, and determination, she discovered new ways to live fully, build wisdom, and embrace creativity in the face of limitation. Today, Janet inspires leaders and audiences worldwide to see beyond obstacles and lead with confidence and faith.
What You’ll Learn• How to find hope and purpose in dark seasons• The power of forgiveness and gratitude to transform life• Seeing limitations as opportunities, not barriers• Practical ways to rely on God when facing challenges
About Janet Perez-EcklesJanet Perez-Eckles is an award-winning author and international speaker who helps leaders and individuals rise above adversity. She has shared her message across the U.S. and nine other countries, teaching resilience, faith, and fearless confidence.
Learn more at www.janetperezeckles.com

Resisting the Trap of Comparison with Patty Laroche

The Spiritual Reset Podcast: Breaking Free from Comparison with Patty LarocheHost Michelle Lazurek sits down with author and speaker Patty Laroche for a heartfelt conversation about self-worth, faith, and finding joy beyond the pressure to perform. Patty shares her journey of growing up feeling “less than,” navigating life in a social media-driven world, and learning to see her value through God’s eyes. She opens up about the challenges of comparison, the traps of performance, and the freedom that comes when we stop measuring ourselves against others. Through stories from her life, marriage, and professional experiences, Patty reminds listeners that God is the audience that truly matters.
What You’ll Learn• How to stop comparing yourself to others and embrace your gifts• Why searching for approval can distance you from God’s love• How God uses difficult experiences to draw you closer
About Patty LarochePatty Laroche is a wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is an award-winning speaker, author of A Little Faith Lift, Finding Joy Beyond Rejection, and columnist for three area newspapers. Patty is certified to speak on the evils of sex trafficking and regularly shares her message at schools, churches, and women’s groups. She encourages people to find their worth in God, embrace joy, and live authentically.

Resetting After a Work Coup with Gladys Childs

The Spiritual Reset Podcast: Resetting After a Work Coup with Gladys Childs
Host Michelle Lazurek talks with author, pastor, and professor Dr. Gladys Childs about identity, surrender, and finding purpose when work takes an unexpected turn. Gladys shares her story of stepping into a demanding leadership role at a university and facing rejection, betrayal, and loss when things didn’t go as planned. She opens up about how she tried to control outcomes instead of trusting God, and how He met her in the middle of disappointment to bring peace and redirection. Through her journey of humility and renewal, Gladys reminds listeners that God’s plans are always better than our own.
What You’ll Learn• How to trust God when your career doesn’t go as expected• Why surrender brings peace in seasons of uncertainty• How to find purpose after rejection or loss
About Dr. Gladys ChildsDr. Gladys Childs, is an author, speaker, and ordained minister who helps people grow through faith and resilience. With a Ph.D. in Foundations of Education and decades of ministry and teaching experience, she brings wisdom, humor, and honesty to every conversation. Through her writing and speaking, she encourages others to find hope and healing in God’s truth.
https://www.gladyschilds.com/

Recalibrating When You Don't Get Your Dream Job with Grace Fox

The Spiritual Reset Podcast: Recalibrating When You Don't Get Your Dream Job with Grace Fox
Host Michelle Lazurek talks with author, speaker, and missionary Grace Fox about faith, integrity, and navigating unexpected shifts in ministry. Grace shares the story of how her husband, despite being the obvious candidate for a leadership role at their Christian camp, was passed over in a surprising decision. She opens up about the emotions, questions, and challenges they faced during this season, and how they leaned into God’s sovereignty and trusted Him to guide the next steps. Their story is a testimony of patience, perseverance, and faith in God’s timing.
What You’ll Learn• How to respond with integrity when overlooked for a role or opportunity• Why guarding your heart against bitterness is essential• How trusting God’s timing leads to new doors and unexpected opportunities
About Grace FoxGrace Fox is an award-winning author of 14 books, Bible study teacher, and career missionary for over 30 years. She and her husband serve as co-directors of International Messengers Canada, a missionary sending agency, and live aboard a sailboat in Vancouver, British Columbia. Through her writing, teaching, and speaking, Grace encourages others to trust God’s sovereignty and walk faithfully through seasons of uncertainty.
https://www.gracefox.com/