In this episode of Hard and Holy, Cassandra sits down with her seminary sister and bestselling author, Tori Hope Petersen, to talk about her latest book, Breaking the Patterns That Break You: Healing from the Pain of Your Past and Finding Real Hope That Lasts.

Tori shares her powerful story of surviving the foster care system, abuse, and instability and how God met her in the middle of the mess. Together, they explore how healing can become an act of worship, what it means to say yes to God when you feel unready, and how personal stories can become a source of strength and service.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the pain of your past or wondered whether God can bring good from your brokenness, this conversation will speak straight to your soul.

In this episode, we cover:

• The heart behind Breaking the Patterns That Break You
• Tori’s journey through foster care, abuse, and homelessness
• What it looks like to find healing through faith, community, and mentorship
• How to serve and lead even when you feel unprepared or unqualified
• Why your story matters and how God can use it to bring hope to others
• A tender prayer for those still in the thick of their healing journey

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Thanks for being here and remember, healing is holy work.