Gina Fox
Gina Fox
Joy Skarka's Freedom Story!
Joy Skarka's Freedom Story!
Joy Skarka's Freedom Story!
Tuesday 8th October 2024
Joy Skarka shares her journey from pain to passion, discussing healing from sexual assault and addiction through faith and community.
19 minutes
Inspiring
Encouraging
Supportive
Hopeful
Honest
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Author:
Gina Fox
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Religion & Spirituality
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
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Episode Overview
- Healing happens in community; sharing your story can be a powerful step towards recovery.
- Secrecy only gives power to shame; bring struggles into the light.
- Understanding one's identity in Christ can lead to true freedom.
- Sexual shame impacts intimacy with God and others.
- Turning pain into passion can help find purpose and help others.
Bringing it out into the light is the first step. Secrecy only gives power to the shame.
Joy Skarka’s story is one that many women can relate to but few speak openly about. In this episode of Anchored by the Sword, Joy, the Director of Discipleship at Authentic Intimacy, shares her powerful journey from pain to passion. After being sexually assaulted on her third day of college, Joy found herself in a dark place filled with pain, isolation, and shame.
Her search for answers led her to a secret addiction to pornography, which only deepened her feelings of shame and loneliness. Through her faith and the support of her community, Joy was able to turn her pain into a mission to help others. She now leads online groups and has co-authored a book, 'Her Freedom Journey', with Dr. Julie Slattery, aimed at helping women find healing and freedom through faith.
Joy discusses the importance of bringing struggles into the light, as secrecy only gives power to the shame. She emphasises that healing happens in community and that sharing your story can be a powerful step towards recovery. Joy also touches on the impact of sexual shame on intimacy with God and others, and how understanding one's identity in Christ can lead to true freedom.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with similar issues or seeking inspiration for their own journey to healing. Joy’s candidness and strength offer hope and encouragement to those feeling trapped in their struggles. Tune in to hear how she turned her darkest moments into a beacon of hope for others. If you’re looking for a story of resilience and faith, Joy Skarka’s journey will leave you inspired and uplifted. How can sharing your story help you find healing?