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June 5th, 2024

A Pastry Chef's Recipe for Redemption and Resilience

  1. A Pastry Chef's Recipe for Redemption and Resilience B. Keith Haney 37:47

When Kari, a certified pastry chef with roots deep in faith and creativity, joins us, she offers more than just a recipe for a perfect soufflé. She serves up a slice of her life, revealing how a childlike trust in the spiritual can unlock a treasure of new insights every time we engage with the sacred texts. Kari's anecdotes weave through her culinary heritage, paying homage to the women who seasoned her character with care and mentorship, demonstrating the undeniable impact that family leadership has on personal Growth.

The tapestry of our conversation with Kari's rich with the threads of resilience and redemption. As she opens up about her turbulent past, from her teenage years marked by an abortion and a subsequent healing retreat to her childhood involvement with the Hare Krishna movement, listeners are invited into an intimate space of vulnerability and triumph. This episode navigates through the waters of Trauma to the shores of hope, painting a portrait of a life that, while battered by storms, is anchored firmly in the bedrock of faith.

Kari's literary offering, “Suicidal, No More: Finding Peace Through the Storm,” acts as a beacon for those navigating their own tempests. As she reflects on the metamorphosis from skepticism to a faith-filled existence, she shares how her story has reached others through the connective power of social media. This episode is not just a conversation; it's a testament to the human spirit's capacity to find light in the darkest of places and how one's belief can be both a shield and a guiding star.

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Rev. Dr. Byrene Haney is a dedicated and experienced pastor with over 31 years of service in multi-ethnic urban congregations. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA, and a Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO. And a Doctorate of Education from Concordia Univerisity, Irvine, CA. Throughout his career, he has served in various roles, including Senior Pastor at Gospel Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, and Mission Facilitator for the Northern Illinois District of the LCMS.

Currently, Rev. Dr. Haney serves as Assistant to the President in the Iowa District West, where he assists congregations with strategic planning, visioning, outreach, and fostering a culture of generosity and human care. His commitment to connecting faith with community needs and crises has significantly impacted the congregations he serves.

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