Sydney’s Story: “Happy—smile. Sad—frown. Use the corresponding face with the corresponding emotion!” urges Meg Ryan’s character in the 1995 movie French Kiss. Though this iconic scene endeared Meg Ryan to me forever, it always left me wondering, What about when...
A Sneak Peak into this Episode In this episode of Unexpected Turns, guest Tanna recalls her search as a child and adolescent for identity through external accomplishments, which led her to fall prey to an eating disorder in college. After her condition became severe,...
Hannah’s Story: Two weeks after returning from my honeymoon, my husband confessed his continued use of pornography even in marriage. In an instant, my world turned upside down. Our newlywed bliss screeched to a halt. Instead of savoring those early months...
A Sneak Peak into this Episode In this episode of Unexpected Turns, guest Shiona shares how difficult experiences in her childhood contributed to feelings of shame and failure, yet also how God’s grace has redeemed failures to honor him now in cross-cultural...
Kimberly’s Story: As new empty nesters, my husband Tim and I had recently been through some difficult years in our marriage. We were at a crossroads, asking, “What’s next?” Since our parents and adult children were all living on the east coast, we...
