Sacred Ground Launch: Finding God in Unexpected Places

Leilani hosts the Hope Books podcast celebrating the launch of Sacred Ground: Finding God in the Places We Didn’t Expect, framed by Moses encountering God at the burning bush. She interviews contributing authors Rita Davis, Susan DePerasi, Julie Dominguez, Sheree Jacobs, Megan Foster Rosas, and Kara Tobey: Rita describes a lifelong call to adoption, the strain of caring for three Korean children, and the legacy of God’s faithfulness; Susan recounts a suitemate’s servant-hearted help in grad school and a decisive surrender to God; Julie shares unlearning Proverbs 22:6 as a promise and naming disappointment with God; Sheree discusses burnout, grief, and finding rest on a Florida beach; Megan reflects on Jochebed’s “waterproof basket” and using present resources to release what you love; Kara returns to river guiding after trauma, wrestles with hope for love, and receives encouragement through community.

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00:00 Welcome and Sacred Ground

00:49 Rita Adoption Journey

03:56 Legacy of Faithfulness

04:51 Susan and Joyce Friendship

07:43 Mirror Moment Surrender

11:14 Julie Disappointed with God

16:57 Sheree Burnout and Grace

19:35 Beach Rest and Peace

22:18 Megan Jochebed Basket

28:38 Kara River Fear and Hope

33:17 Authors Roundtable Rivers

38:24 Prayer and Community Support

45:40 Wrap Up and Book Launch