TPP #184 | What Happens When We Push Past Pain with Cheryl Nembhard

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Have you ever had an injury but you still pushed through the pain? Please Cheryl Nembhard,if that name sounds familiar Cheryl is my my better half, on Together We Rise. Cheryl is a dynamic Speaker, Podcast/TV Host and Justice Advocate. Her dedication to Community Service includes working with at-risk youth, former gang members, sexual assault victims & teenage mothers. She has been named one of the 'Top 100 Women to Watch in Canada', and CBC Canada has recognized her as one of 150 Women who are making Canada a better place. She is also a Harry Jerome Award winner for Social Advocacy. Cheryl is a 10-season Co Host of 'See, Hear, Love', and Host of 'On The Path w/ Cheryl Nembhard, both on YES TV and anywhere podcasts are available. Her show now streams across the U.S. as well. She is currently the Executive Director of the Women Speakers Collective, a worldwide organization, focused on equipping. amplifying and empowering the voices of Women across the globe. Today she shares about her parable journey of healing from a knee injury was so much deeper under the surface

Cheryl emphasizes the significance of reflection and the dangers of ignoring signs of emotional and spiritual distress. In this conversation, Cheryl shares her journey of healing and identity, emphasizing the importance of understanding oneself as a daughter of God rather than a performer or leader. She discusses the challenges of the superhero complex in ministry, the necessity of waiting on God, and the transformative process of spiritual growth. Cheryl encourages women to embrace their identity and collaborate rather than compete, fostering a supportive community in ministry.

Takeaways

• Ignoring signs of pain can lead to greater damage.
• Healing requires time and reflection.
• Being still in God's presence is essential for transformation.
• Cheryl emphasizes the importance of leading with an open hand. Healing requires vulnerability and honesty with God.
• The superhero complex can lead to burnout and idolatry.
• True identity is found in being a daughter of God.
• Waiting on God is an active process, not passive.
• Growth often occurs in the valleys of life.
• Striving for approval can hinder authentic relationships with God.
• Spiritual surgery is necessary for true transformation.
• Embracing our identity allows us to serve from a place of love.
• God's love for us is unconditional and not based on our performance.

Reflection Questions:

1. Where do you currently find yourself fighting your own superhero complex in your life?
2. Spend some time journaling about what God is trying to teach you in identity as his daughter or son.

Connect with Cheryl

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Women Speakers Collective | Together We Rise Podcast

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