Guest: Mrs. Janis (J.D.) Denis Book: Stories From the Heart, Vol. 1

Episode Overview

Have you ever been mad at God in the middle of—or after—your divorce? Have you wrestled with forgiveness and wondered why it feels so painfully hard?

If so, this episode is for you. ☕ Grab your favorite beverage and settle in for a raw, honest, and deeply healing conversation.

In Episode 76 of Rise & Reclaim After Divorce, Dana sits down with author, speaker, and worship leader Mrs. Janis Denis to talk about real faith for real pain. Janis doesn’t sugarcoat the journey—she shares honestly about anger toward God, feeling abandoned after divorce, and the long road toward forgiveness and freedom.

About Today’s Guest

Mrs. Janis Denis (often known as J.D. Denis) is the author of Stories From the Heart, Vol. 1. She is a powerful speaker, worship leader, and storyteller who uses real language to talk about real-life heartbreak—and the radical love of God that meets us right there.

Dana introduces Janis by reading the back of her book because, honestly, you can’t improve on perfection.

What We Cover in This Episode

Conversation Highlights

• Radically Loved by God Janis shares when she first truly “got it”—the moment she realized just how radically loved she is by God.
• The Story Behind the Words (Pages 8–9) Dana reads a powerful section from the book and Janis opens up about the deep, personal story behind those words.
  • A special focus on the closing paragraph of the chapter (page 11) and why it matters so much.
• “Sometimes I Get Mad at God” (Chapter 3, Page 13) Janis speaks candidly about the aftermath of her divorce—feeling abandoned, unattractive, useless, and worthless—and being angry with God.
  • How she rose above that season
  • What helped her rebuild her faith and identity
• Why Forgiveness Is So Freaking Hard (Chapter 12) Dana reads a powerful excerpt that many listeners will deeply relate to.
  • What prompted Janis to write this devotional
  • How forgiveness became a process—not a performance
  • Finding real freedom after deep betrayal

Key Takeaways

• God can handle your anger, questions, and tears
• Feeling broken doesn’t mean you’re faithless
• Forgiveness is hard—but freedom is possible
• Healing begins when we stop pretending and start telling the truth

Where you can connect with Janis and her book:

Website: https://linktr.ee/jdennis8?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hwmKXok

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/kSwQFCNAfdE

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Rise & Reclaim After Divorce helps you re-member who you are after divorce—faith, identity, healing, and hope included.

In His Service,

Dana

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Are you embracing your season of singleness—or just waiting for “real life” to begin? In this episode, Pastor Ken Ralston and I dive into The Gift of Singleness, exploring how this season isn’t something to endure, but a gift to treasure.

We discuss:

• How many of us treat singleness like it’s just a holding pattern, when in reality, it’s a time of growth and preparation. I’ll share what I’ve learned from embracing my own single season, and Pastor Ken reflects on his insights as well.
• Redefining preparation: why the waiting period isn’t wasted time, and how God uses it to shape us for what’s ahead.
• Being grounded in truth: ending the episode with scripture-based wisdom to help you navigate singleness with confidence and hope.

Whether you’re single, divorced, or simply in a season of life transitions, this episode will encourage you to see your current season as meaningful, purposeful, and full of opportunity.

Blessings,

Dana

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In this episode, we sit down with Pastor Ken Ralston to dig into the kind of relationships that don’t just survive—they actually stick the way God intended. If you’ve ever wondered why some relationships feel like you’re duct-taping a sinking ship while others feel deeply rooted, this conversation is going to hit home.

We walk through key themes from Pastor Ken’s new book and explore how God shapes us, calls us, and heals us through our connections with others.

What We Talk About:

• What bothers you is often what God is calling you toward. Pastor Ken unpacks his line from Chapter 1: “You can discover what God has called you to do by paying attention to what really bothers you.” He explains why holy frustration is more than irritation—it’s often direction.
• When the mirror lies. I read a powerful paragraph from page 16 (“When the Mirror Lies”), and then Pastor Ken opens up about the lie his “mirror” told him—and how he overcame it with truth, identity, and a whole lot of grace.
• Conflict doesn’t destroy unity—God redeems it. From page 24, we dive into how conflict is not the enemy of unity. Pastor Ken shares why unity doesn’t erase our differences, it redeems them—and how seeing relationships this way can change everything from marriage to friendships to church life.
• God-designed masculinity and femininity. I read a section from page 26 about men bearing the masculine and women bearing the feminine. Pastor Ken shares how that revelation hit him, what shaped it, and why honoring God’s design actually strengthens relationships rather than boxing people in.

Why This Episode Matters

Whether you're healing after divorce, rebuilding your life, or simply wanting to understand relationships from a biblical, emotionally healthy perspective, this conversation is full of hope, clarity, and straight-up wisdom. Pastor Ken brings the kind of insight that makes you rethink your assumptions—but in the best way.

Where to Connect

Be sure to check out Pastor Ken Ralston’s book on Amazon, https://a.co/d/1jwGB1x and if this episode encouraged you, rate the podcast, share it with a friend, and join the conversation on YouTube or Apple Podcasts.

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Amazon:

Healing After Divorce Paperback:

https://a.co/d/8mjG6dp

Healing After Divorce ebook

https://a.co/d/etcpVyR

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APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redeemed-identity-after-divorce-christian-divorce-encouragement/id1752761447

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