Have you ever carried a secret so heavy that it began to shape your life? In today’s episode, Anne Beiler — founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels — shares her powerful testimony of walking through unimaginable grief and trauma and how one moment of courageous vulnerability transformed her story. Through her honest words and biblical insight, you’ll learn how confession isn’t just about admitting guilt — it’s about breaking the silence, stepping into the light, and embracing connection with God and others.
You’ll learn:
- How to shift your perspective from “God is harsh” to “God is good.”
- Why secrecy and silence can be a spiritual stronghold — and how confession breaks it.
- The biblical foundation for confession (James 5:16) and what freedom looks like when you finally step into the light.
Resources From This Episode:
- Join us in the free First 5 app to study the book of Jonah and discover how every detour, every delay — it’s all part of God’s plan to lead us exactly where we need to go.
- Grab your copy of Anne’s book: The Secret Lies Within: An Inside Out Look at Overcoming Trauma and Finding Purpose in the Pain.
- Support Proverbs 31 Ministries by donating here. Your gift helps us continue to offer free biblical resources to women when they need it most.
- Help others find this episode by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
- Click here to download a transcript of this episode.
Want More on This Topic?
- If you’re walking through trauma and wondering how God can use it, listen to Wendy Blight’s episode on “God’s Faithfulness in Life’s Hardest Moments.”
- Want a deeper theological dive into vulnerability and confession? Check out “Does God Actually Call Us To Be Vulnerable?” with Dr. Joel Muddamalle on the Proverbs 31 Ministries YouTube channel.
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