Patricia Hodges: Love in a Drawer
In a moment of surrender rather than certainty, Patricia encountered something that changed her inner world before anything else changed around her. The impact of that moment continues to define her life and calling.
Bio
As an inspirational guide and author, I use my journey to uplift and inspire women of faith to explore a deeper connection with God. My mission is to empower women to break free from life’s monotony and rekindle their sense of purpose and joy.
My background in Education, Psychology, and Bible has helped women for over 40 years to navigate their spiritual journey with confidence and hope. I have written a 4-book series, Love in a Drawer, as a written encouragement.
Under Heaven Podcast highlights these women of purpose and our Great God. Book, podcasts, and courses are housed under the ministry: Looking Up 24. web: https://www.lookingup24.org/
Topics
- Faith discovered in desperation
- Growing up with early loss
- Searching for love and belonging
- Spiritual transformation without certainty
- Peace that doesn’t depend on circumstances
- Navigating rejection within religious spaces
- Finding purpose after ministry disappointment
- Living with chronic illness and faith
- Developing spiritual boldness over time
- Mentoring women into deeper faith
Guiding Questions
- What led you to cry out to God that night, even though you weren’t sure He existed?
- Can you describe what it felt like when you opened that drawer and found the Bible?
- Why do you think that moment changed you internally before anything else changed?
- How did your understanding of love shift after that experience?
- What was it like watching your husband make the same spiritual decision independently?
- How did rejection within church leadership affect your faith journey?
- What kept you from spiraling for long when ministry doors closed?
- How has chronic pain shaped your spiritual resilience?
- When did you notice yourself becoming bolder about your faith?
- How does your current ministry reflect the transformation you experienced?