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Perry and Shawna Mornings
April 11, 2025
“I Led My Abuser to Jesus” – Debbie Chavez
People may have wounded you and circumstances may have crushed you, but you don’t need to stay stuck there!
Debbie Chavez, author of Pivot: How to Break Free from Grief, Heartbreak, Past Abuse & Resentment is a former award-winning newscaster who had every reason to remain stuck.
She suffered horrific sexual abuse as a child, infidelity in her first marriage, lost her second husband during the pandemic, and had an abortion.
Today she is a pastor’s wife, podcaster, speaker and head of Squadron of Sisters, a ministry all about helping women navigate marriage, relationships, and to grow in faith and life!
She shares her story and the Biblical principles that will get you unstuck!
God longs for you to grasp hold of His hand, pivot from the pain of the past, and move forward into a future filled with hope and life-giving relationships.
Joy, peace and purpose are within your grasp! God is holding out His hand and asking you to trust Him as He leads you on a path forward into joy and soul-deep peace.
IN THIS EPISODE
Debbie Chavez
Debbie founded the vibrant women's ministry called Squadron of Sisters in 2010 in Bellingham, WA. SOS is different than most other women's ministries because Debbie models what it means to drop the "everything is fine" mask and be courageously transparent about difficulties we all face. Learn more here.
After 15 years of enccouraging women with Bible-based guidance, Debbie finally compiled much of what she's learned in her new books "Pivot" and "Above and Beyond", both published in 2024. More info here.
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Perry LaHaie
Perry LaHaie's passion is to know Jesus and make Him known. “I’m all in with Jesus but not all put together. I need Jesus right now as much as I did when I first started following Him!” Perry says. In addition to co-hosting Perry and Shawna Mornings, Perry is a singer, songwriter, recording artist, and advocate for those who haven’t yet heard the gospel, especially those in the Muslim world. Born and raised in northern Michigan, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications and a graduate degree in Cross- cultural Communications. Perry also serves with Frontiers, a worldwide ministry to Muslims. Perry and his bride, Teresa, call Holland, Michigan home. They have two adult children, Kali and Taylor, and Taylor’s bride, Bri.
Shawna Beyer
Shawna Beyer has a way of telling stories that create personal connection— to her, to one another, and to God. She has been a homeschool mom, church planter, project lead for a consulting company, and church staff member. Though she’s been involved in ministry with her husband (Dan) in Iowa, Arizona, and now Michigan, she was born and raised in Southern California and as they say, “You can take the girl out of California . . .” She is mom to four grown kids (Bryn, Drayson, Eden, and Haven) who no longer need her but humor her anyway. Shawna is passionate about the rhythms we weave into the fabric of our lives to fall more in love with God each day. Healthy foods are her go-to, but she will abandon that whole track in a heartbeat for a homemade cinnamon roll like Grandma used to make.
Perry and Shawna Mornings
The Perry and Shawna Podcast: Real life conversations reminding you that you’re Abba’s child and that you’re blessed to be a blessing and loved to share Jesus’ love.