What does it look like to walk out a journey of deep, gospel-centered healing and redemption? In this episode of the Be Bold For Jesus Podcast, we’re sitting down with Sherry Olson, the executive director and co-founder of Path of Life in Spokane, Washington. Sherry opens up and shares her powerful personal testimony—from her early career in the legal field to surrendering her heart to the Lord after carrying years of silent grief from past abortions. Out of her own restoration story, God birthed a beautiful calling to walk alongside others through post-abortion recovery. We dive deep into the unique, discipleship-focused mission of Path of Life, exploring how they navigate complex, real-world struggles like unwanted same-sex attraction and gender identity issues. Sherry shares why they completely reject "cookie-cutter" formulas, focusing instead on long-haul sanctification, face-to-face relationship building, and equipping parents to love and support their struggling children well. This conversation is a beautiful, encouraging reminder that true biblical community is about tackling the hardest topics together with transparency, grace, and an unwavering commitment to Christ.

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(0:00) Introduction – Meet Sherry Olson and the new Spokane Valley facility

(1:14) From Commercial Law to Ministry – Sherry’s background and testimony

(2:18) Finding True Healing – Moving past the silent grief of abortion

(3:00) Developing a Grief Model – How the Path of Life resource was born

(4:26) The Launch of Path of Life – Psalm 16:11 and the heart of the ministry

(5:12) Four Core Areas of Service – Relationship resources and pregnancy services

(6:29) Navigating Culture and the Church – A look at unwanted same-sex attraction

(7:32) The Approach of Sanctification – Discipleship involving the whole person

(9:46) Meeting People Where They Are – Moving beyond a "cookie-cutter" approach

(11:16) Dennis Stratton’s Story – The profound impact of walking together

(12:48) God Going Before Us – Launching online Zoom ministry before COVID

(15:38) The Panicking Parent – Why we can't just "fix" someone

(16:20) Parent Support Groups – Learning how to love and relate to your child

(18:13) Partnering Across the Country – Leading online parenting cohorts

(18:56) The Importance of Desire – Letting the client set the goal

(19:42) Getting to the Root – Unpacking trauma and family systems

(21:03) Moving Beyond the Quick Fix – Commitment to long-haul discipleship

(23:06) Genesis 3 and the Blame Game – Taking issues to the Lord

(24:09) Biblical Community & Family – Vulnerability and growing together