Welcome back to the Rhythm Restoration Podcast, I'm your host, Liz Bagwell. In Episode 42, we kick off our enlightening new series, "Unbound: Freedom to Live a Life of Joy, Peace, and Purpose." This series explores the heavy burdens that life and adversity place on us—such as depression, anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, and more. We will be unpacking the science of these, going over what is happening in our brains and bodies as well as looking at individuals in scripture and wisdom from text and science to show us how to resiliently and biblically unbind ourselves, restore our peace and step forward into joy and purpose, even when it is messy. For this first episode in our series, I am bringing you out with me to...the desert, my desert and share a different perspective on redemption and obedience. This is the part of most people's stories that they leave out, but I promised you I'd be raw and vulnerable; sharing the good, the bad and the ugly, and I meant it.  In this episode, you'll discover: How we can find redemption and peace, even in our desert seasons Lessons in obedience Examples of bringing our emotions, including anger and grief to God and what happens when we do. The importance of not only listening to hear what God is saying to us but keeping our eyes on Him too.   Want to learn more about science & scripture? Let's connect! IG: https://www.instagram.com/lizbagwell7/