Episode 107: When You Don't Like Your Story with Author Sharon Jaynes

Apr 15, 2026

In this episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast, Author Sharon Jaynes joins us to share how God can transform even the most painful chapters of our story into something meaningful.

Drawing from her own upbringing in a home filled with conflict, fear, and brokenness, Sharon offers both personal insight and practical tools for moving forward even in moments where the story of our life seems so grim. She discusses what tends to keep many people stuck in their current story and how to break free.

Sharon explains why forgiveness is essential for healing (and what happens if we resist it), how shame keeps us trapped, and how to step out of it. As she walks through her own story of brokenness to restoration, Sharon also discovered that sharing her story disarmed her shame. 

Sharon reminds us that healing is not about erasing the past, but instead transforming how we see it as God uses us for His glory.

Who is Sharon Jaynes?

 

Sharon Jaynes is an international conference speaker and best-selling author of 25 books, with close to a million sold. For ten years, she served as vice-president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and co-host for their daily radio program. Sharon is the co-founder of Girlfriends in God, Inc.,a ministry that touches nearly 500,000 women daily through internet devotions. Sharon is also a popular guest on radio and television programs such as Focus on the Family and Family Life. Besides her own books, she has also been a contributing author in many books such as Chicken Soup for the Sports Fan's Soul, Stories for the Teens Heart, Stories for the Man's Heart, and the Women's Devotional Bible.

Resources:

Learn more about Sharon's books, resources and more on her website: https://www.sharonjaynes.com

Listen to today's featured song, Tell Yourself the Truth, on our website at the link here: https://www.musicforthesoul.org/resources/tell-yourself-the-truth/