Growth Refined I Spiritual Growth, Restoration, Life’s meaning & purpose
Have you ever felt lonely, lost and without a purpose? Has life felt like it has come to a crossroads of no meaning and emptiness? Have you lost a sense of identity or a sense of fear of the unknown? These are all feelings that are valid that can be from life’s experiences, that can cause you to question everything. Through life’s ups and downs, challenges of self identity and turning against all things that may be good for our lives, this leaves us feeling purposeless. I am here to tell you there is a mountain top and that you will make it back up to the top. You will make it through all the hard and what life may have you stuck in at this moment. God has been my healing grace and mercy my entire life, he has picked me up and shielded me through life’s darkest hours. This podcast was created as a safe place for you to come to, find how you may pursue your self worth and identity through everlasting purpose and peace in everyday life.
Have you ever felt lonely, lost and without a purpose? Has life felt like it has come to a crossroads of no meaning and emptiness? Have you lost a sense of identity or a sense of fear of the unknown? These are all feelings that are valid that can be from life’s experiences, that can cause you to question everything. Through life’s ups and downs, challenges of self identity and turning against all things that may be good for our lives, this leaves us feeling purposeless. I am here to tell you there is a mountain top and that you will make it back up to the top. You will make it through all the hard and what life may have you stuck in at this moment. God has been my healing grace and mercy my entire life, he has picked me up and shielded me through life’s darkest hours. This podcast was created as a safe place for you to come to, find how you may pursue your self worth and identity through everlasting purpose and peace in everyday life.
Episodes

Dec 10, 2025
Eps 22 Q & A Grief
Dec 10, 2025
Dec 10, 2025
26 min
Today I answer a question sent to me by a listener. The question is, if I ever was mad at God for Diderik's departure. Please tune in, as I share my transparency with you all. Enjoy Diderik's picture I had uploaded, he was 2 yo at the time, 8 years ago. Grief is such a hard journey, I appreciate you listening, pushing play and walking with me. God Bless and You are worthy.
Dec 10, 2025
26 min

Dec 4, 2025
Eps 21 Grief Journal Entry 5 & Euology
Dec 4, 2025
Dec 4, 2025
27 min
Final day of Dideriks last breaths, sharing my heart with yours by reading day 5 of being in the PICU watching my son sleep. I also share my son's eulogy that I read a week later after he departed to the congregation who came to celebrate his life. May you take away something from this episode, may it bless you in some way. God is good, always. Please join me.
I will be doing a Q & A about my grief and about my thoughts on God, Jesus Christ and the afterlife. Please email me at nicolepeterson128@gmail.com with Subject: Podcast Question and I will answer them on the next episode of Growth Refined. God Bless
Dec 4, 2025
27 min

Nov 25, 2025
Eps 20 Grief Journal Entry 4
Nov 25, 2025
Nov 25, 2025
13 min
Welcome back to another episode of Growth Refined. Today I will be reading journal entry day 4, on my journey of grief, and my son's story. I hope you enjoy listening as this encourages you to know more of who God is and His love for you.
I would love to do a Q & A on my grief or any thoughts of heaven, God and the after life. Please email me your questions at nicolepeterson128@gmail.com with subject title: Podcast Question.
Don't forget, you are worthy.
Nov 25, 2025
13 min

Nov 19, 2025
Eps 19 Grief Journal Entry 3
Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
13 min
There is so much hope to hold onto here, that Diderik is physically still with us but also that if he decides he wants to stay in heaven either way, he will be fully healed and fully himself. We believe in Gods purpose and plan for our lives, no matter how tragic our circumstances are. We trust Him, we may not always agree and be okay with it, and thats okay- but we trust. Please join me.
Nov 19, 2025
13 min

Nov 13, 2025
Eps 18 Grief Journey Entry 2
Nov 13, 2025
Nov 13, 2025
11 min
Day 2 Journal entry of my grief journey since the day of Dideriks incident happened. As hard as this is for me to walk through, I know God has a purpose and a plan for my life and for yours. I hope this episode and these journal entries encourage you, help you in same way.
I would ##love to do a Q & A one of these days on an episode. Please email me with your questions, nicolepeterson128@gmail.com.
Psalm 38:15-18
Nov 13, 2025
11 min

Nov 5, 2025
Eps 17 Grief-Journal Entry 1
Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025
20 min
Today I start to share my grief journey with you all by sharing my journal entries and reflecting on those days of complete shattering loss. I appreciate you joining me, and having love and grace for my vulnerability and transparency. God is good, Jesus saves. Enjoy
Nov 5, 2025
20 min

Oct 27, 2025
Eps 16 How to be content in all circumstances
Oct 27, 2025
Oct 27, 2025
23 min
How are we to be okay when life's circumstances get tuff? What are we called to do, or how are we called to act during bad situations? I know we live in a life of brokenness, heartache and pain. Our living God has hope for us, a promise for his believers that there is joy in the morning and a new life to come. Tune in!
Today's Bible verse readings are from:
Philippians 4, 1 Peter 4, Hebrews 13, Revelation 21
Shoot me a message if you have any questions I can answer for you and I will share them on my podcast! Email: nicolepeterson128@gmail.com
Oct 27, 2025
23 min

Oct 15, 2025
Eps 15 Achieving Awareness and other things..
Oct 15, 2025
Oct 15, 2025
26 min
Have you ever wondered what goes on around you that you cannot see? Ever felt that awareness that maybe you just knew there was more going on around you than you could see, or even realize? Let's get into what goes on in the Spiritual realm that is all around us.
Today's topic went into my personal life with my grief and loss, my pain and suffering. All of us humans, have pain from something and we can all rest knowing we are not a lone and we are in this together. Praise God.
Bible verses Matthew 10, Revelation 21-22, 1 Peter 5, Luke 10, 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy
Oct 15, 2025
26 min



