Show notes
Hello and welcome to The Narrow Path Podcast! Today, Nathan and Loretta speak with their friend Becky Koch about her lifelong path to self-discovery. In an emotionally powerful discussion, Becky reflects on the pivotal events in her life that have shaped and challenged her sense of what it means to be a “good person,” including her ongoing struggle to push through societal pressures about body image and self-worth. She also recounts the trauma that she is experiencing during the pandemic, and how her faith continues to serve as a guiding light through it all. We hope you find as much inspiration in Becky’s story as we did. Episode Highlights: [2:00] *Disclaimer about some non-kid-friendly content in this show. [3:12] We meet Becky as she explains some of the ins and outs of her work as a nurse practitioner, as well as an overview of her personal life. [6:04] Becky shares the story of her childhood growing up as a Catholic schoolgoer in Kentucky, and what happened at nine years old that shaped her sense of self-worth for the rest of her life. [10:19] “I always just assumed that I had to be the ‘good child’ in order to get Jesus and God’s love.” We hear how Becky’s early experiences influenced her relationship with her heavenly father and her peers. [17:33] “You’re worthy. You don’t have to believe all the lies that you’re hearing.” Becky recounts how getting baptized at 23 lifted a weight off her shoulders. [24:35] We learn how Becky’s attempt to shape her perfect life led to an ill-fated marriage. [32:41] Becky shares how her marriage blew up during the pandemic and what she did to pick up the pieces of her life. [40:11] “I left that weekend feeling hopeful.” We hear how one weekend at a women’s retreat gave Becky the first glimpse of hope since her marriage ended. [45:47] Nathan and Loretta close the show by expressing their gratitude to Becky for sharing her story, staying strong, and refusing to wallow when her life gets hard. Episode Resources: Kentuckianacontainer.com Liminalwork.com
