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🎙️ JUST A MOMENT PODCAST | S2E8 | "Look Back Sometimes" @justamomentpodcast
In this heartfelt and deeply reflective episode, host Shawn N. Graham invites us to pause and “look back” — not to dwell, but to truly appreciate the journeys, sacrifices, and moments that have shaped who we are today.
From childhood memories of boiled dumplings and butter 🍽️, to finding her father’s handwritten list of important family dates, Shawn weaves together personal stories with faith-filled reminders of gratitude, sacrifice, and God’s enduring presence.
💛 Through storytelling, reflection, and an original poetic reading titled “You Were Here Before We Got Here” (Be Inspired Again, pg. 116), Shawn challenges us to honor those who came before us, give thanks while we can, and live fully in the moments we are afforded.
🔑 WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE • Why even simple memories (like food from childhood) matter so deeply • Lessons from a father’s handwritten list of life’s highs and lows • Reflections on the sacrifices of parents, mentors, and loved ones • The pressing that produces the oil — how struggles shape strength • A faith anchor: the Father’s everlasting love that never leaves us • A stirring poetic reading: You Were Here Before We Got Here
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