Through all the highs and lows that life throws our way, there is one constant: God. Despite uncertainties, despite pain, and despite hurt, God is always there, longing for us to rely on Him to become our source of Joy. Author and joyologist Dawn Barton has faced more fall-to-your-knees pain and loss than most can imagine. And after every setback, Dawn shares she found the secret to moving forward: choosing to stand back up and look for joy. Singer/songwriter Ashlyn Grayce was raised in a home filled with music and faith, and now she’s branching out into a career of her own. Ashlyn dedicates every performance to the One who got her there, and shares her faith and life story to write songs that she hopes will bring healing to people of all ages from the inside out. 

Links, Products and Resources Mentioned:

Sarah Young

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Peace in Uncertain Times YouTube Series with Alena Pitts

Dawn Barton

Mary Kay Cosmetics Laughing Through the Ugly Cry: And Finding Unstoppable Joy book

 

Ashlyn Grayce

Alan Jackson Lifeway Christian BibleGateway.com, Isaiah 41:10

 

Eddie Montgomery

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Interview Quotes:

“I've had so much that I think gives me every excuse in the world to be not joyful. But I really want to scream from the mountaintops why we should be joyful and why it's a choice.” - Dawn Barton

“It’s no one's job to make you feel better but yours.” - Dawn Barton

“I think it's important to have a friend that will say, ‘This is enough. It's time for you to get up.’” - Dawn Barton

“I think that's that little gift God gives you, sometimes just that feeling of, ‘Don't let go. Hold on a little tighter, a little longer, this time.’” - Dawn Barton

“I'm so glad that I used tragedy as the fuel for something that was beautiful.” - Dawn Barton 

“It's just so powerful that one three-minute song can really change the life of a listener or someone writing it.” - Ashlyn Grayce

“I just think that it's so important to not be afraid and know that Jesus is right there with you every step of the way.” - Ashlyn Grayce

 

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