Episode 177: How to Heal After Divorce When You’re Angry at God | Hannah Ayers

What happens when divorce shakes your faith?

In this episode, we sit down with Hannah Ayers, who went through a divorce while pregnant, deeply confused, angry at God, and still showing up every morning as a Christian radio host, smiling on air while her heart was breaking behind the scenes.

If you’ve ever felt like you had to hold it together for everyone else while falling apart inside… this conversation is for you.

We talk honestly about grief, divorce, faith, anger, shame, and healing—and what it actually looks like to walk with God when you don’t feel very “Christian” at all. Hannah shares how God met her in practical, undeniable ways, how community and honesty changed everything, and why real healing only happens when we stop trying to avoid pain and finally face it.

This episode isn’t just about divorce.

It’s about loss, disappointment, unanswered prayers, and the moments when you wonder if God is really still good.

If you’re hurting, isolated, or tired of pretending—you’ll find hope here. Not hype. Not platitudes. Real hope.

👉 Stay to the end, because Hannah also shares practical steps for healing and offers a free coaching session for those who need support right now.

Chapters

[00:00] Podcast Preview

[01:24] Topic and Guest Introduction

[03:26] Welcome & Why Hannah’s Story Matters

[04:24] Divorced While Pregnant: Hitting Rock Bottom

[06:43] When Disappointment with Life Turns into Disappointment with God

[08:17] Angry at God While Hosting Christian Radio

[09:16] The Call That Changed Everything

[11:03] Feeling Like a Fraud in Ministry

[12:38] Seeing God’s Intervention in Hindsight

[14:35] Reframing Pain: Stop Asking “Why”

[16:23] Owning Your Part Without Shame

[18:58] The Danger of the “Perfect Christian” Mask

[20:26] The Power of Vulnerability

[21:55] Learning to Trust God Again

[23:00] When God Shows Up in the Smallest Details

[26:04] Honest Prayers God Can Handle

[28:28] The Bear Hunt Principle Explained

[32:16] Healing Through Community

[33:52] Where True Healing Begins

[36:55] How Her Son Was Impacted

[38:24] Free Coaching Offer & Final Encouragement

Resources mentioned:

FREE 30-minute 1-on-1 coaching: divorcecoachhannah.org

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Guest’s bio:

Hannah Ayers is a nationally certified divorce coach, speaker, and founder of DivorceCoachHannah.org. Eleven years ago, Hannah walked through a devastating divorce while pregnant with her son—a season that brought her to rock bottom and ultimately set her on a new path of healing and purpose.

After attending a divorce recovery course that changed her life, Hannah discovered there was real hope on the other side of divorce. That experience ignited a passion to help others navigate heartbreak with clarity, courage, and faith. For nearly a decade, she has walked alongside individuals through some of the hardest chapters of their lives, helping them find healing, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Hannah is a Jesus-loving single mom and a compassionate, truth-telling guide who believes healing happens through honesty, community, and faith. Through her coaching, she continues to offer hope to those who feel lost, reminding them they are not alone and that restoration is possible.

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