Using Poetry to Overcome Trauma: Quina Aragon’s Testimony of Faith & Healing

The BraveHearted Woman

"God’s love is a safe place, where we are fully known and still deeply loved."

In this week's episode of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast, I am joined by Quina Aragon, a gifted poet, author, and storyteller, to discuss the transformative power of faith, lament, and storytelling.

Quina shares her journey of encountering God as a teenager, overcoming trauma, and discovering the healing potential of Biblical poetry and lament. Together, they explore how personal stories, when viewed through the lens of scripture, become a testimony of God’s redemptive love.

Also, Quina introduces her latest book, Love Has a Story: 100 Meditations on the Enduring Love of God, which weaves together personal reflections, biblical theology, and actionable steps to help readers experience God’s love more deeply. She also shares about her health challenges, including multiple surgeries and loss, and how those struggles informed her writing and ministry.

So, remember to embrace your story, engage, and start your own faith of journey as Quina’s authenticity and passion to inspire women, to find beauty in their personal narratives, and live courageously in God’s love!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Guest Intro

1:56 - The Braveheart Story of Quina Aragon in finding God’s love

13:00 - How Quina found her calling through poetry

15:40 - Welcome to the Faith!

19:34 - How God shows His unfailing love in the scriptures

23:21 - Love Has a Story

30:17 - How to connect with Quina

Quotations:

"The dark chapters of our lives are often the very material God uses to reflect His glory and grace." - Dawn Damon

"Maybe you haven’t given your story to God yet. Today is the day to trust that His love can transform even the hardest chapters." - Dawn Damon

"Writing this book was not just a project — it was an act of survival and reflection through my own valley of deep darkness."

"Engaging your story in light of God’s story empowers you to co-author your life with Him." - Quina Aragon

"The Bible isn’t just meant to be read; it’s meant to be experienced, embodied, and lived out." - Quina Aragon

"Maybe you don’t want to be known, but God already sees you, loves you, and calls you to trust Him with your story." - Dawn Damon

"God’s love is not just an attribute; it’s who He is, from Genesis to Revelation." - Quina Aragon

Resources:

🎁Connect with Quina and get a copy of her new book: Love Has a Story: 100 Meditations on the Enduring Love of God at quinaaragon.com/love-has-a-story/

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📚 Get a copy of the FREE chapter of Dawn’s book: The Making of a Bravehearted Woman: Courage, Confidence and Vision in Midlife: braveheartedwoman.com/books/the-making-of-a-bravehearted-woman

📞 Book a FREE 15-minute strategy call with Dawn: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/book-a-call

Connect with your BraveHeart Mentor, Dawn Damon:

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💞 Podcast: https://the-bravehearted-woman.captivate.fm/listen

Download the full transcript here.