Have you ever wondered how to make sense out of your messy life? Or wondered how to live in peace in the middle of a stressful world? Welcome to the Making Peace & Beyond podcast where Cleveland-based counselor and author, Jamie Norton, talks with guests about life's struggles and how to live in the peace, joy, and freedom Christ died to give us.
In this episode of the Making Peace and Beyond Podcast, Jamie Norton sits down with Ginny Long to unpack why so many of us hide behind masks, pretending everything is “fine” while we’re hurting inside. Together they explore attachment styles, the impact of childhood wounds, and how repeating familiar but unhealthy relationship patterns can keep us stuck.
You’ll hear raw and honest reflections on moving from survival mode to truly living, the power of authentic community, and how embracing your story—rather than hiding it—opens the door to healing, freedom, and peace in Christ.
Whether you’ve struggled with codependency, trauma, abuse recovery, or identity in Christ, this conversation will encourage you that you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t have to be a “happy plastic person.” Real peace and authentic relationships are possible when we step into the truth.
29 Aug 2025
The Fear That Fuels Our Anger
Anger isn’t always what it seems. Beneath the shouting, silence, or simmering resentment often lies something deeper: fear. Fear of rejection, abandonment, failure, or even love itself. In this episode of the Making Peace and Beyond Podcast, Jamie Norton and guest Raman Baishnab peel back the layers of anger to reveal its true roots and how we can move from destructive patterns to freedom, peace, and vulnerability.
Discover why anger can be both protective and destructive, how childhood experiences shape our responses, and how finding your identity in Christ transforms the way you deal with difficult emotions.
Resources from this episode:
"Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better" by Brant Hansen (https://www.amazon.com/Unoffendable-Change-Better-updated-chapters/dp/1400333598)
9 Aug 2025
Finding Peace When The Future Feels Fragile
Jamie sits down with her dear friend Anne to talk about facing a terminal diagnosis, preparing for the end of life, and discovering the unshakable peace that comes from trusting God. With honesty, humor, and grace, Anne shares her journey through stage four cancer, how faith has shaped her outlook, and why she chooses to embrace each day as a gift. Whether you’re navigating your own hard season or walking alongside someone who is, this episode offers practical wisdom, heartfelt encouragement, and a reminder that even when the future feels fragile, God’s presence is steady.
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4.9 / 5
41 ratings
Spotify
4.5 / 5
8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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