Pat Beyer shares her challenging childhood, marked by her parents’ divorce, her father’s violent behavior, and her mother’s absence due to work. She recounts feeling unloved and unwanted, often running away to her grandmother’s house. Pat’s struggle with dyslexia and ADHD, undiagnosed at the time, further compounded her feelings of inadequacy. Despite these challenges, she found solace in her grandmother and later in her faith. In Pat’s journey to forgiveness and healing, she emphasizes the transformative power of God’s love and the importance of embracing one’s true identity.

Pat Beyer shares her challenging journey from a troubled childhood to a tumultuous marriage. At 16, she met her husband Perry, and they married at 17. Pat faced severe mental health issues, including depression and anger, leading to multiple hospitalizations and shock treatments. A pivotal moment came when a woman shared about Jesus, leading to her salvation. Pat is a living example of hope and God’s faithfulness in overcoming adversity.

In this last of three episodes, Pat Beyer discusses her journey of faith, starting with her initial strong experience of coming to know Jesus and then the transformative impact of Bible Study Fellowship ‪on her life. Despite her reading disability, she persevered and found a deep connection with God and other Christians. Pat emphasizes the role of the Church in her family’s spiritual healing and growth. She also reflects on the challenges of being hurt by other believers and the need for forgiveness and release from past wounds. From beginning to end, Pat’s story highlights the ongoing process of embracing God’s love and finding freedom in Christ.