Abandoned But not Forsaken: Jody Cates

Written By Ellen Bennett
 

Jody's story of abandonment by her husband as a mom of three turned into a story of hope because she experienced the care and love of God through EXTRAordinary circumstances and people. All of this eventually led her to pursue helping others with the type of compassion and counseling she herself had received, and she is now the Director of Counseling at Seacoast Community Church. Jody's story is inspirational, and she provides insights into how we, too, can best care for those who are hurting.

Jody mentions these books: Helping When It Hurts by Robert Hunter and Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love by Welch.

Ellen mentions Dr. John Townsend's book, People Fuel, and Ellie Holcomb's album about the Psalms, All My Days.

057 – Interview – Jody Cates
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Ellen Bennett

Ellen Bennett lives near San Diego, California. She has been married to Steve for over 30 years. They have two adult children with incredible spouses, Matt married to Elizabeth who have an adorable son, Caleb and another on the way, and Hayley married to Micah. And, she also has an incorrigible, stinky, and beloved “stroodle” (schnauzer/terrier/poodle?) rescue dog named Covie.

Ellen grew up in Memphis, TN and attended UT Knoxville - GO VOLS. She majored in English literature, has a Master’s in Education, and taught secondary English for 9 years at a private Classical Christian school. She also has experience with homeschooling and teaching at a public school. She loves walks, talks, camping, hiking, and doing Bible studies with friends. She relies on “the love God has for us” (1 John 4:16) and…on her husband brewing her coffee every morning

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