Reading Between the Lines
Reading Between the Lines is more than a podcast—it’s a conversation between friends. Hosted by author and editor Debra Butterfield, each episode offers real talk about life’s hardest moments, healing, and finding hope again.
Whether Deb’s reflecting on her own journey through trauma, faith, and resilience—or unpacking the deeper themes hidden in her fiction—she brings honesty, wisdom, and hard-won perspective to the mic. No fluff. Just real stories, grounded faith, and practical tools to help you move forward.
Deb is a survivor, a believer, and a storyteller. Her first book, Carried by Grace, tells the true story of walking through the unthinkable: her daughter’s abuse, the breakdown of her marriage, and the fight to rebuild. Now, nearly a decade later, she’s sharing what she’s learned—the pain, the process, the healing, and the grace that carried her through it all.
In this show, we “read between the lines” of everyday life. Expect honest conversations about life.
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Apr 2, 2025
Apr 2, 2025
35 min
In this powerful first episode of Reading Between the Lines, host Jodie O’Brien sits down with author and editor Debra Butterfield to talk about the story behind her first book, Carried by Grace—a raw, personal account of the abuse her daughter endured and the faith that carried them both through the darkest season of their lives.Deb shares what it was like to face the unthinkable: betrayal from someone she trusted, the guilt she had to work through, and the strength it took to keep going for her children. Together, they reflect on the role of discipline, grace, and unshakable faith during a time when everything felt broken.This episode touches on:What pushed Deb to finally pursue writing in her 40sThe moment her daughter spoke up—and everything changedThe emotional rollercoaster of anger, guilt, and survivalThe power of ScriptureWhy Deb chose to write Carried by GraceHow their relationship healed—and how her daughter now helps others as a licensed therapistThe impact of shame, and why breaking the silence mattersThis isn’t an easy conversation—but it’s a needed one. If you’ve been through something hard, or love someone who has, Deb’s story will remind you that you’re not alone. Healing is possible. Hope is real.🛒 Order Carried by Grace:https://themotivationaleditor.com📘 Read Debra’s blog & explore her books:debralbutterfield.comthemotivationaleditor.comhttps://www.facebook.com/DebraLButterfieldAuthor💬 Let’s continue the conversation:Join us on Facebook and share how this episode resonated with you.📢 Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review to support the show!