Coffee with Cece
Coffee with Cece is a space for honest conversations about faith, formation and transformation.
Hosted by Cece Henderson, each episode explores what it means to follow God through the seasons that shape us — the ones that stretch our faith, disrupt what we thought we knew, expose what is no longer working and invite us to become something new.
Expect thoughtful reflections on faith, identity, purpose, leadership, life transitions and the inner work that sustainable transformation requires. Sometimes gentle. Sometimes uncomfortable. Always willing to go beneath the surface.
Because transformation isn't simply about doing more or becoming more successful. Sometimes it begins with allowing God to question what we've built, uproot what we've outgrown and deepen what will need to carry the weight of where we're going.
So grab your coffee, find somewhere comfortable, and come sit with me.
Honest conversations. Deeper roots. Real change.
Coffee with Cece
#6 Despondency in the Wilderness
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Despondency in the Wilderness isn’t just about naming a hard season—it’s about discovering how God meets us in the depths with gentleness, truth, and rest. In this episode, Cece shares what despondency really is, unpacks the story of Elijah, and offers a grace-filled path forward when your soul feels weary and disconnected. If you’ve been smiling on the outside while silently drowning inside, this one’s for you. There is hope. There is healing. And you are not alone.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- A gentle definition of despondency and how it differs from depression
- Biblical stories that reveal God’s compassion in our lowest moments
- Practical and spiritual steps for navigating emotional numbness or spiritual dryness
- Encouragement for weary hearts who feel like giving up
Scripture Referenced:
- 1 Kings 19:1–18 (Elijah under the broom tree)
- Psalm 42 (“Why are you downcast, O my soul?”)
- Matthew 11:28–30 (Jesus’ invitation to the weary)
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Connect with Cece
Check out my website https://www.thesanctuaryinternational.com
Follow Cece on Instagram @_celestehenderson_
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