How do you hear God in a noisy world?

In this powerful episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, Becky Brouwer sits down with certified forest therapy guide and author Brittney Barney to explore how slowing down in nature can heighten your spiritual awareness and deepen your connection with God.

After navigating divorce, rediscovering herself through service in Guatemala, and learning to tune into divine promptings, Brittney found healing in nature and eventually became a certified forest therapy guide. She now helps others experience peace, presence, and spiritual renewal through guided sensory awareness outdoors.

Together, Becky and Brittney talk about:

How to hear God more clearly
Using music as prayer
Healing after divorce
What forest therapy actually is
Slowing down as a spiritual practice
Writing a faith-based book
Being a “Sendy Mom” by following divine nudges

If you feel overwhelmed, spiritually disconnected, or just exhausted from the noise of daily life, this conversation will gently guide you back to stillness.

Meet My Guest

Brittney Barney holds degrees in English and Secondary Education and is a certified forest therapy guide. She teaches music at two private schools in Eastern Washington and is the mother of seven children. She is the author of Becoming a Mighty Pray-er: Encountering the Lord with All Your Senses and is passionate about helping others reconnect with God through nature, mindfulness, and heightened spiritual awareness.

Key Takeaways

Being “Sendy” means following God’s promptings—even when it’s uncomfortable.
Slowing down increases spiritual sensitivity.
Music can become a powerful form of prayer.
Service helps restore identity after loss.
Divorce does not diminish your worth.
Forest therapy invites presence, not performance.
Nature quiets the noise so we can hear God.
You don’t have to wait for your kids to grow up to pursue your calling.
God multiplies your time when you follow Him.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Brittney Barney and Her Journey

04:21 What is a Sendy Mom?

06:09 Family Dynamics from an Idaho Girl

08:50 The Musical Prayer

10:05 Navigating Divorce as a Young Adult

12:53 Healing Through Serving

18:05 Becoming a Certified Forest Therapy Guide

20:34 Forest Therapy: A Unique Approach to Healing

28:16 Midway

30:42 Writing a Book: Dealing with Criticism

34:26 Volunteering Can Lead to Career Opportunities

36:03 Managing a Busy Schedule

37:44 Crossroads: Determining the Next Step

43:32 The Gift of Being Seen

44:57 Rapid Fire Questions

Mentioned in the Show:

Find all the mentions at sendymom.com

https://sendymom.com/2026/02/26/overwhelmed-mom-how-30-minutes-in-nature-can-change-your-spiritual-life/

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