A Word in the Dark | How God Meets You Before the Path Is Clear (Epiphany Reflection)

Part 1 of Wholehearted Rhythms for 2026

What if the new year didn’t begin with pressure, but with looking for light?

In this Epiphany episode, Amy Wicks invites you to begin the year not with goals or resolutions, but with revelation, a light appearing in the dark.

Drawing from the Christian calendar, the story of the Magi, and James 1, Amy shares how a dark night of the soul and a season of spiritual warfare reframed her understanding of joy, not as circumstantial happiness, but as a forming, steadying gift rooted in Scripture.

This episode explores:

• What Epiphany teaches us about God’s guidance before clarity
• Why a “word for the year” is best lived out grounded in the Word of God
• How curiosity, attention, and belovedness matter in seeking a word for the year
• The beginning of Wholehearted Storywork in 2026, a rhythm of understanding your story with compassion
• And a brief guided Epiphany practice.

In addition, this conversation sets the direction for the first of four special mini-episodes this week, exploring rhythms of worship, writing, and wisdom to help you understand your story and begin a new chapter with courage and hope.

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