A Masterclass from
Bridget Hilliard
About This Masterclass
Your story holds more than your past hurts.
Life moves forward, but some parts of your story can still feel tender. A disappointment you rarely talk about. A loss you haven’t known how to grieve. A quiet hesitation to hope again. How do you begin to heal when moving on hasn’t made the pain disappear?
In Overcoming, Bridget Hilliard invites you to bring those places into the compassionate presence of Jesus. Across six sessions, explore how to face pain honestly, receive the Father’s love where shame has taken hold, and rediscover your ability to take meaningful steps forward.
Through biblical stories, prayer, and personal reflection, make room to grieve, renew your thinking, and reconnect with hope. You don’t have to arrive feeling strong. Come discover what it can look like to walk with Jesus toward freedom, one honest step at a time.
What you'll learn in this class....
- Recognize how you respond to pain and invite Jesus into what still hurts.
- Give yourself permission to grieve and receive God’s comfort.
- Explore disappointment with God without hiding your questions.
- Recognize shame’s influence and grow in your identity as a loved son or daughter.
- Practice forgiveness without minimizing the wrong you experienced.
- Bring worship, gratitude, and Scripture-based declarations into everyday life.
Sessions: 6 | Length: 3hrs 10min
Session 1: Redeemed Through the Cross
29 min
What do you do with the pain you’ve learned to live around? Recognize the ways you respond to hurt, explore the hope of Isaiah 61, and begin bringing the tender places of your story to Jesus.
Session 2: The Gift of Pain
25 min
What might your pain be revealing about the care your heart needs? Make room for grief, discover God’s nearness in sorrow, and explore how receiving His comfort can deepen your connection with Him and others.
Session 3: Rolling Away the Stone
28 min
Is there a place where you’ve quietly stopped expecting anything to change? Step into the story of Lazarus and encounter Jesus’ compassion for disappointment. Explore what it could mean to welcome hope into a place you’ve closed off.
Session 4: Breaking Free from Victimhood
32 min
When hurt has left you feeling powerless, where can you begin? Explore how your identity in Christ opens room for choice, courage, and responsibility as you consider the next steps available to you.
Session 5: From Shame to Sonship
38 min
What welcome do you expect when you bring your brokenness to God? Revisit the prodigal son through the Father’s eyes and discover what the robe, ring, sandals, and celebration reveal about belonging, dignity, and restoration.
Session 6: Living as an Overcomer
38 min
How do you carry what God is doing into everyday life? Explore six practices—from renewing your mind to sharing your testimony—that help you respond to old patterns with truth and nurture a life of worship, forgiveness, and gratitude.
Join the Conversation
Share insights, ask questions, and connect with other members.
Session Notes
Review key insights and reflect on what you’re learning.
Learn at Your Pace
Make room to grow with teaching that fits your schedule.
Faith for Everyday Life
Find encouragement for the people and places God has entrusted to you.
About the Teacher
Bridget Hilliard carries a deep conviction that following Jesus moves us toward people who are hurting. Originally from Australia, she has lived in the United States, Kyrgyzstan, and South Africa. Together with her husband, Jeremy, that passion for compassionate action helped birth Hope Africa Collective—a holistic ministry serving people facing poverty and suffering.
Her heart for people shapes her invitation in Overcoming: to bring your pain honestly to Jesus and make room for His restoring love.
Away from ministry, her happy place is outdoors—taking in the beauty of creation and hiking Cape Town’s mountains with her three adventurous boys.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this class a good fit if I feel disappointed with God?
You can bring that disappointment with you. Through the story of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, the class makes room for grief, unanswered questions, and the ache of waiting. You’re invited to approach Jesus honestly and explore His compassion without pretending you’re already okay.
Does “overcoming” mean I should be over what happened to me?
No. This class makes space to acknowledge pain, mourn what you’ve lost, and receive comfort. Overcoming is presented as a journey with Jesus in which you can rediscover hope and take meaningful steps forward. You can pause, reflect, and engage with the material at your own pace.
What is Bethel Leaders Network?
Bethel Leaders Network (BLN) is an expression of the Bethel Church family in Redding, California. Our heart is to connect, encourage, and equip leaders to live out Kingdom culture and see God move in their homes, workplaces, churches, and communities. Through resources and opportunities for meaningful connection, we help people grow in their walk with God and in what He has called them to carry.
Who are these masterclasses for?
If you’re hungry to grow in your relationship with God and bring His heart into everyday life, these masterclasses are for you. Whether you’re raising a family, leading a church, building a business, or serving your community, our hope is that you leave encouraged and equipped for where God has placed you. You don’t need a leadership title to have an impact.
How much does it cost to access the masterclasses?
Our masterclasses are included in all three memberships, so you can choose the support and connection that best fit your season:
- BLN Learn — $12/month or $120/year: Grow at your own pace with access to our library of 40+ masterclasses and new content added monthly.
- BLN Engage — $37/month: Enjoy everything in Learn, plus community, sphere-specific mentors, learning pathways, and live calls to encourage you along the way.
- BLN Influence — suggested contribution of $225/month: Receive everything in Engage, plus personal connection, coaching, and pastoral support for senior leaders and their spouses. An application is required, with a $200 non-refundable application fee.
Can I watch at my own pace?
Absolutely. You can watch on demand through the BLN platform on the web or mobile app throughout your active membership. Make space in a rhythm that works for you, pause to reflect, and return to a session as you put what you’re discovering into practice.
How do I get started?
Select “Get Started” to explore our memberships and choose the one that best suits your season and the ways you’d like to grow. You can join Learn or Engage directly, or apply for Influence if you’re a senior leader seeking deeper connection and support.
