Can God turn your difficult story into a meaningful ministry? Is God nudging you toward something, but you’re unsure of the practical steps to begin? Perhaps you see a need but feel overwhelmed by what you don’t know. Learn how to embrace the uncomfortable beginnings of a dream, the power of sharing with a trusted friend, and the profound impact of obeying God’s calling. Like my guest Kirsten D Samuel, you’ll find the clarity you seek by taking one step at a time and letting go of control along the way.
How God’s Love Can Turn Pain Into Purpose w/Kirsten D Samuel
Kirsten D Samuel was certain she didn’t want to share publicly about her husband’s pornography addiction and their resulting marriage crisis. She was comfortable mentoring young moms and staying in the background—until God had different plans. In this conversation, Kirsten vulnerably shares how God transformed her “no” into a powerful “yes” resulting in a ministry of hope and healing for women after marriage betrayal. This one is all about what God can do with our imperfect, even terrified, yes.
Seeing Yourself as God Sees You—A Biblical Perspective
Do you see yourself how God sees you? It’s time to break free from the lies that distort our sense of worth so we can learn to fix our identity on Christ. It’s important because big dreams built on the shaky ground of lies or confusion about who we are will soon crumble. Listen in for the tools to embrace your identity as God’s beloved and reject the temptation of finding your value and worth in performance, perfection, or the approval of others.
How to Recognize Lies Holding You Back from Your Dreams
Let's examine the lies that hold us back from fully embracing our God-given value and worth. These false beliefs—whether about our abilities, identity, or purpose—can keep us stuck in fear and self-doubt. But when we uncover them and replace them with God’s truth, we can step forward with confidence into the dreams He’s placed on our hearts.