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From Misconceptions to Intimacy: Holy Spirit—Your Constant Companion

🔊 What if the missing piece in your walk with God isn’t more effort—but more intimacy?

In the latest episode of the GraceFilled Community Podcast, Pastor Jayelle Dolan takes us on a journey of demystifying the Holy Spirit—the often misunderstood but deeply personal member of the Trinity who was sent not just to comfort us, but to live in us.

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The Unexpected Path: Finding God When Life Changes Course – Melissa McLaughlin’s Story

What happens when your life takes a sharp turn you never saw coming? When the calling you cherished is stripped away, and the identity you’ve built starts to crumble? For Melissa McLaughlin, that moment came at age 50—when chronic back issues forced her into an unexpected early retirement from a beloved teaching career. But what looked like the end turned into a beautiful beginning.

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It's Never Too Late: Transforming Passions into Professions

Have you ever felt like it’s too late to pursue your dreams? Do you wonder if your past experiences could ever align with your calling? If so, you’re not alone! In our latest GraceFilled Community Podcast episode, we sat down with Denise Payne, a passionate career counselor, to discuss how faith and divine guidance can lead to fulfilling careers—at any stage of life. 🎙️

Denise’s journey is a testament to the fact that God’s timing is always perfect. She founded Career Crossroads Counseling at the age of 50, after two decades of homeschooling her children. Rather than seeing her transition as a late start, she embraced it as a divine appointment, proving that God can use every season of our lives for His purpose.

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Butterfly Stitches: Michelle Vrabel's Journey of Overcoming Trauma Through Faith and Community

What if the path to healing from trauma and betrayal was more achievable than you thought? In the latest episode of the GraceFilled Community Podcast, we had the honor of hosting Michelle Vrabel, an inspiring author whose journey of faith, healing, and resilience speaks directly to the hearts of those who have faced deep emotional wounds. Michelle's story, as captured in her book Butterfly Stitches, is a testament to the power of faith in overcoming childhood abuse, trauma, and emotional scars left by infidelity and betrayal.

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