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.

What happens when life tries to define you by pain, abandonment, and trauma — but God steps in and gives you a new name?

In this powerful episode of the GraceFilled Community Podcast, Jacqueline Williams courageously opens up about her journey from being unloved and abused to becoming an overcomer, author, and encourager through Christ. Her story is a testimony of how God can bring beauty from ashes, healing from hurt, and identity out of brokenness.

What if your deepest wounds held the keys to your most powerful ministry? In this moving episode of the GraceFilled Community Podcast, Dr. Linda Jones shares her journey from trauma to transformation. Through personal loss, domestic abuse, and a defining encounter with God in her backyard, Dr. Linda's story is one of divine healing, empowerment, and calling.

At just seven years old, Lauren Burns was kidnapped by her father and taken to Jordan under false pretenses, leaving behind her mother in Texas. What followed was a gripping tale of faith, divine intervention, and miraculous rescue that can only be explained by the hand of God.

Lauren recently shared her powerful testimony on the GraceFilled Community Podcast, revealing how God's faithfulness shined through even in the darkest moments. Her story is a testament that even when life takes unexpected and painful turns, God is always working behind the scenes to bring restoration.

Life is full of unexpected challenges—some that shake us to our core. But even in the darkest moments, faith has the power to bring light, healing, and transformation. In the latest episode of the GraceFilled Community Podcast, we sit down with Lauren Saulnier, a woman whose journey of faith has been shaped by deep loss, trauma, and the unwavering love of God. Her testimony is an invitation to all of us: to move beyond religious routine and step into an authentic, life-giving relationship with God. 🎙️

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.

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.