Hope For Women In MInistry

Stories of Hope - Emily Santiago- When Hopes Aren't Fulfilled

Hope For Women In MInistry

Show Notes

Emily Santiago is a pastor’s wife, inner-city missionary, and mother to many. In this powerful conversation, she shares her journey of discovering hope through profound loss, unmet expectations, and the challenges of ministry. Emily reflects on what it means to trust God even when He doesn’t answer prayers in the ways we expect. Learn from the wisdom she gained while welcoming five children into her home, serving in difficult ministry settings, and pursuing a deeper relationship with God through it all. These hard-won insights are true nuggets of gold you won’t want to miss.

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