Ep 74: Disappointed but Not Defeated: Leading Through What You Never Saw Coming
Christine Caine's Life & Leadership Podcast with Propel WomenShow Notes
In this episode, host Christine Caine shares the best moments from conversations with Faith Eury Cho, Amy Orr-Ewing, and a listener driven Q&A Episode on navigating setbacks and disappointments. Whether you're grieving a failed plan, a broken relationship, or a spiritual crisis, these stories will meet you in the middle of it. You'll hear how to grieve with God, hold on to hope, and lead even when it hurts. If you're facing a setback and wondering where God is in the struggle, this episode will strengthen your faith and renew your perspective.
SHOW NOTES:Letting Go of Control and the IdealFaith Eury Cho shares how the loss of ministry plans during 2020 forced her to release expectations and discover a deeper, more focused calling through pain.
Holding Hope When It Feels RiskyFaith opens up about leading her team through disappointment and choosing to be a “thermostat” of hope—even when hope feels foolish.
When Leadership Breaks Your HeartAmy Orr-Ewing vulnerably reflects on the betrayal and collapse of a trusted ministry and how it shook her identity, her relationships, and her sense of calling.
Rebuilding After Spiritual CrisisAmy recounts how therapy, Scripture, and walking with victims of abuse helped her rebuild her faith—and why honesty is essential to recovery.
Disappointment or Divine Timing?Christine Caine offers insight on why some transitions feel painful—not because God is punishing us, but because He’s preparing us for what’s next.
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