Ep 64 with Stephanie Sposeto: Breaking Free and Building a Future: How to Trust God in Every Season
Christine Caine's Life & Leadership Podcast with Propel WomenShow Notes
In this episode, host Christine Caine sits down with her longtime friend Stephanie Sposeto for a powerful conversation about faith, healing, business, and ministry. Stephanie opens up about her difficult childhood, the pain of addiction and brokenness in her family, and how God brought deep healing and restoration.
Stephanie shares how saying "yes" to God’s healing led her to a thriving marriage, raising four kids, and successfully navigating business and ministry with her husband, Dominic. From founding a nonprofit and working in prison ministry to leading in the business world, Stephanie reveals how God uses every season of life for His greater purpose.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling to balance faith, family, and career or wondering how to pursue God’s calling in both the church and the marketplace.
SHOW NOTES:Healing from a Broken PastStephanie shares her experience growing up in a Christian home marked by addiction, mental health struggles, and broken relationships. She explains how God began the healing process after she gave her life to Jesus during college.
Saying Yes to God’s PlanAfter feeling the call to ministry at 18, Stephanie shares how she followed God’s leading—even when it meant stepping away from personal ambition to focus on her family.
Navigating Ministry, Business, and MotherhoodStephanie and Dominic built a successful business while raising four children. She talks about how they kept their marriage strong and prioritized family while navigating the demands of work and ministry.
Prison Ministry & Marketplace CallingInspired by her sister’s incarceration, Stephanie stepped into prison ministry. She describes how God works in the darkest places and how she’s seen lives transformed behind bars.
Empowering Women in the MarketplaceStephanie highlights why women should feel confident pursuing success in business while living on mission for Jesus. She encourages women to see their work as part of God’s kingdom purpose.
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