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Damaged To Dangerous: What No One Is Telling You A... - Episode 9: From Broadway Lights to God Dares: Kate Battistelli’s Unscripted Life


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This week on From Damaged to Dangerous, Lynn welcomes her dear friend Kate Battistelli for a heartfelt conversation about faith, obedience, and embracing the unexpected paths God leads us on. Kate, a former Broadway actress turned author and speaker, shares her unique journey from the bright lights of The King and I to discovering God at 29 and eventually stepping into ministry and writing through what she calls “God dares.”

You’ll hear Kate’s honest reflections on the twists and turns of her life—how she learned to “do it afraid,” the powerful moment she accepted Jesus alongside her husband in an unlikely church setting, and how their daughter Francesca’s rise in Christian music was shaped by their faith and experiences.

Kate opens up about raising Francesca with purpose, the challenges and blessings of the empty nest season, and why she believes “mom is not your only name.” She encourages listeners to seek God’s purpose for their lives, embrace mentorship, and stay steadfast even when the world feels chaotic.

Whether you’re navigating your own life transitions or wrestling with what obedience looks like in your faith, this episode offers wisdom, encouragement, and a reminder that God’s plans often come in surprising ways.

Kate Battistelli is an author, speaker, former Broadway actress, and mother of Grammy Award-winning Christian music artist Francesca Battistelli. Known for her bestselling books The God Dare, Growing Great Kids, and The After Party of the Empty Nest, Kate helps women rediscover purpose beyond parenting years. From the stage lights of Broadway to a life devoted to ministry and writing, Kate’s mission is to inspire others to say yes when God dares them to believe the impossible. She lives in Franklin, Tennessee with her husband Mike and is grandmother to seven grandchildren. You can learn more about Kate and access resources at https://katebattistelli.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katebattistelli/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KateBattistelli/ 

Disclaimer:

I’m not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This content is for encouragement and spiritual insight only. If you need clinical or crisis support, please reach out to a qualified professional or local helpline.


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