What if the moments that slow you down… are actually protecting you?

In this episode of Why I Believe, I sit down with Denise Bender, business owner, community leader, and woman of unwavering faith, to talk about how belief isn't always built in big, dramatic moments… but in the steady, everyday ways God shows up.

From a powerful childhood prayer that shaped her lifelong faith to witnessing what many would call a miracle, Denise shares how her relationship with God has evolved through every season of life.

We also explore the idea of "Godwinks"; those moments where things don't go as planned, only to realize later you were exactly where you needed to be.

We talk about:

• A life-changing prayer and the faith that followed
• What it means to trust God, even when life doesn't go as expected
• How to find the right faith community for you
• Why faith is less about perfection and more about consistency
• The small, everyday moments where God is quietly at work

Denise's story is a reminder that faith doesn't have to be loud to be powerful.

Sometimes, it's found in a prayer… a delay… or a moment that simply doesn't make sense, until it does.

If you've ever wondered if God is really working behind the scenes in your life… this episode will open your eyes to the ways He already is.

You can reach Denise at Denise Bender | LinkedIn

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Remember, you don't have to be perfect to be called. You don't have to have it all figured out to say yes.

God will meet you right where you are.