Lovely One,

Have you ever felt like the promises God whispered to your heart got buried beneath the rubble of loss, disappointment, or delay? In this powerful episode, I want to remind you: God’s promises didn’t expire when your plans fell apart.

We revisit the stories of Abraham and Sarah, Hannah, Rahab, and others who held onto God's word—sometimes for decades—through silence, ridicule, and impossibility. They stumbled, they wept, they waited… but they didn’t give up. And neither should you.

You’ll hear my own story too—the moment when life blindsided me with Richard’s diagnosis and how, for a while, I forgot how to dream. But God didn’t forget His promises. And He hasn’t forgotten yours either.

This episode is a gentle yet urgent call to:

💛 Remember what God has already done

📝 Reclaim what He’s still going to do

🕊️ Refuse to let the noise of this world drown out His truth

Let this be your moment to reclaim the promises over your life. You don’t have to do it alone. I’m here, walking beside you, and I’d love to talk about your next step.

Visit DonnaWoolam.com to book your Start Again Discovery Call.Because it’s time, Lovely One.

Time to reclaim your hope.

Time to reignite your dreams.

Time to Start Again.

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Lovely One,

Have you ever cried out to God and heard… nothing?

This episode is for the woman sitting in that quiet, aching space—wondering if she’s been forgotten. If you've been waiting for direction, aching for healing, or wrestling with doubt, I want you to know: silence does not mean absence.

We walk through the story of Elijah on Mt. Horeb—how even after a powerful victory, he ran, collapsed in exhaustion, and desperately longed to hear God’s voice. And when the wind, the earthquake, and the fire all passed... God showed up in a whisper.

Maybe that’s where you are now—tired after doing “all the right things,” unsure if God still sees you, let alone speaks to you. I’ve been there, too. From the heartbreak of unanswered prayers to the slow rebuilding of my own life after loss, I’ve learned that the quiet seasons are often the most holy.

This episode is a gentle reminder:

🕊 You’re not abandoned.

🕊 Your pain is not wasted.

🕊 Your God is still near—working, speaking, and preparing you for what’s next.

Let’s talk about pressing in when you want to pull away. Let’s talk about the dark night of the soul—and how even there, God is at work. And if you need someone to sit with you in that silence and help you Start Again, I’m here for that, too.

💛 Book a complimentary Start Again Discovery Session at DonnaWoolam.com

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Lovely One,

In today’s episode of ReInvent Your World, we’re getting honest about the labels we wear—those handed to us by pain, by people, by our past.

You are not what happened to you.

You are not the name shame whispered in your ear.

I share the powerful story of Jabez, the woman at the well, blind Bartimaeus, and even Peter—and how each one refused to let their old identity define their future.

You’ll also hear a part of my story: the shift from entrepreneur, to caregiver, to widow... and the moment I decided to take off the label of loss and wear a new name: warrior.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by your past, unsure of who you are now, or wondered how to live forward with hope and courage—this episode is for you.

Jesus has a new name for you.

It’s not “Too Late” or “Not Enough.”

It’s “Beloved.” “Chosen.” “Lovely One.”

And it’s time to peel off the labels that no longer fit and step boldly into your next season.

🌿 Let’s rewrite your story—together.

👉 Book your free Start Again call with me and let’s talk about what God says about you.

Hello, Lovely One—

This episode is close to my heart because it’s something I say all the time: The thing is never the thing.

We think the problem is the situation—our job, the relationship, the delay. But more often than not, the real battle? It starts in the mind.

In today’s Start Again episode, we’re diving into what I call the Reasoning Box—the stories, experiences, and emotions that shape how we interpret life. I’ll share a little science, a whole lot of Scripture, and even a turmeric tea mishap (because… life happens 🙃).

We'll unpack what Proverbs 23:7 and Romans 12:2 tell us about the power of thought and how retraining your brain is both a spiritual practice and a neurological truth. Your mind can be transformed. Your future can be different. But it all starts with what you're thinking right now.

I believe you are called to walk in peace, confidence, and clarity—but to do that, we’ve got to silence the inner chaos and declare, like Jesus did to the storm: Peace. Be still.

Let’s talk about it.

And if this episode speaks to your heart, please share it with another Lovely One who might be sitting in silence, wondering if her life can ever start again.

It can.

And you don’t have to do it alone.

With love,

Donna

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Hey Lovely One,

I want to talk to the part of you that wonders if there's still life left in your dreams… in your voice… in you.

In this episode of Start Again, I share something deeply personal—because I’ve been there. After loss, disappointment, or a life you didn’t expect, it can feel like you’re standing in the middle of dry bones, just like Ezekiel did in chapter 37. You look around and wonder, God, can any of this come back to life?

I’ve whispered that question myself—more times than I can count.

Together, we’ll unpack that sacred story and look at what it means when God tells us to prophesy life over the broken places. I’ll share about women like Maya Angelou and Elisabeth Elliot who faced trauma, silence, and tragedy, but refused to stay buried under the weight of what happened to them. And I’ll talk honestly about what it looks like when you’re the one trying to breathe again after being knocked flat by life.

This episode is a gentle nudge and a fierce declaration: You were never meant to live sidelined, silenced, or stuck. You were meant to live—fully.

So if you're feeling breathless, irrelevant, or invisible, come sit with me for a bit. Let’s believe together that the bones can live again. Not just survive. Not just get by. But rise up.

And if today resonates deeply, let’s talk. I’d love to meet you right where you are and help you start again—with grace, courage, and breath in your lungs.

With love and belief,

Donna

Schedule your complimentary clarity call here: https://DonnaWoolam.com/Belief-Revolution

Welcome to the very first episode of the Start Again series. I’m so glad you’re here. If life has ever knocked the wind out of your dreams—whether through loss, betrayal, disappointment, or just plain exhaustion—this episode is for you.

I know what it’s like to stare at a life you never saw coming. When my husband Richard was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, everything shifted. I went from building a business to sitting in hospital rooms, trying to hold on to hope and figure out who I was becoming in the process. Maybe you’ve had your own life-shifting experience—grief, divorce, a financial crisis, or just the slow unraveling of a life that once made sense.

In this episode, I’m inviting you to remember who you are and what you carry. Not because you have to fix it all—but because God hasn’t forgotten you. That dream you thought had died? It’s not gone. It’s just been sleeping.

• What it really looks like to start again after life flips upside down
• How to recognize the "sacred middle"—when everything feels like a mess but God is working
• The story of Peter’s redemption after failure (John 21), and how Jesus called him back into purpose
• Eleanor Roosevelt’s unexpected rise after betrayal—and why her story still speaks to us
• Lysa TerKeurst’s journey through heartbreak, and how she chose healing over shame
• My own winding road from grief to grace, and the surprising way God met me in a tiny apartment with a big new calling

• You are not disqualified by your past.
• God can redeem every broken piece.
• The dream isn’t dead—it’s just been sleeping.
• You can start again, even if it’s your second or seventh time trying.

We stay stuck on the sidelines—watching life pass by.

Our gifts go unused.

The people we’re meant to bless miss out.

And we live under regret, discouragement, and doubt.

But that’s not the story God wants for you.

I’ve lived this.

I’ve wept in quiet places.

I’ve questioned my value and whether I still had a voice.

And I’ve seen how God takes the wreckage and builds something beautiful.

He can do it for you too.

You don’t have to figure it all out—you just have to say yes to trying again.

1. Leave a rating or review—it helps other women like you find this podcast.
2. Let’s talk. If you’re in that space of wondering “What now?”—come visit DonnaWoolam.com/Belief-Revolution
3. and grab a spot on my calendar. We’ll talk for 30 minutes about what’s next for you.

You’re not alone in this.

You never were.

And friend… your dream still matters.

Let’s start again—together.

With hope,

Donna

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Hello Lovely One,

After months of sitting down with some of the most incredible women I’ve ever met, we’re wrapping up the Women in Ministry series. And wow… it's been amazing!

These 16 women have shown us that ministry isn’t just about pulpits and platforms. It’s in hospital rooms, lunchboxes, whispered prayers, and brave obedience when no one’s looking.

So in this final episode, I’m inviting you to pause with me and reflect on some of the powerful truths we’ve uncovered together.

• How Melissa Mashburn and Christa Cordova found ministry in unexpected places—far from what they’d planned
• How Renee Austin and Katie Sokolovska discovered purpose in the middle of heartbreak and healing
• How Christine V. Davies, Donna Scott, and Dawn Ezelle reminded us that presence is powerful—even in pain
• Why Mari Hernandez-Tuten, Tess Vergara, and Linda P. Jones show us that identity is more than a title—it’s rooted in Christ
• How Dr. Cynthia Hester, Karen Smith, and Brittany Schlichter anchor their lives and leadership in God’s Word
• How Ashley Wymore, Jayme Woolam, and Darla Madrid reflect ministry through motherhood, marriage, and moments most people never see

These stories remind me—and maybe they’ll remind you too—that ministry isn’t something we wait to be invited into. It’s already happening, right where we are.

• What if the thing I think disqualifies me is actually what God wants to use?
• Where is He already moving in my pain?
• If every title disappeared… would I still know who I am?
• What scripture has been chasing after my heart lately?

So many of these amazing women offered a short devotional thought or prayer that I’ve bundled up just for you. It’s honest. It’s faith-filled. And it’s totally free.

👉 Grab the Women in Ministry Devotional here: www.donnawoolam.com/podcast/women-in-ministry-series

Let it breathe life into your quiet time. Use it to remind yourself—you’re already walking in your calling.

This chapter may be closing, but your story? Still unfolding.

Starting next week, we’re kicking off a brand-new series called Start Again. It’s for every woman who’s faced a life shift—a divorce, a death, a career change, an empty nest—and is ready to rise again with hope and purpose. We’ll talk real life, big questions, and bold faith.

I’m so glad you’ve been here. And I hope you’ll stick with me for what’s ahead.

With gratitude,

Donna

In this heartfelt conversation, Darla Madrid shares her powerful journey into ministry—from volunteering with Cru’s high school outreach to navigating life as a mom, missionary, and leader. She opens up about the beauty and struggle of embracing God’s call in every season, even the ones that feel less than ideal. Through stories of heartache, hope, and surrender, Darla offers encouragement to women learning to hold grief and joy together and trust God with their present and future.

Key Highlights:

• Darla’s journey from college volunteer to full-time ministry with Cru
• The identity crisis of teen girls—and the power of truth in Christ
• Ministry in motherhood: rhythms of grace in a chaotic season
• How COVID reshaped high school outreach into student-led movements
• Personal grief: miscarriage, diabetes, and the loss of her grandmother
• Learning to embrace the “now” season without comparison
• The sacred space of holding joy and sorrow together
• Encouragement for those questioning their calling in hard seasons

Notable Quote:

"There’s freedom in this season. I don’t have to compare myself to who I thought I’d be. I can grow right here." — Darla Madrid

Darla Madrid – People Care Coordinator, High School Ministry with Cru

Contact: [email protected]

Personal Giving Link to Support Darla in Ministry: give.cru.org/0939757 

Learn more about Donna Woolam at https://DonnaWoolam.com/Belief-Revolution

In this heartfelt episode of ReInvent Your World, Donna Woolam is joined by Ashley Wymore—wife, mom of three, coffee lover, and co-pastor of Living Way Foursquare Church in Midland, Texas. With warmth and vulnerability, Ashley shares her journey of saying yes to Jesus one step at a time, from youth camp moments to co-leading a church and speaking internationally.

Ashley speaks candidly about the hidden wounds of ministry—especially the pain of rejection from other women—and how learning to clear her heart weekly has become a life-changing rhythm. She reminds us that leadership isn’t about striving, but about being with Jesus before doing for Him. Her story is a call to Kingdom women to stop competing, start celebrating one another, and lead with authenticity and love.

Key Topics:

• Ashley’s unfolding call into ministry and leadership
• Overcoming loneliness and female rejection in church leadership
• Her personal rhythm of “clearing her heart” before God
• Learning to lead from a place of intimacy with Jesus
• Encouragement for women to wear their crowns and walk in their calling

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About Ashley:

Ashley Wymore is a passionate lover of Jesus with a strategic vision to see people walk in their God-given identity and purpose. For over 17 years, she and her husband Jon have co-pastored Living Way Foursquare Church in Midland, Texas. Whether leading from a pulpit or over a cup of coffee, Ashley inspires women to step into their calling with courage and clarity. She's a wife, a devoted mom of three, and a voice of wisdom for Kingdom women everywhere.

Learn more about Donna Woolam at https://DonnaWoolam.com/Belief-Revolution

In today’s episode of ReInvent Your World, we are continuing our Women in Ministry series with Rev. Dr. Christine V. Davies. Christine is an ordained Presbyterian minister, hospital chaplain, spiritual director, and seminary professor with over two decades of experience. In this conversation, we explore her journey of spiritual care, grief, and how she has found her calling to walk alongside others in times of loss.

Christine opens up about her personal journey—from growing up in a Presbyterian church in Northern New Jersey to discovering her passion for helping others through spiritual care. She shares her incredible path through seminary, earning both a Master of Divinity and a Master of Social Work, and how she now teaches others how to serve as chaplains and spiritual guides.

Christine also gives us a glimpse into her daily life as a chaplain and how she balances her professional responsibilities with her family life. She offers insight into the world of chaplaincy and how it supports people during their times of deepest pain. She discusses the role of spiritual direction in helping others try on different spiritual practices and connect with God in meaningful ways, beyond traditional religious expectations.

Christine’s story reminds us that grief and loss are part of our shared human experience, and it is through compassion, listening, and spiritual care that we can truly support one another in navigating life’s most challenging seasons.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Rev. Dr. Christine V. Davies’ website: Christine V. Davies
• Subscribe to Christine’s newsletter: Journeying Alongside