What If You Could Find Peace and Purpose Even in Life’s Hardest Chapters?

In this episode of The Collide Podcast, we meet Carolyn Troutman—an inspiring woman whose story is full of adventure, resilience, and unwavering faith. Carolyn and her husband have lived extraordinary professional lives, raised a beautiful family, and are now both navigating the realities of cancer. Despite these challenges, Carolyn radiates joy and peace, offering a powerful testimony of hope in the midst of life’s twists and turns.

Tune in for a heartfelt and uplifting conversation that will remind you of God’s presence in every season—mountaintops and valleys alike.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear

• How Carolyn cultivated faith through both joy and suffering
• Her reflections on legacy, peace, and choosing purpose in the face of cancer
• Encouragement to trust God’s plan even when the path is uncertain

Meet Carolyn Troutman

Carolyn Andrews Troutman was an accomplished musician and beloved community leader with a passion for classical music, choral work, and teaching. From piano and cello lessons to starting the Whatcom Girls Chorus—which served hundreds of girls over 20 seasons—Carolyn's life was a beautiful composition of faith, creativity, and compassion. A gifted sight-reader and choir leader, Carolyn’s musical legacy and spiritual influence continue to inspire generations.

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