Today’s episode is a reshare from the Anchored by the Sword Podcast archives, and it was chosen by one of our amazing team members, Lacy Velton, as one of her favorite episodes.

And once you hear Grace’s story… you’ll understand why.

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Grace Wabuke Klein, whose life story is one of courage, faith, forgiveness, and trusting God through every season.

Grace was born in Uganda during the brutal dictatorship of Idi Amin. Her father was a professor and Christian leader, which meant their family was in serious danger as educated Christians were being targeted and killed. Through prayer, wisdom, and what can only be described as God’s intervention, her family escaped across the border into Kenya and eventually made their way to Duluth, Minnesota.

Grace shares how her parents prayed Psalm 91 daily, trusting God for protection and deliverance during an incredibly dangerous time.

From escaping political persecution… to navigating racism as the only Black student in her classroom… to learning forgiveness from the example of her parents… Grace’s story is one of choosing faith over bitterness.

We also talk about her journey into full-time ministry, where she served on church staff for 16 years before partnering with her husband in ministry that helps churches across the country.

One of the most powerful parts of our conversation is Grace’s story of waiting on God for marriage. She didn’t get married until she was 42 years old, choosing to trust God’s timing instead of settling. After decades of prayer, God brought her husband Phil into her life in a way she never expected.

Through that journey, the Lord asked her a question that changed everything:

“Do you want a faith that is two years deep… or two decades deep?”

Grace’s book walks through life in four seasons — Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer, helping readers understand that every season of life has purpose, growth, and lessons that God uses to shape us.

If you’re in a season of waiting, healing, uncertainty, or hope… this conversation will encourage your heart.

Because the truth is:

God sees you.

He hasn’t forgotten you.

And the chapter you’re in right now is not the end of your story.

Bio:

Grace Wabuke Klein and her husband Phil lead focus412, a ministry that helps churches grow. Through this ministry, they have worked with some of the largest and most influential churches across the country. Grace was born in Uganda during the tyrannical reign of Idi Amin, and her family fled to the United States and settled in Minnesota. Grace has a bachelor’s degree in U.S. History from the University of California, Berkeley, and earned a Master’s in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. She was on the pastoral leadership team at Faith Church in West Covina, California.

For more than 15 years, she had the honor of empowering thousands in their leadership and spiritual growth. Grace and her husband have been married for over five years and reside in Birmingham, Alabama.

Anchor Verses:

James 4:8

Philippians 4:13

Amos 9:13-14

Connect with Grace:

Website: https://www.gracewabukeklein.com

IG: https://instagram.com/gracewabukeklein

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