What if God never left—even when you did?

In this raw and redemptive episode, I sit down with Julie Chenell, co-founder of Funnel Gorgeous, to talk about the real story behind the funnels, the faith, and the fire.

We go far beyond business into the depths of postpartum depression, divorce, church trauma, spiritual deconstruction, and how God pursued Julie even when she walked away. From building a multi-million-dollar business in survival mode to rebuilding her spiritual foundation through logic, AI, and grace—this conversation is everything.

If you’ve ever wrestled with whether your story is still usable… you need this episode.

💡 For the Listener Who’s...

• A Christian creator feeling stuck between calling and chaos
• Deconstructing faith, rebuilding hope, and craving something real
• Trying to lead, build, or parent while healing quietly behind the scenes
• Wondering if their past disqualifies their purpose

This is your permission to be in process—and still be powerful.

🔍 Topics We Explore:

• The pressure of building a business during trauma
• Why Julie refused alimony and support—and what God did instead
• When success and spiritual disconnection collide
• How AI helped Julie rediscover Jesus (seriously)
• Breaking cycles of people-pleasing and burnout
• Reconciling faith with intellect and healing
• Why shame doesn’t get the last word in your story

📌 Resources Mentioned:

• funnelgorgeous.com
• julieschannel.com
• milliondollargrit.com
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