Sometimes your dream has to die so something bigger can live. We were finally about to buy our first home together—Jonathan had a steady job, a $60,000 bonus was coming, and we had a newborn on the way. Then suddenly, the job was gone, the bonus disappeared, and we were left with no insurance and no clear plan. In this episode, we share what it looked like to keep trusting God when everything fell apart. We talk about the heartbreak, the grind, and the bold faith it took to believe something better was coming.

We were coaching every class at our gym, working long hours, and raising a newborn—all while chasing a dream that kept slipping through our fingers. We share the raw reality of that season and the pressure it put on our marriage, our finances, and our faith. We had to choose: take a secure job and settle—or hold out for God's best, even if it made no sense.

We'll tell you how we ended up buying an abandoned house in North Carolina with almost no money down—and how God used that unexpected "yes" to completely reroute our lives. It wasn't in our plan, but it was everything we didn't know we needed. If you're standing in front of a closed door or wrestling with what's next, this episode will help you see the purpose in the pivot. Press play—we think it'll stir your faith right where you are.

Key Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Introduction

[00:01:25] The Hustle Season: Passing each other in survival mode

[00:04:25] The Crushing Blow: Job loss and broken dreams

[00:10:19] A New Hope: Praying for a miracle

[00:11:02] An Abandoned House: A leap of faith

[00:17:20] Decisions and divine direction

[00:19:58] Trusting God's plan

Memorable Quotes:

" We've always been in agreement that we don't want to settle for good, we want God's best." [00:08:51] – Melissa Edmiston

"We operate on the principle that the light is green until it's red. So, if He gives us something, we're gonna pursue it until He slams the door close and redirects us." [00:12:43] – Jonathan Edmiston

Connect With Us:

Website: https://mandatetomultiply.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandatetomultiply/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandatetomultiplypodcast

Join the VIP Community & get a FREE PDF Guide: "7 Keys to Multiply What Matters: A Quick-Start Guide to Faith, Family & Financial Stewardship." - https://mandatetomultiply.com/vipcommunity