Welcome back to The Every Day Royalty Podcast! In this powerful episode, host Keri Kitchen sits down with Vonna Laue, author of "Glad I Didn't Know," to explore the beauty and growth that can emerge from life's most unexpected challenges. Vonna shares her incredible testimony, taking us from her roots in rural South Dakota through pivotal moments of faith, family upheaval, and personal transformation. Together, Keri and Vonna unpack the importance of trusting God in seasons of uncertainty, the value of sharing our stories, and the surprising blessings found in both difficulty and obedience.

Listen in as they discuss practical insights from scripture, the healing power of community, and how gratitude can shift our perspective—even in the darkest times. Whether you're facing uncertainty, grief, or just looking for encouragement, this episode will inspire you to keep moving forward and discover how God can use even the hardest moments for good. Plus, learn how Vonna's book is impacting lives and supporting ministries, and why your own story—no matter how messy—has the power to bring hope to others.

Prayer Journal Prompts

1. Recall a time you were facing uncertainty or pain. In hindsight, what good came from not knowing the outcome?

2. What is a story from your life you've never shared, but could encourage someone else?

3. How have you seen God's faithfulness in situations you tried to control but couldn't?

4. Reflect on a trial you're facing right now. What might God be teaching you in this season?

5. What does it mean for you personally to "rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances" (1 Thess. 5:16-18)?

6. Who are your "rapid response prayer team" people? If you don't have them, who could you reach out to?

7. Write a prayer of surrender for the things you're holding tightly or trying to orchestrate.

8. How have stories (books, testimonies, podcasts) helped you through your own dark seasons?

9. List three unexpected blessings you've experienced in the past year and how they may have come from unexpected circumstances.

10. If you shared your testimony today, what "glad I didn't know" moments would you include? How might they encourage someone else?

Where to Find More About This Guest

• Vonna's Book and Speaking: gladididntknow.com (No apostrophe!)

• Purchase "Glad I Didn't Know": Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, and wherever books are sold.

• Supporting a Cause: All royalties from Glad I Didn't Know go to World Vision and Team.

If you're looking for encouragement and daily reminders of God's faithfulness, subscribe to The Every Day Royalty Podcast. Share your own story, seek out testimonies, or journal through these prompts to strengthen your faith. Remember, your story matters—and God is using it in ways you might not even know yet.