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This episode contains sensitive subject matter, including rape and depression, which may be triggering for some listeners.

God's word is what told me through that darkness and helped me to hold on.

And when I had set back after set back, I just held on and I didn't let go.

Welcome to the Jesus Calling Podcast.

Pursuing our God-given dreams can lead us into unexpected places, whether it's climbing mountains, building homes, or sharing our stories with those who need encouragement.

God's beautiful purpose remains steadfast, but sometimes we can't see past the setbacks or the trials that confront us first.

Learning to trust God in everything puts us in a posture of peace and allows for His grace to define our days, and hold deep meaning for us when we look back and see that God never left our sides.

Our guests this week share with us what happened when they believe for something better when their own plans were sidelined.

Dr. Elizabeth Stevens had dreams of joining the Air Force and becoming a psychiatrist responding to this bark in her heart, which told her she could help people in this way.

Face with deeply difficult events and setbacks to her health, she questioned if God had abandoned her when she truly just wanted to live for him.

Daniel and Noelle Jett shared a mutual desire of building their dream home together.

Proving to be more difficult than they expected, they share how God showed them.

It wasn't about having their dream home, but enjoying the journey as a family together, no matter where they laid their heads at night.

Let's begin with Dr. Stephen's story.

I'm Ellie Stevens. I currently live in Colorado. I was in the Air Force for 10 years trained as a psychiatrist,

and I currently have a private practice for psychiatry in Colorado as well as I run a nonprofit called Advancing Warriors International

to help first responders, veterans and military members.

My whole life, I really tried to be the person people thought I needed to be, be the person God needed me to be.

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