Commanding Your Soul to Bless God in Failure and Grief - A Conversation with Victoria Fortuna

Join me as I sit down with my friend Victoria Fortuna, who shares her inspiring journey of faith amidst life's trials. From dealing with the grief of losing a niece to the challenges of a failed adoption, Victoria's story is a powerful testament to unwavering trust in God. We delve into the importance of enduring through grief, and the significance of commanding one's soul to trust in God's promises. Discover how Victoria's new initiative, 'To Be Continued,' encourages others to proclaim that their stories are still unfolding in God's hands. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation that is sure to encourage and challenge you in your own faith walk.

Find Victoria's Substack at https://victoriafortuna.substack.com/, and find her coaching practice at https://www.victoriafortuna.com/, or follow her on Instagram at @vrfortuna2.

Outline

00:00 Introduction and Meeting Victoria

01:40 Victoria's Faith Journey

02:32 Religious Backgrounds

05:17 Early Encounters with Jesus

06:15 College and Missionary Calling

11:13 Struggles and Faith Testing

14:21 Launching 'To Be Continued'

23:40 Processing Grief for Good and Glory

24:26 Unexpected Gifts from God

24:35 Hospitality and Spiritual Growth

26:01 Understanding and Compassion in Grief

29:06 Commanding Your Soul

31:22 Trusting God Through Trials

34:12 Faith Beyond Feelings

42:06 Encouragement and Coaching

As always, you can follow me on Instagram at @Average_Priest or email me at [email protected].