This week I sit down with Shana Kent, who moved from Michigan to Australia over two decades ago after falling for an Australian professional baseball player — who, at the time, had no faith at all. Shana shares what it was like to build a marriage and raise three kids while holding onto her own faith largely on her own, including years of church-shopping, loneliness, and quietly "planting seeds" with a husband who wasn't interested.

Then everything changes. Shana walks us through the unbelievable series of events — a COVID lockdown, an unplanned move to America, and a chance introduction through her mum's hairdresser — that led to her husband's faith and eventual baptism.

This one is honestly one of the most encouraging stories we've shared on the podcast. If you're praying for someone you love and it feels like nothing's happening, this episode is for you.

Loved by Shana

Shana mentioned she's been loving audiobooks on hearing God's voice, including The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery: Connecting Neuroscience and Faith to Radically Transform Your Life by Warren W. Lee, MD. She's also been leaning into really listening to her praise music rather than having it on in the background — including tuning in to ⁠89.9 The Light⁠ on Melbourne radio or on their app.

📖 ⁠The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery⁠

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