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Today's conversation with Jodian is so heartwarming and packed with insights that can help to heal and propel you into the journey of surrendering all to Christ.

What if the doorway to your purpose sits on the other side of grief, obedience, and a leap you never planned to take? We sit down with author, life coach, and NLP practitioner Jodian Hutchinson to explore a courageous journey from rejection and loss to healing, clarity, and a faith that moves her life forward. Her testimony is raw and hope-filled: writing became therapy, obedience relocated her from Jamaica to Florida, and surrender turned broken moments into fresh color outside the crayon box.

We unpack the identity shift from “black sheep” to chosen, and how telling the truth on paper exposes patterns we’ve excused for years. Jodian shares the heartbreak of miscarriage and the confronting realization of hidden idols, then shows how surrender transformed anger into alignment. The “Abraham moment” of moving into the unknown cost comfort and proximity, yet rebuilt endurance and trust. Along the way, a simple phrase—broken crayons still color—becomes a lens for seeing beauty in what once felt unusable.

Then we get practical. As a certified life coach and NLP practitioner, Jodian breaks down how renewing the mind works at ground level: reframing thoughts, changing language, and healing behaviors shaped by trauma. We talk about teens acting out, adults carrying teenage wounds, and how spiritual formation and mental tools work together to dismantle shame and build capacity for the blessings we pray for—especially in love, boundaries, and readiness for a partner who truly reflects Christlike care.

If you’re wrestling with a hard yes, grieving a closed door, or craving a reset that sticks, this conversation offers both compass and courage. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs hope today, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway so we can keep bringing more stories that heal and build.

Go and get her book on Amazon and the platforms named earlier: Journey Only By God’s Grace by Jodian Hutchinson: https://www.amazon.com/JOURNEY-Only-Grace-Jodian-Hutchinson/dp/B0F6NZMPWR

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Colette Lawrence is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.
She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives through
motivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.

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What if the place you’d rather leave is the exact ground where God is shaping your future? We explore a raw season of working a new part-time job that didn’t feel like a “fit,” and how small, timely graces—helpful teammates, kind leaders, and even a customer’s compliment—reframed everything. Instead of labeling the assignment as punishment, we unpack how Romans 8:28 becomes a lived posture: all things are being woven for good when we choose obedience, pay attention to favor, and let humility do its deep work.

You’ll hear how unexpected feedback can steady a weary heart and why naming grace matters as much as naming struggle. We talk about the uncomfortable ways pride gets exposed and how God answers prayers for growth by sending real situations that stretch us. This is the slow, hidden formation most of us avoid, yet it’s where character is built and purpose is clarified. Reflection becomes a key practice, helping us recognize patterns of provision we missed in the moment and teaching us to harvest meaning from ordinary days.

If you’re feeling stuck or unseen, this conversation offers a gentle but direct reminder: your current station isn’t random, and your impact isn’t on hold. Purpose is practiced where your feet are—at the counter, in the meeting, during the commute. As we lean into obedience and gratitude, we become living pages others can read, pointing beyond ourselves to the One who sustains. Listen, share with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a quick review so more people can find hope right where they are.

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Colette Lawrence is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.
She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives through
motivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.

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What if the place you least expected to be is the exact ground where God is growing you for what’s next? Today we open up about obeying the nudge to go—even when “go” looks ordinary, uncomfortable, or hidden from public view. From the reality of taking a part-time job to the deeper work of learning who God is to us in hard seasons, we explore how obedience reshapes our timelines, tempers our pride, and teaches us to trust timing over optics.

We walk through three big questions—why this, when does it end, and what comes next—and share how the Holy Spirit forms a quiet knowing when a season is complete. Instead of forcing doors, we talk about waiting for the right open door, the kind that comes with grace, not grind. Along the way, we get practical: how to show up as your authentic self, serve people like you’re serving God, and let the fruit of the Spirit set the tone at work and at home. Excellence in the small becomes a pathway to purpose, and impact looks like consistent love, patience, and peace that people actually miss when you’re not in the room.

You’ll also hear how God confirms mission and vision in due time, often through untapped gifts and newly awakened passion. We name the temptation to rush and replace it with a posture of joy—choosing to delight in the now so we don’t miss what God is doing right here. If you’re navigating career shifts, wrestling with timing, or craving clarity about your next step, this conversation offers grounded encouragement, spiritual discernment, and simple practices you can carry into tomorrow morning.

If this spoke to you, share it with a friend, hit follow, and leave a quick review so more people can find the show. What’s your next faithful step you’re taking this week?

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Colette Lawrence is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.
She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives through
motivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.

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Have you ever made a decision you felt God was leading you toward, only to find yourself questioning everything when the path didn't unfold as expected? That's exactly where I found myself after five years of entrepreneurship, facing the humbling reality of taking a job at a fast-food restaurant to make ends meet.

The question that kept haunting me was simple yet profound: "Did I really hear God correctly?" After leaving my stable career in December 2019 to pursue speaking, coaching, and mentorship full-time, I never imagined I'd be wiping tables and mopping floors in year six of my journey. Yet this unexpected turn revealed a powerful truth about what trust actually means.

Trust isn't about understanding God's timeline or having everything work out according to our plans. It's about total reliance on spiritual timing and recognizing that what appears to be a detour might actually be divine direction. Through this experience, God opened doors to minister to young people I might never have reached otherwise, deepened my spiritual intimacy through necessity, and revealed areas in my heart that needed refinement. The daily dying to self became preparation for something greater.

Whatever unexpected path you find yourself walking today, remember that nothing God does or allows is wasted. Your current circumstances are merely a dot in your journey, not your destination. If you're struggling with trusting God through a difficult season, I encourage you to ask: "What lesson is He teaching me? How is He preparing me for what's next?" When we can't trace His hand, we must trust His heart. Join me in this vulnerable conversation about finding purpose in unexpected places, and discover how God works in the desert seasons of our lives.

May this episode encourage you to trust God in the waiting process.

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Colette Lawrence is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.
She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives through
motivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.

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A New Year's Eve that changed everything. In this raw and deeply personal episode, I share the heartbreaking story of how my boyfriend and I—both backsliders from our faith—made plans to return to church on January 1st, 1993. We had it all mapped out: recommit to God, get married, build our lives together. But he never made it to that day.

The shocking 6 AM visit that brought news of his sudden death became my spiritual awakening. At just twenty-something years old, I learned the hardest lesson possible about the danger of postponing salvation. His funeral became the place where I recommitted my life to Christ—a second chance he never received.

This episode isn't meant to frighten you but to illuminate a truth we often ignore: tomorrow isn't guaranteed. When we say "I'll get right with God later," we're essentially playing God ourselves, assuming control over time that isn't ours to command. Romans 8:28 reminds us that God works all things for good for those who love Him—even our deepest pain can become part of our purpose.

Whether you've never known Christ or you've wandered away, don't fall for the enemy's lie that you have unlimited tomorrows. God's love and forgiveness are available today, regardless of how far you think you've strayed. No sin is too great for His mercy. I pray this episode serves as the gentle nudge you need to make your spiritual decisions today rather than postponing them to a tomorrow that may never come. Will you join me in prayer right now? Your eternal destiny is too important to put off until later.

I hope that in this episode, you will be reminded that ONLY God has control over time; we don't.

If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please share it with someone else so it can be a blessing to them as well. Have a blessed day.

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Colette Lawrence is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.
She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives through
motivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.

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Fifty episodes! What a journey it's been—not always consistent, not always on schedule, but always guided by purpose and faith. This milestone episode brings heartfelt reflections on perseverance and the courage to keep showing up despite life's distractions.

When discouragement threatens to derail us, when "life is lifing" as they say, we often question whether our gifts still matter. The answer couldn't be clearer: they matter more than ever. God knew exactly what would be happening in this season before we did. The unexpected relationship endings, the closed doors, the disrupted plans—none of it surprised Him, and none of it diminishes the gifts He's placed within us. Others are waiting for your voice, your talent, your presence.

This episode serves as a gentle reminder that you can always start again. You've made mistakes, you've disappointed others, others have disappointed you—but these moments offer fresh opportunities to begin anew. God has given you a voice as a weapon for transformation, not harm. When you feel weighted down by life's burdens, surrender them to your heavenly Father who promises to turn mourning into dancing and give beauty for ashes. He is the God of second chances who knows exactly what He has placed inside you and how it needs to be birthed into the world.

Have you been feeling stuck or discouraged? Listen to this episode, then share it with someone who needs to be reminded that their setbacks are just setups for their comeback. And if there's a topic you'd like to hear discussed in future episodes, reach out—this community grows stronger with every voice.

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Colette Lawrence is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.
She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives through
motivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.

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Have you ever caught yourself saying something you believe, but not with the urgency it deserves? That's exactly what happened to me this birthday morning when I received a powerful spiritual wake-up call that left me shaken and convicted.

Through a dream featuring the simple yet profound refrain "God is coming again," the Holy Spirit revealed something uncomfortable: while I've been acknowledging the signs of Christ's return, I haven't truly been living with genuine belief in its urgency. This revelation hit me like a ton of bricks, leading to immediate repentance and a renewed mission to share this message with everyone who will listen.

The timing of this message feels divinely orchestrated. For years, I've encouraged listeners to use their God-given gifts through this podcast, reminding you that God can use anyone regardless of their past. But today's revelation adds a crucial dimension - the gift-giver is returning, and possibly sooner than we've allowed ourselves to believe. I share a powerful vision I received years ago, where I experienced what felt like my spirit ascending to heaven while my body remained behind. This encounter with God's presence left me with an overwhelming concern for unsaved loved ones and a mission that continues today.

Whether you're a devoted believer, someone who has walked away from faith, or someone who hasn't yet decided to follow Christ, this message is for you. Scripture tells us no one knows the day or hour of Christ's return, but we're called to live prepared. Today is the only day we have - so where will He find you when He comes? I invite you to take this message to heart and consider what it means for your life, your priorities, and your eternal destiny. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, and let's encourage each other to live with genuine expectation of His return.

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Colette Lawrence is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.
She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives through
motivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.

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Ever clutched a God-given dream so tightly your knuckles turned white, only to find yourself years later still waiting for it to materialize? That frustrating gap between divine revelation and manifestation is exactly what we're tackling in this soul-stirring episode.

The waiting season tests not just our faith but our understanding of how God operates. When He plants visions in our hearts that seem perpetually stalled, we face tough questions: Did I hear Him correctly? Am I missing something? Has God forgotten? These aren't signs of weak faith—they're honest reflections of the tension between divine timing and human impatience.

What if the delay isn't a denial but preparation? I share my own five-year journey of waiting and the profound realization that transformed my perspective: God cares as much about who we become in the process as He does about the destination. Those smaller assignments we sometimes overlook or minimize might be the very stepping stones toward the bigger vision. As Jesus taught, when we're "faithful over a few things," God makes us "ruler over many things."

The vision God gave you hasn't died, and He hasn't forgotten. He's orchestrating circumstances, preparing hearts (including yours), and ensuring that when your dream materializes, it happens at the perfect time and in the perfect way. The waiting season isn't wasted time—it's preparation time, the soil in which your character grows, your faith deepens, and your capacity expands.

Ready to rekindle hope for that dream gathering dust on your spiritual shelf? Listen now, and let's discover together how to partner with God in the process while trusting His perfect timing. Share this episode with someone struggling to hold onto their vision, because sometimes the most powerful gift we can offer is permission to keep believing.

I hope this episode reminds you not to give up, but instead to seek God for the next steps.

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Colette’s Bio

Colette Lawrence is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.
She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives through
motivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.

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