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Sean’s test results were exceeding expectations. Antoinette was acing interview after interview. Adversity found them anyway.

In Episode 14 of The Forever and a Day Show, Sean and Antoinette McDonald look back on the hardships they faced in their careers and the lessons those seasons taught them.

Sean describes facing what felt like prejudice from his supervisors as an English teacher. They watched him closely in the classroom and tried to mark him down on his performance, even though his data and test results were exceeding expectations. Antoinette talks about going after a principal position in her county, acing interview after interview, and still not being chosen.

Neither season was easy, but both shaped who they are today. Sean and Antoinette share how those experiences taught them stick-to-itiveness, perseverance, and how to lean on their faith in God when things didn’t make sense. Now that they’re on the other side, they look back with gratitude for what they learned.

Their story is a reminder that being overlooked or treated unfairly doesn’t have to be the end of the story. Faith and perseverance can carry you through seasons you don’t understand while you’re in them.

Episode 14, “What Adversity Taught Us About Career and Life”, invites listeners to look at the hard seasons in their own careers, hold on to their faith, and keep moving forward.

Consider this week’s question: What season of adversity are you in right now, and what is it teaching you?

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