In this heartfelt first episode, Minister Andrea Burke sits down with her son, Mikhail, a Physician Assistant student, to reflect on their shared journey — from seasons of homelessness to moments of grace and triumph. Together, they speak candidly about faith, perseverance, and the power of purpose that carried them through life’s hardest valleys. This conversation is a testament to resilience, love, and the unwavering belief that grace truly carries us.

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This episode of Grace Found Me takes listeners into the moment Andrea’s childhood innocence shifted—the day she realized her family was poor. Growing up surrounded by love, humility, and genuine friendships, she never knew she was poor until age thirteen, when a classmate’s new blouses and bought lunches revealed a contrast she had never noticed. Through honest storytelling, Andrea reflects on family dynamics, school life, and the quiet strength formed in seasons of scarcity, showing how grace covered her even when resources were few. This heartfelt episode reminds listeners that humble beginnings may shape us, but they never define the destiny God has prepared. http://written-with-purpose-ln47ix.subscribepage.io/

This episode captures the raw, unfiltered journey of stepping onto American soil for the very first time—wide‑eyed, hopeful, and determined. You walk listeners through the emotional layers of leaving home, the shock of a new culture, and the quiet moments where faith had to carry you through uncertainty.

You reflect on the challenges of adjusting to a new environment, learning the rhythm of a different society, and finding your footing as a young woman determined to build a life from the ground up. From immigration hurdles to moments of loneliness, from unexpected kindness to the resilience that kept you moving forward, this episode becomes a testimony of courage, transition, and God’s sustaining grace.

It’s honest, heartfelt, and deeply inspiring—an invitation for anyone who has ever started over to remember that new beginnings may feel overwhelming, but they are often the birthplace of purpose.