24. How Obedience Leads To Blessing with Vanessa Martindale

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Dreamers to Doers, Sarah welcomes her dear friend Vanessa, co-founder of Blended Kingdom Families. Together, they explore the challenges and triumphs of ministering to blended families—a group often overlooked. Vanessa shares her personal journey of navigating divorce, remarriage, and co-parenting, which led her and her husband to pioneer a ministry that breaks generational cycles of divorce and brings hope to stepfamilies.From overcoming self-doubt to stepping out in faith, Vanessa reveals how God used her hardest seasons to birth a powerful calling. This conversation dives into the importance of obedience, rest, and community while offering practical advice for anyone feeling unqualified or held back by shame. Whether you're struggling in marriage, navigating life after divorce, or pursuing your God-given dreams, this episode will encourage and equip you to trust God’s timing and take action.Don’t miss this empowering story of redemption, resilience, and the beauty of saying “yes” to God’s call. Plus, hear Vanessa’s unique way of getting her brave on—it’s not what you’d expect!Tune in for an uplifting and practical conversation that will inspire you to go from dreaming to doing.Connect with Vanessa at:Instagram: @vanessamartindaleWebsite: blendedkingdomfamilies.comDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs a faith-filled boost! Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform!Connect with host Sarah Birbeck: https://www.instagram.com/sarahhelenabirkbeck/Dreamers to Doers podcast is powered by Refresh:Website: https://www.refreshwomen.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/refresh_womenProduced by Hi Hello Labs: https://www.hihellolabs.comConnect with host Sarah Birbeck: https://www.instagram.com/sarahhelenabirkbeck/Dreamers to Doers podcast is powered by Refresh:Website: https://www.refreshwomen.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/refresh_womenProduced by Hi Hello Labs: https://www.instagram.com/hihellolabs/