EPISODE · Sep 4, 2026 · 23 MIN
Buried not Broken from Romania
from Unleash Vision & Faith: Empowering Faith-Driven Women Over 55 · host Mia Godfrey, Pamela Duran
· Growing up in Romania under communism and learning gratitude in the midst of scarcity· How a mission trip connection brought Mia to the United States· Walking through widowhood, remarriage, and the rebuilding of family life· Why women often master the art of saying “I'm fine” while suffering in silence· The hidden emotional and physical weight carried by family caregivers· How Mia's sister's cancer journey transformed everyday conversations into reflections on grace, dreams, legacy, and eternity· Trusting God when healing does not look the way we hoped it would· Why women over 45, 50, and 55 are not meant to be placed on a shelf· Turning life experience into service, leadership, writing, coaching, and ministry· The importance of rest, sisterhood, self-care, and creating space to hear from GodPowerful TakeawaysGratitude changes what scarcity feels like. Mia's parents taught their children to recognize God's provision, even when the family sometimes had only one meal a day.You do not have to suffer in silence. Community creates room for honesty, support, healing, and the reminder that you are not alone.Caring for yourself is not selfish. Rest and renewal help women continue serving their families and assignments without pouring from an empty cup.God meets us in our weakest moments. During the most exhausting season of caregiving, Scripture, prayer, and God's presence sustained Mia one hour at a time.Healing can take a form we did not expect. Mia came to understand her sister's passing through the lens of eternal healing and the continuing impact of her testimony.Your age is evidence, not a limitation. Your years have given you wisdom and experience that can help another woman answer God's call.Your story can reach people you may never meet. Mia's sister's faith during suffering moved people in other countries to return to church and seek God.Scriptures Referenced· Esther 4:14 — You are here “for such a time as this.”· Matthew 7:7 — Ask, seek, and knock.· Hebrews 13:5 — God will never leave nor forsake you.· Philippians 4:13 — Strength through Christ.· Proverbs 3:5–6 — Trust in the Lord with all your heart.Call to ActionIf this conversation encouraged you, share it with a woman who needs to know that she is not forgotten, not finished, and not alone. Subscribe to Unleash Vision & Faith, leave a review, and follow Pamela Duran for more faith-filled conversations that help women move forward with clarity, courage, and confidence. Thank you for listening! Tune in next week to increase your FAITH!Subscribe to Unleash Vision & Faith so you never miss an episode. And if today’s conversation inspired you, share it with a fellow entrepreneur who’s ready to build a God-centered business.
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In this heartfelt episode of Unleash Vision & Faith, Pamela Duran welcomes author, speaker, international life coach, and women's retreat leader Mia Godfrey. Mia shares how growing up as the youngest of ten children in communist Romania taught her gratitude, faith, and resilience long before she understood how deeply she would need them. Mia opens up about moving to the United States, losing her first husband, rebuilding her life, and spending eleven months caring for her sister through ovarian cancer. That sacred season of exhaustion, grief, prayer, and sisterhood drew her closer to God and awakened a new sense of purpose. Today, she helps women who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or forgotten pause, heal, reconnect with God, and recognize that their lives still carry Kingdom purpose. This conversation is a powerful reminder that loss does not have the final word, age does not disqualify us, and God can use every part of our story to bring hope to someone else. KEY MESSAGE As long as you have breath in your lungs, God is not finished with you. Your experience, testimony, and faith can become the bridge that helps another woman step into purpose. About the Guest Mia Godfrey is an author, keynote speaker, international life coach, and leader of women. Originally from Romania and now based in Knoxville, Tennessee, she creates retreats and transformational spaces for women who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from their purpose. Her work is rooted in faith, resilience, sisterhood, and the belief that God can use every season of our lives. Books Mentioned Buried Not Broken — A memoir of survival, sisterhood, and starting over. Available through major booksellers and as an audiobook. Second Sunrise Together — A couple's guide to trust, remarriage, and blended family life. Confirm current ordering and release information before publishing. Connect With Mia • Website: https://miagodfrey.com/ • Social media: https://www.facebook.com/mihaela.hembree • Books: https://miagodfrey.com/books/
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