EP 13 — The Wilderness Workshop: How God Builds You in Hidden Places

Episode 13: The Wilderness Workshop — How God Builds You in Hidden PlacesIn this episode of Crown & Called with Cheryl Lafer, Cheryl explores the spiritual purpose of wilderness seasons. When life feels quiet, delayed, or hidden, God is often doing His deepest work—forming character, strengthening faith, and producing the oil that will sustain your calling.Through Scripture, prayer, and personal reflection, this episode looks at what it means to be led into the wilderness by God and how seasons of pressure can become places of preparation rather than punishment.Scriptures featured in this episode:Matthew 4:1 — Jesus led by the Spirit into the wilderness2 Corinthians 4:7 — Treasure in jars of clayPsalm 105:19 — The testing of Joseph’s characterMatthew 4:4 — Living on every word from GodJohn 15:5 — Remaining in Christ to bear fruitMalachi 3:3 — The refiner and purifier1 Peter 5:10 — God restores and strengthens after sufferingJournal Reflection Prompts:Where do I feel pressed right now, and what might God be producing through that pressure?Is there something I’ve been holding on to that may be blocking the flow of fresh oil?What does “manna faith” look like in my current season?Are there routines or disciplines God may be using to train and strengthen me?Which voices or distractions might I need to quiet so I can hear God more clearly?What emotions, habits, or motives might God be refining in me right now?What kind of spiritual “fragrance” do I want my life to carry when this season ends?If you’ve ever felt unseen, pressed, or uncertain about the season you’re in, this episode is a reminder that hidden places are often where God prepares us for what comes next. The wilderness is not abandonment—it is the workshop where God forms strength, wisdom, and purpose.ALL GLORY TO GOD!  Support the showANNOUNCEMENT: We are currently welcoming guests to join us on Crowned & Called  with Cheryl Lafer—for meaningful, faith‑centered conversations. If your journey includes a transition from New Age spirituality to renewed faith, a personal testimony of transformation, or a season where you’ve discovered and begun walking in your God‑given purpose, we would love to hear from you.Whether you feel called to share your story, reflect on what God has taught you, or explore topics that encourage discernment, healing, and spiritual clarity, your voice matters here. This is a space for honesty, growth, and hope—rooted in truth and led with grace.If this resonates with you, we invite you to reach out. And when you join us—bring your crown. 👑 We celebrate the authority, identity, and calling God has placed on your life, and we’d be honored to share space with you.Crowned & Called is a sacred space for those who know they were created for more—  more intimacy with God,  more alignment with truth,  and more authority rooted not in striving, but in love.Tune in, like, and subscribe to support Crowned & Called with Cheryl Lafer. Every interaction helps extend the reach of this ministry and the message God has entrusted to us.