Episode 155: From Church Hurt to God’s Redemption: Keith & Gloria’s Story of Faith, Love & Purpose

Have you ever wondered if God is really working behind the scenes of your life? Maybe you’ve walked through deep hurt—church wounds, relational failures, or seasons of waiting that felt endless. If so, this episode is for you. Keith and Gloria Brooks have lived through war, loss, and what seemed like shattered dreams—only to discover that God was orchestrating something greater than they could have imagined. From surviving church hurt to waiting on His perfect timing for love and purpose, their story is one of redemption, resilience, and radical faith. In this episode, they share how God led them to each other, why waiting on Him is worth it, and how their ministry, Refuge and Revival, is providing hope for those who need rest and restoration. If you’ve ever doubted God’s plan for your life, this conversation will remind you: He sees you. He’s working. And your story isn’t over yet. Chapter: [00:00] Podcast Preview [00:50] Introduction to the Podcast [01:12] Topic and Guest Introduction [04:36] Gloria's Background and Testimony [10:21] Keith's Background and Early Faith [13:21] Keith's Struggles and Church Compromise [16:15] Keith's Church Challenges and Isolation [19:09] Keith's Moral Failures and Redemption [23:08] Meeting Gloria and God's Plan [24:05] Keith's Conversation with Jesus about Marriage [27:14] Gloria's Mission Work in Turkey [31:01] Gloria's Thoughts on Marriage [33:09] Gloria's Prayers for a Husband [34:40] Gloria and Keith's Online Meeting [37:30] Keith and Gloria's Shared Vision [40:02] Keith's Reflection on God's Mercy [41:15] Encouragement to Listeners [43:49] Keith and Gloria's Gift for Providing Refuge [44:32] Offering Hope and God's Love [45:24] Contact Information and Closing Remarks Resources mentioned: Find Keith here: https://www.sloped.io Guest's bio and social handles: Keith and Gloria Brooks are a power couple dedicated to providing refuge, inspiration, and empowerment. Keith, an accomplished architect and entrepreneur, specializes in designing transformative spaces that serve as havens for communities. Gloria is an evangelist, educator, and entrepreneur who is passionate about creating spiritual and educational refuge through faith-based initiatives and learning programs. Call to action: Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs! To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.com To find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com. All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people. And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!