Episode 38: Believe Bigger w/ Miss Mississippi ‘25, Anna Leah Jolly

Episode 38: Believe Bigger w/ Miss Mississippi ‘25, Anna Leah Jolly   What if the life God is calling you into is bigger than the story you believe about what's possible?   In this episode, I sit down with Anna Leah Jolly—Miss Mississippi 2025—for a powerful conversation about faith, family, leadership, and what it looks like to keep saying yes to God despite your circumstances.   Anna Leah is an incredibly courageous, dynamic, wise woman at the age of 24. She shares her story of walking through major life challenges, pain, navigating identity, and choosing to walk in faith even when the path doesn’t make sense; even when people tell you it's impossible. Anna's traumatic start shows how faith carried her through some of the most difficult seasons to shining as a beacon of hope in her leadership, today. It also shows why believing God can do more isn’t just a mindset—it’s a heart-decision you make daily.   This conversation is powerful and will make you trust God deeply, and encourage you to take bold faith steps even when fear tries to hold you back.   In this episode, you’ll start to wonder: ✨ What if God is asking you to believe for more than feels possible right now? ✨ How are your past hardships shaping your leadership and calling? ✨ What would change if you responded to God with courage instead of hesitation?   You are not limited by your past. Your story matters—and God is not finished with you.   Share this episode with a friend and leave a review. Also, go find Anna Leah!   Anna Leah Jolly is an incredibly dynamic young woman. She was named, Miss Mississippi 2025 and finished in the top 11 finalists for Miss America.  Anna Leah was adopted from Ukraine at 11 years old. She’s passionate about helping foster and adoptive children, and families, develop healthy relationships while providing resources for children to heal from the traumas endured through her platform, Limitless. Thru her work at the Mississippi State Capital she’s been able to make changes such as declaring May 15th Mississippi’s Limitless Day to raise awareness about emotional health for foster care and adopted youth.  Anna Leah is a dancer and the owner of Studio A Dance Company, and is pursuing dual bachelor’s degrees in Business & Fine Arts from Belhaven University. She’s the published author of two children’s books and a CASA State Ambassador.   Website: www.limitlesspower2connect.com   Instagram: @22annaleahjolly   Her books are available on Barnes & Noble   Follow the show so you don’t miss what’s coming next—and let’s keep rising together. 💛   Connect with me: Instagram: @thetheresatodd Facebook: @thetheresatodd Website: www.thetheresatodd.com