Faith Through the Fire: How Melanie Cox Found Hope After Infertility, Depression, and Doubt

In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Petia Kolibova Burns sits down with Melanie Cox—Jesus-loving truth-teller, mom of five miracle children, and author of the upcoming book *You Have to Know*. Together, they open up about life’s hardest moments, including Petia’s own legal and pregnancy journey and Melanie’s battles with infertility, depression, and spiritual warfare. You’ll hear raw stories of suffering turned to strength, and powerful faith lessons learned through loss, doubt, and redemption. Melanie shares how God met her in the middle of her mess, how Scripture became her shield in hard times, and how her story became a testimony of God’s goodness. Whether you’re navigating grief, feeling stuck, or wondering where God is in your situation—this episode will remind you: He’s closer than you think. 📘 Mentioned in This Episode: - Melanie’s upcoming book: *You Have to Know* (Releasing October) - Melanie’s Instagram: @melaniecoxco - Petia’s journey through pregnancy and faith - Conversations on spiritual warfare, forgiveness, and trusting God through trials 🔥 Topics Covered: - Faith in the wilderness season - Overcoming infertility and depression - How to use scripture in spiritual warfare - Finding peace after heartbreak - Encouragement for Christian moms and entrepreneurs 👩‍💼 Guest Bio: Melanie Cox Melanie Cox is a Jesus-loving truth-teller, wife of 30+ years, and proud mom of five miracle kids. She’s known for her bold faith, outrageous stories, and ability to bring hope and humor into even the messiest moments. From parenting meltdowns to personal breakthroughs, Melanie’s journey is a living testimony that God meets us right in the middle of our mess—and rewrites the story with love, purpose, and freedom. She’s the author of *You Have to Know*—a raw, real, and refreshingly funny devotional for women who are tired of pretending and ready for honest faith. The book shares 20 powerful stories of healing, identity, and encounters with God’s truth. A successful entrepreneur, Melanie is the founder of Blue Oak Rescue (which saves horses off slaughter trucks), and CEO of multiple companies, including Cox Family Funding, EMC Property Management, and Monarch Real Estate Holdings. But her greatest joy? Raising five children who know they are deeply loved—and who know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Melanie is also a rising voice in women’s ministry and has been invited to speak at Bible studies, women’s events, and podcasts across the country. She’s passionate about helping women know the depth of God’s love, break free from the lies of the enemy, and walk confidently in who they were created to be. Her life motto? “Thank You God—today is my best day ever.”