From the Pit to the Palace: Apostle Steve and APP Sonya Baker on the Power of the "Yes"

What happens when you give God your full "yes," only to have your world turned upside down weeks later? In this deeply moving episode of Zsa Zsa Speakz, host Zsanell Sims sits down with Apostle Steve Baker and APP Sonya Baker to discuss their 32-year journey of marriage, ministry, and miraculous restoration.From "shacking up" in Atlanta to facing a legal nightmare that threatened their freedom and family, the Bakers share the raw, unfiltered truth of what it means to be qualified by struggle. This episode is a powerful reminder for anyone facing a "breaking season" that God doesn't just call the qualified—He qualifies the called through the fire.Main Topics Covered:• The "Zsa Zsa" Origin Story: A fun dive into the name of the podcast and how Zsanell discovered her name means "Gift of God."• The Foundation of Faith: How growing up in the church laid the groundwork for their eventual return to ministry.• Finding the Calling: Apostle Steve’s childhood vision at nine years old and APP Sonya’s supernatural encounter in her living room that confirmed her path.• The 1998 Legal Battle: A transparent look at the six months Apostle Steve was excommunicated from home and faced major prison time.• The Divine Setup: How a miraculous dismissal of charges led to a life-changing $50,000 relocation package to Colorado.• Expanding the Territory: The transition to overseeing international ministries in Jamaica, Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria.• Advice for the New Believer: Practical steps for those starting their walk with Christ later in life.Key Takeaways:• God Qualifies the Called: You don't need a perfect past; you only need a heart that is open and a "yes" that is firm.• The Breaking is for Germination: Like a seed, your most painful seasons provide the pressure required to break open and grow into something greater.• Obedience Precedes the Blessing: Serving in every capacity—from the choir to the kitchen—prepared them for global leadership.• Thick Skin, Short Memory: A life motto from Apostle Steve on moving past trials to focus on today’s purpose.Connect with the Host:Website: https://zsazsaspeakz.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zsazsaspeakzYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ZsaZsaSpeakzIf this testimony moved you, please follow, like, and share this episode! Your share could be the hope someone needs to get through their own breaking season. Let’s grow together and stay preserved by faith.