How Do You Trust Jesus When Dreams Get Crushed? with Kelsey O’Connor

Hey Everyone!  Today, we welcome Kelsey O’Connor to the podcast. Kelsey shares her faith journey and a bit about her viral commencement video. She shares what it was like for her to choose to trust God when things didn’t go as planned and shares a bit about why she chose to stay with Jesus. Kelsey comments on how her faith affected her relationships with her peers, how we see people differently because of Christ, and more!  We hope you enjoy!    About Kelsey Kelsey is a motivational speaker, former D1 student-athlete, and recent social work graduate from North Carolina State University. Kelsey shares her story in hopes of inspiring others to see themselves, and each other, beyond their labels. Because her message focuses on life beyond labels: Kelsey prefers to be described as a positive, accepting, and kind human being! ----- We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! If you are interested in supporting the Finding Something REAL fundraising campaign, you can head to the webpage and click on the orange donate button. To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! If you would like to receive Janell’s 7 Deep Faith Questions resource click here! -- FSR August 2023 - Signe’s Intro FSR August 2023 - Signe & Abdu FSR August 2023 - Signe & Claudia FSR August 2023 - Signe & Frank FSR: Josh White (August 2020) FSR: Josh White (April 2021) FSR: Josh White (December 2022) -- Kelsey on tiktok Kelsey's O'Connor's Commencement Talk -- Tim Keller  Issac Newton Karl Barth -- Romans 1:16 ”For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.” - John 14:6 ”Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” - John 17:3 ”Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.”