Finding God at Work 23: When Your Dream Comes Back to Life (with Katie Walter Easley)
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Nov 6, 2025 
Katie Walter Easley, a dedicated nurse and the spouse of the host, shares her profound experiences of healing and re-engagement with church life. Together, they reflect on overcoming divine disappointments and rediscovering hope after dark times. The narrative weaves in themes of vocational fulfillment, identity struggles, and a shift towards pastoral ministry. Katie's journey reveals renewed confidence in church involvement, while they explore the possibility of foster care, illustrating how God's greater plans often transcend personal dreams.
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Dream Resurrected Into Global Purpose
- Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dream and rose from prison to become second only to Pharaoh.
- His youthful dream was fulfilled in an unexpected, world-saving way that exceeded his original vision.
Laid Off, Then Rebalanced Work
- After being laid off, Chris intentionally sought part-time work to balance ministry and stability.
- He found a role at Northern Illinois Food Bank and grew Mission Central to a sustainable bivocational rhythm.
Surrendering A Dream Doesn't Erase Identity
- Chris realized that surrendering his pastoral dream still left an unresolved identity gap.
- He discovered that laying down a plan isn't the same as losing a vocation's call or sense of self.