Ep. 31: When God Asks for Everything: The Power of Obedient Faith with Staci Wallace

Ep. 31: “When God Asks for Everything: The Power of Obedient Faith” with Staci Wallace In this powerful episode of Echos of Impact, Briana and Cherise sit down with Staci Wallace, CEO and co-founder of Fueled by Fire, a global business consulting firm, to talk about surrender, purpose, and what it really means to reflect God in every area of life. Staci’s story is one of radical obedience—from singing at the Olympics and leading multimillion-dollar businesses to giving it all away when God asked her to.

Staci is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and former country and Christian music artist who has shared the stage with five U.S. Presidents and worked alongside legends like Zig Ziglar. But more than any of those accolades, she is a woman deeply committed to living for God’s glory. Her journey will inspire you to see purpose not just in your mountaintops, but in the valleys too.

She shares how surrendering her approval addiction led to greater freedom and intimacy with the Lord—and how the real miracles in her life began when she stopped performing and started obeying.

Together, Briana, Cherise, and Staci explore what it looks like to release control, embrace generosity, and allow God to shape your identity through every season—even the hard ones.

What We Cover:

• Staci’s journey from missionary kid to high-performing entrepreneur

• Her experience with performance-driven faith and approval addiction

• The turning point at age 40 that led to a 7-day fast and life-changing surrender

• How Staci’s miraculous healing as a baby shaped her belief in God's power

• The seven layers of forgiveness—and what it means to truly let go

• What “measure of rule” means and how God tests our hearts before increasing influence

• How Staci’s businesses now operate under kingdom principles, including mandatory tithing

• Why obedience in the small things prepares you for the big things

Key Quotes:

“God doesn’t need your talent. He needs your yes.” “Start small. Dream big. Obey always.” “If you’re living in the Kingdom, you’ll feel crazy sometimes—but God always comes through.” “Where the enemy tried to destroy you is likely the very place God wants to use you.” “He’s not asking for performance. He’s asking for intimacy.”

Connect with Staci Wallace:

• Website: staciwallace.com

• Sign up for her free business challenge: fbfchallenge.com

• Instagram: @staciwallace

• DM Staci with the word “forgiveness” to receive her 7 Layers of Forgiveness infographic

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Until next week, friends! 💛