The Lila Rose Show E273: Say 'Yes' To The Ridiculous: Our Love Story w/Emily and Daniel | Lila Rose Show
Dec 9, 2025
Emily Wilson-Hussem, a Catholic speaker and author, and her husband Daniel Hussem, a media entrepreneur, share their incredible love story. From an Instagram matchmaking post that sparked over 20 marriages to launching Sacred Spark, they dive into the challenges of long-distance dating and the importance of community. Daniel reveals his faith journey and the leap into ministry that transformed their lives. Together, they tackle dating mistakes and provide insights for building intentional, faith-centered connections. Their journey is a testament to faith, risk, and love.
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Four-Day Meeting That Changed Everything
- Daniel met Emily when he picked her up from the airport during her first trip abroad and they spent four days together exploring three countries in one day.
- That brief encounter sparked long-distance pursuit that led to marriage and a shared life of ministry.
Use Long Distance To Build Communication Skills
- Use long-distance dating to train communication: schedule regular check-ins and talk through hard things intentionally.
- Practice vulnerability over time so walls come down before marriage and communication becomes a marriage skill.
Discern With Prayer And Practical Checks
- Discernment combined spiritual direction, prayer, and pragmatic checks (finances, employer goodwill) before leaving a stable job.
- Peace in prayer, not just enthusiasm, guided their leap into full-time ministry and startups.