Finding God at Work 22: When Your Dream Dies Again (with Katie Walter Easley)
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Nov 4, 2025 
In this discussion, Katie Walter Easley, a dedicated nurse, shares her journey through health crises and the complexity of vocational identity. Drawing parallels to Joseph's trials, she opens up about isolation during her struggles with depression and how it impacted her faith. The conversation explores the challenges faced when expectations clash with reality, leading to unanticipated changes in their careers. Ultimately, both Katie and Chris find renewed purpose and joy outside of traditional ministry roles, highlighting the grace found in unexpected places.
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Double Death Of A Dream
- Joseph's dream dies twice: sold into slavery and then imprisoned, showing dreams can suffer repeated, deep losses.
- Chris observes God remained with Joseph even in prison, reframing failure as a place of divine presence.
Depression Distorts Relationship And Belonging
- Katie describes depression as isolating and distorting relationships with self, others, and God.
- She says depression made her feel like her own voice just echoed and she couldn't connect.
Change Of Scenery Didn't Fix Things
- Chris recounts moving to student ministry in Chicago hoping a change of scenery would help Katie reconnect with church.
- Within weeks they discovered the change didn't resolve Katie's distress and the