Ep 67 with DawnChere Wilkerson: How to Stay Grounded When Life Feels Overwhelming

In this episode, host Christine Caine sits down with speaker, singer, songwriter, author and pastor DawnCheré Wilkerson for an inspiring conversation about faith, leadership, and navigating life’s transitions. DawnCheré opens up about the challenges of raising four kids, leading a church, and staying grounded in her calling. She shares how trusting God’s timing, embracing the “slow burn,” and saying “yes” to small acts of obedience have shaped her journey. This episode will encourage you to trust God’s process and live with confidence in His plan.

SHOW NOTES:
Finding Your Identity in God’s Timing
DawnCheré discusses how trusting God’s pace has helped her overcome the pressure to perform and allowed her to stay true to her calling.

Balancing Leadership and Motherhood
DawnCheré opens up about the challenges of raising four young kids while leading a growing church—and how she’s learned to discern when to say yes and when to rest.

The Power of Small Yeses
She shares how saying yes to small, everyday acts of obedience has opened the door to God’s greater purpose in her life.

Generational Blessings and Legacy
DawnCheré reflects on how her faith is shaped by her family’s legacy and why passing down a strong spiritual foundation to her children is a priority.

Why the Slow Burn Matters
She emphasizes the importance of trusting God’s process and why the most fruitful seasons often come after years of patient faithfulness.

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