Need a little encouragement to walk boldly in your calling? This episode is for those walking in faith or anyone looking for an introduction to faith, prayer, and leaning into God while leading in real life.
Kellie sits down with 1LT Génécis Effa, a U.S. Army Reserve Chaplain Candidate, directly commissioned into the Chaplain Corps in 2021, pursuing her Master’s in Divinity at Pepperdine University, and serving in a Civil Affairs Battalion in Utah. She also works with the Department of the Army in Ordnance. Génécis is the founder of "Brunch with a Blessing," a program providing female service members with menstrual hygiene kits designed for field conditions. Her guiding mantras—“because I care, I serve” and “we are fearfully and wonderfully made”—inspire her work and leadership.
Kellie and Génécis dive into the power of faith during uncertain seasons, the courage it takes to walk into male-occupied spaces with grace, and the importance of building community among women in service. Génécis shares how "Brunch with a Blessing" grew from a simple desire to meet practical needs into a ministry reminding women they are fearfully and wonderfully made.
They also talk about daily ways to connect with God: from shower prayers to gratitude routines, letting faith overcome fear, handling criticism with compassion, trusting divine redirection, and redefining success as becoming who God created you to be.
This conversation feels like a warm hug, a reminder of your purpose, and a nudge to walk boldly in the direction God is calling you. If you’re navigating uncertainty, craving encouragement, or balancing big dreams with the demands of real life… this episode is for you.
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