{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Denise Bender: Faith, Community, and Godwinks","description":"What if the moments that slow you down\u2026 are actually protecting you? In this episode of Why I Believe, I sit down with Denise Bender, business owner, community leader, and woman of unwavering faith, to talk about how belief isn\u2019t always built in big, dramatic moments\u2026 but in the steady, everyday ways God shows up. From a powerful childhood prayer that shaped her lifelong faith to witnessing what many would call a miracle, Denise shares how her relationship with God has evolved through every season of life. We also explore the idea of \u201cGodwinks\u201d; those moments where things don\u2019t go as planned, only to realize later you were exactly where you needed to be. We talk about:  A life-changing prayer and the faith that followed  What it means to trust God, even when life doesn\u2019t go as expected How to find the right faith community for you Why faith is less about perfection and more about consistency The small, everyday moments where God is quietly at work  Denise\u2019s story is a reminder that faith doesn\u2019t have to be loud to be powerful. Sometimes, it\u2019s found in a prayer\u2026 a delay\u2026 or a moment that simply doesn\u2019t make sense, until it does. If you\u2019ve ever wondered if God is really working behind the scenes in your life\u2026 this episode will open your eyes to the ways He already is.  You can reach Denise at Denise Bender | LinkedIn Want to share your story? Michelle is currently accepting guest applications for&amp;nbsp;Why I Believe.  \ud83d\udc49&amp;nbsp;Apply here: https:\/\/www.michellevonruden.com\/whyibelieve-apply Ready to take the next step? If you\u2019re feeling called to grow deeper in your faith, identity, or purpose, Michelle would be honored to walk alongside you.  \ud83d\udc49&amp;nbsp;Book a conversation:&amp;nbsp;Book Your Discovery Call with Michelle Von Ruden  \ud83d\udc49&amp;nbsp;Learn more about coaching:&amp;nbsp;Von Ruden Coaching and Consulting LLC- INDIVIDUALS Remember, you don\u2019t have to be perfect to be called. You don\u2019t have to have it all figured out to say yes. God will meet you right where you are. ","author_name":"Why I Believe","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/WhyIBelieve","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40768590\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/200543340"}