Sep 2024
1h 2m
Have you ever felt the tension between attending church and truly living out a deep, daily relationship with God? Join us on this episode of *Seek Go Create* as Ann White shares her transformative journey from going through the motions of religion to fully embracing faith, courage, and her calling. Discover how personal struggles, a trip to Israel, and a radical shift in her definition of success led Ann to found Courage For Life. Tune in to hear how this compelling story can inspire you to seek God, go deeper in your faith, and create a meaningful life.
"Courage is taking necessary risks and trusting God with the outcome." - Ann White
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Ann White is the CEO and founder of Courage For Life, a ministry dedicated to empowering individuals through spiritual and emotional health. With a profound turning point in her forties, Ann transitioned from a successful career as a jeweler to answer God's calling, creating resources like the first all-female voice audio Bible and comprehensive study guides. Her ministry impacts various communities, including prison inmates, by offering discipleship and support. Ann's transparent journey through personal struggles underscores her commitment to helping others find their God-given courage and live faith-based lives.
1. **Transformation through Faith:** Discover how Ann White shifted from superficial church attendance to a deeply fulfilling spiritual journey, and how this change brought resilience and joy into her life.
2. **Empowering Resources:** Learn about the unique all-female voice audio Bible and other transformative tools provided by Courage For Life to aid those in crisis, including inmates and individuals dealing with trauma.
3. **Practical Wisdom on Courage:** Unveil the "7 practical steps" from fear-based to faith-based decision-making, illustrated by Ann’s personal stories of overcoming significant life challenges.
### Resources Mentioned
1. **Courage For Life Website**: Visit for more information on resources, donations, and the ministry's mission.
2. **Courage For Life Devotional - "Courage for Today"**: A devotional aimed at equipping individuals for everyday life and drawing them closer to the Lord.
3. **Courage For Life**: A book designed to support women in crisis situations, including a fully female-voiced audio Bible and additional study content.
### Action Steps
1. **Start Your Day with God's Word**: Implement the practice of beginning each day with scripture to set a positive tone and strengthen your relationship with God.
2. **Reflect on Your Definition of Success**: Take time to assess whether your definition of success is based on external perceptions or aligned with God's calling and guidance.
3. **Commit to Personal Growth and Discipleship**: Engage in discipleship by seeking resources that deepen your understanding of God and His word, such as joining a bible study group or accessing study guides available through Courage For Life.
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1. **Start Your Day with God's Word**: Ann White emphasizes the importance of beginning each day with Scripture, which helps her maintain a deeper relationship with God and handle daily frustrations better.
2. **True Success Tied to Divine Relationship**: Ann’s transformation in understanding success from external perceptions and personal achievements to being in alignment with God's calling and leaning on Him for guidance is an inspiring shift of priorities.
3. **Discipleship is Key for Growth**: Both Ann and Tim discuss the critical need for discipleship in nurturing and maintaining a deep, personal connection with God, highlighting the shortcomings of many church communities in this regard.
4. **Courage Through Faith**: Courage, according to Ann, involves taking necessary risks and trusting God with the outcomes. This principle underlies her establishment of the Courage For Life ministry and her journey away from a successful career as a jeweler.
5. **Emotional and Spiritual Health for Transformation**: The holistic approach to addressing emotional, relational, and spiritual health can significantly impact personal growth and relationships. Ann’s ministry provides valuable resources like the all-female voice audio Bible to aid individuals, including inmates, in finding courage and healing.
00:00 Introduction to Courage and Faith
00:34 Meet Anne White: Founder of Courage for Life
01:53 Defining Discipleship and Its Challenges
05:05 Personal Journey: From Stagnation to Spiritual Growth
05:40 Impact of Childhood Baggage on Adult Life
10:53 The Turning Point: Seeking Deeper Relationship with God
15:32 Redefining Success and Embracing God's Will
26:07 The Birth of Courage for Life Ministry
32:50 Balancing Business and Ministry
34:10 The Birth of a Nonprofit
35:54 Finding Courage and Identity
40:53 Seven Steps to Courage
46:51 Creating Resources for Inmates
52:59 The Mission Field of Prisons
56:54 Call to Action and Support
59:04 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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