Throughout the summer, we're revisiting some of our most meaningful conversations - stories of hope, healing, and life-changing collisions with Jesus that continue to encourage women year after year.

This episode originally aired in September 2019 and we're grateful to share it again with you.

Whether you're listening for the first time or returning to it again, we pray it meets you right where you are and reminds you of God's faithfulness, grace, and redeeming love.

What if the biggest obstacle between you and your calling isn't failure, but fear?

Olympic gold medalist Laura Wilkinson shares the incredible true story behind one of the greatest comeback victories in Olympic history. From a devastating injury just months before the Olympics to standing atop the podium, Laura reveals how God met her in uncertainty, strengthened her through suffering, and taught her that faith isn't about certainty—it's about taking the leap.

Episode Summary

Olympic Gold Medalist Laura Wilkinson knows what it feels like to stand at the edge of impossible.

Just months before the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Laura shattered her foot and was told her Olympic dreams were all but over. Instead of giving up, she spent weeks visualizing every dive, trusting God through disappointment, and preparing for what seemed impossible.

Against every expectation, Laura went from 8th place to Olympic Gold, completing one of the greatest comeback stories in Olympic diving history.

But this conversation isn't really about winning medals.

It's about learning how to trust God when life doesn't go according to plan.

Laura shares the lessons she learned through injury, disappointment, fear, motherhood, retirement, and stepping back into the unknown after God called her out of retirement to pursue another Olympic dream.

If you've ever wondered whether God can still use your setbacks, this conversation will encourage you to keep taking the next faithful step.

In This Episode You'll Learn

How to trust God when your dreams seem impossible
Why perseverance is built through pain—not comfort
What Laura learned after nearly losing her Olympic dream
Why your identity must be rooted in Christ—not your accomplishments
Why obedience often requires jumping before you know how you'll land
How God uses setbacks to prepare us for His greater purpose
What it means to find purpose beyond performance

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