The incarnation of God is such a miracle that surpasses our understanding and following Christ is even more mysterious as it can lead us to places we never expected.

Most likely you and I had many twists and turns in life that did not make sense at the time (and might still not make sense), but eventually, they do!

And when they do, we get glimpses of the beautiful tapestry that God is weaving.

Ann Marie Mecera is a witness to this process and today she is sharing her beautiful life as a witness to God's mysterious unfolding, along with many renewal nuggets for you.

Ann Marie is a servant-hearted leader, founder of the St. Phoebe Center for the Deaconess, and a soon to be a board-certified Chaplain.

She shares her incredible journey of faith, her service in the Orthodox Church, and how listening to God's call has shaped her life.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

✨ How Ann Marie discovered her sense of "home" in Orthodoxy at just eight years old.

✨ Her inspiring work with the St. Phoebe Center and the importance of women's ministry in the Orthodox Church.

✨ What it means to discern God's call and take bold steps forward in faith.

✨ The beauty and challenge of co-creating with God while navigating self-doubt and fear.

✨ Practical insights on regeneration and finding healing through God’s love.

Click PLAY to hear her inspiring story and discover how you too, can step into your calling and thrive in Christ! 🎧

Want to learn more about Ann Marie?
✔️ Founder and board member of the St. Phoebe Center for the Deaconess, dedicated to women’s ministry in the Orthodox Church.
✔️ Pastoral care leader and CPE-trained chaplain, working toward board certification.
✔️ Author of A Way of Life: Introducing Your Children to the Orthodox Faith, a highly praised resource for teaching pre-schoolers about the faith.
✔️ Former member of the OCA Diocesan Council and key contributor to multiple OCA task forces and initiatives

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