Are you struggling to trust God in the face of delays, rejection, or disappointment?

Have you ever felt like God promised you something… and then nothing happened?

In this powerful episode, Bobi Ryan shares how she waited 12 years for a promotion she believed God had prepared her for — only to be rejected. Within 30 days, her job opportunity disappeared, her house fell through, and her son was expelled from school.

Everything she built for over a decade collapsed.

If you’re searching for:

How to trust God when life falls apart
Why does God allow rejection
Does delay mean denial?
Encouragement during difficult seasons
Christian perspective on disappointment

This conversation will strengthen your faith.

Bobi explains:

Why God sometimes dismantles before He rebuilds
How to stay faithful while you’re waiting
The difference between forcing doors and walking through open ones
What surrender really looks like
How God’s timing is always purposeful

Her story proves that rejection is not the end — it may be the setup for your breakthrough.

If you’re in a waiting season right now, don’t quit.

God may be closer to your “suddenly” than you think.

Chapters:

[00:00] Podcast Preview

[01:07] Topic and Guest Introduction

[05:02] Faith Journey: From Catholicism to Crystals

[09:45] Transition to Christian Radio

[14:48] Single Mom Faith & Financial Miracles

[22:35] Facing Rejection and Finding Strength

[29:25] The Rubik’s Cube Revelation (God Dismantles to Rebuild)

[31:00] The “Suddenly” Job Offer

[37:30] Lessons Learned Through Trust

[43:55] The Power of Surrender

[45:09] Book: The First Shall Be Last

[48:24] “God Has a Suddenly Coming for You”

Resources Mentioned:

Book: The First Shall Be Last: Transformational Leadership by Bobi Kruemberg

Guest's bio:

Bobi Ryan has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of faith, communication, and people-centered leadership. With over 26 years of experience in Christian radio, broadcasting, ministry leadership, and nonprofit fundraising, she has consistently pursued work that serves something greater than herself.

Sixteen years ago, God redirected her path into senior living and healthcare, where she now serves as a Senior Executive Director. There, she leads with a deep conviction that people matter more than systems and that true leadership begins with servant-hearted influence. Known for leading by example, Bobi is passionate about building cultures that honor dignity, purpose, and faith.

Her journey includes a defining decade-long season of waiting — believing for a promotion that never came, watching carefully laid plans unravel, and learning to trust God through delay and disappointment. That season reshaped her understanding of success, obedience, and God’s timing. Through it, she discovered that God’s “suddenly” often emerges from years of unseen preparation.

A devoted mom, advocate, and leader, Bobi’s story is a powerful reminder that waiting is never wasted — and that God is always working, even when the breakthrough feels delayed.

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Episode 181: How to Trust God in Delays, Rejection & Disappointment with Bobi Ryan