
I Had to Become What I Needed | A Reflection on Faith, Purpose & Becoming
About this episode
Some birthdays are about celebration.
Others become moments of reflection.
In this deeply personal episode, Shawanna Kennedy shares the lesson that transformed the way she sees faith, purpose, visibility, and personal growth.
For years, she prayed for someone who would encourage her, understand her, and remind her that her voice mattered.
Instead, God asked a question that changed everything:
"What if I'm not sending the person because I'm creating the person?"
This conversation explores what it truly means to become who God has called you to be, even through disappointment, delays, unanswered prayers, and life's unexpected detours.
Inside this episode, you'll discover:
• Why becoming is intentional
• How gratitude strengthens faith
• Why visibility is stewardship, not ego
• What birthdays can teach us about purpose
• Why your story may be the breakthrough someone else is praying for
Whether you're building a business, leading a family, serving your community, or simply navigating your own next chapter, this episode is a reminder that God is still working, even when you can't yet see the finished picture.
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Remember... Do something today your future SELF will thank you for.
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