S2E19 Warrior Women: Finding Faith, Healing, and Purpose with Stacie Carroll

Podcast Episode: Stacie Carroll

Episode Title: Warrior Women: Finding Faith, Healing, and Purpose with Stacie Carroll

Episode Summary:In this empowering episode, Michele sits down with Stacie Carroll, a military veteran, life coach, and woman of faith, to discuss her incredible journey of service, healing, and stepping into God's purpose. Stacie shares her story of navigating six deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, the moral and emotional challenges she faced, and how God has called her to encourage and raise up "warrior women" for His kingdom. Together, they dive deep into the themes of mental health, moral injury, and the process of healing while staying obedient to God's calling.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How Stacie's faith was shaped by her childhood and her experiences in the Air Force.

• Stories of God's intervention during her deployments, including miraculous moments in war.

• Insights into moral injury and the challenges of reconciling military service with faith.

• The importance of sharing your struggles and finding community in your healing journey.

• Stacie’s vision of empowering women to embrace their God-given strength and purpose.

Key Quotes:

• "God calls us to hard places, but He’s always with us, giving us strength." – Stacie Carroll

• "Healing is a process, and God uses even the hardest parts of our journey for His glory." – Michele

• "We are daughters of the King, warrior princesses fighting for His kingdom." – Michele

Resources and Links Mentioned:

• Learn more about Stacie Carroll and her coaching: Website

• Discover resources for mental health and trauma recovery: Link

• Butterfly Stitches: The Metamorphosis of Healing by Michele (available here)

Connect with Stacie Carroll:

• Instagram

• LinkedIn

Follow Michele:

• Website

• Podcast

• Book: Title

Episode Sponsors:

• Sponsor Name

Call to Action:If Stacie’s story inspired you, share this episode with a friend or leave us a review to help more people find encouragement and hope in their journeys.