In this episode of the 'Navigating the Wilderness' podcast, I’m joined by author and speaker Kate Battastelli. We discuss Kate's journey from Broadway actress to embracing God's call to a different life path, including struggles with infertility and discovering purpose beyond traditional societal roles. Kate shares how her book 'The God Dare' came to be and offers insights on trusting God's guidance even in silence and challenging seasons. I hope our conversation will encourage you to trust in God's timing and take your God Dare when it is revealed to you.   Instagram: @Navigating_the_Wilderness Nicole's Instagram: @nicole.m.delaney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563937066977 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NicoleDelaney01 Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/NicoleDelaney   Find Kate Batistelli: https://katebattistelli.com/ Kate's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/katebattistelli Purchase The God Dare: https://a.co/d/8bF1Z1b Purchase Growing Great Kids: https://a.co/d/4M5O8nX     00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction 00:32 A Life-Changing Encounter 01:09 Struggles and Encouragement 02:16 Finding Purpose Beyond Motherhood 02:47 Kate's Journey and God's Plan 03:10 Infertility and Trusting God's Timing 06:29 The Role of Suffering in Faith 09:29 Raising a Gifted Child 13:43 Broadway Dreams and Divine Redirection 18:37 A New Life and Spiritual Awakening 24:28 The Call to Write a Book 26:41 Overcoming the Overwhelm: Writing My First Book 27:35 The God Dare: From Blog Post to Book 28:07 Struggles and Triumphs: Battling Anxiety 30:00 Embracing the Call: Writing and Speaking 31:08 The Importance of Obedience: A Story of Reinhard Bonnke 33:06 Facing Fears: Starting a Podcast 37:10 Trusting God's Plan: Letting Go of Expectations 40:52 Guiding the Next Generation: Raising a Musician 42:57 Finding Purpose: Beyond Infertility 44:39 The Wilderness Season: Coping Strategies 48:17 Embracing Obscurity: God's Unique Callings 49:08 Final Thoughts and Prayers