Purpose Even in Pain with Charlene Kuznia
November 20, 2025
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Episode 39 · November 20, 2025
Purpose Even in Pain with Charlene Kuznia
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Purpose Even in Pain with Charlene Kuznia
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"> As Charlene Kuznia reached adolescence, she started experiencing debilitating migraines. These headaches, along with severe endometriosis, continued to plague Charlene throughout her years as a wife and mother.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"> In her 50s, Charlene felt a new kind of pain and tried everything she could to feel better. Nothing helped. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"> Charlene was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer and began her fight for survival.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"> She felt "lower than low."</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"> In a moment alone—face down on her bedroom carpet—Charlene cried out to the Lord.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"> This week's "mini retreat in a podcast" explores how Charlene was lifted from her suffering and unexpectedly gifted with a new sense of purpose.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"> Charlene, along with her beautiful daughter Jenessa, created a new nonprofit called "Down Home." While undergoing life-saving treatments, Charlene also dedicated herself to helping families transition out of homelessness by providing furniture and décor. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"> Listen and deepen your understanding of God's purpose for you!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"> Learn more about Down Home at www.down-home.org.</span></p>
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