What does it mean to have faith that doesn’t break, even when life does?

In this week’s episode of The Woman of Faith Podcast, host Nancy Ruffin sits down with Luisa Aponte Rodriguez, wife, mother of two, philanthropist, and President of 100 Hispanic Women NJ.

Luisa’s journey is one of courage and conviction: from years of struggling to conceive to finally holding her children in her arms, to leading efforts that raise scholarship funds for young Latinas pursuing higher education. Through every season of uncertainty, her faith in God never wavered.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

• How to hold onto hope when God’s timing feels delayed

• Why faith is the anchor that sustains us in uncertain times

• How serving others can strengthen your own walk with God

• Practical ways to build unshakable faith in everyday life

If you’re in a season of waiting, wrestling, or wondering what God is doing, Luisa’s story will remind you that His promises are true and His presence never leaves.

Tune in now and be encouraged to trust God even when the path ahead feels unclear.

Connect with Luisa on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/luisaraponte

What happens when fear meets faith at the operating table? In this powerful episode of The Woman of Faith Podcast, host Nancy Ruffin sits down with author and mother of six, Martha Palmer, to unpack her extraordinary journey from depression, anxiety, and trauma to spiritual breakthrough and purpose.

After battling lifelong mental health struggles and facing her most terrifying pregnancy yet, Martha surrendered everything to God and what followed was nothing short of miraculous. From surviving multiple surgeries and over 30 blood transfusions to writing three faith-filled books, Martha's story is a living testament to God’s mercy, healing, and grace.

🌟 In this episode, you'll hear:

• How Martha learned to seek God in the middle of fear and uncertainty

• The spiritual encounter that changed the way she prayed and lived

• What it means to be truly transformed by faith

• Why surrendering to God is the beginning of breakthrough

Whether you're walking through a valley or waiting for a sign, this episode will remind you that God is always with you and that your greatest pain can become the foundation of your greatest purpose.

🎧 Tune in and be inspired to believe, trust, and surrender.

Connect with Martha on Instagram here

Change is never easy, but every season of transition carries divine purpose. In this premiere episode of the new season of the Woman of Faith Podcast, Nancy shares her own summer of work, rest, and family fun, including a memorable family vacation, before reflecting on the deeper lessons found in nature’s shift from summer to fall.Just as the trees release their leaves to make way for new life, God invites us into seasons of release, rest, and renewal. These transitions may feel uncomfortable or uncertain, but they are often the very places where God is preparing us for what’s next.What you’ll take away from this episode:How to release what no longer serves you so you can step into the new thing God is doing.Why it’s vital to rest in God’s timing, even when you don’t see immediate results.How to renew your faith for what’s ahead, trusting that God is making a way even in the unknown.Whether you’re navigating a career change, a shift in family life, or a quiet season of waiting, this conversation will remind you that transitions are not endings, they are sacred beginnings.Tune in and be encouraged to embrace the season you’re in, trusting that God is with you in every shift.