Circle In Faith with Christine Barela

Welcome to Circle In Faith! ✨💖 Stacy’s story is one of resilience, redemption, and unwavering faith. She looks back on her early childhood with fondness, but life shifted dramatically after her parents’ divorce, navigating between two households shaped by similar—yet different—belief systems. Then, as a young teenager, a deeply traumatic experience altered the course of her life, leading her int...

Welcome to Circle In Faith! ✨💖 What if the very patterns you thought were “just who you are”… are actually the reason you feel drained, unsettled, and stuck in your relationships? In this deeply honest and hope-filled episode, we sit down with Christian Life Coach, speaker, and author Sherry McClurkin, who shares her powerful personal journey of transformation. Sherry opens up about growing up i...

Welcome to Circle In Faith! ✨💖 What happens when you realize that what you're feeling isn't going away on its own? In this episode, I share part of my personal journey through a season of exhaustion, brain fog, and feeling unlike myself. While I touch on some of the challenges that led me to begin searching for answers, this episode is really about something many women experience but rar...

Welcome to Circle In Faith!  After more than 20 years in the medical field, Chris thought she understood health and healing—until a serious illness in her early 40s left her barely able to get out of bed. After exhausting traditional options with little success, God opened the door to a naturopathic doctor, setting her on a journey that would completely transform her health, faith, and future. Tod...

Welcome to Circle In Faith!  Dr. Mary Powell’s story is one of unwavering perseverance, faith, and courage in the face of being unheard. A passionate educator, Mary’s life took an unexpected turn after a fall from a ladder left her debilitated with relentless headaches.  For two long years, doctor after doctor dismissed her symptoms as migraines—but Mary knew something wasn’t right. Every time she...

Welcome to Circle In Faith! ✨💖 Christena’s story is one of redemption, restoration, and the relentless love of God. Raised as a pastor’s daughter, Christena experienced deep hurt when her parents divorced in her adolescence. She became angry and started questioning her faith.   Moving between two homes created confusion and ultimately led her to walk away from her faith and into the arms of the...

Welcome to Circle In Faith! ✨💖 Laura’s story is one of unimaginable loss… and unshakable faith. After a devastating car accident at just 19 years old, Laura’s life was forever changed. She suffered a traumatic brain injury that left her with cognitive challenges as well as ongoing short-term memory loss. The life she once knew was gone in an instant. But what remains is something incredibly powe...

Welcome to Circle In Faith! ✨💖 What do you do when life changes overnight—and nothing looks the way you planned? In this powerful Circle in Faith conversation, Ann shares a deeply moving story of love, loss, and surrender. Newly married, Ann and her husband Jay were just beginning their life together when tragedy struck—her 19-year-old sister, Laura, was in a devastating car accident while pregn...

Welcome to Circle In Faith! ✨💖 In this powerful episode, we sit down with Nikki, founder of Nicolette Management, whose journey into the world of health coverage and financial guidance began during one of the hardest seasons of her life—watching her mother battle illness without the support of the insurance she desperately needed. That experience became a turning point. Determined to make sure n...

Welcome to Circle In Faith! ✨💖 What would it be like to see the world for the very first time… at 55 years old? In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode, we sit down with Karen Wingate, who was born blind and spent decades navigating life without sight—learning, growing, and experiencing the world in ways most of us can’t imagine. Then everything changed. After a life-altering surgery a...

Welcome to Circle In Faith! ✨💖 It’s been an interesting couple of weeks as I’ve been with my dad in the hospital; he is doing better, and I wanted to share a quick update from my heart. Sometimes life pulls us into unexpected seasons, and that’s okay. God is still faithful in the pause. Next week, I’ll be sharing more about my personal journey of healing from autoimmune illness — and how faith,...

Welcome to Circle In Faith! ✨💖 In this episode, I share highlights from our recent Circle in Faith retreat, where we gathered to deepen our faith, foster community, grow our business, and our purpose. Each day we focused on a key Scripture: Esther 4:14 – stepping into the truth that we are created “for such a time as this.” Joshua 1:9 – finding courage in God’s presence, knowing He is with us wh...

Welcome to Circle In Faith! ✨💖 In this episode, we sit down with Nachie Marquez, who devoted 35 years to public service across several Arizona cities, including time in the Mayor’s Office and even coordinating the Super Bowl in Tempe. Nachie’s journey is filled with lessons on leadership, resilience, and purpose. She reminds us that as women, we must nurture our mind, body, and soul—because true...

Welcome to Circle In Faith! ✨💖 In this powerful conversation, Cassandra shares how she felt the gentle prompting of God to return to Canada for Christmas with her family of five — a trip they had not planned to make. At the last minute, she chose to obey that nudge, and the time spent with her mom and dad became a treasured gift. Just three months later, her father passed away, and Cassandra ref...

Welcome to Circle In Faith! ✨💖In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Lin Sue Flood—a beloved former news anchor who spent 35 years bringing news and stories into our homes and is now serving as a director at Hospice of the Valley in Arizona. Lin Sue shares how her faith has been the steady thread woven through every season of her life—from the fast-paced world of journalism to her deepl...

Welcome to Circle In Faith! ✨💖 In this episode, Miriam shares simple, holistic tools to boost energy, focus, and balance. We dive into topics like: Stress management & mental clarity. Habits & nutrition for adult and pediatric ADHD. Brain health, sleep, and hormone balance. Digestive health, blood sugar balance, and reducing inflammation & pain. Nervous system regulation, adrenal sup...

Welcome to Circle In Faith! ✨💖 In this powerful 10-minute teaching, we dive into the story of Rahab, a woman whose bold faith changed the course of history. Though her past was messy, God chose her to play a key role in His bigger plan. Her story reminds us that no matter our background, God can use us for impact, legacy, and transformation. This episode will encourage you to: See how faith in a...

Welcome to Circle In Faith! ✨💖 In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie Palmer, the founder of Hope Transformed. She shares the inspiring story of how God led her to create a worship experience that brings Scripture, meditation, and creative expression together. You’ll hear how her journey of faith, resilience, and trust in God opened the door to helping others connect with Him in a whole new...

Welcome to Circle In Faith! ✨💖 In this powerful episode, Christine unpacks the story of Esther and the timeless challenge of “Such a Time as This” (Esther 4:14). Just as God positioned Esther in a pivotal moment for His Kingdom purpose, He has placed you exactly where you are — for a reason. Whether your calling feels big or small, your obedience can change lives. This is your invitation to step...

Welcome to Circle In Faith! ✨💖 In this powerful episode, Carol shares her journey of battling ovarian cancer during the isolation of the pandemic — walking into surgery alone, uncertain of the outcome, but anchored in unwavering faith. Instead of asking, “Why me?”, Carol asked, “Lord, what are You doing with this? ”Her story is one of strength, surrender, and the quiet miracles God weaves throug...

Welcome to Circle In Faith! ✨💖 What do you do when God asks you to step into the unknown at 47 years old? In this powerful episode, Tonya shares how a global pandemic disrupted her career in the dental field—but opened the door to something greater. With no roadmap and every reason to play it safe, she chose to obey God’s nudge, trust His plan, and pursue a brand-new calling as a financial educa...

Welcome to Circle In Faith! ✨💖 In this episode, I share how I am opening up a brand-new season in my life. After 27 years as an educator, I’ve stepped out in obedience to follow God’s call — launching Circle In Faith, a community and platform to inspire, encourage, and equip women to walk boldly in their God-given purpose. This podcast and YouTube channel are two-fold: ✨ First, you’ll hear powe...

Welcome to Circle In Faith! ✨💖 In this powerful episode, we sit down with Kimberly — a former corporate professional, young mom of twins, and two-time cancer survivor. After being diagnosed with cervical cancer while her babies were under a year old, Kimberly turned to nutrition and fitness. Years later, life handed her another devastating diagnosis: colon cancer. This time, Kimberly fully immer...

Welcome to Circle In Faith with Christine Barela! ✨💖 At Circle In Faith, we inspire and empower women over 50 to step into their purpose, trust God's timing, and never give up on their dreams. It’s never too late to start! Whether you're pursuing a new career, deepening your faith, or seeking encouragement, this is your community of faith-driven women who uplift and support one another....

Welcome to Circle In Faith with Christine Barela! Today’s episode is one you’ll want to lean in for. I’m sitting down with an extraordinary woman of faith, Lesley, who walked through one of a mother’s worst nightmares — the day her 19-year-old son suffered a traumatic brain injury. In an instant, life changed. But as you’ll hear, while the circumstances were terrifying, God’s presence was undeniab...