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Sometimes following God doesn't look like moving faster.

Sometimes it looks like slowing down, letting go, and allowing Him to rebuild the parts of us we didn't even realize needed healing.

In this powerful conversation, I'm joined by Dr. Patrice Carter as we talk honestly about what it means to walk the "good path" when it feels unfamiliar, uncomfortable, and full of questions.

Together we unpack seasons of deconstruction, learning to hear God's voice in new ways, overcoming religious expectations, embracing vulnerability, and discovering that God's presence isn't limited to quiet time—He's with us in every ordinary moment.

If you've ever felt like God is changing everything you thought you knew about yourself, your purpose, or your relationship with Him, this conversation will remind you that unfamiliar doesn't mean you're lost.

It may be the very place where God is rebuilding you.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What a season of spiritual deconstruction really looks like
• Why God sometimes rebuilds us from the foundation up
• Learning to trust God's leading when it feels unfamiliar
• Letting go of religious performance and embracing relationship
• Why busyness can distract us from hearing God's voice
• Finding God's presence in everyday moments—not just during quiet time
• The importance of vulnerability, community, and receiving from others
• Trusting God's heart when you can't trace His hand

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Key Takeaways

• God often deconstructs what no longer serves His purpose so He can rebuild something stronger.
• Your relationship with God isn't measured by routines—it's cultivated through daily conversation.
• Even when the path feels unfamiliar, God's heart toward you has never changed.

Whether you're navigating a season of transition, asking hard questions, or simply trying to hear God's voice again, my prayer is that this episode encourages you to keep walking. The unfamiliar road may be the very place where God reveals Himself most clearly.

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Today's Guest: Dr. Patrice Carter
Location: North Carolina
Occupation: Ordained Prophet, Board Certified Life Coach, Author & Founder of Breakpoint Coaching Collective
Favorite Theme: Trusting God through seasons of reconstruction and spiritual growth
Listen If: You're walking through an unfamiliar season, struggling to hear God's voice, or learning to trust God one step at a time.

Have you ever found yourself following God, yet everything around you suddenly feels unfamiliar?

In this episode of the Speak Daughter Podcast, Samantha sits down with Dr. Patrice Carter for a powerful conversation about what it means to trust God through seasons of spiritual reconstruction. Together, they unpack what happens when God begins stripping away old identities, expectations, and routines in order to rebuild something stronger.

From learning to hear God's voice in new ways to embracing vulnerability, slowing down, and choosing relationship over religion, this conversation is filled with practical encouragement for anyone navigating an unexpected season.

If you've been questioning where God is leading you or wondering if you're still on the right path, this episode is a reminder that unfamiliar doesn't mean you've wandered—it may be evidence that God is doing a new work within you.

In This Episode, You'll Hear About

• What spiritual deconstruction and reconstruction really look like
• Learning to trust God's leading when the path feels unfamiliar
• Why relationship with God is more important than religious performance
• How busyness can distract us from hearing God's voice
• Discovering new ways God communicates during different seasons
• The importance of vulnerability, community, and receiving help
• Trusting God's heart—even when you can't trace His hand

Meet Our Guest

Dr. Patrice Carter is an ordained prophet, Board Certified Life Coach, Certified Holistic Health Coach, mentor, speaker, author, and entrepreneur with more than four decades of leadership experience spanning business, healthcare, military service, and personal development.

She is the Founder and CEO of Breakpoint Coaching Collective, LLC, where she equips and certifies Christian Life Coaches while helping leaders discover purpose, strengthen their faith, and lead with confidence. Alongside her husband, Dalton, who serves as COO, Dr. Carter is passionate about developing people through coaching, mentorship, and biblical leadership.

A proud Military Spouse and U.S. Army Reserve Veteran, Dr. Carter holds a PhD in Organization and Management, an MBA, an MSA in Healthcare Management, and a BS in Management. She is also the author of SUPERb Woman: From Bad Girl to God's Girl, Rainbows in Dark Places, and 65 Ways to Be Successful in Business.

She lives in North Carolina with her husband, Dalton, and is a proud bonus mom to Miles, Destiny, and Desire.

Connect with Dr. Patrice Carter

Website: https://drpatricecarter.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpatricecarter/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrice.s.carter/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpatricecarter

Breakpoint Coaching Collective:

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How do you know you’re still on The Good Path when distractions keep getting louder?

In this honest and deeply personal episode, I’m sharing what God has been teaching me in real time about focus, ambition, business, pregnancy, ministry — and the tension of feeling pulled in multiple directions at once.

As a small business owner, mom of (almost) four, and woman called to ministry, I know what it feels like to want growth, provision, impact… and still sense God asking you to pull back and realign. What happens when good things start competing with God things? What do you do when ambition and calling collide?

In prayer, I saw a picture:
An arrow aimed at two targets.

And I heard clearly: “One arrow cannot hit two targets at the same time.”

This episode is about that revelation — and what to do when you feel distracted, behind, pressured, or unsure if you’re even aiming at the right thing.

Inside this conversation, we talk about:

• Why distractions often get louder when you’re on the right path
• How the enemy uses good desires to create misalignment
• The tension of being “pulled back” like an arrow before release
• Why ministry (or your primary calling) must remain first
• Proverbs 3:5–6 and what it truly means to submit everything
• Three practical steps to refocus when you feel off target

If you’ve been:
• Comparing your progress
• Feeling behind in business
• Wrestling with ambition
• Navigating a season of pause
• Or simply wondering, “Am I doing what God actually wants me to do?”

This episode is for you.

Distractions will come.
But a split arrow is ineffective.

The Good Path requires focus, surrender, and trust — especially in seasons of tension.

I pray this conversation helps you realign, refocus, and remember that God is the One pulling the bow — and His aim never misses.

If this episode blessed you, share it with a friend who might be feeling off target. And don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review so more women walking The Good Path can find this space.

See you in the next episode.

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Remember — don’t just listen, live it. Make yourself available to God and watch Him work in your life in ways you never imagined.