Have you been grieving a season that ended? A relationship, a job, a ministry opportunity, or a dream you thought would last?

In this heartfelt episode of With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ, First Lady Shantrice Montague shares how we often spend so much time mourning closed doors that we miss the new thing God is doing right in front of us.

Through the powerful promise of Isaiah 43:19, we'll talk about:
✨ Why God sometimes closes doors we desperately wanted to stay open.
✨ How to stop living in yesterday's disappointment.
✨ Recognizing God's direction even when it doesn't look like what you expected.
✨ Finding the courage to move forward in faith instead of looking backward in regret.

If you've ever questioned God's timing or struggled to let go of what was, this conversation is for you.

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

"See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?"

☕ Grab your coffee.
📖 Open your Bible.
💜 Let's walk through God's Word together—with love and purpose.

Have you ever found yourself asking, "God, where are You?"

In this episode of With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ, we're talking about what it truly means to trust God when life doesn't go according to plan. Whether you're navigating grief, uncertainty, disappointment, or simply waiting on your next chapter, this conversation is a reminder that God is still faithful—even when you can't see the full picture.

We'll explore how gratitude shifts our perspective, why faith grows in the waiting, and practical ways to keep trusting God one day at a time.

So grab your favorite cup of coffee, open your heart, and let's spend a few moments together finding peace in God's promises.

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5–6

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight."

☕ Remember:
Faith isn't about having all the answers. It's about trusting the One who does.

Welcome to the very first episode of With Love & Purpose: Morning Coffee & Christ.

Before we journey through Scripture together, I want to introduce myself—not as a First Lady, entrepreneur, wife, or mother, but simply as Shantrice.

In this deeply personal episode, I open my heart and share the story behind the smile. I talk about the struggles that shaped me, the seasons when I questioned God, caring for my mother through dementia, the grief of losing her, the moments I wanted to quit, and how God's faithfulness continued to call me forward.

If you've ever wondered whether God can still use someone who's been broken, grieving, or uncertain, this episode is for you.

So grab your favorite cup of coffee, settle in, and let's begin this journey together—with love, faith, and purpose.

☕ Scripture. Prayer. Real conversations. Real life. Real hope.