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April 30, 2025 40 mins

In this episode of But First, She Failed, host Paola Soares sits down with her pastor Dawncheré Wilkerson to talk about her newly released debut book Slow Burn:The Work and Wonder of the Wait.

A renowned international pastor, speaker, singer, songwriter, and now author, DawnCheré has encouraged countless people to keep moving forward, even in seasons of waiting.

As the co-lead pastor of VOUS Church in Miami, Florida, alongside her husband Rich, DawnCheré opens up about their eight-year journey through infertility and the faithfulness they've experienced in welcoming their four children and what she learned in the wait, the process of becoming, how seasons of waiting can shape us and why it’s important to be intentional in a season of waiting this and so much more.

This episode offers deep encouragement and insight for anyone navigating their own season of waiting or searching for purpose in the midst of life’s challenges. Tune in for a conversation filled with wisdom, encouragement, and a reminder that strength often comes in the slow burn.

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📘 Slow Burn: The Work and Wonder of the Wait – [Buy Book Here]

🌐 VOUS Church – https://www.vouschurch.com

📱 Follow DawnCheré on Instagram – @dawnchere

 

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