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October 24, 2025 50 mins

In this edition of Coffee Chat, hosts Amber and Lisa welcome Christina Custodio, a professional photographer, author, and speaker, to share her powerful story of faith during a family crisis. Christina recounts the harrowing experience of her son Isaiah's sudden severe brain hemorrhage during football practice, the emergency surgery that saved his life, and their road to recovery. Through this ordeal, Christina discusses the depth of her reliance on God, the support of her community, and the lessons in faith, trust, and resilience that she and her family learned. This heartfelt conversation delves into the emotional, spiritual, and practical challenges of navigating a life-changing event while maintaining hope and joy.

00:00 Welcome to Coffee Chat
00:07 Introducing Christina Custodio
00:58 Christina's Journey into Writing
02:06 A Mother's Worst Nightmare
06:38 The Miraculous Recovery
09:14 Life After the Surgery
10:28 Balancing Family and Faith
18:50 The Impact on Siblings
20:30 Supporting Each Other Through Difficult Times
21:09 Finding Joy in Helping Others
22:49 Lessons in Reliance on God
27:06 The Power of Prayer and Letting Go
32:34 Embracing Diversity and Unity in Faith
36:05 The Role of Pain and Suffering in Spiritual Growth
37:29 A Mother's Journey of Faith and Trust
39:53 Seeking and Feeling God's Presence

Thank you for taking the time to like, subscribe, share, and comment. Visit leadingladies.life to find out more. Also, follow @leadingladieslife on social. Amber & Lisa are authors of the multi-award-winning book, Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategy for Success, which dives into the power of community and empowering women of faith to rise up and make a difference, using our gifts and faith to shine brightly in the world. Watch the Facebook Live edition on our YouTube Channel @coffeechatladies .

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