Episode 116 - Journey of Faith & An Open Heart - with Jenny Muscatell
Jenny loved her job as a social worker. She was proficient in handling crises and passionate about serving others. Unfortunately, as Jenny faced unimaginable hardships in her personal life, everything in her professional toolbox was not enough to persevere. Only God and her growing faith would sustain her through multiple hardships.
In this episode Jenny shares:
The birth of her daughter Faith and discovering a complex congenital heart defect, followed by 8 life risking open heart surgeries
Almost losing Faith in an early surgery and how God positioned the exact people she would need to help support her in a low moment
Losing her mother suddenly, followed shortly after with losing her husband suddenly and becoming a widow at 36. With this mountain of grief she would face yet another life threatening surgery for her growing daughter
Feeling God's presence so clearly but in different ways throughout her journey
The blessing of amazing health care professionals and being invited to be with Faith as she was anesthetized in the operating room
31:00 Seeing through spiritual eyes and the angels that were standing near every person in the operating room and the peace it gave her in a scary moment
An update on Faith and what God is doing in and through her life
Being called to write her book about the journey to bring others hope
Seeing God in the details of how he connected her to family of the man to whom she dedicated her book
Being called to ministry, a podcast, radio and other ways she loves to encourage others in their trials
About Jenny Muscatell
Jenny Muscatell is a licensed social worker, blogger, best-selling author, radio host for #truthin5 on Christian Mix 106, and photographer. Jenny is also the Co-founder of Muscatell Ministries, Valiant Works Publishing, The Heart Community Collection and serves as the Creator and Editor in Chief for CHD Magazine. With over two decades of experience in the social services field, Jenny has established an extensive reservoir of expertise specializing in crisis intervention, health systems, and end-of-life care. Her career path has provided her with the reasoned perspective required to thoughtfully examine any number of topics. Jenny is deeply passionate about the work she does. She has been regarded as a fierce advocate, and a beacon of truth, fairness, and commonsense.
Jenny is the author of the Amazon Best Selling book, “The Journey of Faith and an Open Heart.” As a public speaker, she has shared her faith and experiences on a variety of podcasts, social media platforms, radio and television.
Widowed at 36, and mom to an HLHS warrior who has required eight major open-heart surgeries - Jenny knows the ache of difficult times. She spends countless hours supporting the heart community through various efforts and works hard to help others stand in perseverance and cling to hope.
Through faith-filled presentations, heartfelt written words, and photography, Jenny’s mission is to give voice to the vulnerable, hope to the hurting, and to make way for the unspoken to be told.
For recent episodes and information, visit EverydayMiraclesPodcast.com.
