In this powerful episode of Grace Through Storms, host Jessica Webb, licensed clinical mental health therapist, sits down with educator, executive coach, and woman of unwavering faith, Dr. Shakira Miller. What unfolds is not just a conversation about career success, but a deeply personal journey through loss, leadership, obedience, self-care, and radical trust in God.

Dr. Miller shares how her path began far from boardrooms and doctorates. Raised in three different housing projects and navigating the devastating loss of her father at a young age, her story is rooted in resilience. From earning a scholarship to boarding school to completing her doctorate in Educational Leadership at Columbia University, her rise was not accidental. It was intentional, prayerful, and marked by divine direction.

Listeners will hear how Dr. Miller transitioned from teacher to principal, then to assistant superintendent, eventually making the bold and faith-filled decision to retire after 25 years in education. Her retirement was not an escape; it was an act of obedience. Through fasting, prayer, and spiritual discernment, she stepped away from security and status to pursue what God was calling her into next.

Now the founder of JJMP Coaching and Consulting—short for Jehovah Jireh, My Provider—Dr. Miller is helping leaders prioritize what many neglect: themselves. Her new book, Leading with Balance: Self-Care Is Not Selfish, challenges educators, executives, and entrepreneurs to rethink burnout culture and embrace sustainable leadership.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How faith guided Dr. Miller through infertility, health scares, and professional opposition

• Why retirement became her greatest act of self-care

• The real meaning of “letting go and letting God” in business and leadership

• How to say no without guilt and create healthy boundaries

• Practical insight into executive coaching, leadership in the gray areas, and emotional regulation

This conversation dives into Christian leadership, obedience, fasting, executive presence, and personal growth. Dr. Miller explains how trusting God is not passive. It requires action, discernment, and sometimes walking away from what looks good on paper. She speaks candidly about opposition, favor, and the reality that being called often comes with resistance.

You’ll also hear about her passion for developing leaders beyond theory. Through her Above and Beyond Leadership Series, Dr. Miller teaches aspiring and seasoned administrators how to navigate real-world scenarios not covered in graduate programs. From crisis management to team coaching, she focuses on what happens in the gray areas of leadership where character and discernment matter most.

At its heart, this episode is about legacy, alignment, and surrender. It’s about understanding that self-care is not selfish, obedience is not weakness, and favor is not luck. It’s the result of consistency, prayer, and trust in God’s timing.

If you are an educator, leader, entrepreneur, or believer navigating transition, burnout, or uncertainty, this episode will both challenge and encourage you. Dr. Miller’s testimony is a reminder that storms do not disqualify you; they prepare you.

To connect with Grace Through Storms, be sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Share this episode with a leader or educator who needs encouragement. Follow the podcast for updates on new episodes and upcoming guests, and stay connected with Jessica Webb for more conversations centered on faith, mental health, leadership, and overcoming life’s storms by the grace of God.

In this deeply moving episode of Grace Through Storms, host Jessica Webb sits down with Marcus Turner for a raw, faith-filled conversation about what it truly means to trust God when life delivers unimaginable pain. This episode is not about surface-level inspiration or quick encouragement. It is about walking through the fire, carrying grief, responsibility, and unanswered questions, and still choosing obedience, surrender, and faith.

Marcus shares his powerful testimony, beginning with his early life in the Bronx and the moments when God’s protection became undeniable. From near-death encounters to life-altering decisions, his story unfolds as a reminder that God’s presence often reveals itself most clearly in chaos. The conversation moves into fatherhood, identity, and learning to see God not as a distant figure, but as an active guide in everyday decisions.

One of the most emotional moments of the episode centers on the loss of Marcus’s daughter, an active-duty service member whose sudden passing reshaped his entire world. Rather than turning away from God in anger or despair, Marcus explains how grief drew him closer to Him. He speaks candidly about choosing strength over bitterness, leadership over collapse, and faith over fear for the sake of his family, including raising his grandson and navigating autism, education systems, and generational healing.

Throughout the episode, Jessica Webb, a licensed clinical mental health therapist, adds thoughtful insight on grief, obedience, discernment, and the intersection of faith and mental health. Together, they explore how stillness, surrender, and spiritual maturity often contradict cultural expectations of control and self-reliance. This conversation challenges listeners to rethink what blessings look like, how God removes people and situations for protection, and why obedience sometimes requires letting go of what feels familiar.

This episode speaks directly to anyone who has ever asked God “why,” felt misunderstood in their faith walk, or struggled to trust Him in seasons of loss, transition, or uncertainty. It is a testimony of resilience, generational transformation, and the quiet power of being still.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Faith forged through tragedy and loss

• Choosing obedience instead of resentment

• Grief, fatherhood, and spiritual leadership

• Autism, advocacy, and God’s provision

• The danger of false blessings and spiritual distractions

• Why stillness is often where God speaks the loudest

• Letting go of relationships God has outgrown

• Building generational faith instead of generational cycles

This is an episode for believers and seekers alike, offering hope without minimizing pain and faith without denying reality. It reminds us that God does not promise a life without storms, but He does promise to walk with us through them.

To stay connected with Grace Through Storms, listen, share, and leave a review wherever you stream podcasts. Your engagement helps extend these testimonies to those who need them most. You can follow the podcast for updates, future episodes, and behind-the-scenes moments, and connect with Jessica Webb as she continues creating space for honest conversations about faith, healing, and God’s grace in real life.

What do you do when your body is breaking down, doctors don’t have answers, and the pain won’t stop? On this powerful episode of Grace Through Storms, host Jessica Webb, a licensed clinical mental health therapist, sits down once again with returning guest Ron Faison—a musician, community leader, and survivor of a rare form of blood cancer—for one of the most gripping testimonies we’ve ever shared.

In his second appearance on the show, Ron opens up about a years-long battle with a rare blood cancer called mycosis fungoides, a condition so uncommon that most doctors initially dismissed his worsening symptoms as eczema or psoriasis. For years, he endured misdiagnoses, ineffective treatments, and physical and emotional deterioration—all while trying to hold onto his faith and sanity.

But Ron’s story isn’t just about illness. It’s about persistence, divine timing, and the grace that shows up in our darkest hours. From being covered in open sores to undergoing radiation, chemotherapy, and isolation during the height of COVID, Ron recounts every detail with transparency and humility. And through it all, he maintained an unwavering belief that God had a purpose for his pain.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• The early warning signs Ron experienced and how multiple doctors failed to give him an accurate diagnosis

• The emotional moment he was told—alone in a doctor’s office—that he had cancer

• Why he believes faith played a crucial role in his survival and recovery

• The physical toll of chemotherapy and what it felt like to have his strength—and dignity—stripped away

• How COVID added a new layer of fear and vulnerability to an already devastating health crisis

• The incredible support of his family, especially his sister DeeDee, who became a pivotal advocate in his care

• The role of his music community in organizing a benefit concert that reminded him he wasn’t alone

• His reflections on Job-like suffering, humility, and how he sees God’s hand even in delayed healing

Beyond the pain and process, this conversation dives deep into the spiritual insights and mental resilience that helped Ron endure such a difficult season. He shares the profound lessons he’s learned about gratitude, perspective, and trusting God’s timeline—even when you feel forgotten.

Today, Ron is back to work, active in his community, and finding new purpose in both his career and his calling. Whether it's producing concerts like Summer Jam, serving as production coordinator for The Boy Is Mine Tour, or launching events that honor Black excellence, Ron is using his second chance at life to give back in meaningful ways.

Why This Episode Matters:
If you or someone you love is dealing with a chronic illness, rare disease, or spiritual exhaustion, this episode is a must-listen. Ron’s story is a raw, real-life reminder that God can still move when the system fails you—and that healing doesn’t always look the way we expect. It might not be immediate. It might not be comfortable. But it can be complete.

About the Host:
Jessica Webb brings clinical insight and spiritual grounding to every episode. With her background in mental health and her heart for testimonies, she creates a space where faith and healing intersect, and where stories like Ron’s can inspire others to keep going—even when the outcome is uncertain.

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