Ep. 2 - From Setbacks to Strength

In this moving episode of the Broken to Build podcast, we sit down with Jaelene Daniels, former National Women’s Soccer League player, wife, mother, and a woman of unwavering faith. Jaelene shares her powerful journey, beginning with her early days as a young soccer player in Denver, to earning a full-ride scholarship to Texas Tech, and eventually making it to the professional level. But her path has been anything but easy.

Jaelene speaks openly about facing a life-threatening blood clot that almost ended her career, her miraculous healing, and how this experience deepened her personal relationship with God. She also opens up about the challenging decision to stand by her faith, even when it meant stepping away from the U.S. national team, and the immense public backlash she faced as a result. Through her inspiring resilience, Jaelene shows us how even the hardest decisions can serve a greater purpose.

Today, she’s building a life centered around family and service, working with a nonprofit that combines her love for soccer and ministry. Join us as Jaelene offers heartfelt insights into overcoming personal and professional trials, leaning into faith, and finding new purpose in unexpected places.

• [1:00] Jaelene’s early life and journey into soccer
• [3:00] College soccer and dealing with a career-threatening injury
• [7:00] Jaelene’s “Come to Jesus” moment: A miraculous recovery and renewed faith
• [14:00] The national team invitation and her defining stand in 2017
• [17:00] Facing media and personal backlash with grace
• [22:00] Finding strength in faith, family, and community support
• [25:00] Life today: Family, nonprofit work, and purpose-driven goals
• [29:00] Jaelene’s future plans and call to encourage others

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