Broken To Build Podcast

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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Ep. 1 - Finding Faith After Tragedy

In this powerful and emotional first episode of the Broken to Build Podcast, we welcome Suzanne Abdella Staff, a remarkable woman whose story reveals the strength found in faith and the courage to rebuild after tragedy. Suzanne takes us on a journey through some of the darkest moments of her life, including a traumatic experience in her youth and the heartbreaking loss of her husband to cancer. Through these challenges, Suzanne found a deep-rooted faith, learning to rely on God and discovering her purpose in sharing hope with others.

Suzanne opens up about her journey from victim to survivor, the love and support of her family, and the role of her faith in her healing. She also reflects on the birth of her daughter, Nora, and the ways motherhood gave her strength and purpose during times of unimaginable pain. This episode is filled with messages of resilience, the power of vulnerability, and the importance of community. Suzanne’s story is a reminder that even in the most broken times, we can find beauty, purpose, and the courage to keep building.

01:00 Suzanne introduces herself and her family

02:00 Facing trauma: Suzanne’s early life and the life-changing event she rarely shared

03:00 Returning home and the path to recovery through therapy and faith

06:00 Advice for those who have faced similar trauma

08:00 Meeting her husband, Aaron, and finding love and hope

13:00 Facing cancer together as a family and the birth of their daughter, Nora

18:00 The trials and faith through Aaron’s battle with cancer

25:00 Life after loss: Suzanne’s journey as a young widow and mother

34:00 Suzanne's path to healing, grief, and finding new love

38:00 Lessons learned and hope for listeners facing similar hardships

39:00 Closing thoughts and encouragement to stay strong in faith

 

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Ep. 0 - Broken Beginnings

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In this premiere episode of Broken to Build, host Lauryn Deloach opens up about her journey through brokenness and healing, guided by faith and resilience. Joined by her lifelong friend Melissa Perry, Lauryn reveals the story behind the podcast, sharing her struggles with church hurt, betrayal, and the transformative power of forgiveness. She recounts the challenging nine months that reshaped her faith and identity, leading her to a deeper relationship with God and a passion for creating a supportive community.

Lauryn’s vision for Broken to Build is to provide a safe, authentic space where women can explore life’s hardest topics—postpartum struggles, anxiety, shame, grief, and more. This episode invites listeners to embrace their own scars as foundations for growth, using life’s challenges as stepping stones toward a life filled with purpose, strength, and authenticity.

02:00 - Lauryn’s family life: Her husband, children, and mission-driven family work

05:00 - The heart behind Broken to Build: Creating a refuge for women of faith

10:00 - Facing betrayal and brokenness: Lauryn’s story of church hurt and her journey to healing

15:00 - Coping with trauma: Lauryn’s experiences with counseling and support

24:00 - The choice to forgive: Letting go of bitterness through prayer and personal growth
33:00 - Finding purpose and alignment: The story behind launching Broken to Build

40:00 - Lauryn’s hopes for the podcast: A safe community for women to explore faith and real-life challenges

45:00 - A call to authenticity: Embracing brokenness to build a life of faith and strength

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