Ordinary People Extraordinary Things

Darcy reveals her journey as "God's problem child" in this deeply vulnerable conversation about finding faith through life's unexpected divine interventions. As a fifth-generation Iowa farmer and storyteller who grew up feeling like an outsider in church settings, Darcy shares three remarkable stories that challenged her skepticism and revealed God's presence in undeniable ways.

When her grandmother – alone and vulnerable at 80 years old – faced a home intruder intent on assault, a simple cry of "Help me, Jesus" inexplicably stopped the attack. Later, as a college student stranded on Interstate 80 without a cell phone, Darcy found rescue through strangers with unlikely connections to her tiny hometown who diverted hours from their route to help her. These "coincidences" planted seeds of faith that would blossom even as questions remained.

Most poignantly, Darcy shares how her father – equally resistant to church throughout his life – found faith in his final years through a pastor who faithfully visited him despite having no prior connection to her dad. This fulfilled her mother's lifelong prayer for her husband's salvation and demonstrated authentic Christian love that transcended institutional boundaries.

What makes this episode particularly powerful is Darcy's honesty about continuing to question even while recognizing divine intervention. Her perspective creates space for listeners who've felt alienated by religious environments yet remain spiritually curious. Through tears and laughter, she reminds us that God meets people where they are – whether through Scripture, kind strangers, or persistent pastors.

Whether you've felt like the "problem child" in your faith community or you're curious about how God works through ordinary circumstances, this conversation will leave you reconsidering the "coincidences" in your own life story. Subscribe now to hear more authentic faith journeys that might just change how you see your own.

My scotcheroos recipe: 🍽️
1 1/2 Cups white syrup
1 1/2 Cups white sugar
*Stir together and once it starts boiling cook only for 2 more minutes, then take off the stove.

Add 1 1/2 Cups creamy peanut butter and mix in until it’s all 1 consistency

Then add rice krispies. My recipe says 8 Cups, but I don’t think I use that much. I start with a small amount. I can always add more, but can’t take it out. I like the scotcheroos to still be a little creamy.

Put this into a 9x13 greased pan.

Frosting:
12 oz chocolate chips
6 oz butterscotch chips
*melt these 2 ingredients so it’s creamy & melted but not burned
Then add the frosting to the top of the scotcheroos

Let the frosting cool for a little while before cutting the scotcheroos, but don’t wait too long, as it will get very hard to cut when everything hardens. 🍫

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