Redeemed Podcast - Before She Became the Woman at the Well, Vanessa DeSilvio from The Chosen

About this episode

Vanessa DeSilvio shares her journey of faith and the lessons learned from portraying the Woman at the Well in The Chosen.

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt unseen, overlooked, or forgotten by God?In this powerful episode of the Redeemed Podcast, Lauren sits down with actress Vanessa DeSilvio , best known for her role as the Woman at the Well in The Chosen . Vanessa shares the incredible story behind landing one of the most impactful roles in Christian television and what God taught her through seasons of waiting, surrender, motherhood, and trusting His timing.From praying "Thy will be done" to watching God move in ways she never expected, Vanessa's story is a reminder that God sees you, knows your story, and is still writing your redemption story.Together, Lauren and Vanessa discuss: The story behind The Chosen audition What she learned from portraying the Woman at the Well Finding purpose in seasons of waiting How God equips the called Overcoming shame and feelings of disqualification Using your gifts to glorify God Trusting God's timing when prayers seem unanswered Walking in obedience even when you're afraid If you've ever wondered whether God still sees you in your waiting season, this conversation will encourage your heart. Listen now and be reminded that Jesus meets us right where we are…

People in this episode

Host: Lauren

Guest: Vanessa DeSilvio

Topics covered

• faith
• waiting
• redemption
• purpose
• trusting God
• overcoming shame

Keywords

• Woman at the Well
• Christian television
• audition story
• God's timing
• surrender
• motherhood
• waiting season

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Chosen

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