Connie Dienner joins Larry Kreider to discuss her new book From Barn to Stage: A Journey of Faith and Creativity. Connie’s journey originates on a farm in Indiana, where a deep desire for singing and dancing leads to a life transformed from loneliness, heartbreak, and disappointment into a discovery of identity rooted in the love of Jesus. Through her experiences, Connie established Cavod Performing Arts, an arts academy aimed at honoring God through dance, acting, and music. Tune in to hear Connie’s remarkable story!

Quotable Quotes:

  • “So many people have misplaced identity.”

Highlights:

  • In Hebrew, Cavod means “the glory of God.”
  • Finding our identity in Jesus is a foundation for fulfilling the call God has on our lives.
  • As we are obedient in the small things, God is working in us to prepare us for the next level.
  • Surrender your dreams to the Lord, then remain faithful with the things God has entrusted to you at this moment.
  • As a leader, begin by believing in people, then release and trust them to fulfill their role.
  • It’s not about us, it’s about building the Kingdom.
  • Psalm 27:1-4

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