In this episode of 12-Minute Convos with Jesus Believers, Engel Jones connects with author, speaker, and ministry leader Angela Donadio, joining the show from Virginia, right outside of Washington, D.C. Angela shares a beautifully authentic testimony of growing up as a pastor's daughter who quite literally "grew up on a pew" in her local church. While she jokingly reflects on her church-raised background, she vulnerably discusses the critical moment when every believer must transition from their parents' faith to making a personal, teenage decision to fully serve Jesus Christ. Angela opens up about the greatest physical and spiritual trial of her life. Having battled severe endometriosis, she was explicitly told by medical professionals that she would never be able to conceive children. In a stunning display of God's sovereign power, the Lord blessed her and her husband with two "miracle children" before she eventually underwent a hysterectomy in 2001 a surgery during which she nearly hemorrhaged to death.
Today, she shares the joy of watching those miracle children thrive: her daughter, who recently married, and her single son, a clothing designer who expresses biblical themes through his creative brand, Lamb. Angela closes with a timely, fiery word of encouragement for anyone currently walking through a season of delay, confusion, or silent prayers. If you are tempted to throw in the towel because you don't see the immediate fruit of your labor, Angela's profound reminder that a delayed harvest is not a failed harvest will deeply strengthen your resolve to keep moving forward!
Guest's Bio
Angela Donadio is a seasoned ministry leader, trusted Bible teacher, and award-winning author. A survivor of two near-death health crises she encourages others to Make Life Matter as they engage with God's Word, embrace His call, and experience a life of Kingdom purpose.
Angela holds a Master's Degree in Leadership and Ministry and partners with her husband to lead River of Life, a vibrant and diverse church near Washington, D.C. She is the founder of the Communicators' Collective Retreat, offering soul care for female leaders, and Voice of the Voiceless, providing empowerment and education initiatives for women globally. She leads international missions teams and has ministered through worship and the Word in more the than twenty countries across four continents. She loves adventure and being a mom to two young adults.