In this episode of The Greater Call, host Mark Immelman is joined by author, podcaster, and Bible teacher Emily Trotter for a powerful conversation about persistent faith through the story of the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15. Together, they unpack the courage, humility, boldness, and unwavering trust of a woman who refused to walk away when seeking help from Jesus. This episode explores what her example teaches us about leadership, parenting, resilience, and trusting God in the waiting.

Key Themes
🎙️ The persistent faith of the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15
🎙️ Humility and boldness can exist together
🎙️ Leadership often requires courage, composure, and discernment
🎙️ Growth often happens in the waiting, the wrestling, and the discomfort
🎙️ Women in Scripture model remarkable strength, faith, and resilience
🎙️ Parenting, legacy, and trusting God through trials
🎙️ God’s blessings often come through perseverance, not ease

Memorable Quotes
“Belief and faith can overcome any obstacle.”
“Humility and boldness aren’t mutually exclusive.”
“Where there’s blessing, there’s a wrestle.”
“Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is stay persistent.”
“God doesn’t ever just give you what you ask for. A lot of the time, you have to wait.”

Scripture References
• Matthew 15:21–28
• Genesis 32 — Jacob wrestling with God
• Hebrews 11 / heroes of the faith
• Proverbs 31:25
• Matthew 12:34
• Psalm reference discussed: Be still and know that I am God
• Hebrews 4:12 referenced in discussion about the Word being living and active

About Our Guest
Emily Trotter is an author, podcaster, and Bible teacher known for her encouraging, honest, and Scripture-rooted perspective on faith and everyday life. In this conversation, she joins Mark to reflect on the often-overlooked story of the Canaanite woman and the deep leadership and life lessons found in her persistent faith.

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