Rising After the Fall | 22 Stories of Resilience & Redemption | Missy Maxwell Worton & Donna Bess

In this episode of Witness the Wonder, host Christina Smith sits down with publisher Missy Maxwell Worton and editor Donna Bess to talk about Resilience: The Rise After the Fall, a powerful anthology featuring 22 true stories of women who have walked through loss, failure, betrayal, and starting over.

This conversation explores why our stories matter, how healing often comes through telling the truth, and what happens when people choose to share what God has carried them through. These stories remind us that even in our lowest moments, God is still at work.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your story is important enough to tell, this episode is for you.

Episode Highlights

• ​(00:00) The story we’re afraid to share
• ​(02:15) Meet Missy Maxwell Worton & Donna Bess
• ​(08:30) Resilience and rising after failure
• ​(14:45) Healing through sharing your story
• ​(22:10) Why testimony brings freedom

Featured Guests

• ​Missy Maxwell Worton: https://www.missymaxwellworton.com
• ​Books by Missy: https://amzn.to/4qrE5Rw
• ​Donna Bess: https://www.donnabessofficial.com
• ​Books by Donna: https://amzn.to/4qmqN8Q

Mentioned in this Episode

• ​Get the Book: Resilience 3: The Rise After the Fall here: https://amzn.to/4aDq4eM

Connect with Witness the Wonder

• ​Visit https://ChristinaSmithOfficial.com for episode resources, guests, and more.
• ​Read Christina’s Story (Chapter 7) in Resilience: Women Rising to Their Greatest Moments https://amzn.to/3MxyDPm

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