Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan — Episode with Connie Sanchez

2025-11-17

Welcome to The Lighthouse Collective podcast series Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan. In this episode, Stuart sits down with pastor’s wife, speaker, and leader Connie Sanchez to talk about disciplining your disappointments, navigating seasons of waiting, and finding fruitfulness in the middle of transition. What you will hear Connie’s story of moving her family across the country and the lessons learned in transition. What it means to “discipline your disappointments” and why winter seasons matter.

Welcome to The Lighthouse Collective podcast series Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan. In this episode, Stuart sits down with pastor’s wife, speaker, and leader Connie Sanchez to talk about disciplining your disappointments, navigating seasons of waiting, and finding fruitfulness in the middle of transition.

What you will hear

Connie’s story of moving her family across the country and the lessons learned in transition.
What it means to “discipline your disappointments” and why winter seasons matter.
How to anchor your mornings and build rhythms that sustain leadership.
The role of faith, courage, and vulnerability in leading through uncertainty.
Practical ways to lead yourself first so you can better serve others.

Memorable lines

“Discipline your disappointments—don’t let them define your destiny.”

“Winter is where the roots grow deepest. Don’t rush the season.”

About Connie Sanchez

Connie Sanchez has spoken to over 50,000 people nationwide, encouraging women to lead with faith, courage, and clarity. She is a pastor’s wife, business leader, homeschool mom, and speaker who blends personal experience with biblical wisdom to help others thrive in life’s transitions.

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