65: Leaving It All Behind: Shelby Walls' Story of Radical Faith

What happens when you step out in faith, leaving behind the security of a corporate career to follow God’s call? Shelby Walls, the heart behind 48 Faith & Farms, did just that. She traded boardrooms for barns, business suits for sourdough, and found herself in a deeper walk with God than she ever imagined. But the journey wasn’t without struggle.

When Shelby left her high-powered job—on track for a director position—she had no backup plan. Just a small 1950s farmhouse, a dream of self-sufficiency, and a winter season where nothing was producing… except for the unexpected: sourdough bread. What started as a simple way to make ends meet turned into a thriving business with God all over it.

As her platform grew, so did her calling. She founded How to Hunger Ministries, a space where nearly 850 women gather to study God’s Word, pray, and encourage each other. But when an opportunity arose to join a bakery—her long-time dream—she faced a heart-wrenching choice: ministry or marketplace?

What happened next is a must-hear story of divine orchestration. Like Abraham on the mountain, Shelby was willing to lay down what she loved—but God had a surprise waiting for her.

In this powerful episode, we talk about:

✨ Learning to recognize God’s timing vs. striving

✨ How surrender leads to supernatural provision

✨ The radical difference between striving and following His lead

✨ Why you can’t fully receive God’s love until you truly know Him

Her testimony will challenge you: What is God calling you to surrender? And what blessing might be on the other side of your obedience?

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