Episode 5: April McMennamy’s Story Part 2 — Faith, Testing, and Hope in Every Season | For Our Good & His Glory Podcast
Episode Introduction
In this episode, we continue our conversation with April McMennamy as she shares part two of her powerful testimony. This episode dives deeper into her journey of faith, highlighting the ongoing process of healing, growth, and trusting God through life’s challenges.
From moments of laughter and real-life bloopers to the serious realities of recovery, parenting, and perseverance, April’s story reveals what it truly looks like to walk with God daily. This conversation also includes a special and unexpected moment…a phone call from her husband, Curtis, from prison. Curtis’s familiarly cheerful voice sounded joyfully through the speaker, bringing a powerful reminder that true peace is found in Christ, regardless of circumstances.
April’s story continues to demonstrate that even in seasons of testing and struggle, God is faithful. Through prayer, faith, and community support, she continues to press forward, trusting that God is working all things together for our good and His glory.
Key Topics Covered
• Life before Christ and struggles with addiction
• Consequences of past decisions, including jail and loss of custody
• Encountering Jesus and the start of true transformation
• Surrendering fully to God and allowing Him to write the rest of the story
• Rebuilding family, serving in church, and impacting the community
• Trusting God through ongoing challenges, including Curtis’s federal prison sentence
• Living a life rooted in faith, hope, and accountability
• Encouragement for anyone facing a season of trial
Scriptures Discussed
Romans 8:28 — God works all things together for good for those who love Him.
Ephesians 3:20 — God is able to do immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine.
Psalm 34:8 — Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Esther 4:14 — God places us in seasons for a purpose and calls us to act faithfully.
Mark 2:17 — It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
What You’ll Learn
• How to continue walking in faith after surrendering your life to Christ
• The importance of perseverance during seasons of testing and struggle
• How God provides peace even in the most difficult circumstances
• Practical encouragement for parenting and leading a family through challenges
• The power of prayer, community, and staying rooted in God’s Word
• How to overcome fear and step into what God is calling you to do
• Why joy and hope are still possible even during hardship
• How God uses ongoing struggles to strengthen faith and testimony
Episode Overview & Show Notes
In part two of April McMennamy’s story, we see what it looks like to continue walking in faith after surrender. While the initial transformation is powerful, this episode highlights the reality that the journey with Christ is ongoing and filled with both victories and challenges.
April shares about life after addiction, including the process of recovery, raising her children, and trusting God daily in both big and small moments. She opens up about the struggles she has faced, including fear, stepping outside of her comfort zone, and learning to trust God’s voice in new ways.
This episode also captures the beauty of real life—moments of laughter, bloopers, and authenticity—showing that faith is not about perfection but about consistently turning back to God.
One of the most powerful moments in this episode is an unexpected phone call from Curtis, calling from prison. Despite his circumstances, his voice carries joy, peace, and unwavering faith. His perspective is a living testimony that true freedom and peace come from Jesus, not from external circumstances.
April’s continued journey reflects the “Testing” and “Encouragement” stages of the T.A.S.T.E framework. Even after surrender, life still brings challenges, but God provides strength, peace, and purpose through every season.
This episode is a reminder that faith is not just about the moment of salvation—it’s about the daily walk, the ongoing trust, and the willingness to keep saying “yes” to God.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is part two of April’s story about?
This episode focuses on April’s life after surrendering to Christ, including recovery, parenting, and walking through ongoing challenges with faith.
What makes this episode unique?
It includes a real and unexpected phone call from Curtis in prison, offering a powerful example of peace and faith in difficult circumstances.
How does this episode encourage believers?
It shows that faith is a daily journey and that God provides strength, peace, and purpose through every season of life.
What does Psalm 34:8 mean in this context?
It reflects the reality that once you experience God’s goodness, you recognize His presence even in hardship.
Can joy and peace really exist during difficult seasons?
Yes. Through Christ, believers can experience peace that goes beyond circumstances, as demonstrated in both April and Curtis’s lives.
