Faith in the Moment Everything Changed: Shawna Layland’s Testimony

Faith in the Moment Everything Changed: Shawna Layland’s Testimony

In this episode of Held by Faith: The Podcast, Wendy Rollin sits down with Shawna Layland for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about faith, survival, surrender, and trusting God when life changes in an instant. Shawna shares her testimony of surviving a Type A aortic dissection, a life-threatening medical emergency involving a tear in the body’s main artery, the aorta. Her story is not only about what happened physically, but about how God was present with her, how her faith deepened through the journey, and how she now hopes her testimony will encourage others and point them back to Jesus. This episode is a reminder that faith does not mean we will never face trials, but it does mean we do not face them alone. Listen now to Shawna’s testimony on Held by Faith: The Podcast

Sunday’s Verse and Devotional | Psalm 28:7

In this episode of Held by Faith: The Podcast, Wendy shares Sunday’s Verse and Devotional from Psalm 28:7: “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped.” A short devotional reminder that God is still our strength when we feel weak, our shield when life feels overwhelming, and our help when we trust Him with what we are carrying.

Sunday’s Verse and Devotional | Isaiah 26:3

In this episode of Held by Faith: The Podcast, Wendy shares Sunday’s Verse and Devotional from Isaiah 26:3: “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.” A short devotional reminder that real peace is found in keeping our minds on God. When life feels crowded with worry, pressure, or uncertainty, His peace can still steady the heart.

Sunday’s Verse and Devotional | John 14:27

In this episode of Held by Faith: The Podcast, Wendy shares Sunday’s Verse and Devotional from John 14:27: “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.” This short devotional is a reminder that the peace Jesus gives is not like the peace the world offers. It is deeper than circumstances, steadier than emotions, and able to hold us even when life feels heavy, noisy, or uncertain. In this episode, Wendy reflects on what it means to receive the peace of Christ and to begin the day trusting Him instead of letting fear, stress, or pressure take the lead. If you need a moment of calm and encouragement, this episode is for you.

Full Circle: The Manuscript, the Mission, and What Comes Next

Wendy Rollin is joined by Jason for a heartfelt conversation about the final manuscript copy of A Mother’s Journey: Held by Faith being finished and ready for its June 9th release. They also discuss Wendy’s companion release, Held by Faith Through Grief and Trauma: A 30-Day Devotional and Healing Workbook, created for those walking through grief, trauma, loss, fear, and healing. Together, Wendy and Jason reflect on the proof copies, the progress behind the scenes, Wendy’s faith-based YouTube Shorts, her upcoming Heaven documentary, and how God has brought her life full circle — from pain and searching to purpose, testimony, and a mission to help others know they are not alone.