<p>What do you do when the life you planned suddenly shifts?</p><p><br></p><p>In this powerful episode of Witness the Wonder, Christina Smith sits down with Deena Trocino, founder of SpeciallyEmpoweredMoms.com, who shares how a surprise pregnancy at 42 and a Down syndrome diagnosis at birth completely changed the trajectory of her life, her ministry, and her family.</p><p><br></p><p>From leading a thriving youth outreach to navigating unexpected grief, identity shifts, and a new calling she never saw coming—Deena’s story is honest, raw, and full of God’s faithfulness in the unexpected.</p><p><br></p><p>If your life feels “off script,” this episode will remind you:</p><p>God is still writing the story.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>What We Talk About</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>When your plans and God’s plans collide</li><li>Running a youth center for at-risk teens for nearly 20 years</li><li>The shock of pregnancy at 42</li><li>The silent delivery room and the Down syndrome diagnosis</li><li>Becoming an advocate overnight</li><li>The hidden grief of losing the life you thought you’d have</li><li>The toll on ministry, marriage, and her older children</li><li>How God reoriented her identity and calling</li><li>Encouragement for parents walking through difficult seasons</li></ul><p><br></p><p>✨ Scripture</p><p><br></p><p>Romans 8:28 (ESV)</p><p>“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good…”</p><p><br></p><p>🔔 Stay Connected</p><p><br></p><p>Website: ChristinaSmithOfficial.com</p><p>YouTube &amp; Social: @witnessthewonder</p><p>Contact / Speaking Requests: Via ChristinaSmithOfficial.com</p><p><br></p><p>💛 Connect with Deena Trocino</p><p><br></p><p>YouTube &amp; Socials:</p><p>@SpeciallyEmpoweredMoms</p><p>Website: SpeciallyEmpoweredMoms.com</p><p><br></p><p>💰 Birch Gold</p><p><br></p><p>To learn how to protect your retirement with physical gold and silver, go to ChristinaSmithOfficial.com and click the Birch Gold link to get your FREE INFO KIT. </p><p><br></p><p>🙌 Support the Podcast</p><p><br></p><p>Visit ChristinaSmithOfficial.com for ways to support the show, find more resources, and join the community.</p><p><br></p><p>And remember…</p><p>God is always at work in your story.</p>