<p>What do you do when a dream you’ve spent 25 years working toward almost destroys you?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Witness the Wonder, Alison Gieschen shares her story of surviving a life-threatening storm at sea that left her shaken, afraid, and wondering if she could keep going.</p><p><br></p><p>What began as a lifelong dream to sail around the world quickly turned into a fight for survival when massive waves overtook their boat. Even after making it through the storm, the fear didn’t disappear. Alison found herself questioning whether she could continue the journey.</p><p><br></p><p>But what happened next changed everything.</p><p><br></p><p>From an unexpected encounter just three boats away to a series of moments she describes as divine, maybe even supernatural appointments, Alison began to see her story differently. This is a powerful conversation about fear, faith, and learning to trust God even when you do not understand what is happening.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>A storm at sea that nearly ended their journey</li><li>The emotional aftermath of fear and trauma</li><li>An unexpected encounter that shifted everything</li><li>How perspective changes when you begin to trust God</li><li>Finding purpose in moments that feel out of control</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Alison Gieschen:</strong><br></p><p>Website: <a href="https://sailmates.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://sailmates.org</a><br>Book: <a href="https://a.co/d/0jdnxxjW" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://a.co/d/0jdnxxjW</a><strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To learn more and support the show:</strong><br></p><p><a href="https://christinasmithofficial.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://ChristinaSmithOfficial.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>If this story encouraged you, follow Witness the Wonder, share it with someone who needs encouragement, and consider financially supporting the show to help us continue sharing stories of hope that build faith.<br></p>