Hey friends! Welcome back to another episode of Anchored by the Sword!
I am so excited to reshare this conversation with you because not only is my guest, Destiny Tackett, someone I've gotten to know through my frequent (okay, almost daily!) coffee shop visits, but she is also one of our featured speakers at this year's Anchored in His Promises Women's Workshop on November 14th!
Destiny may be only 24 years old, but don't let her age fool you. This young woman has walked through some incredibly difficult circumstances, and her story is such a beautiful reminder that God doesn't wait until we have everything figured out before He begins working in our lives.
Growing up in a home filled with chaos, absent parents, abuse, and trauma, Destiny learned early on what it meant to experience brokenness. Like so many of us, she found ways to cope with the pain rather than face it. But even in the middle of unhealthy choices, unanswered questions, and deep wounds, God was pursuing her heart.
And isn't that just like Him?
During her senior year of high school, Destiny began feeling the Lord calling her into ministry. The interesting part? Her life didn't exactly look like what people expected from someone pursuing ministry. But God wasn't looking at where she was. He knew where He was taking her!
Throughout our conversation, Destiny shares how attending Malone University became a turning point in her journey. It wasn't just about earning a ministry degree. It was about allowing God to uncover the wounds she had buried, learning to receive healing, and discovering what it truly means to be His daughter.
We talk about the importance of vulnerability, the courage it takes to pursue healing, and how God can use even the most painful parts of our stories to encourage someone else.
One of my favorite parts of this conversation is hearing Destiny's heart for those who are still struggling. We talk about prodigals, the importance of planting seeds of faith, and remembering that we may not always be the person God uses to water those seeds, but that doesn't mean He isn't working!
We also have an honest conversation about grief, tragedy, and the heaviness of the world around us. Destiny reminds us that following Jesus doesn't mean we won't experience hardship. It means we have a Savior who has already overcome the world!
And friends, that brings me to something else I'm incredibly excited about!
Destiny will be joining us as one of our featured speakers at Anchored in His Promises!
Her message, "He Finishes What He Starts," is rooted in Philippians 1:6 and the beautiful promise that the God who began a good work in us will carry it through to completion.
After hearing Destiny's story, I cannot wait for you to hear what God has placed on her heart to share at the workshop. Her testimony reminds us that our past doesn't disqualify us, healing is a journey, and God is faithful to continue the work He has begun, even when we can't see the progress ourselves.
Bio:
Destiny Tackett is a young Christian in her twenties who is learning to walk out ministry and discipleship in the rhythms of everyday life. With a heart marked by vulnerability, Destiny is committed to embracing healing from past traumas and sorrows while inviting others to experience God’s nearness in their own stories.
Through her journey, Destiny has discovered a profound truth: the Lord has been present in every step, even in the moments when His hand felt hidden. Her life reflects a growing trust in a God who is unfailingly good, deeply loving, and righteous in all His ways. Destiny’s hope is to point others toward that same faithful God as she continues to grow, serve, and walk in obedience to His call.
Anchor Verses:
John 16:33
2 Corinthians 5:16–20
Philippians 1:6
Connect with Destiny:
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Learn More and Register for the Anchored in His Promises Workshop:https://www.anchoredbythesword.org/event-list
