In this heartfelt conversation, Darla Madrid shares her powerful journey into ministry—from volunteering with Cru’s high school outreach to navigating life as a mom, missionary, and leader. She opens up about the beauty and struggle of embracing God’s call in every season, even the ones that feel less than ideal. Through stories of heartache, hope, and surrender, Darla offers encouragement to women learning to hold grief and joy together and trust God with their present and future.

Key Highlights:

• Darla’s journey from college volunteer to full-time ministry with Cru
• The identity crisis of teen girls—and the power of truth in Christ
• Ministry in motherhood: rhythms of grace in a chaotic season
• How COVID reshaped high school outreach into student-led movements
• Personal grief: miscarriage, diabetes, and the loss of her grandmother
• Learning to embrace the “now” season without comparison
• The sacred space of holding joy and sorrow together
• Encouragement for those questioning their calling in hard seasons

"There’s freedom in this season. I don’t have to compare myself to who I thought I’d be. I can grow right here." — Darla Madrid

Darla Madrid – People Care Coordinator, High School Ministry with Cru

Contact: [email protected]

Personal Giving Link to Support Darla in Ministry: give.cru.org/0939757

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