Faith, Family & Following God’s Lead with Denise Gossett, Part 2 of our Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries Series!Faith, Family & Following God’s Lead with Denise Gossett, Part 2 of our Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries Series!
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Actor Denise Gossett talks with host Gina Fox about trusting God through big life changes, letting go of control, and working on Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries with her daughter. Their conversation touches on worry, family choices, hard seasons, and how gentle, faith-filled stories can encourage others.
27:40•21 Apr 2026
Faith, Trust and Amish Mysteries: Denise Gossett on Letting Go of Control
Episode Overview
- Big life decisions, like moving cities for family, can lead to unexpected opportunities when grounded in trust in God.
- Worry often stems from trying to control everything; choosing trust instead can bring peace and perspective.
- Even the hardest years can later become the strongest parts of someone’s testimony and story of growth.
- Wholesome, faith-centred media can encourage families and quietly point people back to God without heavy pressure.
- Simple questions such as "Will this matter in a year?" can help reduce anxiety about everyday problems.
“"Worrying means you think God will make a mistake."”
Experience the emotional and inspiring tales of recovery as Denise Gossett shares how faith, family, and a big leap of trust reshaped her life and career. Listeners meet Denise as a working actor and mum whose move from Los Angeles to Florida felt like the end of her acting dreams, yet turned into a season of unexpected provision and peace.
She explains how choosing a safer, more grounded environment for her daughter opened more doors than she ever imagined, saying that God "started working more than I used to work in L.A." A big thread running through the conversation is worry versus trust. Denise talks about being a self-confessed control lover, yet learning to lean into God’s guidance.
A church sign she saw while filming Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries hit her hard: "Worrying means you think God will make a mistake." That line shaped both her own outlook and how she understands her character Naomi. She and the host swap stories about family patterns of anxiety, hard seasons, and the slow, sometimes painful strengthening of faith. There’s also plenty here for people who simply want something wholesome and faith-based to watch together.
Denise shares how she and her real-life daughter Riley ended up playing mother and daughter in Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries, how the series draws from a 32-book collection, and why she describes it as "Little House on the Prairie meets Nancy Drew." She talks warmly about the Amish community, the calm beauty of Sugarcreek, and the joy of seeing audiences around the world respond to a gentle, family-friendly story with subtle, steady reminders of God.
If you’re wrestling with anxiety, control, or big life changes, this conversation offers a mix of honesty, humour, and quiet encouragement. What step of trust might you be ready to take next?
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