Episode 148 - Achieving & Losing 'The Dream' Life: Charlotte Burt, Part 2

Today we pick up on Charlotte's story after hearing part one last week and follow her journey as she returns to New Zealand. From getting engaged and building the life she always wanted to stepping into early married years with a shared Christian faith, life was good! We hear about the dreams she and her husband shared, including their first Bali trip and the hope of living between two worlds, and how Charlotte began thriving in an influencer niche she loved. Everything seems perfect… until 2020 arrives. COVID disrupts their plans, her husband begins deconstructing his faith, and Charlotte finds herself searching for healing outside of Christianity.

What follows is a deeply vulnerable chapter marked by their move back to Auckland, the birth of twins, and a heartbreaking betrayal that leads to separation. She shares openly about processing this pain through both new age practices and conversations with the Lord. Charlotte reflects on surrendering her marriage to God and rebuilding her life on the foundation of seeking His Kingdom first. This episode is a testament to God’s pursuit, redemption, and the beauty that emerges when we choose Him above all else.

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0:00 – Previously in Part 1
0:55 – Settling back into life in New Zealand
1:16 – Landing her dream job & discovering healthy parenting
5:02 – Getting engaged & stepping into the “dream life”
6:09 – Early Christian marriage & slowly disconnecting from church
7:45 – First Bali trip & the dream of living between NZ and Bali
9:27 – Growing an Instagram following & thriving in her niche
13:01 – Planning for 2020… then COVID hits
17:07 – Questioning Christianity & her husband’s deconstruction
20:33 – Searching for healing outside of Christianity
26:22 – A surprise third pregnancy
29:37 – A powerful intervention from God
30:59 – Moving back to Auckland & welcoming the twins
33:55 – Betrayal within her marriage
37:28 – Processing separation with the Lord & new age practices
40:33 – Returning wholeheartedly to the Lord
50:26 – Surrendering her marriage to God
1:02:27 – Charlotte’s message: Seek the Kingdom of God first
1:08:00 – How Charlotte lives out her faith beyond Sunday