# Financial Hardship to Freedom

Episode 18 of the Relentless Hope Podcast The Relentless Hope Podcast, hosted by Steve Gatena, founder of PRAY.COM shares vulnerable testimonies from the world's most passionate…

Source: Pray.com — https://www.pray.com/articles/financial-hardship-to-freedom  
Author: PRAY.COM Editorial Team  
Category: Leadership  
Topics: money, protection  
Published: 2025-03-28  
Last revised: 2026-08-12

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## Episode 18 of the Relentless Hope Podcast

The Relentless Hope Podcast, hosted by Steve Gatena, founder of PRAY.COM shares vulnerable testimonies from the world's most passionate Christian leaders who overcame extreme trials through God's faithfulness.

Jill Castilla, the CEO of Citizens Bank of Edmond, discusses how she overcame financial struggles while paying for college, the time when a family member stole her car and $15,000, the new perspectives she gained during her time in the military, and how she helped her bank overcome the financial crisis and how she learned to surrender to God, viewing her leadership positions as callings from Him. She never sought to become a leader but rather wanted to be an instrument of good.

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