What If You Could Find Peace and Purpose Even in Life’s Hardest Chapters?
In this episode of The Collide Podcast, we meet Carolyn Troutman—an inspiring woman whose story is full of adventure, resilience, and unwavering faith. Carolyn and her husband have lived extraordinary professional lives, raised a beautiful family, and are now both navigating the realities of cancer. Despite these challenges, Carolyn radiates joy and peace, offering a powerful testimony of hope in the midst of life’s twists and turns.
Tune in for a heartfelt and uplifting conversation that will remind you of God’s presence in every season—mountaintops and valleys alike.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear
- How Carolyn cultivated faith through both joy and suffering
- Her reflections on legacy, peace, and choosing purpose in the face of cancer
- Encouragement to trust God’s plan even when the path is uncertain
Meet Carolyn Troutman
Carolyn was an accomplished musician and beloved community leader with a passion for classical music, choral work, and teaching. From piano and cello lessons to starting the Whatcom Girls Chorus—which served hundreds of girls over 20 seasons—Carolyn’s life was a beautiful composition of faith, creativity, and compassion. A gifted sight-reader and choir leader, Carolyn’s musical legacy and spiritual influence continue to inspire generations.
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1 Comment
My wife and I knew Carolyn in jr high & high school. We went to the same church/youth group. We were also married there. She was always such a joy to be around. I remember her wonderful laugh. My wife passed in 2022 and Carolyn reached out to me offering condolences. A very special person. No surprise she lived an amazing life and has an equally amazing family. Prayers to all of them.