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Uncharted: Navigating Faith and LifeEvery Step Ordered: Dawn Pruszkowski’s Dance with Destiny and Unexpected LoveSend us a textIn this powerful episode, Dawn Pruszkowski—host of Unexpected Love Stories and Love Unexpected, author of Worship Steps, and former dance teacher—shares her journey of faith, movement, and miracles. From dreaming of Broadway to starting a dance ministry in college, Dawn recounts how a prophetic word led her to a mission trip where she met, got engaged to, and eventually married a man whose name she didn’t even know at first. Now married over 30 years, Dawn reflects on the importance of surrendering control and trusting God with every st...2025-05-151h 16
Love Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 3 Episode 6 - The HoneymoonAfter a stunning wedding, the newlyweds head to Chattanooga, TN, for a blissful week-long honeymoon. Their five days together are nothing short of perfect, and Dawn is overjoyed with her new life. But even fairytale beginnings can falter, and within just a few months, she and her husband find themselves pushed to their breaking point.
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2024-12-1821 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 3 Episode 5 - The Wedding
The day is finally here! That morning Wiesiek win’s Dawn’s heart again so that the two can get down to business preparing for the evening. At 5:00 pm on September 19, Wiesiek and Dawn finally see the part of the prophecy come true.
https://www.loveunexpected.us/s3-episode-5.html2024-12-1121 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 3 Episode 4 - 17 DaysWith the countdown clock ticking, Vee & Sara quickly get things in order and head to the states to settle into their new lives. Wedding planning comes to a close and the soon-to-be bride & groom enjoy their rehearsal dinner surrounded by loving friends & family. It’s on the way home that night that Dawn has a disappointing realization about her entire love story.
https://www.loveunexpected.us/s3-episode-4.html2024-12-0417 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 3 Episode 3 - Goodbye My LoveDespite receiving a breakup message, Dawn pushes through and talks to Vee, setting the record straight about their relationship and their future. She then pushes the wedding a few weeks to try and give her fiance’s visa more time to process. With only a month until the special day, Vee gets summoned to the Embassy with an important message.
https://www.loveunexpected.us/s3-episode-3.html2024-11-2718 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 3 Episode 2 - Surprise VisitorsDawn sets the wedding date and gets wedding planning rolling. Only problem? No guarantee the groom will be in the country by Sept. 5th. Thanks to an unexpected visitor, Vee’s paperwork is submitted for approval, though it enlightens Dawn with info about his first marriage she wasn’t previously aware of & sparks their first fight. Tensions reach a breaking point when Dawn receives a cassette tape from her fiancé, ominously titled “The Last One, Goodbye My Love.”
https://www.loveunexpected.us/s3-episode-2.html2024-11-2020 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 3 Episode 1 - You Can’t Stop LoveIn an effort to prove the legitimacy of their love story to the Department of State and the Embassy, Dawn launches what she calls “Operation Get Wiesiek Over Here.” She rallies more than 25 people to contribute letters and photographs that document her whirlwind romance with Wiesiek. While Wiesiek works to get everything in order from Poland, Dawn finds herself in constant communication with D.C., receiving frequent calls as the stakes for their love story grow higher.
https://www.loveunexpected.us/s3-episode-1.html2024-11-1421 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveBonus Episode 2 - Willy Falls in LoveWilly answers fan submitted questions and talks about his experience in the whirlwind love story with Dawn in Europe. He covers everything from meeting Dawn and falling in love, introducing her to Sara, tackling the obstacles they were bound to encounter, and working through a rejected visa to visit her in America. Listen to Willy’s perspective of this unexpected love story in this special bonus episode!
https://www.loveunexpected.us/bonus-episode-2.html2024-06-1918 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveBonus Episode 1 - Who Is Willy?Willy sits down to talk about his backstory that led him to attend the fateful trip. He shares about his battle with cancer, his musical background, how he got his nickname, living in Poland at the time, and whether or not he, too, received “sign posts” regarding the tour.
https://www.loveunexpected.us/bonus-episode-1.html2024-06-1229 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 2 Episode 7 - The VisaDawn decides to humor her parents when they suggest wedding dress shopping, only to find “The Dress” at a price she could only dream of. She then says goodbye to her Maryland friends as she moves home to Tennessee with her parents, choosing to share the news of her engagement with a few close friends. At the end of the week, Wiesiek is set to meet with the American Consul regarding his visitor’s visa. Will the Embassy give him the green light?
https://www.loveunexpected.us/s2-episode-7.html2024-04-0326 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 2 Episode 6 - Banana Cream PieReturning to the states is a whirlwind for Dawn as she attempts to catch up on sleep, dodge questions about her love life, and remain in contact with Wiesiek. Though she resolved to keep her engagement a secret until she could tell her parents, the pressure builds and she cracks, sharing the news with friends in Maryland. When her parents finally arrive, their response to the news is somewhat of a surprise to Dawn.
https://www.loveunexpected.us/s2-episode-6.html2024-03-2722 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 2 Episode 5 - A Change of PlansDawn finally meets Sara, her future daughter, and is filled with a mixture of love and fear. As she contemplates how to move forward, Wiesiek reassures her with a gentle promise. The team enjoy one last night together, and in the morning begin their journey home. Dawn boards her flight back to the U.S. unaware of an event that threatens to throw a wrench in her plans.
https://www.loveunexpected.us/s2-episode-5.html2024-03-2019 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 2 Episode 4 - EngagedIn a whirlwind of events, Dawn faces many emotions on her last full day in Europe. She is moved by Wiesiek’s heart, wears an engagement ring on her finger, and steps into what will be her future home, causing all her expectations to shatter. She’s left with one question: “Can I really go through with this marriage?”
https://www.loveunexpected.us/s2-episode-4.html2024-03-1319 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 2 Episode 3 - The KissIn a backward sequence of events, Dawn and Willy go on their first date after affirming that they’re meant to be married. It’s during this meal that she finds out what her future last name will be, and that Willy is indeed not her fiance’s real name. Drunk on love, Dawn’s head is in the clouds as she prepares to head back to Warsaw.
https://www.loveunexpected.us/s2-episode-3.html2024-03-0621 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 2 Episode 2 - Are We A Couple?Dawn continues to receive surprise after surprise when yet another familiar face shows up to her hotel. The new addition heads out with the rest of the team on a tour of historical Kiev sites, which makes Dawn feel as though she’s entered a romantic movie. That night, she has “the talk” with Willy, and feels resolute in their decision. But now others on the team are talking as well.
https://www.loveunexpected.us/s2-episode-2.html2024-02-2820 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 2 Episode 1 - Squatty Potties, Bribery, and the SmugglerFollowing the realization that Willy is her other half, Dawn is met with a variety of experiences in Kiev. From a first-time bathroom encounter to an elegant and delicious meal bribed with a few American dollars; it’s a day to remember. During the outing, Willy makes a move to solidify his interest in Dawn, causing her yet another sleepless night.
https://www.loveunexpected.us/s2-episode-1.html2024-02-2128 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveEpisode 6 - The Surprise of a LifetimeThat evening while at dinner, Dawn hears a voice that speaks a life-changing realization. With many questions racing through her mind, she has to make a decision: will she fully release control and follow the signs that are clearly marked ahead of her?
https://www.loveunexpected.us/s1-episode-6.html2024-01-1023 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveEpisode 5 - The ShiftDawn’s first morning in Ukraine pulls on her heartstrings. She quickly falls in love with the country and its people, though later becomes distracted by the shift in her feelings after finding a note directed to her from Willy.
https://www.loveunexpected.us/s1-episode-5.html2024-01-0324 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveEpisode 4 - To Ukraine with Love?Dawn’s anger and frustrations towards Willy solidifies her resolve to avoid him, but he works to find a way around it. To her delight the team flies to Ukraine and checks into a hotel in Kiev. Between Dawn and Willy's close proximity and constant interactions during their travels, she continues to find herself in an internal war between her heart and her head.
https://www.loveunexpected.us/s1-episode-4.html2023-12-2726 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveEpisode 3 - A Cold HeartDawn faces inner turmoil as Willy continues to talk to her. She becomes anxious that he may be interested in her romantically, though she does not share this interest. However, he may hold the key to her future. After a fulfilling day of outreach, Dawn and her roommates face an intruder who tries to hold them hostage.
https://www.loveunexpected.us/s1-episode-3.html2023-12-2124 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveEpisode 2 - Discovering PolandOn a trip that Dawn is wildly unprepared for, she experiences a whirlwind of exhaustion, frustration, renewed purpose, and crosses paths with a mysterious Polish man who would become a prominent figure in her trip.
https://www.loveunexpected.us/s1-episode-2.html2023-12-2123 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveEpisode 1 - Beyond the Sea
The summer after graduating from college, Dawn meets dancers from a Ukrainian ballet company and befriends them. Her continued interaction with them creates a desire to go to Eastern Europe. When she is presented with the trip of a lifetime to travel across the sea with an arts outreach team, she is reminded of a prophecy she has received: by the end of the year she will take her desired trip, but also she will meet her husband.
https://www.loveunexpected.us/s1-episode-1.html2023-12-1427 min