God’s Plan

Episodes

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  Deuteronomy 4: Search for Him and Find Him 18.10.2026 9m

  In this episode of God's Plan, Stefanie walks through Deuteronomy 4 — Moses' farewell plea to Israel — and what full surrender really looks like: keeping God's Word without adding or taking away, remembering what your eyes have seen, passing your testimony to your children, tearing down every idol, and seeking Him with all your heart and soul. Because the promise still stands: search for Him, and you will find Him.
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  Daniel Ch. 7: Beasts, Thrones, and the Coming King 12.10.2026 14m

  In this episode of God's Plan, Stefanie walks through Daniel chapter 7 — Daniel's stunning vision of the four beasts, the Ancient of Days taking His throne, and the Son of Man coming with the clouds. From Babylon to the end times, discover why these ancient visions matter for us today, how God is preparing us through our daily battles, and why we can face the future with excitement instead of fear.For study guide leave a comment below or the word GUIDE or DM @anchoredinhisplan
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  Maneuvering the Modern Babylon: Daniel and the Lions’ Den 06.10.2026 8m

  How do you thrive in a workplace, school, or culture that doesn’t share your faith? Join your host, Stefanie, as she breaks down one of the most famous stories in the Bible through a completely fresh lens.In this episode, Stefanie challenges us to move past the Sunday school version of the lions' den and look at the real-world politics behind it. Discover how Daniel survived multiple empire collapses and held high-ranking secular positions—not by hiding his faith, but by doubling down on excellence and unshakeable daily obedience. Whether you are dealing with difficult leadership or trying to balance your faith with a busy secular career, Stefanie shares practical takeaways on how to keep your "windows open" and trust God’s perfect plan to move the hearts of people around you.
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  Standing Tall: Furnaces, Lions, and Lessons from Daniel 28.09.2026 7m

  Welcome back to God's Plan! In this episode, Stefanie shares her raw, powerful reflections after watching the new film Daniel and the Fiery Furnace. Moving past the Sunday school versions we all know, she unpacks the deep, hidden nuances of this biblical account that hit our modern faith straight in the heart.Join Stefanie as she explores how God uses our fiercest enemies as catalysts for our ultimate purpose, why Jesus meets us inside the fire rather than just pulling us out, and the crucial role of community in discerning God’s voice. Plus, discover the incredible prophetic foreshadowing of the lion’s den and what it means when God calls us to face private battles today to prepare us for public victories tomorrow. If you are standing on the edge of a furnace or staring down a lion in your life right now, this episode is the exact reminder you need that God is in complete control of your narrative. Tune in, open your heart, and let's pray together.
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  Numbers 25 - Soul Ties & Unevenly Yoked Love 21.09.2026 12m

  In this episode, Stefanie breaks down Numbers 25 and shows how quickly the human heart can drift when we attach ourselves to people who aren’t aligned with God. She explains how the Israelites fell into relationships that created unhealthy soul ties — emotional, physical, and spiritual bonds that pulled them away from their purpose. Stefanie connects this ancient story to modern life, reminding us how easy it is today to fall for someone who feels good, sounds convincing, or follows the patterns society celebrates, even when those relationships weaken our discernment and blur our identity.She walks listeners through the danger of being unequally yoked, the way compromise spreads like a plague, and how God always provides a way back when we turn toward Him. Stefanie closes with a powerful prayer, asking God to break unhealthy soul ties, restore clarity, and align us with relationships that honor Him.
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  Flawed & Chosen A Love Story- Ruth & Boaz 19.09.2026 9m

  In today’s episode, Stefanie walks us through one of the most beautiful love stories in Scripture — the story of Ruth and Boaz. It’s only four chapters, but it’s filled with character, loyalty, obedience, and God’s perfect timing. Stefanie reminds us that even when life feels broken or uncertain, God is aligning the right people at the right moment.She shares how Ruth chose loyalty over comfort, how Boaz noticed her character before anything else, and how he used his power to protect rather than take advantage. Stefanie explains the cultural meaning behind the threshing floor, the role of the kinsman‑redeemer, and how Boaz stepped into that responsibility with honor.Their union leads to something breathtaking: Ruth and Boaz become the ancestors of King David, and eventually the lineage of Jesus. Stefanie closes by reminding us that God can bring beauty out of any season — no matter your age, your past, or your pain — and that your character and faithfulness always matter.
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  Flawed & Chosen - Abigail- Words Wisdom & Courage 13.09.2026 9m

  In this episode, Stefanie dives into the powerful story of Abigail from 1 Samuel 25 — a woman whose wisdom, courage, and words completely shifted the direction of a dangerous moment. As David runs for his life and protects Nabal’s shepherds in the wilderness, one foolish decision pushes him toward bloodshed. But Abigail steps in with humility, discernment, and bold faith, reminding us how deeply our words can change an atmosphere and how God honors obedience even when it’s scary. Stefanie unpacks the influence women carry, the importance of spiritual alignment in relationships, and the truth that someone is always watching — especially God. This episode is a reminder that wisdom can stop anger, humility can disarm conflict, and bravery can protect destiny.
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  Flawed & Chosen - Balaam the Almost Prophet 07.09.2026 15m

  In this episode, Stefanie takes listeners on a powerful journey through the life of Balaam, the “almost‑prophet” — a man who heard God clearly, saw visions, and even prophesied the coming Messiah, yet never fully surrendered his heart. She unpacks how Balaam walked a dangerous line between obedience and worldly desire, craving honor, wealth, and influence while still speaking God’s words.Stefanie explores Balaam’s dramatic encounters: the donkey who saw what Balaam couldn’t, the angel of the LORD who confronted him, and the three prophetic moments where Balaam blesses Israel instead of cursing them. She highlights the turning point where Balaam finally surrenders and the Spirit of God speaks through him — followed by the heartbreaking reality that he still returned to the world and wasted his calling.Through Balaam’s story, Stefanie warns about modern false prophets, divided loyalty, and the danger of lukewarm faith. She reminds listeners that a person can be gifted, spiritual, and even hear God — yet still be compromised. The episode calls believers to know God for themselves, stay rooted in Scripture, and fully surrender their hearts so their gifts can flourish instead of being wasted.
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  Flawed & Chosen - Elijah - Just Right 31.08.2026 9m

  Stefanie teaches that God adapts Himself perfectly to our needs, and Elijah’s life proves it. God prepares Elijah through strange instructions, shows His power loudly on Mount Carmel, and then meets Elijah’s exhaustion gently with rest, food, an angel, and a whisper.She reminds listeners that Elijah was human — bold enough to face 450 prophets, but fragile enough to run from Jezebel — and God responded with compassion, not shame.Stefanie connects Elijah’s miracles to everyday life: the job that comes through, the bill that gets paid, the peace in anxiety, the strength to get through hard days. God is still consistent, intentional, and present.Her message closes with this truth:God is loud when we need fire, quiet when we need healing, strong when we need courage, and gentle when we need rest. He is always just right.
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  Numbers -Moses and God 30.08.2026 5m

  This episode shows how Moses’ humanity helps us understand our own walk with God. Stefanie explains that Moses — who saw the burning bush, split the sea, and spoke with God face‑to‑face — still doubted, got frustrated, and even asked God to end his life. Yet God didn’t reject him; He helped him. Moses teaches us that honest emotion doesn’t disqualify us — it deepens our relationship with God.Even after witnessing countless miracles, Moses questioned God’s ability to provide. God responded gently, reminding him, “Is my arm too short?” Doubt doesn’t push God away; it invites us into deeper trust.Stefanie then highlights Moses’ mistake in Numbers 20. God told him to speak to the rock, but in frustration he struck it instead. God still provided water, still blessed the people, and still showed mercy — but Moses missed the Promised Land. The lesson: you can be close to God, chosen by God, and still act out of emotion. And God still loves you.She closes by reminding listeners that Moses’ story mirrors ours. We doubt, we get tired, we mess up — but God stays, shapes, teaches, and completes His work in us. Philippians 1:6 anchors the message: God is preparing us not just for this life, but for eternity. If you feel like Moses in the wilderness, you’re not failing — you’re forming.
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  Flawed & Chosen - Bathesheba - Misunderstood 30.08.2026 12m

  This episode reframes Bathsheba’s story, showing that she was not a temptress but a woman caught in the consequences of David’s spiritual decline. Stefanie explains that David fell into complacency, laziness, and isolation — becoming spiritually dull before becoming morally compromised. Because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time, he saw Bathsheba bathing privately and used his power to take her, knowing her husband and father were away at war.When Bathsheba became pregnant, David tried to cover his sin instead of repenting. Uriah’s loyalty exposed David’s guilt, leading David to arrange Uriah’s death. God responded with justice: the child died, forcing David to finally repent. Yet God redeemed Bathsheba — never blaming her, restoring her honor, and later giving her Solomon, whom God named Jedidiah, “beloved of the Lord.”Stefanie shows how Bathsheba eventually became respected, wise, and influential — even helping secure Solomon’s rightful place as king. Her story reveals God’s ability to turn injustice into purpose, restore what was broken, and elevate those who were wronged.She closes by reminding listeners to guard against spiritual complacency, stay disciplined, and return to God quickly when they begin to drift — because God always offers a path back, and He can transform even the worst situations into something good.
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  Flawed & Chosen - Samuel and Saul - Ordinary People for Extraordinary Things 30.08.2026 7m

  This episode highlights how God chooses and prepares ordinary people for extraordinary purpose. Stefanie explains that Samuel, a child dedicated to God, grew into a prophet who heard God clearly and eventually anointed Saul as Israel’s first king. Saul’s story begins in complete normalcy — a man from the smallest tribe, doing everyday work, with nothing about him suggesting leadership or greatness.Yet God chose Saul not for what he had done, but for what he could become. God gave Samuel precise instructions, detailed signs, and a step‑by‑step path for Saul’s calling. The turning point comes when Saul turns to obey — and God changes his heart. As Saul walks forward, God prepares him, confirms him, and equips him.Stefanie emphasizes that God also knew Saul would fail, but still chose him because calling is based on purpose, not perfection. God accounts for our weaknesses, our confusion, and even our future mistakes — and still leads us into what He designed for us.She closes by reminding listeners that if God could find Saul while searching for livestock, He can find us exactly where we are. We don’t need to be extraordinary, ready, or flawless. We just need to turn, obey, and let God prepare our hearts for what comes next.
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  Flawed & Chosen - Mary of Magdalene - Transformation 30.08.2026 3m

  This message reflects on how deeply Mary Magdalene was transformed by Jesus. Stefanie explains that before her deliverance, Mary was possessed by seven demons — a sign of severe trauma and a painful past — yet Jesus not only freed her, He welcomed her into closeness, purpose, and relationship. Mary followed Him, served Him, stood at the cross, and became the first witness of the resurrection.Stefanie reminds listeners that Mary’s story proves you don’t need to be perfect, polished, or “fixed” before coming to God. The moment you’re struggling, ashamed, or stuck is the moment you most need Him. Jesus seeks the broken, the outcast, and the hurting — and transforms them.She closes by encouraging listeners to see how these biblical stories connect to real life and shares that the next study will focus on Samuel.
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  Flawed & Chosen - Mary of Magdalene - When God Chooses You by Name 30.08.2026 5m

  This episode explores Mary Magdalene’s encounter with the risen Jesus in John 20, showing how her story becomes a blueprint for our walk with Christ. Stefanie explains that Mary stands outside the tomb weeping with raw, honest emotion — teaching us to bring our real grief, confusion, and fear to Jesus. Mary searches for Him in the last place she saw Him, symbolizing how we often look for God in old seasons or cling to what He has already finished.When Jesus appears, Mary doesn’t recognize Him until He speaks her name — showing that we know Jesus not by sight, but by His voice, and we only discern that voice by staying close to Him. When Mary clings to Jesus, He tells her not to hold on because resurrection requires release; we must let go of old identities, old expectations, and old versions of Jesus to receive new life.Jesus then sends Mary as the first witness of the resurrection, activating her purpose through intimacy. Her calling flows from relationship, not status.Stefanie closes by reminding listeners that Mary teaches us to bring our emotions to Jesus, stay close even when confused, recognize His voice, release old seasons, and step boldly into our calling — knowing He calls each of us by name.
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  Flawed & Chosen - Judge Samson - When God lets you fall: Part 2 30.08.2026 13m

  Samson hides in the cave at Etam, where he finally surrenders to God and begins to see his calling clearly. The men of Judah, blinded by fear, bind the very deliverer God sent — yet when Samson is handed over, the Spirit of God empowers him, the ropes fall off, and he defeats a thousand Philistines with a simple donkey’s jawbone, showing that God can use even discarded things as powerful tools.After the battle, Samson becomes thirsty and cries out to God. God splits a rock and gives him water, restoring his strength and marking a turning point that leads into twenty years of leadership. But Samson stops doing the daily spiritual work, and his old weaknesses return. Delilah emotionally pressures him until he breaks, revealing his secret. Samson drifts from God slowly, not suddenly, and loses his strength.Blinded and bound, Samson learns dependence and discipline again. When brought before thousands, he prays humbly for the first time, asking God to remember him. He offers his life to fulfill his calling, collapsing the pillars and defeating more enemies in his death than in his life.The message closes by urging listeners to recognize where they stand — in courage, in calling, or in a cave — and choose their next chapter with humility, daily surrender, and closeness to God.
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  Flawed & Chosen - Judge Samson Lion to Jawbone: Part 1 30.08.2026 11m

  This episode explores Samson’s early story in Judges 14–15, showing how God reveals calling, strength, and purpose even in private moments — and how misuse of those gifts can lead to chaos. Stefanie explains that Samson’s first encounter with the lion was a private revelation of his calling: the Spirit of God empowered him, and he defeated an impossible enemy with his bare hands. The lion symbolizes attack; the honey found later symbolizes hidden blessing, revelation, and nourishment that God reserves until we are ready to receive it. Samson’s return to the carcass shows that healing often comes before revelation — God hides sweetness in struggle, and past battles can become future nourishment for us and those around us.Stefanie then shows how Samson’s arrogance turned the blessing into a riddle meant to impress others. His wife, pressured by fear, manipulated him emotionally, leading to betrayal, broken trust, and the collapse of their marriage. Samson reacted out of anger, misusing his God‑given strength to kill men, burn fields, and escalate conflict. Each reaction pulled him further from wisdom until he reached a cave — a symbol of isolation, emotional exile, and crossroads. Stefanie explains that caves represent the moment when life breaks us: we can either break further or break open toward God.She closes by encouraging listeners to read Judges 14–15 themselves and let God reveal personal insights. Tomorrow’s episode will continue Samson’s story from the cave, exploring his weakness, God’s mercy, and the turning point that follows.
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  Flawed & Chosen - Deborah and Jael - Courage and Humility 30.08.2026 7m

  This episode highlights the courage, calling, and leadership of two women God used to save an entire nation. Stefanie explains that during the chaotic era of the judges, when Israel repeatedly drifted from God, He raised Deborah — a prophetess and judge who led openly and faithfully from beneath a palm tree, symbolizing righteousness, resilience, and peace. Deborah didn’t hide her calling; she lived it publicly and confidently.She shows how Deborah not only delivered God’s word but stepped into the battlefield herself, strengthening Barak with her presence and prophetic clarity. Deborah fought with God’s voice, not a sword.Then Stefanie turns to Jael — a woman who didn’t know Deborah’s prophecy but responded courageously when the enemy commander Sisera entered her tent. Jael acted boldly, obeying God in a moment she never expected, and fulfilled the prophecy she never heard. Deborah and Jael never planned their partnership, yet God aligned their actions perfectly: Deborah led the nation, Jael finished the battle.Stefanie emphasizes Deborah’s humility — she honored Jael publicly, celebrating her courage instead of claiming the victory for herself. Both women were married, yet neither allowed culture, gender expectations, or fear to silence their calling. Their obedience shows that women can lead, teach, fight spiritual battles, prophesy, and change nations.She closes by encouraging listeners to lead from their “palm tree”: be open, accessible, obedient, and bold. Use your gifts publicly, honor other women, listen for God’s voice, and believe He can use you powerfully — married or single. Deborah believed God completely; Jael obeyed courageously. Together they show that women are not side characters in God’s story, but leaders, warriors, prophets, mothers, and deliverers.
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  Flawed & Chosen - Joshua When Nothing Moves 30.08.2026 5m

  This episode shows how Joshua’s story teaches us that God’s presence is the foundation of courage, obedience, and breakthrough. Before God ever gave Joshua instructions about Jericho, He anchored him in one truth: “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you.” Joshua wasn’t chosen for charisma or force — he was chosen because he stayed close to God. His leadership was built on quiet consistency, not performance.Stefanie explains that Jericho’s walls looked impossible, yet God gave Joshua a simple, almost unimpressive command: walk around the city day after day. Nothing happened at first — no cracks, no shaking, no signs of progress. But Jericho teaches us that silence doesn’t mean God is inactive. He works internally, invisibly, preparing the breakthrough long before we see it.Joshua didn’t make the walls fall. His obedience positioned him for what God would do. The same is true for us: we don’t force miracles; we simply walk faithfully even when nothing seems to move.Stefanie closes by reminding listeners that if they’re in a season where everything looks still, God is still working. His presence hasn’t left, His promise hasn’t changed, and simple obedience is never wasted. When God’s timing meets our faithfulness, the walls fall — not because we were powerful, but because God was present.
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  Flawed & Chosen - Moses Foreshadow of Jesus 30.08.2026 7m

  This episode shows how Moses’ entire life points forward to Jesus. Stefanie explains that the Old Testament isn’t just history — it’s a prophetic portrait. When Jesus walked with the disciples on the road to Emmaus, He revealed that Moses and the prophets were all speaking about Him. Moses becomes the shadow; Jesus is the substance.She highlights how Moses acted as a mediator, interceding for Israel after the golden calf and even offering himself for their forgiveness. Jesus fulfills this perfectly by actually giving His life on the cross and becoming the eternal mediator between God and humanity.Moses delivered Israel from Egypt, but Jesus delivers humanity from sin and death — the true bondage behind the symbol of Egypt. Moses reflected God’s glory after meeting Him on the mountain, but Jesus radiates glory in His own nature, revealed fully at the transfiguration. Moses restored a broken covenant; Jesus becomes the new covenant. Moses offered repeated sacrifices; Jesus becomes the final sacrifice. Moses stood in the gap once at the Red Sea; Jesus stands in the gap forever.Stefanie shows how every major moment in Moses’ story — the exodus, the serpent lifted in the wilderness, the parted sea, the shining face, the veil — all point to Jesus’ greater work: salvation, resurrection, and direct access to God.She closes with a prayer asking God to help listeners see Jesus clearly in Scripture and trust Him as mediator, deliverer, sacrifice, and glory — the One Moses was always pointing toward.
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  God’s Approval vs People’s Approval 30.08.2026 7m

  This episode explores the tension every believer faces: choosing God’s approval over people’s applause. Stefanie uses Paul’s story to show how deeply rooted the desire for human validation can be. Before following Jesus, Paul lived for reputation, status, and religious applause — his feet were in the temple, but his heart was in performance. Everything changed when God confronted him on the road to Damascus, and Paul surrendered with one question: “Lord, what do You want me to do?” That surrender marked his true conversion.Stefanie explains that we often live the same way — physically present with God, but emotionally chasing likes, comments, and recognition. People’s approval feels instant and measurable, while God’s approval feels distant and unseen. Jesus warns that our heart follows our treasure, and if our treasure is applause, our heart will chase it.She offers practical ways to shift the heart toward God: staying in Scripture, praying honestly, practicing small acts of obedience, fasting from noise, and serving without being seen. These habits break the addiction to validation and realign the heart with God.Stefanie closes by reminding listeners that Paul traded applause for God’s approval — and never regretted it. Freedom comes when we stop living for people’s expectations and start living for God’s calling, a reward worth more than any compliment or emoji this world can offer.