Plan & Purpose

In this episode, I sit down with my dad, Alan — a lifelong storyteller with a heart full of faith and a million stories to prove it. From bedtime stories that somehow lasted for weeks, to Bible stories in Sunday school, to his favorite stories of all to share — God’s faithfulness in his own life — my dad has always had a way of bringing truth to life.

He shares pivotal moments that shaped his faith journey and reflects on how we encounter God not just through logic, but through the creative and imaginative side of our minds — the right side of the brain. We also talk about how he connects with Jesus through imaginative prayer and what it looks like to experience Scripture in a deeply personal way.

This episode is full of wisdom, warmth, and stories that remind us that God is always writing something beautiful in our lives.

The secret is out — we’re pregnant! In this episode, my husband and I are sharing our pregnancy journey so far, from how we found out to the emotions, prayers, and unexpected moments along the way.

We’re also answering your listener questions about pregnancy, faith, and what this new season has been like for us. Whether you’re expecting, hoping to be, or just celebrating with us, we’re so grateful to share this sweet chapter of God’s plan with you.

In this episode, we sit down with two of our close friends, Gabe and Kari, to talk about their newly launched podcast, Wendt For It. This conversation is jam-packed with laughter, honest moments, and incredible pieces of advice alongside powerful testimonies.

Gabe shares about his journey with mental health and what it has looked like to trust God’s timing in the process of healing. Kari opens up about being born with a limb difference, the identity struggles she faced, and how God met her right in the middle of it all.

While they go deeper into these stories on their own podcast, this episode offers a meaningful glimpse into their hearts, their faith, and the hope they now walk in. Expect encouragement, wisdom, and plenty of light-hearted moments that remind us God’s plan is always at work—even in the messy and unexpected.

In this episode, Meredith shares her powerful story of finding peace in the middle of deep pain. After losing her dad, losing a close friend, and walking through a toxic relationship, she found herself searching for hope. Meredith opens up about her heartbreak, mental health journey, and discovering that singleness isn’t a waiting season — it’s a preparation season. She shares how God met her in the midst of pain, led her into true peace, and gently shifted her perspective from striving for what’s next to trusting what God was doing now.

Through her story, Meredith reminds us that our identity was never meant to be rooted in temporary relationships or seasons, but in an eternal God who never changes. This conversation is for anyone learning how to heal, let go, and allow God to use singleness as a sacred space for growth, restoration, and purpose.

 In this episode, we sit down with Rayce — a young adult leader at our church who serves alongside my husband and me in both young adult ministry and youth group. Rayce shares his powerful testimony of walking through deep darkness and choosing to live one more day, a decision that ultimately led him to hope, healing, and a life fully surrendered to Jesus.

We talk about the importance of community, obedience, and how God meets us in our lowest moments to lead us into purpose. This is a story of redemption, faith, and the life-changing power of saying yes to God.

In this episode, I sit down with my sister-in-law, Meghan, to talk about what it truly looks like when God redirects your plans — even when your life turns out nothing like you imagined. Meghan shares her seven-year love story with my brother, Gatlin, and how their relationship grew from a high school crush to marriage. She opens up about the dreams she once had of becoming a teacher and moving far away, but how God gently reshaped her steps and led her into a calling she never expected: labor and delivery nursing.

Meghan talks about the powerful God-moments she’s experienced in the hospital, from comforting a teen mom to boldly praying with a father during an emergency C-section. She also shares her testimony — how saying “yes” to a simple church invite changed the entire trajectory of her faith and life.

This conversation is full of encouragement, purpose, and reminders that God’s plans are always better than our own, and He equips us for every calling He places on our lives.

In this episode, I sit down with my mother-in-law, Jess, to talk about what it really looks like to follow God’s lead — even when it’s uncomfortable. She shares how she wrestled with moving her family to Winterset, but how saying “yes” to God opened the door to a community that has helped shape her children’s lives. She also shares the story behind her new business, Jesus Design Co., and the faith journey that led her to starting this new company.

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Kenzie’s story is one of grace and redemption. What began as a dark season her freshman year of college became the moment God met her and changed everything. Now, as a mom of twin toddlers, she’s walking in purpose and fully in love with Jesus.

​​In this very first episode, my husband, Casey, and I share the heart behind The Plan and Purpose Podcast, inspired by Proverbs 19:21. I open up about years of singleness and heartbreak before meeting Casey, and he shares how an unexpected injury changed his plans for basketball — but not God’s purpose. Together, we reflect on how His plan is always better than our own.