Spring reminds us that God works through seasons. Before anything can grow, the soil must first be prepared.

In this episode of Planted in Purpose, Sheri reflects on the spiritual meaning of seasons and how the seeds we plant today shape the harvest we experience tomorrow. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 3:1, Hosea 10:12, and the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 13, this episode explores how God prepares our hearts for renewal and new growth.

Sheri also shares a personal reflection about seasons of waiting in her own life and how God was working beneath the surface even when it wasn’t visible.

If you’ve ever felt discouraged, uncertain, or in a season of waiting, this episode will remind you that God is always preparing something beneath the surface.

Spring invites us to pause and ask a simple question:

What seeds am I planting right now?

Scriptures Referenced

Ecclesiastes 3:1
Hosea 10:12
Matthew 13
Galatians 6:7

Thank you for listening to Planted in Purpose — A Kingdom-Building Podcast with Sheri Neely.

If this episode encouraged you, strengthened your faith, or reminded you to remain rooted in Christ, please share it with a friend or family member who may need it today. When women rooted in God strengthen one another, the Kingdom advances.

You can find and follow the podcast on various platforms on Buzzsprout and connect with our growing community on Instagram:

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Stay planted.
Stay prayerful.
And walk in your purpose.

Our thought life is one of the most important spiritual battlegrounds we face.

Many women love God deeply, yet still struggle with thoughts that bring confusion, fear, condemnation, or distraction. But Scripture teaches us that not every thought that enters our mind deserves our attention or our agreement.

In this episode of Planted in Purpose: A Kingdom Building Podcast, we explore what the Bible teaches about guarding our minds and learning how to respond when harmful thoughts appear.

Drawing from Philippians 4:8, 2 Corinthians 10:5, and the example of Jesus in Matthew 4, we discuss how believers can learn to recognize thoughts that do not come from God and how to replace them with truth.

We also talk about the discipline of renewing the mind, the importance of remaining rooted in prayer and Scripture, and the freedom that comes from aligning our thoughts with the Word of God.

This episode will encourage you to stop entertaining thoughts that do not belong to you and begin walking in the clarity and peace God desires for His people.

Because when our minds are rooted in truth, our lives begin to reflect the Kingdom.

In This Episode

 • Why our thought life matters spiritually
 • What Philippians 4:8 teaches about guarding the mind
 • How Jesus responded to temptation in Matthew 4
 • What it means to “take every thought captive” (2 Corinthians 10:5)
 • A practical way to surrender harmful thoughts and replace them with truth
 • A guided prayer and declaration for renewing the mind

Scripture References

Philippians 4:8
2 Corinthians 10:5
Matthew 4:1–11

Thank you for listening to Planted in Purpose — A Kingdom-Building Podcast with Sheri Neely.

If this episode encouraged you, strengthened your faith, or reminded you to remain rooted in Christ, please share it with a friend or family member who may need it today. When women rooted in God strengthen one another, the Kingdom advances.

You can find and follow the podcast on various platforms on Buzzsprout and connect with our growing community on Instagram:

Instagram: @plantedinpurposepodcast Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2598812/episodes/18742625

Stay planted.
Stay prayerful.
And walk in your purpose.

What does it truly mean to be planted by God?

In this episode of Planted in Purpose, Sheri Neely explores two foundational Scriptures that shape the heart of this podcast: Psalm 1:3 and Ephesians 2:10.

Psalm 1 describes the life of a person who is planted by streams of water: rooted, nourished, and sustained by a steady connection to God. In a world that encourages constant movement and striving, Scripture reminds us that true spiritual growth comes from remaining connected to the source.

Ephesians 2:10 then reveals something equally powerful: we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for good works that He prepared in advance for us to walk in.

In this episode, we explore:

• What it means to live a planted life instead of a hurried life
• Why spiritual dryness often happens when we drift from the stream
• The difference between striving for purpose and aligning with purpose
• Why identity must come before assignment
• How remaining rooted in Christ allows the Holy Spirit to produce fruit in season

This episode also includes a guided prayer, a declaration, and a simple Kingdom assignment to help you begin cultivating deeper spiritual roots this week and every week.

If you have ever felt busy but spiritually unanchored, this conversation will remind you of a powerful truth:

God never intended His people to live uprooted lives.

He plants us.
He sustains us.
And He prepares purpose before we ever walk into it.

Scriptures Referenced

Psalm 1:3
Ephesians 2:8–10
Proverbs 18:21

Kingdom Assignment for the Week

Choose one stream this week and remain consistent:

 • Five minutes of prayer before touching your phone every morning. 
 • One Psalm before bed
 • One act of obedience you’ve been delaying
 • One quiet moment to welcome the Holy Spirit

Fruit does not grow from intensity.
It grows from rootedness. Consistency is key. 

Thank you for listening to Planted in Purpose — A Kingdom-Building Podcast with Sheri Neely.

If this episode encouraged you, strengthened your faith, or reminded you to remain rooted in Christ, please share it with a friend or family member who may need it today. When women rooted in God strengthen one another, the Kingdom advances.

You can find and follow the podcast on various platforms on Buzzsprout and connect with our growing community on Instagram:

Instagram: @plantedinpurposepodcast Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2598812/episodes/18742625

Stay planted.
Stay prayerful.
And walk in your purpose.

In this foundational episode of Planted in Purpose, Sheri shares the journey of how God planted her, refined her in hidden seasons, protected her through spiritual warfare, and positioned her for divine assignment.

From early morning prayer disciplines to seasons of spiritual growth and testing, this episode is a testimony of obedience, preparation, and God’s faithfulness.

If you sense God calling you deeper but need clarity for your next step or if you simply need renewed strength to keep going, this episode is for you.

 Planted in Purpose is a Scripture-centered podcast rooted in Psalm 1:3, equipping women of faith to grow in spiritual clarity, anchor their identity in Christ, and mature into daughters who walk boldly in their God-given purpose. 

Stay planted. Grow in purpose.

Thank you for listening to Planted in Purpose — A Kingdom-Building Podcast with Sheri Neely.

If this episode encouraged you, strengthened your faith, or reminded you to remain rooted in Christ, please share it with a friend or family member who may need it today. When women rooted in God strengthen one another, the Kingdom advances.

You can find and follow the podcast on various platforms on Buzzsprout and connect with our growing community on Instagram:

Instagram: @plantedinpurposepodcast Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2598812/episodes/18742625

Stay planted.
Stay prayerful.
And walk in your purpose.