{"podcast":{"title":"God’s Power Stories | Finding God’s Lead, How God Shows Up, Bible and Everyday Life Stories, Approaching God with Boldness","slug":"god-s-power-stories-finding-god-s-lead-how-god-shows-up-bible-and-everyday-life-stories-approaching-god-with-boldness-7102580","podcast_index_feed_id":7102580,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/gods-power-stories/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.annamoorebradfield.com","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/gods-power-stories/podcast_cover.png","author":"Anna Moore Bradfield - Author, Facilitator, Speaker, and Prayer Warrior","episode_count":102,"summary":"Your mom, your grandpa, somebody in your life whom you love and admire said that the Bible holds the answers to every question or problem you’d ever have. Wow. Think of it. After all, you have questions! You’ve been known to have a problem or two. It would be great if you could find the answers you’re looking for. You crack open that Bible a couple of times but just as quickly shut it. You want to love digging into Scripture. Instead, you find it intimidating, judgmental, and maybe even unbelievable. Let’s change that. Hi! I’m Anna Moore Bradfield, an award-winning and bestselling author, Christian speaker, and facilitator of workshops and events. I’ve been where you are. Plenty of times. I’ve questioned if God cared at all about what I was going through. Did he even have a plan for my life? When I got up the guts to tell him to his face, I found that he had very broad shoulders and that he could take anything I dished out. Then he began revealing himself to me. In this podcast, we’ll share: • Stories from the Bible that reveal God’s interactions with His people, confirming His desire for intimate, consistent, and loving relationships. • Stories from everyday life that testify to…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T14:21:47.747384+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/god-s-power-stories-finding-god-s-lead-how-god-shows-up-bible-and-everyday-life-stories-approaching-god-with-boldness-7102580"},"episode":{"title":"068 | Expectancy vs. Expectations: The Key to Freedom in 2026","slug":"068-expectancy-vs-expectations-the-key-to-freedom-in-2026","published_at":"2025-12-30T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/god-s-power-stories-finding-god-s-lead-how-god-shows-up-bible-and-everyday-life-stories-approaching-god-with-boldness-7102580/068-expectancy-vs-expectations-the-key-to-freedom-in-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/god-s-power-stories-finding-god-s-lead-how-god-shows-up-bible-and-everyday-life-stories-approaching-god-with-boldness-7102580","url":"https://godspowerstories.podbean.com/e/from-expectations-to-expectancy-embracing-god-s-surprising-plan/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7y7ugtb2vcezmqki/068_Expectancy_vs_Expectationsa7kua-dkqsnd-Optimized.mp3","summary":"What if the way you approach your goals is setting you up for disappointment? Discover the life-changing difference between expectations and expectancy in this New Year episode featuring my co-host Lisa Bosse and me. This encouraging Christian podcast reveals why expectancy brings freedom while expectations create stress, using the inspiring example of the prophetess Anna who waited for decades to see the Messiah. Topics include: The critical difference between human-driven expectations and spirit-led expectancy How expectations put demands on God while expectancy trusts His sovereignty Why Martha's expectations of Jesus led to disappointment until He exceeded them What Abraham's story teaches us about living in expectancy without formulas How Joseph endured constant setbacks without losing faith through expectancy The freedom of holding your plans, relationships, and dreams with open hands Why expectancy is actually a form of surrender that releases control to God Practical ways to shift from \"this is what must happen\" to \"I trust what You'll do\" How the prophetess Anna maintained holy expectancy through 84+ years of waiting New Year expectancies for ministry, writing, podcasting, and personal growth This episode is perfect for anyone setting New Year resolutions, struggling with disappointment when things don't go as planned, or wanting to experience more peace and joy in their faith walk. Listening in will transform how you approach goals, prayers, and God's promises for your life. Keywords naturally included: New Year goals, expectancy vs expectations, Christian living, holy expectancy, trust in God, surrender to God, faith without control, New Year resolutions, spiritual freedom, disappointment to joy Happy New Year, friend! Mentions: CTAs: CTAs If you've been ble…","meta_description":"What if the way you approach your goals is setting you up for disappointment? 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