Summary

Have you ever spent hours mapping out a five-year plan only to have God throw a wrench in it two weeks later? It is frustrating when our timelines don't match His divine plans. In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson along with Wendi Christensen and Kari Anjewierden break down exactly how to set Godly goals that align with heaven.

We explore a three-part framework for spiritual planning, starting with the reality of "divine detours." Tamara shares her humbling story of a rigid 19-year-old plan that God completely upended, proving that sometimes the delay is the most important part of the journey. Wendi opens up about an internal goal to overcome anger as a young mother, showing why who you are becoming is often more important than what you are achieving. Finally, Kari offers powerful advice for those moments when heaven seems silent—revealing why moving forward with a "whole heart" (Colossians 3:23) is often the key to unlocking God's guidance. If you are ready to stop guessing and start aligning your ambition with His assignment, this episode is for you.

Episode Takeaways

1. Seek First the Kingdom: Based on Matthew 6:33, the foundation of any Godly goal is putting God first. When you surrender your plan to Him, He guides the outcome—even if it looks nothing like your original five-year plan.
2. Embrace Divine Detours: Sometimes God interrupts our perfectly laid plans not to punish us, but to redirect us. A "wrench in the gears" (like Tamara's school change) is often God's way of steering you toward a mission you didn't know you needed.
3. Internal Goals > External Achievements: Wendi's story of working for two years to conquer reactive anger illustrates that Godly goals are often about character sanctification rather than checking boxes. These internal victories are what truly build the Kingdom.
4. Move When Heaven is Silent: If you pray and hear nothing, don't freeze. Kari teaches that we should move forward with what we know, remain flexible, and work "heartily as to the Lord." God can steer a moving ship much easier than a docked one.

Resources

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Reflection Questions

1. Look at your current 5-year plan (or general life plan). If God threw a "wrench" in it tomorrow, would you be willing to let it go?
2. Is there an internal character trait (like patience, anger, or fear) that God is asking you to set a goal around right now?
3. Have you ever stopped moving because you didn't get a clear "yes" from God? How does the advice to "move forward and be flexible" change your approach?

Summary

Have you ever felt like your to-do list and God's will for your life are two completely different things? You set massive goals, but deep down you wonder: Is this what I want, or is this what He wants? In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson and Women Warriors of Light members Wendi Christensen and Kari Anjewierden dive into the Bible to answer one specific question: What does God say about goals?

We break down four distinct scripture-based pillars that shift goal setting from a heavy burden to a spiritual blessing. You’ll learn the "Partnership Principle" from Proverbs 16:3 and how prayer is the ultimate "starter" for any plan. We discuss the crucial difference between your own ambitions and God-given assignments, and why being willing to pivot is actually a sign of trust, not failure. Kari explains how the modern concept of a vision board is actually rooted in the book of Habakkuk, and Wendi shares a liberating perspective on being a "co-creator" that takes the pressure off your shoulders. By the end, you’ll know how to partner with God so that your thoughts and plans are finally established.

Episode Takeaways

1. The Partnership Principle: Proverbs 16:3 teaches that when we "commit our works unto the Lord," our thoughts are established. Prayer shouldn't be an afterthought; it is the "starter" that aligns our daily trajectory with God's will.
2. Doable Goals with God: Overextending ourselves leads to burnout. By including God in the planning process, we often find He simplifies our list to what is most essential, helping us set "doable goals" that focus on who we are becoming, not just what we are doing.
3. The Pivot is Biblical: Proverbs 16:9 says, "A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps." When God interrupts your plans, it's not a failure; it's a divine redirection. Learning to pivot requires high trust but leads to better outcomes.
4. Write the Vision: Habakkuk 2:2 gives us the blueprint for vision boards: "Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables." Creating a visual direction is biblical, but we must let God determine how that vision comes to fruition.

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Reflection Questions

1. Look at your current goals. Did you set them with God, or did you invite Him in after you made the plan?
2. Have you ever felt frustrated by a "pivot" in your life? How does seeing it as "The Lord directing your steps" (Proverbs 16:9) change your perspective?
3. Read Habakkuk 2:2. What vision has God placed in your heart that you need to "write plain" so you can run with it?

Summary

Do you have a vision tucked away in your heart but feel too scared to turn it into a concrete goal? You are not alone. In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson answers the question: What does God say about dreams and goals?

Tamara introduces the "Caleb Method"—a six-step biblical framework for courageously claiming the God-given dreams placed on your soul. Using the powerful story of Caleb and the twelve spies from Numbers chapter 13, we break down why looking at the giants in your life shouldn't stop you from claiming your mountain. We debunk the myth that goals must be set on January 1st, explore why you must ignore the "majority rule" of doubters, and reveal why specific biblical visions are often delayed but never denied. Whether you are 25 or 85, Acts 2:17 promises that God is pouring out visions in these last days. If you are ready to move from fear to faith and say, "Give me this mountain!" this episode will equip you with the courage and practical steps to walk from dream to reality.

Episode Takeaways

1. Look at the Opportunities (Not Just the Giants): Just as Moses sent spies to check out the Promised Land, you need to courageously list every opportunity to make your dream happen—even the scary parts. Don't censor the list; just write it down.
2. Godly Dreams are Intentional, Not Impulsive: The spies took 40 days to search the land. Real visions require study and patience. Don't rush; wait for God's "appointed time" (Habakkuk 2:3).
3. Report to God & a Partner: You are 95% more likely to achieve a goal with accountability. Report your findings to God first, but then find a trusted friend or group (like our Warriors Accountability Group) to cheer you on when obstacles arise.
4. Ignore the Majority: 10 out of 12 spies let fear rule them. Most people will try to talk you out of your God-given dreams because they focus on the "giants." Be like Caleb and Joshua—choose faith over the majority's fear.

Resources

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Reflection Questions

1. What is the "mountain" or dream you have been eyeing but are too afraid to claim? Write it down today.
2. Who are the "10 spies" in your life (people or thoughts) telling you that the giants are too big? How can you tune them out and listen to God instead?

Summary

Have you ever felt a prompting to do something so massive that it terrified you? If you are scared to set big goals because the "what ifs" are paralyzing you, you are not alone. In this special episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson and co-founder Wendi Christensen pull back the curtain on their own recent battle with fear. They reveal a massive announcement—moving from a weekly to a daily podcast—and share the raw, honest truth about the fear that came with it.

If you are scared to set big goals, this episode provides the biblical blueprint to move from paralysis to power. We dive into the "Stretch Factor" from Isaiah 54, explaining why God asks us to lengthen our cords and why discomfort is a sign of growth, not failure. Wendi breaks down the neuroscience of fear (the amygdala hijack) and how taking action is the only way to shift your brain back to faith. Finally, we introduce the "Look Back Principle" used by King David before he fought Goliath. By the end, you’ll have the tools to stop being scared to set big goals and start trusting the God who is building the house with you.

Episode Takeaways

1. The Stretch Factor: God rarely asks us to stay comfortable. Just as Isaiah 54:2 commands us to "enlarge the place of thy tent," God-given assignments usually require us to lengthen our cords and strengthen our stakes. If you feel stretched, you are likely right where God wants you.
2. Action Breaks Paralysis: Fear lives in the amygdala (the "fight, flight, or freeze" center). The spiritual and psychological cure for being paralyzed by a goal is action. Moving forward shifts your brain into the prefrontal cortex and activates faith.
3. The Look Back Principle: Before David fought Goliath, he looked back at his victories over the lion and the bear (1 Samuel 17:37). When you face a scary new future, look back at your history with God to build the confidence that He will deliver you again.
4. We Are Laborers Together: You don't build alone. 1 Corinthians 3:9 reminds us that we are "laborers together with God." He is the architect; we just show up for our shift.

Resources

Are you ready to clarify the specific dream or mountain God is calling you to claim? Download our FREE Workbook: Clarifying My Calling. It’s the perfect tool to help you list your opportunities and start your journey. 👉 Download the Workbook Here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/offers/6c8GbbHE/checkout

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Reflection Questions

1. What is one "lion or bear" God has helped you defeat in the past? How does remembering that victory change how you feel about your current "Goliath"?
2. Read Isaiah 54:2. In what specific area of your life (relationships, business, ministry)...

Do you feel bowed down, exhausted, and like you are just crawling through life? You are not meant to carry these heavy burdens alone. In this powerful episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson teaches a life-changing spiritual principle: calling for reinforcements. She shares a deeply personal story of a dark, sleepless night with her special needs son, where a whispered prompting to start praying for angels brought immediate peace and miraculous calm.

Tamara explains how to stop trying to be "Superwoman" and start delegating to heaven. You'll learn the specific way to ask for help—whether you need a "technology angel" for a frustrating website, an "organizing angel" for your home, or, as guest Wendi Christensen shares, a "baseball angel" to encourage your discouraged children.

We also dive into beautiful scriptures from Psalms and Hebrews that confirm angels are ministering spirits sent to keep us in all our ways. If you are ready to lighten your load and feel the tangible support of heaven, tune in to discover the gift of praying for angels and how it can revolutionize your daily walk with God.

1. The "Superwoman" Myth: We often try to carry every burden ourselves. The spiritual hack is to "delegate to heaven" by asking for specific help rather than trying to power through alone.
2. Specific Prayers Get Specific Answers: Tamara shares how praying generally for help didn't work as well as the specific instruction to "pray for angels," invoking her ancestors by name. Similarly, Wendi prayed specifically for her "Uncle Earl," a baseball player, to help her struggling sons—and they immediately got hits!
3. Angels for Every Need: You can pray for specific types of angels based on your current struggle: "technology angels" for computer issues, "organizing angels" for a messy house, "patience angels" for parenting, or "courage angels" when you need to be brave.
4. Scriptural Promise: Hebrews 1:14 and Psalm 91:11 confirm that angels are "ministering spirits" given charge over us to keep us in our ways. Calling on them is a neglected gift we are encouraged to use (1 Timothy 4:14).

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1. What burden feels heaviest right now? If you could assign a specific "type" of angel to help carry it, what would you call them? (e.g., Peace Angel, Financial Angel).
2. Do you have ancestors who possessed specific traits (courage, patience, skill) that you need right now? Have you ever tried asking God to send them specifically to minister to you?
3. Where in your life are you trying to be "Superwoman"? How would it feel to

Summary

Have you ever felt like you are wandering in a dry, spiritual desert? Or perhaps God is asking you to do something you absolutely dread? In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson reframes these difficult seasons, showing how your trials are actually training grounds for finding purpose in hard times and developing essential spiritual gifts.

Tamara takes us back to the Old Testament to reveal how the children of Israel, while wandering in the wilderness, were blessed with specific, miraculous talents to build the Tabernacle. She then gets vulnerable about her own reluctance to use social media for her ministry—a modern-day "wilderness" of fear and loathing—and how God used that struggle to equip her with new skills. If you are currently facing resistance or dreading a new calling, this episode offers a roadmap for finding purpose in hard times. You’ll learn three practical steps to move from the wilderness to progress, proving that God never leaves you in the desert without a plan. Tune in to discover how your current struggle might just be the very thing preparing you for your Promised Land!

Episode Takeaways

1. Wilderness as a Classroom: Just as the Israelites developed specific craftsmanship (woodworking, weaving, gold work) while wandering in the desert to build the Tabernacle, our "dry seasons" are often where God develops the specific gifts we need for our future mission.
2. The "Loathing" Can Lead to Light: Tamara shares her personal struggle with "loathing" social media, yet God required it for her ministry. Sometimes, the thing we resist most is the exact area where God wants to grow us and give us new skills (even the "gift of marketing").
3. Prayer is the Pivot: The first step out of the wilderness is honest, messy prayer. God is big enough to handle your complaints. Pour out your heart, and then ask Him to change your desire.
4. Ask for the Desire to Change: Often, we know we need to change but don't want to. The most powerful prayer can simply be asking God to "plant the desire" in your heart, allowing Him to begin the work of moving you toward your Promised Land.

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Reflection Questions

1. What "wilderness" or dry season are you currently walking through? Can you identify one skill or strength you are being forced to develop because of it?
2. Is there a task or calling God has placed on your heart that you are "loathing" or resisting? What fears are behind that resistance?
3. Have you ever prayed specifically for the desire to change, even when you didn't feel like doing it yourself? What happened?

As we approach a new year, most resolutions focus on our bodies or bank accounts. But what if you focused on asking for spiritual gifts that could completely transform your walk with God? In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson challenges the way we view our weaknesses and invites you to pray for the specific divine tools you need to succeed.

We dive deep into the surprising biblical command to "covet earnestly the best gifts," flipping the script on what it means to desire more from God. Tamara explores the Parable of the Talents, revealing why fear is the enemy of growth and why burying your potential is more dangerous than trying and failing. If you have been hesitant about asking for spiritual gifts because you feel inadequate, this conversation will change your perspective. You’ll learn how your deepest struggles are actually invitations to receive God's power. Tune in to discover why asking for spiritual gifts is the most powerful resolution you can make for 2026!

1. The "Good" Kind of Coveting: While we are taught not to covet our neighbor's possessions, scripture (1 Corinthians 12:31) actually commands us to "covet earnestly the best gifts" from God to help us fulfill our divine missions.
2. Fear Buries Potential: In the Parable of the Talents, the tragedy wasn't that the servant had fewer talents, but that fear caused him to bury what he had. God rewards the effort of using what you have, not just the outcome.
3. Weaknesses are Clues: Religious leader George Q. Cannon taught that if we have an imperfection (like anger), it is our duty to pray for the specific spiritual gift that counteracts it (like charity). Your weakness is a roadmap for what to pray for.
4. God Gives According to Ability: God knows your season of life and your capacity. He doesn't expect you to run faster than you have strength, but He does expect you to step out of the "corner of the classroom" and shine.

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1. What is one "scary" thing you feel called to do this year, and what specific spiritual gift do you need to accomplish it?
2. Look at your biggest weakness from the past year. If you flipped the script, what is the opposite spiritual gift you should be praying for?
3. Have you ever "buried" a talent because of fear? What is one small step you can take to unearth it this week?
4. How does knowing that God dispenses gifts "according to your ability" change the pressure you feel to perform?

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This episode explores the profound spiritual nature of gift-giving during the Christmas season, moving beyond the convenience of online shopping to the intentional, crafted nature of God's love.

In this heart-stirring episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, we dive into the true heart of the holiday season, exploring how our earthly gift-giving mirrors the way we are receiving God's blessings. Host Tamara K. Anderson shares a nostalgic look back at childhood desires before revealing a powerful recent experience: the joy found in restoring a frayed family heirloom. Through the act of rebinding her daughter’s quilt, Tamara breaks down why the most impactful gifts aren't found on a store shelf, but are born from personal connection, sacrifice, and time.

Tamara also uncovers surprising insights about James 1:17, discussing how God is revealed as the "Father of Lights." Unlike the quick convenience of modern shopping, she explains how He specifically crafts blessings to refine and sanctify His daughters. If you’ve ever wondered about the spiritual weight of your holiday hustle and how it impacts your ability to be receiving God's blessings, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Plus, we share practical steps for noticing God’s hand in hard times—making it easier than ever to apply these lessons in your own life. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on intentionally receiving God's blessings, and don’t forget to subscribe for more expert insights on shining His light to a world in need!

1. The Power of Intentionality: Meaningful gift-giving is found in the personal connection and love behind the gesture, rather than the price tag. As illustrated by the story of the restored quilt, the most cherished gifts often require the investment of our time and effort.
2. Meet the Father of Lights: Drawing from James 1:17, we recognize God as the ultimate Giver. He doesn’t offer generic blessings; He "crafts" perfect gifts specifically designed for our individual growth and sanctification.
3. Transcend the Material: A truly good gift mirrors God’s nature by focusing on what the recipient truly desires or needs. When we pour a bit of ourselves into what we give, we transform a simple object into a cherished memory full of love.
4. Receive to Reflect: In the holiday hustle, we must pause to be open and intentional about receiving God’s blessings. It is only after we receive His light that we have the abundance to shine that light and love back onto others.
5. Sacred Awareness: Spiritual gifts often come during our hardest trials to strengthen our weaknesses. By asking, "Where is the gift in this?" we train our eyes to see God’s handiwork in every season of life.

God, the Father of Lights, has uniquely crafted specific gifts and strengths within you to help you shine in your own sphere of influence. But in the noise of a busy season, those gifts can sometimes feel "frayed" or overlooked.

We want to help you start the new year with a clear vision of how God sees you!

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