81 | When Obedience Doesn't Pay Off: What God Is Doing Instead

81 | When Obedience Doesn't Pay Off: What God Is Doing Instead

What do you do when you’re doing exactly what God asked… and it doesn’t seem to lead anywhere? Obedience is often framed as the path to clear results. Growth you can see, progress you can measure, something that “works.” But sometimes, it doesn’t look like anything is happening at all. Let's talk about: * Why God often meets you after you move, not before * What it looks like when growth is happening internally, not externally * How obedience can strip away control, expectations, and the need for visible results This episode also marks a transition for Oopsy Daisy. closing out a year of consistent obedience and stepping into what comes next. Tune in to learn more! Find more from Amanda! Website: www.amandahirdler.com Social Media: @theoopsydaisygirl

80 | Why You Can't Hear From God (Even When You're Really Trying)

Ever sit down with your Bible and feel like nothing really lands? You’re trying to hear from God, but it feels quiet, confusing, or just… off. In Mark 4, Jesus speaks to the crowds in parables, but explains everything when He is alone with His disciples. That raises a hard question. What if the issue is not that God is not speaking? What if we're not actually alone with Him?? In this episode, we look at how internal noise, busy thoughts, and the need for quick answers can keep us from hearing God clearly. Let's chat about: * Why Scripture can feel confusing or dry, even when you are trying * The difference between reading the Word and hearing from God * How mental noise and constant input crowd out real connection If hearing God has felt harder than it should, this will help you rethink what might be getting in the way. Find more from Amanda! Website: www.amandahirdler.com [http://www.amandahirdler.com] Social Media: @theoopsydaisygirl

79 | You're Not The Main Character:The Real Reason You Take Everything Personally

Ever notice how quickly things start to feel personal? Someone’s quiet and it seems like it must be about you. Something doesn’t work out and your mind goes straight to what's wrong with you. Someone else is winning and suddenly you feel behind. This goes deeper than sensitivity. When everything gets filtered through us, it starts to distort how we see our lives, our relationships, and even Scripture. This episode unpacks what’s really going on and what shifts when we stop making everything about us and start seeing what God is actually doing. We chat about: * How “main character thinking” quietly shapes how we read the Bible and interpret everyday moments * The real reason we take things so personally (and why it leads to confusion, insecurity, and offense) * What changes when our focus shifts off ourselves and back to God Find more from Amanda! Website: www.amandahirdler.com [http://www.amandahirdler.com] Social Media: @theoopsydaisygirl

78 | The Offensive Gospel: Why Truth Triggers People

We don’t mind talking about God. But the moment Jesus comes up… everything changes. In this episode, we’re talking about why the gospel makes people uncomfortable, defensive, and sometimes even angry.  Because the truth is, the gospel doesn’t just encourage us… it confronts us. Let's talk about: * Why the gospel challenges identity, control, and belonging * What people are actually reacting to when they push back on Jesus * Why a bold, unwatered-down gospel will naturally create tension Find more from Amanda! Website: www.amandahirdler.com [http://www.amandahirdler.com] Social Media: @theoopsydaisygirl

77 | How to Be a Baddie: More Than a Conqueror in Jesus

We don’t usually use words like “baddie” in Christian spaces… but maybe we should. Somewhere along the way, confidence got mistaken for pride. So instead of walking in authority, a lot of believers are just trying to survive at bare minimum. But Scripture says we are more than conquerors. This episode breaks down what that actually looks like in real life. How to stop shrinking back and start walking with the confidence, authority, and boldness God already gave you. Let's chat about: * Why so many believers are living smaller than they were meant to * 4 practical tips to help you walk like a conqueror * How to live with confidence without slipping into pride Find more from Amanda! Website: www.amandahirdler.com [http://www.amandahirdler.com] Social Media: @theoopsydaisygirl