Finding Joy and Trust in Unexpected Circumstances with Andrea Schmidt

In this episode of Steps to Trusting, host Erin Michele is joined by Andrea Schmidt, a farm wife, new homeschool mom, and fiction writer from central Kansas. Andrea shares her journey of trusting God's plan and finding joy in unexpected places, despite initial resistance and struggles. The conversation touches on themes from Andrea's novels, the challenges of shifting life plans, and the importance of letting go of societal pressures to be 'enough.' Bible verses mentioned include Isaiah 43:18-19 and 2 Corinthians 7:6. Andrea discusses the value of focusing on God's calling, setting realistic expectations, and finding daily comfort and guidance through scripture.You can Find Andrea at https://andreadschmidt.com/You can connect with me at https://erinmichele.net/00:00 Introduction and Purpose00:30 Guest Introduction: Andrea Schmidt01:42 Andrea's Journey: From Teaching to Writing03:47 Finding Joy in Unexpected Places08:33 Balancing Expectations and Trusting God16:08 Practical Steps and Daily Trust24:54 Conclusion and Prayer