How Does Intention Play Into The Vertical Life?

What does it really mean to live with intention and how is that different from goal-setting, discipline, or religious routine?In this episode, Brian Wheeler and Sophia Van Zant unpack intention as one of the core values of The Vertical Life, exploring how intentional living is not about perfection, control, or checking spiritual boxes, but about daily obedience to God. This conversation challenges the tendency to shelf God-given ideas, delay obedience, and live on spiritual autopilot, while inviting listeners into a life of action, faith, and transformation.In this episode, you’ll hear about: Why faith without action keeps believers stuck and unfulfilled. How intentionality turns moments into movement and ideas into obedience The difference between intention and legalism, perfectionism, or religious performance How every act—work, service, conversation—can become worship Why margin, awareness, and presence matter in hearing God’s voice The real cost of intentional living and why that cost is always worth it Stories of obedience, provision, and breakthrough through Vertical Life How fear silently prevents believers from stepping into purpose The power of Scripture as a weapon against fear, shame, and hesitation A student’s testimony of identity, confidence, and direction being transformed This episode is an invitation to stop delaying obedience and start living fully alive, rooted in Scripture, led by the Spirit, and aligned with God’s purposes.If you’re ready to move from intention 'in theory' to intention 'in action', this conversation will challenge and equip you to take the next step!