EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 1H 10M
The End of Me and Beginning of God
from The Planned Life Podcast · host Shile Bello
At some point, you have to let go of your plans and surrender to God's.Akintayomi had built a successful photography business. He had control. He had a plan. He had a vision for his life. But then something happened that forced him to choose: hold onto what he'd created, or surrender to what God was calling him toward.This episode is about that moment. That sacred space between the end of "me" and the beginning of God's vision for a life beyond what he could have imagined.In this raw, honest conversation, Akintayomi shares:The moment he realized his plans weren't God's plansWhat it looks like to surrender controlThe fear of letting go of everything he'd builtHow faith deepens when you have nothing left but trustThe unexpected blessings that come after surrenderBuilding an event space and ministry page that's transforming livesWhat he's learned about God through the unplannedThis conversation is sacred territory. It's about the moment when your will meets God's will, and you have to choose which one to follow.TOPICS COVERED:Surrender and faithLetting go of controlPersonal plans vs. God's visionFear and trustThe moment of decisionBuilding something bigger than yourselfWhat happens when you say yes to GodTHE ANCHOR QUESTION: "What have you learned about God through the things that have not gone as planned in your life?"CONNECT WITH ME: 📱 Instagram: @theplannedlifepod 🌐 Website: theplannedlifepod.com 📧 Email: [email protected] 🎙️ Listen on all podcast apps: theplannedlifepod.comABOUT THIS PODCAST: The Planned Life is for people who thought they had life figured out, and then God had a different vision. Each episode features real conversations about resilience, faith, and trusting God when life takes unexpected turns.WATCH THIS IF: ✓ You're at a crossroads between your plans and God's calling ✓ You're struggling to surrender control ✓ You want to see what happens when someone truly trusts God ✓ You're afraid of stepping into the unknown ✓ You need proof that God's vision is bigger than your own ✓ You believe in the power of real, vulnerable faith stories ✓ You're ready to let goWHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS: Akintayomi's story is a testament to what happens when you stop fighting for your plans and start trusting God's. It's not about giving up. It's about surrendering to something greater. It's about discovering that the end of you might be the most faithful place you've ever stood.IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE: ✓ SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications 🔔 ✓ LIKE this video ✓ COMMENT: What are you struggling to surrender to God? ✓ SHARE with someone who needs to hear this messageNew episodes drop every Wednesday HASHTAGS#ThePlannedLife #Surrender #Faith #God #Trust #Calling #Podcast #ChristianPodcast #FaithJourney #RealStories #Podcast #NewEpisode #ListenNow #Akintayomi #TheRealStory #Hope #Resilience
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