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Oopsy Daisy
by Amanda Hirdler
Sharing real stories, raw struggles, and messy faith to help you find joy and freedom in Jesus.
Episodes
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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76 | Carry Each Other's Burdens: Why Asking For Help Is Hard
Most of us are pretty good at helping other people. But when it comes to asking for help ourselves, something inside us resists. We push through. We handle it. We tell ourselves we should be able to carry it. But Scripture paints a different picture. In this episode, we talk about why asking for...
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75 | 3 Keys to Stay Strong in Hard Seasons
Most of us hear "strong and courageous" and picture bravery. Charging into battle. Pushing harder. Trying to be fearless. But what if strength is more about holding your ground when something hard hits. If you’re in a season where you want to escape, fix it fast, or run the other direction, this...
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74 | Wrestling With God: Blessings and Breakings
We want the blessing. The answered prayer. The growth. The breakthrough. The next season. But what if the blessing comes through breaking? In Genesis 32, Jacob wrestles with God all night. He refuses to let go without a blessing. He walks away with a new name and a limp. Changed. Weaker. Marked.…
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73 | Dead Faith: Hearers vs Doers of the Word
We talk a lot about having a “personal relationship with Jesus.” But what if we’ve made it so personal that it never leaves the house? In this episode, we’re wrestling with what happens when faith stays private. When quiet time is strong… but real life doesn’t change. We talk about: Why faith…
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72 | Learning to Fly: When God Makes You Uncomfortable
There’s a quiet pressure many of us carry to be further along by now. To perform better, handle things better, make progress faster. And when we don’t, we assume something is wrong. This episode is about those seasons. The ones that feel shaky, uncertain, or like you’re going backward. The ones...
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71 | Blind Questions: Marriage Edition (with Chris Hirdler)
We're doing a blind Q&A between spouses. No prep. No filters. Some questions are funny, some are uncomfortable... and a few cracked things open we didn’t know were boiling under the surface. We talk about: The stuff one person ends up carrying that slowly builds resentment How “go with the flow”...
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70 | Insecurity in Men: Fear, Self-Doubt & Negative Thinking (with Chris Hirdler)
If you’ve ever wondered why men pull away instead of opening up, this episode helps explain what’s happening underneath. Chris shares what it’s been like to live with fear, self-doubt, and negative self-talk as a man, a husband, a counselor, a father, and someone whose life changed forever after…
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69 | Bitterness, Anger & Truth: A Heart Check in Chaotic Times
With everything happening in Minnesota around ICE and immigration enforcement, emotions are high and the noise is loud. This episode is not about choosing sides or sharing political opinions. It’s a heart check for Christians. We talk about guarding our hearts, resisting bitterness, and staying...
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68 | Shut Up: 3 Tips For Taming Your Tongue
Many of us are stuck in patterns of complaining, careless talk, and constant venting when life feels heavy. Scripture is clear that our words carry weight and that what comes out of our mouth shapes our reality and relationships. We look at what the Bible says about controlling our words and…
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67 | Give Up: Why Quitting Might Be The Right Move
Somewhere along the way, the belief became QUITTING = FAILURE. But what if it's actually the opposite? If you’ve been exhausted, scattered, or afraid that stopping means falling apart, this episode gives you permission to see quitting as surrender...and the beginning of a very real trust in a…
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66 | Honesty, Friendship, & Forgiveness: Real Marriage Talk (with Chris Hirdler)
My husband Chris joins me for a very real, very unfiltered conversation about honesty, forgiveness, and what it actually looks like to support each other when marriage gets heavy. We’ve been divorced and remarried, and we’ve learned the hard way how quickly silence and resentment can do damage if...
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65 | Hope: Encouragement in the Dark Times
Ten years ago, Christmas was a disaster. Broken families, anger, hurt, and walking away from people I loved. This Christmas looks completely different, not because time heals all wounds, but because God went to work. This episode is a Christmas reflection on hope that takes time. The kind that...
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64 | Why Is God Silent? 3 Truths For When You Can't Hear His Voice
There are seasons when God feels quiet. You’re praying, asking for direction, and trying to do the right thing, but nothing feels clear. No new word. No next step. Just silence. In this episode, we talk about why God’s quiet seasons aren’t something to fear. Silence doesn’t mean He’s gone,...
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63 | Finding Peace in the Christmas Chaos: It's A Soul Condition
This season is full. Not just calendars, but pressure, expectations, noise, and MINDS! This episode is about why Christmas can feel overwhelming even when it’s good, and why peace doesn’t come from getting through it or doing it better. The chaos isn’t just around you. It’s what happens when the...
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62 | The Truth About Witchcraft: My Story of Black Magic & the Demonic
Witchcraft shows up in surprising ways, often through practices that seem harmless or spiritual. In this episode, I’m sharing a part of my story I rarely talk about, offering a firsthand look at what demonic and occult practices actually invite, why those open doors matter, and what the Bible...
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61 | Everyday Obedience: How God Uses Small Instructions for a Big Purpose
Sometimes we wait for a big breakthrough and miss the simple instructions God is putting right in front of us. This episode looks at how those small yes's shape your heart, build your strength, and prepare you for the bigger purpose God is leading you into. When you learn to notice the little...
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60 | How to Spiritually Cleanse Your Home: Resetting Your Family & Your Space
If your home has felt tense, full of conflict, spiritually dry, or your family is dealing with negative emotions, bad dreams, or constant overwhelm... it might not just be life. It might be spiritual clutter in your home! This episode walks you through how to recognize the real signs your house...
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59 | Feeling Overwhelmed: How to Find Relief When Life Gets Loud
There’s a kind of relief God offers that most people never tap into when they’re overwhelmed. It’s not escape and it’s not pushing harder. It’s the moment He lifts you into a higher place where the noise drops, your mind clears, and peace actually begins. This episode shows you how to experience...
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58 | Sloppy Freedom: Stewarding Your Blessings Well
Sometimes freedom makes us casual with the very blessings we asked God for. This episode is about recognizing where we’ve stopped being intentional, not out of rebellion, but because life feels easier than it used to. We talk about pairing freedom with stewardship, not in a heavy way, but as a...
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57 | Jesus Math: How God Multiplies What You Surrender
You keep asking God to multiply what you have...your time, your energy, your money. What if the change you’ve been praying for can’t happen while you’re still holding on? This episode will challenge how you think about “enough.” Because in the Kingdom, multiplication doesn’t start with getting...
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56 | 6 Steps to Get Your Joy Back: Breaking Free From the Spirit of Heaviness
If you’ve been feeling heavy lately, like joy takes too much effort and everything feels harder than it should be...you’re not alone. You’ve prayed, rested, tried to push through it, but nothing lifts it. Quit blaming depression, menopause, or just a plain old dry season. It might be something...
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55 | 3 Things That Are Saving My Life: Finding God in the Glimmers
This week we're trying something new! Not a deep dive or a heavy topic, just an honest chat about real life and the small things bringing joy, peace, and a little spark back into the days. It’s about noticing the glimmers, the little moments where you catch your breath and realize God’s right…
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54 | The Danger of a Quiet Time: Rethinking How You Connect With God
Sometimes the things that look the most spiritual are the ones that trip us up. In this episode, I’m talking about quiet time. You know, that carved-out 30 minutes where we read our Bible, pray, light a candle, and try to connect with God. It’s beautiful. It’s life-giving. BUT… it can also become…
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53 | The Hidden Cost of Compromise: Sin, Repentance & Real Change
We need to talk about sin and the compromises we keep choosing even when we know better. I’m sharing my own story of ignoring conviction, what happened when I stepped outside God’s protection, and how repentance isn’t about trying harder but changing how we think. If you’ve been feeling off in…
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52 | You're Missing God's Goodness: Learn Why and How To Finally See It (Psalm 23:6)
What if God’s goodness has been chasing you this whole time and you just haven’t noticed? We rush, we compare, we fear, we try to control...and in the middle of all that noise, His love and blessing can feel invisible! Psalm 23:6 paints the picture of a God who relentlessly comes after you. In…
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51 | Transitions, Battles, and Anxiety (Psalm 23:5)
Transitions are hard, battles feel constant, and anxiety never seems to quit. But Psalm 23:5 reminds us that the Good Shepherd has already gone ahead of you, prepared the way, and offers peace right in the middle of it all. In this episode, you’ll hear: How fear and change stir up anxiety and the...
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50 | Fear No Evil: God's Presence in the Darkest Times (Psalm 23:4)
When your child says they don’t want to live anymore, it feels like the valley of the shadow of death. Psalm 23:4 isn’t just words, it’s what we lived: “Even when I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” In this episode of Oopsy Daisy, Amanda...
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49 | Addiction Unfiltered 5: The Final Steps to Freedom (with Emily Bisek)
The final episode in our Addiction Unfiltered series! This episode is a raw look at the transformative power of grace, and the freedom that only comes after embracing the hard steps. The last breakthrough, the final step toward freedom, and the hard-earned peace that follows. It's a message of…
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48 | Addiction Unfiltered 4: Psychosis & The Battle For Her Soul (with Emily Bisek)
Emily's story reaches its darkest point yet: shaving her head, setting her car on fire, and spiraling into chaos. Despite the psychosis, homelessness, and relapse, there’s a God who refuses to let go. We dive into: 🔥 The symbolic act of burning her car and its connection to past trauma 🧠 The...
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47 | Addiction Unfiltered 3: The Fight, the Fall & the Faith That Holds Us (with Emily Bisek)
Emily's story continues: toxic relationships, homelessness, and the relentless cycle of relapse. But through it all, there was always a thread of faith that kept her anchored. This episode isn't just about addiction. It's about the fight for identity, love, and the courage to keep going when...
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46 | Addiction Unfiltered 2: The Dark Side of Rehab & Recovery (with Emily Bisek)
Codependency, obsession, same-sex relationships, identity, deep shame, and the constant ache for love and validation… it's all here and all raw. The story continues, and it's not just about addiction! It’s the heart stuff underneath. The places we try to fill, the things we run to, and what…
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45 | Addiction Unfiltered 1: Hard Drugs, Relapse, & Redemption (with Emily Bisek)
What happens when the life you never thought you’d live becomes your reality? In the long awaited re-release of this deeply vulnerable story Emily, addicted to hard drugs for decades, shares the unfiltered truth of how her addiction started and where it led her. From a terrifying overdose to her...
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44 | Being Led By The Good Shepherd (Psalm 23:3)
Psalm 23:3 calls us to a hard truth: we weren’t meant to lead, we were meant to follow. In this episode, we dig into why the Good Shepherd sometimes guides us in slow, circular paths instead of straight lines and how choosing to changes. You’ll hear: Why God's "right paths" often feel like…
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43 | Finding Peace & Rest in the Good Shepherd (Psalm 23:2)
Psalm 23 paints a picture of peace with green pastures and still waters. So why does kind of rest feels out of reach?? We’re carrying fears, relationship tensions, and thoughts we can’t shut off. Here’s the good news: the Bible gives us a clear, 4-step plan for peace. It’s not vague. It’s not…
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42 | Depending on the Good Shepherd (Psalm 23:1)
We’re starting a brand new series on Psalm 23, and in Part 1 we’re camping out in verse 1: “The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.” If you’re tired of carrying the weight of your own provision, anxious about what’s next, or worn out from trying to control every outcome, this verse is…
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41 | The Power Of A Testimony: How Sharing Your Story Breaks Chains
Hard truth? Your silence might be costing someone else their breakthrough. In this episode we're getting real about what happens when we keep our stories to ourselves. God didn’t just save you to make your life better, He sent you to set captives free. And the tool He gave you isn’t a pulpit or a...
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40 | Motives Matter: Boundaries & A Godly Response To Overcommitting
You’re not tired from doing too much, you’re tired from doing it for the wrong reasons. Let's talk about motives, boundaries, and how God invites us to check in with him before we commit! You’ll hear about: Why doing the right thing with the wrong heart can still be disobedience How NO can be the...
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39 | When You’ve Drifted From God (And Don’t Know How to Come Back)
Been drifting? Me too. This episode is a raw look at what happens when your quiet time disappears, your spiritual rhythms fall apart, and guilt tries to keep you from turning back to God. FYI: He's not mad at you! He just misses you. In this episode you'll hear: Why disconnection hits more than...
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38 | Throwback: Adultery, Divorce, Witchcraft & The Truth Behind Oopsy Daisy
In this throwback episode, I share the full, unfiltered story behind Oopsie Daisy, a journey through adultery, divorce, witchcraft, and deep brokenness. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your past, questioned if God’s healing is really possible, or wrestled with secrets you’re too scared to…
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37 | The Power of Looking Back: How Remembering Fuels Your Faith
We live in a world obsessed with the now and the next. But what if the breakthrough you’re praying for is buried in your past? We’re flipping the script on hustle culture and talking about why looking back isn’t weak, it’s deeply biblical. Remembering what God has done builds a faith that holds...
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36 | Boss of Your Brain: Taking Every Thought Captive
Your biggest bully might be living inside your own head. In this episode, we’re talking about the war in your mind: the shame, spirals, overthinking, and mental chaos that steal your peace. But guess what? You don’t have to live like that. God gave you authority over your thoughts. IT'S TIME TO…
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35 | Regret & The Lie That You Didn't Do Enough
Ever walked away from a moment thinking, “I should’ve done more… said more… been more”? In this episode, we’re digging into the kind of regret that doesn’t let you move on. The kind that whispers, “You failed. You didn’t do enough.” But what if that voice isn’t truth at all? What if it’s a lie...
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34 | Stop Praying Small: How Bold Prayers Honor a Big God
This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who’s been holding back, shrinking their faith, and calling it “humble.” We’re going all in on what the Bible actually says about asking God for big things without guilt, without shame, and without the false humility that keeps so many of us stuck. It’s...
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33 | Permission To Change (Even When Nobody Wants You To)
God is growing you. That’s a good thing. But not everyone will like it. Sometimes the hardest part of spiritual growth isn’t the obedience, it’s the pushback. The awkward glances. The people who liked you better the old way. This episode will give you permission to change and become who God is...
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32 | Surrendering Your Plans To God
You planned it. You prayed over it. And now God's asking you to lay it down. If you’re struggling to surrender something that felt right, this episode will speak straight to your heart. We’re talking submission, letting go, and the kind of trust that costs you something. This one’s for you if:...
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Sharing real stories, raw struggles, and messy faith to help you find joy and freedom in Jesus.
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Amanda Hirdler
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