The Planned Life Podcast

She didn't leave because he was bad. She didn't leave because he hurt her. She left because, deep down, she knew it wasn't right.But everyone expected the wedding. The date was picked. The dress was picked. The future was certain. And yet something inside her whispered that this wasn't God's plan, even if it looked like the safe choice.Bimbo's story is about the courage to walk away from something that seemed perfect on paper because her spirit knew it wasn't perfect in reality. It's about trusting God more than certainty. It's about choosing the unknown over the comfortable.In this episode, Bimbo shares:The moment she knew, even though she couldn't fully explain itHow to honor someone while walking awayThe loneliness of making an unpopular decisionTrusting your intuition when it contradicts everyone else's expectationsWhat it looks like to choose God's plan over your ownThe fear of the unknown vs. the clarity of following GodHow she's learned to live with that decisionFinding peace in trusting God, even when the path isn't clearThis conversation is for anyone who's felt God whisper "no" to something that looks like "yes." Anyone who's had to make an unpopular choice because they knew in their spirit it was right. Anyone who's chosen faith over comfort.TOPICS COVERED:Trusting your intuition/God's voiceWalking away with integrityFaith over certaintyMaking unpopular decisionsFollowing God's plan, not your ownThe courage it takes to say noFinding peace after a difficult choiceLiving with convictionTHE ANCHOR QUESTION: "What have you learned about God through the things that have not gone as planned in your life?"CONNECT: 📱 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.

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

She was supposed to have her husband for this season. She was supposed to navigate five teenagers with a partner, with help, with someone who understood.Instead, she became a widow at 44.In this episode, my mother shares the raw, honest reality of losing her spouse, raising five teenagers through her own grief, discovering unexpected strength, and learning that faith looks completely different when your worst fear becomes real.This isn't a story of triumph over tragedy. This is a story of what it actually looks like to survive when everything falls apart. This is what resilience really looks like.GUEST:My mother — the strongest woman I knowTOPICS COVERED:The moment everything changedNavigating her own grief while parenting five teenagersThe financial and emotional toll of lossFinding faith when it feels impossibleRebuilding an entire life from scratchChoosing joy after devastationWhat real resilience looks likeWhy she kept goingTHE 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've lost a loved one unexpectedly✓ You're widowed or a single parent✓ You're raising teenagers alone✓ You need to see what resilience actually looks like✓ You're navigating grief while caring for others✓ You need hope that life continues after a devastating loss✓ You want to hear a real, honest story without sugar coatingWHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS:My mother's story isn't sanitized. It's not a Hallmark movie. It's real. It's raw. It's painful. And it's absolute proof that rising again is possible — even when you don't think you can survive another day.IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE:✓ SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications 🔔✓ LIKE this video✓ COMMENT: What did my mom's story teach you about resilience?✓ SHARE with someone who is walking through loss right now

I spent my whole life planning. I controlled what I could control. I orchestrated outcomes. I had a blueprint for everything.And then real life arrived.In this episode, I'm sharing my story — the unplanned seasons that shattered my carefully crafted plans and forced me to discover what it really means to trust God when things don't go as expected.I'm Shile Bello, host of The Planned Life Podcast. This is my why. This is how I got here. And this is why I created a space for the stories that don't fit the plan.TOPICS COVERED:-The pressure of planning perfection-When control becomes a prison-The season that changed everything-Learning to surrender-Finding faith in the unplanned-Why I created this podcastTHE 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 a planner who's lost control✓ You've walked through an unplanned season✓ You're learning to trust God's plan over your own✓ You need encouragement that God is faithful✓ You believe in the power of vulnerable storiesJOIN THE PLANNERS AT HEART COMMUNITY:People who thought they had it all figured out, and then God had a different vision.IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE:✓ SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications 🔔✓ LIKE this video✓ COMMENT: What's one unplanned season that changed your faith?✓ SHARE with someone who needs to hear thisNew episodes drop every Wednesday

The Planned Life — TrailerWelcome to The Planned Life.We all build blueprints for our careers, our relationships, and our futures—but what happens when the blueprint fails? This podcast is a dedicated space for exploring the beauty, the struggle, and the ultimate triumph found in the unexpected detours of life.In this brief introduction, host Shile Bello shares the heartbeat behind the show: a mission to share powerful, real-world stories of resilience and to serve as a consistent reminder that no matter how far off-course you feel, there is always hope.In This Episode, You’ll Hear:The core philosophy behind The Planned Life.A personal welcome from your host, Shile Bello.What to expect from upcoming episodes as we dive into stories of navigating the unexpected."This podcast is all about telling stories of resilience for when life doesn't go as planned... I'm here to remind you that there is hope." — Shile BelloConnect With UsSubscribe & Follow: Hit the follow button on your favorite podcast platform to get notified the exact moment Episode 1 drops on June 3rd.Instagram: @theplannedlifepod

The Planned Life — TrailerWelcome to The Planned Life.We all build blueprints for our careers, our relationships, and our futures—but what happens when the blueprint fails? This podcast is a dedicated space for exploring the beauty, the struggle, and the ultimate triumph found in the unexpected detours of life.In this brief introduction, host Shile Bello shares the heartbeat behind the show: a mission to share powerful, real-world stories of resilience and to serve as a consistent reminder that no matter how far off-course you feel, there is always hope.In This Episode, You’ll Hear:The core philosophy behind The Planned Life.A personal welcome from your host, Shile Bello.What to expect from upcoming episodes as we dive into stories of navigating the unexpected."This podcast is all about telling stories of resilience for when life doesn't go as planned... I'm here to remind you that there is hope." — Shile BelloConnect With UsSubscribe & Follow: Hit the follow button on your favorite podcast platform to get notified the exact moment Episode 1 drops on June 3rd.Instagram: @theplannedlifepod