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God’s Power Stories | Finding God’s Lead, How God Shows Up, Bible and Everyday Life Stories, Approaching God with Boldness

God’s Power Stories | Finding God’s Lead, How God Shows Up, Bible and Everyday Life Stories, Approaching God with Boldness

By: Anna Moore Bradfield - Author Facilitator Speaker and Prayer Warrior
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 Your mom, your grandpa, somebody in your life whom you love and admire said that the Bible holds the answers to every question or problem you’d ever have. Wow. Think of it. After all, you have questions! You’ve been known to have a problem or two. It would be great if you could find the answers you’re looking for.

You crack open that Bible a couple of times but just as quickly shut it. You want to love digging into Scripture. Instead, you find it intimidating, judgmental, and maybe even unbelievable. Let’s change that.

Hi! I’m Anna Moore Bradfield, an award-winning and bestselling author, Christian speaker, and facilitator of workshops and events. I’ve been where you are. Plenty of times. I’ve questioned if God cared at all about what I was going through. Did he even have a plan for my life? When I got up the guts to tell him to his face, I found that he had very broad shoulders and that he could take anything I dished out. Then he began revealing himself to me.

In this podcast, we’ll share:
• Stories from the Bible that reveal God’s interactions with His people, confirming His desire for intimate, consistent, and loving relationships.
• Stories from everyday life that testify to God’s revelation through the Holy Spirit.
• Ways to develop a Bible study and prayer life that help us to become both open and full throttle geeked to boldly approach God’s throne.

It’s easy to miss these life-changing moments if we aren’t looking for them. But the more we look, the more we find.

As you engage with this podcast, you’ll find yourself looking to the Word with fresh eyes and a renewed desire to discover God’s plan for your life. You’ll find that the same God who led all the great characters of Scripture way back in Bible times is crazy about you, too. In fact, he’s been thinking about you all day.

I’m rooting for you! And I can’t wait to connect with you 😊.

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  • 063 | From Fear of Failure to Faith: A Perfectionist's Path to Discovering God's Tender Love

    063 | From Fear of Failure to Faith: A Perfectionist's Path to Discovering God's Tender Love
    Nov 25 2025
    What if the very thing you thought made you a good Christian was actually keeping you from experiencing God's love? In this powerful episode, author and podcast host Leneé Pezzano reveals how decades of rule-following, striving, and fear of failure masked a painful truth: she knew God as the Lion but had never experienced Him as the Lamb. From childhood bullying that sparked shame-based thinking to religious experiences that reinforced performance over relationship to a breakthrough that came through writing a book she never planned on, the story Leneé shares will resonate with anyone who has ever felt exhausted trying to earn God's approval. Discover why perfectionism is actually rooted in counterfeit beliefs, and how surrendering control can finally bring the peace, joy, and intimacy with God you've desperately sought. Key Takeaways 1. Perfectionism Is Often Rooted in Childhood Trauma and Shame Leneé traces her perfectionism back to age eight, when bullying, a chaotic home environment, and lack of emotional safety created a need to control her world. Understanding the origins of perfectionist thinking—whether from family dynamics, peer rejection, or generational patterns—is the first step toward healing. This episode validates listeners who've wondered why they struggle with self-criticism and reveals that God wants to address the root causes, not just the symptoms. 2. Following Rules Isn't the Same as Knowing God's Heart One of the episode's most profound revelations is an admission from Leneé that she could obey with the best of them but had never truly felt safe approaching God as His daughter. Religious upbringing and church culture can inadvertently reinforce performance-based faith. The key distinction is that obedience driven by fear of punishment versus obedience flowing from love and intimacy produces radically different spiritual fruit. 3. God Often Reveals Strongholds Through Obedience, Not Before Leneé shares how God called her to write a book before revealing what it would be about, forcing her to trust Him without knowing the destination. This pattern (obey first, understand later) challenges perfectionists who want all the answers before taking action. The episode encourages listeners that stepping out in faith, even when afraid, opens doors to healing and revelation they could never access through analysis alone. 4. Grace Is Power, Not Just Forgiveness The episode redefines grace beyond "unlimited forgiveness" to its fuller biblical meaning: God's ability working where we have no ability. Grace equips and enables believers to do what they couldn't do on their own—starting with salvation but extending to every area of need. This understanding transforms how perfectionists approach their struggles: instead of striving harder, they learn to receive divine help. 5. Healing Is a Process—Celebrate the Small Wins A mentor of Leneé told her, "Be kind to yourself. This is a process." These words brought breakthrough permission to stop expecting instant perfection in her recovery from perfectionism. The episode emphasizes that God delights in small beginnings and that progress, not perfection, is the goal. Listeners learn practical tools (journaling, worship, Scripture, community, inner healing) for entering God's presence and renewing their minds over time. Key Themes Perfectionism and Faith • Performance-Based Christianity • God's Grace vs. Legalism • Shame and Self-Worth • Childhood Trauma and Spiritual Formation • Fear of Failure • Knowing God as Father • The Book of Galatians • Religious Spirits and Counterfeits • Obedience from Love vs. Fear • Renewing the Mind • Inner Healing and Neuroscience • Approaching God's Throne • Identity as God's Child • Writing as Ministry • Surrendering Control • Celebrating Small Victories Who Will Benefit From This Episode ✓ Christians who feel exhausted from trying to earn God's approval through constant rule-following and performance ✓ Anyone who struggles with fear of failure, procrastination, or only pursuing goals they're certain they can achieve ✓ Believers raised in strict religious environments who know God as judge but struggle to experience Him as loving Father ✓ People dealing with shame, self-criticism, and negative self-talk that began in childhood ✓ Those who intellectually understand grace but can't seem to receive it emotionally or feel safe approaching God ✓ Writers, speakers, and creatives who feel called to ministry but are paralyzed by perfectionism about their message ✓ Anyone who has experienced bullying, family dysfunction, or trauma that shaped unhealthy coping patterns ✓ Christians confused about the relationship between obedience and grace—wondering if freedom means abandoning God's standards ✓ People interested in how neuroscience, inner healing, and biblical truth work together for transformation ✓ New believers and young Christians who want to build a healthy ...
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    39 mins
  • 062 | The Year God Showed Up: Heart Attacks, Loss, Depression, and Divine Miracles That Changed Lives

    062 | The Year God Showed Up: Heart Attacks, Loss, Depression, and Divine Miracles That Changed Lives
    Nov 18 2025
    What happens when seven believers who've faced devastating loss, life-threatening health crises, and overwhelming depression come together to celebrate one year of sharing their stories? In this powerful anniversary episode of God's Power Stories, discover how tragedy became testimony, how grief transformed into glory, and how ordinary people experienced extraordinary encounters with God's sustaining power. From a mother who lost her teenage daughter to a man who survived an impossible heart attack, these raw conversations reveal the secret to not just surviving life's darkest valleys—but emerging with unshakeable faith, renewed purpose, and the courage to help others find hope. Key Takeaways 1. Your Story Has Power—Even When You're Afraid to Share It Multiple guests reveal their initial fear of going public with their testimonies, from concerns about family reactions to worries about judgment. Yet each discovered that vulnerability opens doors for God to work miracles in others' lives. The episode demonstrates that your hardest experiences—whether unplanned pregnancy, losing a child, widowhood, or depression—become your greatest ministry tools when surrendered to God. 2. Courage Isn't the Absence of Fear—It's Obedience Despite It Shauna Parker shares how God called her to be "very courageous" (Joshua 1:7) after her near-death experience, even when she wanted to speak about safer topics. The recurring theme across all seven guests is that stepping outside your comfort zone—whether starting a Bible study, writing a book, or sharing your testimony—unleashes God's transformative power in ways you never imagined. 3. God Works Miracles in the Waiting—Even When You Can't See Them Pam Cantola's eight-year family battle seemed hopeless until August brought unexpected breakthrough. Her testimony about God "moving mountains into the sea" reminds listeners that divine intervention often happens behind the scenes, requiring persistent faith when circumstances suggest giving up. This takeaway offers profound encouragement for anyone in prolonged seasons of struggle. 4. Grief Can Become Your Greatest Teacher When You Walk Through It With God Lisa's journey from devastating widowhood to renewed purpose illustrates how God transforms "sad memories into gladness" (Jeremiah 31:13). Her evolution from feeling silenced as a pastor's kid/wife to boldly sharing her story demonstrates that grief—whether from death, job loss, health issues, or broken relationships—becomes the classroom where God refines and prepares you for your calling. 5. Community and Shared Testimony Create Exponential Kingdom Impact The roundtable format reveals how one person's courage inspires another's breakthrough. From Amber watching her husband develop faith during family hardship to Rachel winning Nonfiction Book of the Year for Pray Naturally, the episode proves that telling your story publicly creates ripple effects you may never fully witness—but God uses to draw countless others to Himself. Key Themes Redemptive Suffering • The Power of Testimony • Courage Over Comfort • Faith Through Loss • Divine Timing • Breaking Silence • Spiritual Warfare Against Sharing Your Story • God's Faithfulness in Crisis • Transformation Through Tragedy • Walking Through Grief with Hope • Miraculous Healing • Purpose from Pain • Building Faith Community • Second Chances • Stepping Out of Comfort Zones • Revival Through Personal Stories Who Will Benefit From This Episode ✓ Anyone walking through grief or loss (death of loved ones, job loss, health decline, broken relationships) ✓ Parents facing crisis with their children (prodigal situations, addiction, unplanned pregnancy, rebellion) ✓ People struggling with depression, anxiety, or feeling "stuck" who need hope that breakthrough is possible ✓ Christians who feel called to share their testimony but are paralyzed by fear of judgment or getting it wrong ✓ Individuals who've experienced trauma or near-death experiences and wonder how God can use their story ✓ Anyone questioning if God still performs miracles or works in modern times ✓ Believers in prolonged "waiting seasons" who need encouragement that God is working behind the scenes ✓ Church leaders and ministry workers looking to understand how vulnerability creates authentic community ✓ Writers, speakers, and content creators seeking inspiration to use their platform for Kingdom impact ✓ Those who feel their past disqualifies them from being used by God (abortion, addiction, family dysfunction) ✓ People curious about starting a podcast, Bible study, or ministry but unsure where to begin This anniversary episode isn't just a celebration—it's a masterclass in how God transforms our deepest pain into our most powerful purpose. Mentions: CTAs If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us bless others with your financial giving. It might be the best money you've ever spent.In addition to ...
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  • 061 | Fear Has No Hold on You: A Heart Check Supplement

    061 | Fear Has No Hold on You: A Heart Check Supplement
    Nov 15 2025

    Hey, friend!

    It’s Anna with God’s Power Stories. Welcome to Heart Check, a supplemental reflection series where we pause, dig deeper, and apply the truths from our latest GPS episode to your own life.

    In this Heart Check, we're exploring how to pivot from the pain of looking backward to the hope of moving forward, from Episode 060. Join my co-host Lisa and me as we have an honest conversation about overcoming fear, rebuilding identity after loss, and trusting God's hand when the future feels uncertain.

    We'll discuss:

    • Understanding why fear keeps us trapped looking at the past instead of reaching for the future
    • Learning how to balance trusting God's promises with taking practical forward steps
    • Discovering how to live with no regrets by reframing what loss has afforded us

    Let's jump in!
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    24 mins
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