What if the thing you’re quietly afraid of is true… What if you think you missed God’s will?
In Part Two of our Life Purpose series, Michele Kus and Dr. Martin Trench move from theory to real life. If Romans 12 teaches that God’s will is good, pleasing, and perfect… how do we discern it when plans fall apart, churches close, doors shut, or “Plan A” disappears?
Here’s Part 1 in case you missed it.
This episode is about timing, seasons of life, and trusting the process.
Together, Michele and Martin explore:
- how Paul teaches us to discern God’s will rather than decode a predetermined blueprint
- how life seasons shape and refine your purpose
- what to do when the path you were certain about collapses
- the wisdom of Ecclesiastes — being in the right place at the right time
- why writing your own “future job description” can clarify direction and keep you off the wrong paths
Martin shares his story of retreating for three days to reflect, journal, evaluate his strengths and gifts, and seek clarity for his next season of ministry. Michele shares her experience of believing she had found her long-term calling — only to face unexpected closure and the possibility of a new “Plan A.”
This conversation offers steady reassurance:
- God’s will is not fragile.
- You are not one mistake away from disqualification.
- When one door closes, it does not mean you have fallen out of divine alignment, but you might be redirected!
Make yourself some Yorkshire tea and enjoy.
Ready to go deeper?
Throughout the month of March, Martin is leading his interactive Discover Your Life Purpose Challenge — a 30-day guided journey to help you:
- discover your authentic self
- identify your gifts, talents, and personality type
- discern the right path for your life
- clarify next steps toward your divine purpose
- move toward a life of real fulfillment
If this episode stirred something in you, this challenge is the natural next step.
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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Unhinged: Separating Faith from Fiction!
01:35 The Right Place at the Right Time (Ecclesiastes 9)
05:02 Is God’s Will a Predetermined Plan or a Dynamic Relationship?
15:00 Why Living Your Life Purpose Brings Fulfillment
20:22 Martin’s Retreat: Romans 12 & Writing a Future Job Description
28:10 Identifying Your Gifts, Strengths & Personality Type
33:07 The Teapot & The Vase: Not Everything Is Your Life Purpose
39:34 Unhinged Moments & Brain Drain
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