<![CDATA[Not My Plan]]>Life doesn’t always go the way we expect—but that doesn’t mean it’s not going exactly as God intended. On the Not My Plan Podcast, host Dave Weill shares real stories of unexpected twists, challenges, and divine redirections. Through inspiring conversations with guests who have seen God move in ways they never anticipated, Dave explores how faith, trust, and resilience shape our journeys.

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Whether you’re facing a personal setback, a career shift, or simply wondering where God is leading, this podcast will encourage you to embrace the detours and experience God in the unexpected.

]]>https://notmyplan.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 13:33:57 GMTTue, 17 Feb 2026 21:12:28 GMT60Dave Weill<p>Life doesn’t always go the way we expect—but that doesn’t mean it’s not going exactly as God intended. On the Not My Plan Podcast, host Dave Weill shares real stories of unexpected twists, challenges, and divine redirections. Through inspiring conversations with guests who have seen God move in ways they never anticipated, Dave explores how faith, trust, and resilience shape our journeys.</p><p>​</p><p>Whether you’re facing a personal setback, a career shift, or simply wondering where God is leading, this podcast will encourage you to embrace the detours and experience God in the unexpected.</p>episodicDave Weillworthweill77@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Escaping alcohol addiction- Kate Parker]]>Kate opens up about how alcohol slowly became a destructive coping mechanism during a difficult marriage and how what began as “normal” social drinking eventually turned into daily dependency. After years of trying to manage it on her own, everything changed when she woke up one morning unable to remember an entire day caring for her daughter — a moment that became the wake-up call that saved her life.

]]>2998f59b-9880-43bc-bb6f-ab22f9bad5bfFri, 22 May 2026 03:17:25 GMT<p>Kate opens up about how alcohol slowly became a destructive coping mechanism during a difficult marriage and how what began as “normal” social drinking eventually turned into daily dependency. After years of trying to manage it on her own, everything changed when she woke up one morning unable to remember an entire day caring for her daughter — a moment that became the wake-up call that saved her life.</p>no00:32:05Escaping alcohol addiction- Kate Parkerfull<![CDATA[Surviving domestic violence- Amanda howell.]]>Amanda Howell shares her not-my-plan story of enduring domestic violence and abuse. She discusses the warning signs, self-blame, support, faith, recovery, and advocacy. Her journey emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, compassion, and grace for healing and moving forward.

Takeaways

  • Domestic violence affects anyone, regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic status.
  • Forgiveness, compassion, and grace are essential for healing and moving forward.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Recovery and Advocacy
]]>c2911a3a-e9b7-4077-80df-497bb4313ed4Tue, 05 May 2026 21:54:19 GMT<p>Amanda Howell shares her not-my-plan story of enduring domestic violence and abuse. She discusses the warning signs, self-blame, support, faith, recovery, and advocacy. Her journey emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, compassion, and grace for healing and moving forward.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Domestic violence affects anyone, regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic status.</li><li>Forgiveness, compassion, and grace are essential for healing and moving forward.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Recovery and Advocacy</li></ul>no00:20:59Surviving domestic violence- Amanda howell.full<![CDATA[Addicted to drugs and strung out on the streets - Gene Garcia]]>The conversation begins with an introduction and greeting, followed by Gene sharing his unexpected life journey, downward spiral into addiction, struggles, desperation, divine intervention, surrender, freedom from addiction, resisting temptation, seeking help, transition to helping others, and closing remarks with a prayer request. The main takeaways from the conversation are the message of hope in Jesus and the theme of overcoming addiction.

Takeaways

  • Hope in Jesus
  • Overcoming addiction

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Greeting
  • 08:15 Struggles and Desperation
  • 15:38 Freedom from Addiction
  • 22:23 Transition to Helping Others
]]>432affad-7afc-4688-99c5-3069b6d30efcSun, 05 Apr 2026 14:11:45 GMT<p>The conversation begins with an introduction and greeting, followed by Gene sharing his unexpected life journey, downward spiral into addiction, struggles, desperation, divine intervention, surrender, freedom from addiction, resisting temptation, seeking help, transition to helping others, and closing remarks with a prayer request. The main takeaways from the conversation are the message of hope in Jesus and the theme of overcoming addiction.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Hope in Jesus</li><li>Overcoming addiction</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Greeting</li><li>08:15 Struggles and Desperation</li><li>15:38 Freedom from Addiction</li><li>22:23 Transition to Helping Others</li></ul>no00:23:34Addicted to drugs and strung out on the streets - Gene Garciafull<![CDATA[Struggling with Porn even after I got married]]>The conversation delves into the unexpected struggle with pornography, its impact on relationships, and the journey to healing and freedom. Brad's vulnerability and journey provide insights into the dangers of pornography and the importance of seeking help and accountability. The story emphasizes the role of faith and identity in finding freedom and healing.

Takeaways

  • Healing through vulnerability
  • The impact of pornography on relationships

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Unexpected Struggle
  • 08:16 Progression and Habituation
  • 14:25 Marriage and Confession
  • 23:37 Freedom and Identity
  • 29:21 Seeking Help and Accountability
]]>fd5399d4-357f-46a7-9aeb-5022d0dd3a47Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:35:50 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the unexpected struggle with pornography, its impact on relationships, and the journey to healing and freedom. Brad's vulnerability and journey provide insights into the dangers of pornography and the importance of seeking help and accountability. The story emphasizes the role of faith and identity in finding freedom and healing.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Healing through vulnerability</li><li>The impact of pornography on relationships</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Unexpected Struggle</li><li>08:16 Progression and Habituation</li><li>14:25 Marriage and Confession</li><li>23:37 Freedom and Identity</li><li>29:21 Seeking Help and Accountability</li></ul>no00:28:13Struggling with Porn even after I got marriedfull<![CDATA[Adopted, Divorced, and Redeemed with Faith James]]>Faith shares her journey of adoption, marriage, and divorce, highlighting the role of faith and forgiveness in her life. Faith shares her journey of divorce, remarriage, and finding faith in God. She emphasizes the importance of self-love, faith compatibility, and self-care in relationships. Her story serves as a testimony of hope and redemption.

Takeaways

  • Adoption and family openness
  • The power of faith and forgiveness Self-love and self-care are essential for a healthy relationship.
  • Compatibility in faith and values is crucial for a successful marriage.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Journey of Adoption
  • 07:57 Marriage and Divorce
  • 20:34 The Importance of Self-Love and Self-Care
  • 31:05 Finding Hope and Redemption
  • 36:56 Challenges and Prayer Requests
]]>0e09874d-db1d-40c8-a219-c0fefd55e96cTue, 17 Feb 2026 21:16:19 GMT<p>Faith shares her journey of adoption, marriage, and divorce, highlighting the role of faith and forgiveness in her life. Faith shares her journey of divorce, remarriage, and finding faith in God. She emphasizes the importance of self-love, faith compatibility, and self-care in relationships. Her story serves as a testimony of hope and redemption.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Adoption and family openness</li><li>The power of faith and forgiveness Self-love and self-care are essential for a healthy relationship.</li><li>Compatibility in faith and values is crucial for a successful marriage.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Journey of Adoption</li><li>07:57 Marriage and Divorce</li><li>20:34 The Importance of Self-Love and Self-Care</li><li>31:05 Finding Hope and Redemption</li><li>36:56 Challenges and Prayer Requests</li></ul>no00:32:1711Adopted, Divorced, and Redeemed with Faith Jamesfull