Why God Doesn't Show You the Full Plan (Lessons from Abraham) | Tell Me More

About this episode

The episode discusses how Abraham's life illustrates the importance of trusting God rather than seeking a complete plan.

God doesn't hand you a blueprint—He invites you into a relationship. In this episode, pastors Whit George, Ethan Vanse, and Seth Swindall explore how the life of Abraham shows us that faith isn't about seeing the full vision, but about trusting the One who leads. In contrast to Babel's drive to build a name for ourselves, Abraham's journey is a slow surrender from "my will" to "thy will." It's not about escaping to heaven someday, but allowing God's Kingdom to be formed in you right now. Show notes: Listen to their weekend messages! Church on the Move Tulsa: What Kind of Life Are You Building? https://youtu.be/ZrgPTuJ41ow?si=ki97gjGgfo83I3m5 Church on the Move Broken Arrow: Letting God Guide Your Steps https://youtu.be/GZlmhFAheh4?si=G4mW0W46XZ6RLg8h Church on the Move West: Are You Really Following God? https://youtu.be/9wCU-fCN6rM?si=gjRd8G8kWyCzXKIG

People in this episode

Hosts: Whit George, Ethan Vanse, Seth Swindall

Topics covered

• faith
• trust in God
• relationship with God
• surrender
• God's Kingdom
• Abraham's journey

Keywords

• God's plan
• faith
• Abraham
• trust
• surrender
• relationship
• Kingdom of God

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Church on the Move

Books & works: Abraham, Babel

Places: Tulsa, Broken Arrow, West

More episodes of In Motion Podcast

• The Gift of Invitation: Why Small Moments of Inclusion Matter | Life in Motion · May 28, 2026 · 56 min
• The Warning and Promise of Abraham and Lot (Life of Abraham) | Tell Me More · May 19, 2026 · 1h 43m
• When God Gives the Promise but Not the Timeline (Lessons from Abraham) | Tell Me More · May 5, 2026 · 1h 33m
• Friendship: From Casual to Covenant | Life in Motion · April 30, 2026 · 51 min
• God With Us: Trust, Covenant, and the Long Walk of Faith (Lessons from Abraham) | Tell Me More · April 28, 2026 · 1h 26m
• The Truth About Friendship: Capacity, Vulnerability, and Letting Go Well | Life in Motion · March 26, 2026 · 45 min