S2:E12- The Obstacle Is Part of the Path
From Messy but Meaningful (formerly Ed Pursuits) - Homeschooling Homesteading Healthy Living Podcast by Amber Semerau
October 3, 2025 · 26 min · Season 2 · Episode 12
About this episode
This episode discusses how obstacles are part of life's journey and shares personal and scriptural stories to illustrate this point.
Life is full of bumps, breakdowns, and unexpected setbacks — but what if obstacles aren’t detours, but part of the road itself? In this episode, I share stories from scripture and my own life that reminded me to expect resistance and trust God’s hand through it all. From Nehemiah rebuilding Jerusalem’s wall under attack, to Nephi refusing to give up on the brass plates, to my own recent migraine and even a broken-down SUV, I’ve been learning that God uses obstacles to protect us, teach us, and strengthen our faith. I’ll also share a simple journaling practice with prompts to help you reframe your own challenges and discover what God may be showing you through them. Books and Resources mentioned: Journaling link on instagram https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLO5vs1Ti_W/?igsh=eDRqaWVlcWUydXdp Joe Dispenza speech- https://youtu.be/LCuvMtC02qE?si=YUmYfI4X0RXYgzaW Nehemiah 4, 1 Nephi 4:1-3 Get my free 7 day Reset Journal when you sign up for the newsletter here: https://edpursuits.kit.com/resetjournal1 Follow me on instagram @edpursuitscom and facebook @edpursuits
People in this episode
Host: Amber Semerau
Topics covered
- obstacles
- faith
- journaling
- scripture
- personal growth
Keywords
- obstacles
- faith
- journaling
- Nehemiah
- Nephi
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Nehemiah 4, 1 Nephi 4:1-3
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