This isn’t a teaching episode.

This is a testimony.

2025 was the year God stripped it away.

Not gently. Not quietly. Not one thing at a time.

But layer by layer… identity by identity.

And for the first time in my entire adult life, I was left standing without the things that told me who I was.

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I'm kicking off the new year of 2026 with a Season of episodes called When God Clears the Garden So New Growth Can Come

Every episode fits under one gentle truth: God has been stripping, simplifying, strengthening, and re-ordering.

This season isn’t about doing more. It’s about seeing clearly.

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Have you ever said “yes” to something just because it felt good? Same here. I used to make big life decisions based on that warm, peaceful feeling and call it confirmation. But over time, I learned that following God isn’t always about the feelings—it’s about faith, obedience, and listening for His voice in deeper ways.

In this episode, I share a personal story about how I almost said yes to an opportunity that looked perfect on paper—but instead, God took me on a journey of prayer, discernment, surrender, and clarity. I walk you through the steps I’ve learned to take when making big decisions—from praying alone to seeking wise counsel, waiting in stillness, and asking God to search my heart.

This one’s for you if you’re in a season of “should I or shouldn’t I?”, if the old ways of “feeling led” aren’t quite working anymore, or if you’re learning to trust God with your yes and your no.

If you want to learn how to embrace the Dirt on your journey, come join me over on Substack at kawailani.substack.com