For Such a Time as This

Bethany Garner
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A lifestyle podcast about calling, timing, and trusting God in the season you are in right now, not just the one you hope for.

  1. Oct 22 ·  Bonus

    A Season of Reflection: What God Has Done & Where He's Leading Next

    We've made it through two seasons of For Such a Time As This, and before we step into what's next, I wanted to take a moment to look back at what God has done and taught me along the way. 🤍 In this special transition episode, I'm reflecting on Season 1, Creative Calling, where we explored creativity, purpose, and what it looks like to use our gifts for God, and Season 2, Single & Set Apart, where we talked about singleness, relationships, waiting, and learning to trust God's timing. Then, I'll share a little about what's ahead for the podcast as we move into two new seasons: Season 3, Purpose in the Pain, exploring chronic illness, faith, and finding purpose in the middle of difficult circumstances, followed by Season 4, which will focus on mental health. In the second half of this episode, I'm sharing more of my own story within chronic illness. I dive into my journey with POTS, how chronic illness has affected my life, and how it has pushed me to rely on the Lord in ways I never expected. I don't have every answer, and I haven't figured everything out. But I'm learning that even when life doesn't look the way we imagined, God is still present, still working, and still worthy of our trust. Thank you for being part of this journey, whether you've been here since the beginning or you're just finding the podcast. I'm so excited for what's ahead! 🎙️ For Such a Time As This — honest conversations about faith, purpose, and finding God in every season of life.

  2. Sep 24

    Our Story: Singleness, Surrender & Finding Each Other

    For the Season 2 finale of For Such a Time As This, I’m doing something a little different… you’re finally getting to hear both sides of OUR story. John and I sit down together to talk about our individual journeys through singleness, the relationships and experiences that shaped us, and ultimately the story of how God brought us to each other. We talk about: • Why relationships can’t be the source of our peace • Why marriage isn’t going to fix everything • John asking God why He brought him through certain seasons and whether he would have chosen that path for himself • Learning that our desires can’t outweigh what the Lord desires for us • Processing past relationships and the anxiety that can come with them • The point where we both had to put our covenant with God above every other relationship • How we’ve grown individually and together • And what we would say to someone who is still walking through a season of singleness This episode is really about more than our relationship. It’s about what God was doing before we found each other and what it looks like to keep choosing Him even after you do. Thank you for coming along for Season 2 of For Such a Time As This. 🤍 🎙️ For Such a Time As This Season 2: Single & Set Apart

  3. Aug 27

    Single & Set Apart: When God Restores What Was Broken

    In this episode of For Such a Time As This, I sit down with one of my mom's best friends, Ms. Dawn, to hear a story of marriage, loss, singleness, healing, community, and learning to trust again. Ms. Dawn married young and spent years in a toxic marriage. While that season brought two incredible sons into her life, it also took a tremendous toll on her. She shares honestly about questioning God, wrestling with her circumstances, and the people God placed around her who helped her find her way back to Him. Eventually, she made the difficult decision to separate from her husband. But before their divorce was finalized, he passed away, leaving her to navigate an incredibly complicated mixture of grief and relief. For the first time in her adult life, Ms. Dawn found herself truly single in her 40s. We talk about what that season looked like, what God taught her through it, and how she slowly learned to trust and love again. She shares what eventually made her realize that her current relationship was different and how being able to truly be herself became one of the clearest signs. Throughout this conversation, we also come back to the importance of community: the people God puts around us during our hardest seasons, the ways they can point us back to Him, and why we were never meant to walk through life alone. This episode is a reminder that even when our story doesn't unfold the way we thought it would, God is still present in every chapter. 🎙️ Season 2: Single & Set Apart This is the second-to-last episode of the season! After this episode, we'll take about a month-long break before the Season 2 finale, so if you've fallen behind, this is your sign to catch up. 🤍

  4. Aug 14

    Single & Set Apart: More Than Just Finding a Spouse

    What if God isn't asking you to stop desiring marriage, but to let Him reshape what you think marriage should look like? In this episode of For Such a Time As This, I sit down with my friend Natalie, who got married in her late 20s, a little later than expected for many of us living in the Christian bubble. Natalie shares what it looked like to spend intentional time with the Lord during her years of singleness and how that season became about so much more than simply waiting for a husband. She talks about growing as an individual, learning who she was in Christ, and allowing God to work on her heart before marriage. We also dive into the expectations and preferences she had for a future husband, including her ideas about male leadership, and how God challenged her to realize that leadership doesn't always look the way we expect it to. We talk about the “hole” we all feel in our hearts and how ultimately, that hole is not spouse-sized, it is God-sized. Marriage can be a beautiful gift, but it was never meant to take the place of our relationship with the Lord. This conversation is about singleness, surrender, personal growth, expectations, and allowing God to shape us into the people He created us to be before we ever find the person we're going to spend our lives with. If you're single and wondering what God might be doing in your season, I hope this episode reminds you that there is so much purpose in becoming before you ever get to the altar. 🎙️ For Such a Time As This — Season 2: Single & Set Apart

  5. Jul 30

    Single & Set Apart: From Singleness to Suddenly

    What happens when God asks you to surrender your timeline, your plans, and your desire for control? In this episode of For Such a Time As This, we sit down with Austin and Jessica to hear the story of how God brought them together after seasons of singleness, growth, and preparation. This is our first episode featuring a married couple, and we dive into what it looked like for them to navigate singleness before marriage, trust God’s timing, and allow Him to work in their hearts before bringing them together. Austin shares about learning to let go of control, finding contentment in the season God had him in, and allowing God to peel away things in his life that were keeping him from becoming the man he was called to be. We talk about how sometimes God places roadblocks in our path, not to punish us, but because He knows we aren't ready for what we're asking for yet. Jessica and Austin also share the unexpected way their relationship began, including how Jessica was dating someone else when they first met, the encouragement from a friend that she would meet her husband on that trip, and how God’s timing unfolded in a way neither of them could have planned. We talk about what it means to recognize when God opens a door, why sometimes things move quickly when the timing is right, and how marriage is about more than becoming husband and wife; it’s about remaining friends, growing together, and building a partnership centered on Christ. A house divided cannot stand, and a strong marriage starts with two people committed to growing closer to God and each other. Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, or married, we hope this conversation reminds you that God is always working even in the seasons where you can’t see the full picture yet. 🎙️ Season 2: Single & Set Apart

  6. Jul 16

    Single & Set Apart: God Didn’t Create Us to Carry It Alone

    What does healing look like when life doesn't turn out the way you expected? In this episode of For Such a Time As This, I sit down with my friend Ernest to talk about his journey through divorce, singleness, fatherhood, and finding restoration through God’s grace. Ernest shares what it was like navigating singleness after divorce while raising two children, and how his perspective continued to evolve as his children grew into adulthood. We talk about the challenges of walking through a season you never planned for and learning to trust God with every chapter. One of the biggest parts of Ernest’s story is learning the importance of counseling, community, and allowing others to walk alongside you. Growing up in a culture where men were often taught to “handle things” on their own, Ernest shares how God showed him that true strength isn’t found in hiding your struggles, it’s found in surrendering them to Him. This conversation dives into breaking unhealthy beliefs, pursuing healing, finding support within the body of Christ, and recognizing that God never intended for us to walk through life alone. Whether you’re navigating divorce, singleness, fatherhood, healing, or simply learning to let God work in areas you’ve always carried yourself, this episode is a reminder that vulnerability is not weakness, it’s an opportunity for God to bring restoration. 🎙️ Season 2: Single & Set Apart

  7. Jul 2

    Single & Set Apart: Singleness the Second Time Around

    What does singleness look like after marriage, divorce, and becoming a parent? In this episode of For Such a Time As This, I sit down with my close friend to have an honest conversation about navigating singleness the second time around. As a divorced mom of two, she shares how this season has looked very different than the first and how God has met her through every unexpected twist in her story. We talk about the unique challenges of dating after divorce, co-parenting, healing from past relationships, and learning to trust God's timing even when life doesn't unfold the way you imagined. Our conversation also dives into the importance of surrendering control, allowing God to lead each step, and recognizing that His plans are always greater than our own. We discuss the value of waiting well, surrounding yourself with godly community, and finding contentment in the season you're in rather than rushing toward the next one. Whether you've experienced divorce, heartbreak, or you're simply learning to trust God in your own season of singleness, we pray this episode reminds you that your story isn't over. God is still writing it, and His faithfulness remains the same through every chapter. Thank you for joining us for another episode of For Such a Time As This. If this conversation encouraged you, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need this reminder today.

  8. Jun 18

    Single & Set Apart: Living on God’s Timeline

    In this episode of For Such a Time As This, I sit down with my friend Will to discuss life after divorce, co-parenting, singleness, and learning to trust God with the chapters we never expected to live. We talk about what it means to let the Lord order our steps instead of forcing our own timeline, how to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit when the future feels uncertain, and the challenge of waiting when you're ready for the next season but God is asking you to stay where you are. Will shares his perspective on navigating singleness after marriage, the importance of community and godly counsel, and why having people around you who can speak truth into your life is so important. One of my favorite parts of this conversation is the reminder that not every season is meant to be a blooming season. Just as trees don't produce leaves in the winter, there are seasons where God is doing work beneath the surface that we can't yet see. If you're struggling with waiting, wrestling with God's timing, or wondering what He's doing in your current season, this conversation is for you.

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A lifestyle podcast about calling, timing, and trusting God in the season you are in right now, not just the one you hope for.

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  • Creator
    Bethany Garner
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 For Such a Time as This
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