Ep 37: Stop Waiting on God to Move (feat. Pastor Johnny Mitcham)
"Sometimes we look at God and say, 'God, what's your move?' And He looks at us and says, 'It's your move.' He's waiting on us to take action so He can answer us." — Pastor Johnny Mitcham
Are you waiting on a sign from God before taking action on your marriage, business, finances, or personal calling? In the finale of our Dream Again series, Bryan Evans and Connections Pastor Johnny Mitcham challenge the idea that waiting on God means standing still.
Using the biblical story of Nehemiah—an ordinary cupbearer who rebuilt Jerusalem's walls in just 52 days—this episode outlines how spiritual faith and practical planning work hand in hand. If you feel stuck in fear or paralyzed by waiting for "the perfect moment," this conversation will give you the practical toolkit to make your move.
Key Episode Takeaways
It's Your Move: God often waits for us to step out in faith before revealing the next stage of His provision.
Faith Includes Planning: Planning is not unspiritual; faith gives your practical plans purpose.
The 4-Step Action Framework:
Pray: Bathe your vision in prayer and seek God's direction.
Plan: Outline concrete, practical steps.
People: Surround yourself with trusted community ("border buddies").
Build: Pull the trigger and take immediate action.
Distinguish Frustration from Burden: A random frustration passes, but a God-given burden continues to raise its head until you act.
Featured Scriptures & Resources
Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 1–2; Isaiah 40:31 ("Those who wait upon the Lord...")
Recommended Book: The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson - https://a.co/d/00TzeLum
Action Questions for the Week
Are you waiting on God, or is God waiting on your next move?
What single step (a phone call, a conversation, an application) have you been avoiding out of fear?
What is one action you will take this week to begin building?