Scripture Adventures with Stacy Tassin

When life feels uncertain, most of us instinctively reach for control — over-planning, over-thinking, and trying to manage outcomes we were never meant to carry. But what if the anxiety we feel isn’t from today’s reality… but from tomorrow’s fears pulled into the present?In this episode, Stacy explores why we grasp for control (through psychology, sociology, and personal experience) and how Scripture gently redirects us back to trust, daily dependence, and present peace.Through real-life stories from seasons of medical complexity, family transitions, and personal uncertainty, you’ll see how control-seeking shows up in everyday life — and how God invites us to release what belongs to tomorrow and live fully in today.If you’ve been carrying more than this day was meant to hold, this conversation will help you breathe again and return to the peace found in trusting God with the present moment.Key TakeawaysHumans naturally grasp for control when life feels uncertain.Control-seeking often increases anxiety instead of reducing it.Scripture consistently points us back to daily trust, not future control.God gives grace, strength, and provision one day at a time.Peace comes not from certainty — but from surrender.Scriptures ReferencedMatthew 6:25–34Exodus 16Psalm 46:10Proverbs 3:5–6Lamentations 3:22–23Philippians 4:6–71 Peter 5:7Reflection QuestionsWhere do you feel most out of control right now?What are you trying to manage that God has not asked you to carry?What trouble from tomorrow are you dragging into today?What would trusting God with just the next step look like?What can you hand back to God today?Prayer PromptLord, show me what You want me to focus on today, and give me the grace to release everything else.

What does it actually mean to serve — and why does it matter so much?In this episode of Scripture Adventures we are digging into one of the most countercultural teachings of Jesus: that greatness in the Kingdom looks nothing like the world says it does. Rooted in Mark 10:45, this conversation will challenge the way you think about serving — not as a checkbox or a volunteer slot, but as a lifestyle that flows directly from the heart of Christ.Whether you're burned out from serving, wondering where you fit in the Body of Christ, or just hungry to go deeper in your faith walk — this episode is for you. You'll discover why service is never just about what you do, but who you're becoming. Get ready to be stretched, encouraged, and sent out with purpose.Show NotesScriptures ReferencedMark 9:33–37Matthew 20:26–28John 13:12–15Galatians 5:13–141 Peter 4:10–11Ephesians 4:16Acts 4:34–35Colossians 3:23–24Ephesians 6:7Philippians 2:1–4Acts 20:35Mark 10:45Ephesians 5:1–2Philippians 2:3–72 Corinthians 5:141 John 4:19Key TruthsServing individually means loving the people God places in your path.Serving corporately means stepping into your God-given role within the Body.Serving holistically means embracing the identity of Christ within you.Service is humility in action.Service is love made visible.Service is who we are — because of who He is.Reflection & Call to ActionPrayer Prompt: "Lord, where are You inviting me to serve this week?" — Not from pressure, not from performance, but from love, humility, and obedience.Individual Service — Serve the One God Highlights: Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal one person He wants you to serve this week. One name. One need. One opportunity. When He brings that person to mind — respond. Send the message. Make the meal. Offer the help. Sit and listen.Corporate Service — Ask How You Can Support the Body: Take one step toward serving within your church or community. Ask your pastor or ministry leader: "Where is there a need, and how can I help?" You don't have to do everything — but you can do something.

In this vulnerable and powerful episode, Stacy gets real about her past and why she's no longer running from the girl she used to be. She shares how God has redeemed every step of her story—the good, the messy, and everything in between. Through the story of the woman at the well and examples like Paul, Rahab, and King David, Stacy reminds us that our past doesn't disqualify us from God's purposes. If you've ever carried shame about your story or felt like your mistakes define you, this episode is for you. Your Creator sees all of you—and loves you anyway.Scripture References: Psalm 139:16, John 4, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Acts 9, 1 Timothy 1:15-17, Joshua 2, Hebrews 11, 2 Samuel 11 and Psalm 51Key Verse: "You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed." - Psalm 139:16 (NLT)This Week's Key Truths:Whether God ordained it or God allowed it, He knew every day we would experience in our lifetime.God can take every single piece of our broken stories and weave them into something beautiful.Don’t listen to the crowd—listen to the Word of God.Paul's dark past became his most powerful credential for ministry.David’s story shows us that our worst moments don’t disqualify us from God’s purposes.Challenge:Write down one part of your story you've been running from and ask God, "What do You want to do with this?"Read one of the stories mentioned (Paul, Rahab, David, or the woman at the well) and journal what God shows youConnect with Stacy: Drop a comment and let us know—which biblical example resonated most with your story or revealed something interesting to you?

Episode Description: What happens when you've prayed, believed, and stood on God's promises for years—but still haven't seen them fulfilled? In this deeply personal episode, Stacy opens up about her 21-year journey with her son Dylan and what God is teaching her through Hebrews 11:13 about a faith that can hold both belief and surrender at the same time.This isn't another teaching on unanswered prayers. This is about living out a faith that mirrors the Old Testament saints—people who died without seeing the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises, yet never stopped believing. If you're in a season of waiting, testing, or wondering if God has forgotten you, this episode is for you.Scriptures Referenced:Hebrews 11:13Hebrews 11:39-40Luke 22:42James 4:13-15Proverbs 3:5-62 Peter 3:8Habakkuk 2:3Isaiah 55:8-9Romans 8:24-252 Corinthians 4:16-18Galatians 6:9Hebrews 10:36John 10:10The 4-Step Spiritual Practice:IDENTIFY - What promise of God are you standing on? Name it. Be specific.HONOR - Acknowledge that God's promise IS true. It's not presumption to believe God—it's faith.SURRENDER - Pray with open hands (literally): "God, this promise is Yours. I believe it. I trust You. And I surrender the timing and the method of fulfillment to You."LIVE - Walk forward in faith that honors both the promise AND the surrender.Reflection Questions:How is your faith being tested right now?What promise are you white-knuckling that God might be asking you to surrender back to Him?Are you waiting for healing, restoration in a relationship, a prodigal child, financial breakthrough, or a dream that seems to be dying?How does living in an instant-gratification culture affect your ability to wait on God's timing?Join the Scripture Adventures Community:📱 Subscribe so you don't miss future episodes—we're building a community of people who are choosing to walk by faith even in the hard seasons.💬 Leave a Comment below with the promise you're surrendering to God today. Your story matters and might be exactly what someone else needs to hear.🔗 Share This Episode with someone in a season of waiting, testing, or holding onto promises that haven't manifested yet. Let's remind each other we're not alone in this.Connect with Stacy:🌐 Website: https://www.stacytassinministries.org - Find additional resources, blog posts, and links to all episodes📲 Social Media:Facebook, Instagram & YouTube: @stacytassinministries

In this powerful episode of Scripture Adventures, we explore Isaiah 30:1 and the sobering question: Have you ever asked God to bless something you already decided to do? Drawing from Judah’s dangerous alliance with Egypt instead of seeking the Lord, this teaching examines the difference between self-initiated plans and Spirit-authored purposes. Through Hebrew word study on “ruach” (God’s breath), we discover why scale isn’t the same as Spirit and why what God doesn’t breathe on may function but won’t flourish. This episode offers three practical discernment tools to help you identify where you’ve chosen visible strength over invisible surrender—and extends an invitation to lay down what was never divinely initiated. Whether navigating personal decisions or cultural tensions, learn why only what Heaven authors will carry Heaven’s anointing.

Have you ever felt like change is happening too fast, or God's timeline doesn't match yours? In this heart-to-heart episode, I'm getting vulnerable about watching my son graduate in less than 120 days and the struggle between guiding and gripping, between sharing wisdom and controlling outcomes.We're diving into Sarah's story from Genesis and discovering what happens when we try to "help" God fulfill His promises our way. Through her journey of waiting for Isaac, we'll explore the difference between surrender and giving up, and why building our spiritual muscle of trust matters more than we realize.Whether you're releasing adult children, waiting on a promise, navigating career transitions, or surrendering dreams that took a different shape, this episode will encourage you to ask the question that changes everything: "Is anything too hard for the Lord?"In this episode, we cover:The temptation to manipulate outcomes instead of trusting God's planWhat Sarah's decision to "help" God through Hagar teaches us about forcing timelinesThree truths about surrendered trust that will shift your perspectiveWhy surrender doesn't mean silence—it means submitted speechHow choosing trust over control builds a spiritual muscle worth strengtheningScripture references: Genesis 15, 16, 17:15-19, 18:14, 21Grab your Bible, a notepad, and something to drink. Let's strengthen our trust muscles together.

Today we’re walking through Proverbs 2:4 and Proverbs 4:4 to see how God invites us to both seek wisdom and hold onto it with our whole hearts. I’m sharing how these verses connect to John 15, how God grabbed my attention in a big way, and why the world needs wisdom now more than ever.Grab your coffee, let’s talk about wisdom that transforms our lives from the inside out.

We’re kicking off 2026 with a quiet, steadying walk through John 15—one of the most intimate and grounding teachings Jesus gives His disciples. In this episode, we look at what it really means to abide in Christ in a world full of noise, hurry, and distraction. Jesus’ words remind us that fruitfulness doesn’t come from striving but from staying close to Him, letting His love, His truth, and His presence reshape every part of our daily lives.We’ll explore what Jesus says about bearing fruit, obeying His commands, loving one another, and how He prepares His followers for both joy and opposition. If you’re stepping into the new year hungry for deeper connection with God, longing for peace, or simply needing a place to breathe again, John 15 offers a clear and compassionate invitation: Remain in Me.

Parenting isn’t about perfection—it’s about reflecting Christ to the children God has entrusted to us. In this episode of Scripture Adventures, Stacy Tassin and guest Jennifer Blalock explore what it means to parent by God’s design—not from pressure or performance, but from His peace, mercy, and faithful love. Together, they share wisdom on modeling God’s compassion, shaping hearts instead of simply managing behavior, and seeing parenting not as a crisis to survive but as a calling to embrace.This conversation also draws from the insights of Paul David Tripp’s Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens and Jim Berg’s Changed into His Image: God’s Plan for Transforming Your Life.

Life doesn’t always look the way we dreamed. In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Stacy and her longtime friend Renee Moore share their journeys as special needs moms, walking through medical trauma, divorce, and faith that grew in the wilderness. If you’ve ever wondered where God is in the unexpected, this episode will encourage your heart.

Sometimes God answers our prayers in ways that leave us both rejoicing and wrestling with what comes next. In this episode, I share some of my own journey of living on the other side of answered prayers—the beauty, the confusion, the gratitude, and the ache. My hope is that you’ll find encouragement, unity, and strength in God’s promises, even in life’s limbo seasons.

What if joy is more than just a fleeting emotion? In this episode, Joy: More Than a Feeling, Stacy unpacks the deeper meaning of biblical joy—rooted in God’s presence, not our circumstances. With her usual mix of real-life honesty, humor (yes, even comparing joy to catching a bug), and fresh insights from Hebrew word studies like simcha, Stacy invites you to see joy as something contagious, life-giving, and absolutely essential for your walk with Christ.Whether you’re feeling weary, stuck in the “misery flu,” or just longing for more laughter and lightness in your life, this conversation will remind you that God’s joy isn’t out of reach—it’s already available to you today.

In this special episode of Scripture Adventures, Stacy Tassin shares a raw and relatable look at the pressure women face to chase the latest wellness trends—and the moment the Holy Spirit whispered, “Stop. Don’t buy into this.”From fad diets to influencer fixes, the world is full of promises that rarely deliver. But what if the real breakthrough doesn’t come from a quick fix—but from obedience, perseverance, and the Word of God?Stacy opens up about her own turning point, the journey back to the gym (with the Bible app playing in her ears), and how walking in the Spirit is transforming her health—mind, body, and spirit.If you're tired of the hype, the hustle, and the pressure to be “enough,” this episode offers truth, encouragement, and a better way forward.💛 Featuring Scripture from Romans 12, 1 Timothy 4, Psalm 139, and more.

We often misquote 2 Corinthians 12:10 by saying, “When I am weak, He is strong.” But that’s not what the verse says—and understanding the difference could change everything.This episode was inspired by a recent message from Pastor Jaeden Johnson from Carbon Church that stopped me in my tracks. Join me as I dig into the truth of this Scripture and how God uses our weakness as a stage for His strength.Listen to Pastor Jaeden's message here: https://www.youtube.com/@CarbonChurch

What did God really mean when He called woman a “helper”?In this special teaching episode, Stacy Tassin takes us back to the original Hebrew—ezer kenegdo—to reveal the true, powerful identity God gave women from the beginning.This isn't about modern labels or cultural debates—it's about living in the strength, purpose, and grace God designed.

In this special episode of Scripture Adventures, Stacy shares a deeply personal reflection following the recent flooding that devastated parts of the Texas Hill Country. With a heart for the people, the land, and the loss, she offers a message of hope: even when the waters rise, God is still present. You’ll hear how her own family’s favorite vacation spot was affected, how God’s Word speaks peace into chaos, and how you can tangibly help—through prayer, wise giving, volunteering, and simply showing up for those who are hurting. Featuring comforting Scripture and a call to action, this episode is for anyone wondering where God is when life feels swept away.

In this episode of Scripture Adventures, Stacy invites you to slow down during one of the busiest seasons of the year and rediscover God’s design for rest. Through the familiar story of Jesus and the woman at the well in John 4, this teaching offers a fresh look at Sabbath, restoration, and what it means to truly be filled—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.As the holiday pace accelerates and exhaustion sets in, this episode creates space to pause, reflect, and sit with Jesus at the well. You’ll be encouraged to step away from unhealthy wells and return to the Living Water that restores what burnout drains. Whether you’re a working mom, stay-at-home mom, caregiver, or in a season of retirement, this message is an invitation to holy rest in a hustle season.Quick note: You may notice a few minor microphone hiccups in this episode. Nothing that impacts the message—just a friendly reminder that we’re all human around here. Thanks for your grace as we work on getting it sorted!

In this Christmas episode, Stacy steps into Luke 2:8–21 and the moment when terrified shepherds became the first to hear heaven’s greatest announcement. Their fear didn’t disqualify them—and neither does yours.We look at powerful “fear not” moments across Scripture to discover how God meets fear with clarity, draws close when we feel overwhelmed, and often calls us right in the middle of our inadequacy.If God has been nudging you toward something that feels bigger than you, this episode will remind you:You don’t have to feel ready for God to choose you.Grab your Bible and join Stacy for a hope-filled encouragement to say yes—even when your heart is trembling.

Life doesn’t always go the way we expect — and let’s be honest, the holiday season is a perfect reminder of that. In this episode, we dive into the first seven verses of Luke 2 and explore how Mary and Joseph faced circumstances completely outside their control. From crowded inns to long journeys, their world was anything but perfect — yet God’s plan unfolded beautifully.Join me as we uncover what it looks like to make space for God in the chaos, find His peace in the middle of the mess, and trust that even when life feels like a wrecking ball, nothing is ever outside His hands. Plus… there might be a taco reference or two, because, well, priorities.

In this lighthearted but grounded pre-Thanksgiving pep talk, Stacy helps you prepare your heart—not just your menu—for the week ahead. With humor, Scripture, real family stories, and practical perspective shifts, this episode will help you lower the pressure, raise the gratitude, and choose peace over perfection as you gather with the people you love (and the ones who test your patience).