
Episode #160
Episode 160-I Didn't Think I'd Be Single: Living Purposefully When Your Story Doesn't Go to Plan with Bob Wheatley (Part 2)
Episode 160 — “I Didn’t Think I’d Be Single: Living Purposefully When Your Story Doesn’t Go to Plan (Part 2)” 📅 Released: September 8, 2025 ✨ Episode Overview In Part 2 of this heartfelt conversation with author Bob Wheatley , we dive deeper into singleness , purpose , and what it really looks like to live with peace when life doesn’t go according to plan. Bob and Rachael explore how the longing we feel — whether in singleness or marriage — points us toward something deeper than earthly fulfillment: a restored relationship with God. “You will not be made completely whole on this earth because it’s still broken… God has a different vision for us.” Whether you’re in a season of singleness, partnership, or waiting, this episode offers encouragement , truth , and a new perspective on peace and purpose . 🎧 Key Moments & Quotes 08:45 – Groaning with Hope We talk about how God gives us permission to groan like Paul — and that this struggle is part of growth. 15:30 – Marriage Isn’t the Fix Bob highlights why marriage doesn’t automatically solve loneliness — and why that’s okay. 22:10 – Longing for Eden Our deepest longings aren’t for a person — they’re for restoration with God . 📘 Books by Bob Wheatley Single-Minded: Finding Purpose & Strength in Your Season of Singleness A 30-day biblical guide to experiencing joy, purpose, and spiritual breakthrough in your season before marriage. Bob Wheatley 📖 Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Single-Minded-Finding-Purpose-Strength-Singleness/dp/B0FLSQ7HRD Amazon Our Hearts’ Desire: How Our Stories Reveal the Thing We Want Most Explores how our favorite narratives point to our deepest longing — for God. Bob Wheatley 📖 Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Bob+Wheatley+Our+Hearts%27+Desire 🔗 Connect with Bob Wheatley 🌐 Website: https://bobwheatley.com/ Bob Wheatley 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bob_wheatley/ Instagram ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bob_wheatley YouTube 📘 Facebook (books page): https://www.facebook.com/wheatleybooks/ 📣 Don’t Miss Out 👉 Subscribe to The Hopecast — if this episode speaks to your heart, share it with a friend who needs hope today. 👉 Leave a review wherever you listen! Send a text Support the show www.rachaelflick.com Twitter@ rachael_flick Facebook @therachaelflick Instagram @rachael.flick TikTok @rachael.flick

