Have you ever reached the point where you realized, “God, I cannot do this in my own strength”?

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Stephanie Parker for a powerful conversation about surrender, grief, obedience and trusting God when life does not go the way we expected.

Stephanie shares how her faith became personal during a difficult season when she committed to spending an hour a day in God’s Word for a year with a simple prayer: “God, change me.” That decision transformed her life.

We talk about walking through the loss of a child, losing her dad, releasing control and learning that real freedom is not found in trying harder or carrying everything ourselves.

It is found in remembering that He is able, even when we are not.

Stephanie also shares how God opened unexpected doors in her life — from entrepreneurship and Shark Tank to acting in faith-based films including LifeMark and Disciples in the Moonlight.

If you are in a season of waiting, grief, surrender or wondering what God is doing with your story, this conversation will encourage you to keep trusting Him.

Bio:

Stephanie Parker is an actress, writer, producer, and lifelong storyteller with a heart for using film to entertain, connect, and point people toward something deeper.

Her acting credits include Disciples in the Moonlight, Lifemark, Divine Influencer, Shark Tank, among others. She has worked across film and television, with many of her projects living at the intersection of compelling storytelling and faith.

A devoted follower of Jesus, Stephanie is passionate about the place where faith, creativity, and real life collide. She believes some of the most powerful stories aren't the ones that tie everything up neatly, but the ones willing to wrestle honestly with disappointment, loss, relationships, doubt, healing, and the unexpected ways God meets us in the middle of them.

Stephanie's own journey has given her an even deeper appreciation for storytelling in recent years. Through seasons of significant personal change, she has continued pursuing acting and creating while learning what it looks like to trust God when the story doesn't unfold the way you expected.

Whether she's acting, writing, producing, or sitting around a table talking about Jesus, Stephanie hopes to tell honest stories that make people laugh, make them feel less alone, and remind them that God is still at work—even in the messy chapters.

Anchor Verse:

Ephesians 3:20

Connect with Stephanie:

Website: m.imdb.com/name/nm3292201

IG: https://www.instagram.com/stephparkeractress/

**And if this conversation encourages you, would you take a minute to rate, review and share the podcast? You never know who in your circle may need the reminder today that when they aren’t able—God still is.**

***Anchored in His Promises Women’s Workshop — November 14, 2026

Join us for a powerful day of worship, encouragement, connection, and truth as we remind our hearts that God is faithful to every promise He makes. Anchored in His Promises is happening Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 AM–3:30 PM, featuring incredible speakers, practical teaching, and time to dig deeper into what it means to hold onto God’s promises no matter what season you are in.

“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” — Hebrews 10:23 (ESV)

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