The Plan & Purpose Podcast is a faith-filled space where host, Gabbi Kleemeier, and her guests share real stories of how God’s purpose has prevailed through every season. Inspired by Proverbs 19:21, each episode reminds you that even when our plans change, the Lord’s purpose always stands.
Postpartum, Parenthood, and Blakely's Hearing Loss | Trusting God's Plan
Our Birth Story Part 2- Postpartum, Parenthood & The News We Didn't Expect The birth story didn't end when we left the hospital. In Part 2, Gabbi and Casey talk about what came next: recovering from a C-section, navigating the realities of postpartum, and figuring out how to become parents while running on very little sleep. They share the things that surprised them most about new parenthood, what they've learned along the way, and the ways they've had to learn to give themselves—and each...
28 Sept 2026
Our Birth Story: Letting Go of Our Plan
Before Blakely was born, I had envisioned a very different birth experience. But as pregnancy progressed, I had to surrender my hopes for a vaginal birth and prepare for a C-section. In Part 1 of our birth story, my husband and I take you through the days leading up to our daughter's birth, why a C-section became necessary, and what it was like walking into the hospital knowing things weren't going according to the plan we had imagined. We share the emotional experience of meeting our daughte...
6 Jul 2026
Part 2: Building a Godly Love Story | Engagement & Marriage with Kayla
In Part 2 of our relationship series, Kayla and I continue the conversation by diving into the engagement season and what it looks like to build a marriage that lasts. From navigating wedding planning to preparing your hearts for covenant, we share practical advice we learned through our own engagement seasons—including why premarital counseling matters, ways to keep Christ at the center while planning a wedding, and simple tips we wish someone had told us before the big day. We also discuss ...
22 Jun 2026
Part 1: Trusting God With Your Love Story | Singleness & Dating with Kayla Wilson
In Part 1 of this special relationship series, Kayla shares how God used some of the most unexpected seasons of her life to prepare her for the love story she couldn't yet see. From spending a year on The World Race to walking through the devastating loss of her family home during the Colorado fires of 2020, Kayla reflects on the lessons God taught her about trust, surrender, identity, and dependence on Him during her season of singleness. Looking back, she can now see how those experiences s...
25 May 2026
The Lie of “Used Goods” and the Truth of My Identity in Christ | Jaci Marshall
In this episode, Jaci shares her powerful testimony of walking through pornography addiction, abusive relationships, heartbreak, and years of placing her identity in guys instead of God. Starting in middle school, she struggled with shame, feeling like “used goods,” trust issues from being cheated on, and constantly searching for love and validation in relationships that left her broken. But through Jesus, Christian therapy, and a willingness to confront the pain she tried to hide, Jaci began...
27 Apr 2026
How To Find Your People | Fostering Community with Darci Wiseman
In this episode, we sit down with my future sister-in-law, Darci — a Division I athlete at the University of Northern Iowa and the owner of Gather Together Company, a charcuterie business built around creating memorable experiences and fostering genuine community. If you know Darci, you know she has the spiritual gift of hosting and fostering community. We talk through practical, fun, and realistic ways to step out of loneliness and into connection, including joining intramurals, church small...
13 Apr 2026
Trusting God When the Waiting Is Hard | Frannie Fulton
In this episode, we sit down with Frannie Fulton — a mom, daycare provider, and youth pastor alongside her husband — to talk about what it looks like to trust God when the story isn’t finished yet. Frannie shares her faith journey, how she met her husband, and the importance of slowing down to truly connect with God in everyday life. She also opens up about their three-year adoption journey filled with paperwork, unexpected setbacks, starting over, and the ongoing wait to be matched with a ch...
16 Mar 2026
Podcast Takeover!! | High School Sweethearts, Faith, Purity, and Marriage with Gatlin & Meghan
In this special podcast takeover episode, Gatlin—who is usually the one behind the scenes editing the podcast—joins the mic with his wife, Meghan. Together they share their story of being freshman year high school sweethearts who are now newlyweds, reflecting on how God has been present through every season of their relationship. They open up about the joys and challenges of growing up together, navigating dating at a young age, and the intentional decision to pursue purity in a culture that ...
2 Mar 2026
Arizona to Iowa: The Unexpected Beginning of God’s Bigger Plan | Katelyn Blomquist
In this episode, Katelyn Blomquist shares how what started as plans they never expected — getting married young and moving from Arizona to Iowa in the very same month — became the beginning of God’s bigger purpose for their lives. Leaving behind family, comfort, and everything familiar felt risky, but what they found on the other side was life-changing. From a divine connection at a baseball game their very first week in Iowa to now serving on staff at their church and leading a young married...
16 Feb 2026
Faith Beyond Logic: Meeting God on the Right Side of the Brain | Alan Menninga
In this episode, I sit down with my dad, Alan — a lifelong storyteller with a heart full of faith and a million stories to prove it. From bedtime stories that somehow lasted for weeks, to Bible stories in Sunday school, to his favorite stories of all to share — God’s faithfulness in his own life — my dad has always had a way of bringing truth to life. He shares pivotal moments that shaped his faith journey and reflects on how we encounter God not just through logic, but through the creative a...
The secret is out — we’re pregnant! In this episode, my husband and I are sharing our pregnancy journey so far, from how we found out to the emotions, prayers, and unexpected moments along the way. We’re also answering your listener questions about pregnancy, faith, and what this new season has been like for us. Whether you’re expecting, hoping to be, or just celebrating with us, we’re so grateful to share this sweet chapter of God’s plan with you.
19 Jan 2026
Real Struggles, Real Faith, Real Conversations on Healing and Identity | Gabe & Kari Wendt
In this episode, we sit down with two of our close friends, Gabe and Kari, to talk about their newly launched podcast, Wendt For It. This conversation is jam-packed with laughter, honest moments, and incredible pieces of advice alongside powerful testimonies. Gabe shares about his journey with mental health and what it has looked like to trust God’s timing in the process of healing. Kari opens up about being born with a limb difference, the identity struggles she faced, and how God met her ri...
5 Jan 2026
From Heartbreak to Holy Ground: Finding Peace & Purpose in Singleness | Meredith Evans
In this episode, Meredith shares her powerful story of finding peace in the middle of deep pain. After losing her dad, losing a close friend, and walking through a toxic relationship, she found herself searching for hope. Meredith opens up about her heartbreak, mental health journey, and discovering that singleness isn’t a waiting season — it’s a preparation season. She shares how God met her in the midst of pain, led her into true peace, and gently shifted her perspective from striving for w...
22 Dec 2025
Live One More Day: A Story of Hope, Healing, and Following Jesus | Rayce Kohlhof
In this episode, we sit down with Rayce — a young adult leader at our church who serves alongside my husband and me in both young adult ministry and youth group. Rayce shares his powerful testimony of walking through deep darkness and choosing to live one more day, a decision that ultimately led him to hope, healing, and a life fully surrendered to Jesus. We talk about the importance of community, obedience, and how God meets us in our lowest moments to lead us into purpose. This is a s...
8 Dec 2025
When God Redirects Your Plans: Meghan’s Story of Faith, Calling, and an Unexpected Journey Into Nursing | Meghan Menninga
In this episode, I sit down with my sister-in-law, Meghan, to talk about what it truly looks like when God redirects your plans — even when your life turns out nothing like you imagined. Meghan shares her seven-year love story with my brother, Gatlin, and how their relationship grew from a high school crush to marriage. She opens up about the dreams she once had of becoming a teacher and moving far away, but how God gently reshaped her steps and led her into a calling she never expected: labo...
24 Nov 2025
Where God Calls, He Provides: Jess’s Story of Obedience, Community, and Launching a New Business | Jess Kleemeier
In this episode, I sit down with my mother-in-law, Jess, to talk about what it really looks like to follow God’s lead — even when it’s uncomfortable. She shares how she wrestled with moving her family to Winterset, but how saying “yes” to God opened the door to a community that has helped shape her children’s lives. She also shares the story behind her new business, Jesus Design Co., and the faith journey that led her to starting this new company. Check out https://www.jesusdesignco.com/ an...
17 Nov 2025
From Chaos to Conviction to Calling: How College Struggles Led Me Home | Kenzie Knudtson
Kenzie’s story is one of grace and redemption. What began as a dark season her freshman year of college became the moment God met her and changed everything. Now, as a mom of twin toddlers, she’s walking in purpose and fully in love with Jesus.
9 Nov 2025
The Heart Beat Behind the Plan and Purpose Podcast | Gabbi & Casey Kleemeier
In this very first episode, my husband, Casey, and I share the heart behind The Plan and Purpose Podcast, inspired by Proverbs 19:21. I open up about years of singleness and heartbreak before meeting Casey, and he shares how an unexpected injury changed his plans for basketball — but not God’s purpose. Together, we reflect on how His plan is always better than our own.
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