Teachable Woman Podcast
Episode Title: Write the Vision
Date: January 31, 2026
Hosts: Rev. Michele Owes & Rev. Diana P. Cherry
Introduction
In this powerful and timely episode of the Teachable Woman Podcast, Reverend Michele Owes and Reverend Diana P. Cherry welcome listeners into the new year with wisdom, clarity, and spiritual grounding. Rather than focusing on traditional New Year’s resolutions, the conversation centers on God-led vision, lifelong obedience, and purposeful living. Drawing from Scripture—particularly Habakkuk and Genesis—the hosts encourage believers to write the vision God gives, make it plain, and walk it out with faith, flexibility, and trust in the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Show Notes
1. Moving Beyond Traditional New Year’s Resolutions
The hosts clarify that they are not opposed to planning or goal-setting, but they caution against limiting growth to calendar-based resolutions. Creating long, pressure-filled lists tied to January 1 can be overwhelming and discouraging. Instead, they emphasize God-directed vision that transcends seasons and years, rooted in obedience rather than self-imposed timelines.
2. “Write the Vision and Make It Plain”
Using the biblical mandate to write the vision, Reverend Owes explains the importance of clearly recording what God instructs us to do. Vision must be understandable—not only to us, but also to those who may come after us. A God-given vision provides direction, continuity, and purpose, allowing others to “run with it” when they read it.
3. Resolutions for Life, Not Just a Year
Reverend Diana P. Cherry shares her personal “Resolutions for Life,” which include loving God, obeying God, serving God, glorifying God, serving God’s people, never conforming to the world, and maximizing time in her body. These principles guide her daily life and spiritual walk, serving as a reminder that true transformation is ongoing and deeply spiritual.
4. Letting God Lead the Plan
The discussion highlights the danger of becoming so committed to personal plans that there is no room for God to redirect us. Reverend Owes emphasizes that God’s purposes and plans—plural—are where provision, protection, promotion, and peace reside. When we insist on leading ourselves, we risk frustration and missed opportunities for divine alignment.
5. Dominion, Productivity, and Universal Purpose
Reverend Cherry teaches from Genesis, reminding listeners that all mankind shares a universal purpose: to be fruitful, multiply, replenish the earth, and take dominion. Being fruitful means living productively and adding value to the lives of others. Dominion is already given by God—it is not earned but walked in through faith and obedience.
6. Faithfulness Across Generations and Seasons of Life
The hosts stress that “multiplying” does not only mean having children—it includes spiritual reproduction through godly living and witness. No matter one’s age or stage of life, there is still a “finish” within each believer. Reverend Cherry’s decision to return to college at age 82 stands as a powerful testimony that God’s work in us is never over.
7. Stewardship of Time, Space, and Calling
Practical wisdom is shared about staying engaged, avoiding idleness, and stewarding time well. From decluttering homes to pursuing education, the hosts remind listeners that boredom is often a signal to refocus on stewardship. The episode also highlights Reverend Cherry’s new book, A Woman Directed by God, emphasizing obedience, wise counsel, and living fully surrendered to God’s direction.
Summary
This episode of the Teachable Woman Podcast challenges listeners to rethink resolutions and embrace a God-centered vision for life. Reverend Michele Owes and Reverend Diana P. Cherry call believers to lifelong obedience, spiritual productivity, and faithful stewardship—reminding us that God’s plans are timeless and His purpose remains unchanged. Whether through writing the vision, walking in dominion, finishing what was started, or allowing God to direct every step, this episode encourages listeners to live intentionally, obediently, and boldly for the glory of God.
