In today’s episode, we’re talking about one of the most challenging—but freeing—aspects of the Christian journey: letting go of control. From early messages about strength and performance to the pressures of adulthood, many of us were conditioned to believe that control equals safety. But Scripture invites us to surrender—to trade anxiety and striving for God’s peace.

You’ll discover:
• What the Bible says about surrender and trust
• How cognitive dissonance affects your walk with God
• Real encouragement for the moments you feel anxious, afraid, or stuck
• Practical ways to daily release control and receive God’s peace

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Key Scriptures:
1. Proverbs 3:5–6 (NIV) – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…”
2. Philippians 4:6–7 (NIV) – “Do not be anxious about anything…”
3. Matthew 11:28–30 (NIV) – “Come to me, all you who are weary…”
4. Isaiah 26:3 (NIV) – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast…”
5. Psalm 46:10 (NIV) – “Be still and know that I am God.”

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What You’ll Learn:
• Cognitive dissonance is the emotional discomfort you feel when what you believe clashes with what God is asking. It’s that moment of tension between “I need to be in control” and “God is asking me to let go.”
• Letting go is not weakness—it’s worship.
• God replaces what you surrender with His peace, presence, and purpose.

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Reflection Questions:
• What early messages taught you that control was necessary for safety or love?
• Where in your life are you trying to manage what God is calling you to surrender?
• What would it look like to trust Him with that today?

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Practical Steps to Let Go of Control:
1. Pray a Daily Surrender Prayer – “God, I trust You with this day. Help me release what I can’t control.”
2. Pause When You Feel Anxious – Ask: “What belief is clashing with God’s truth right now?”
3. Practice Stillness – Create quiet moments to let God’s voice be louder than your fear.
4. Lean on Scripture – Meditate on the verses shared to realign your heart with God’s promises.

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What do you do when your plans keep falling apart? When the dreams you prayed for unravel or the doors you were sure God opened suddenly slam shut? In today’s episode of Curious for Christ, I walk us through Luke 24 and the Emmaus Road—the sacred, in-between space where disappointment meets the presence of Jesus.

We explore how spiritual transformation often comes not in the fulfillment of our plans, but in the death of our expectations. Through honest reflection, personal stories, and biblical insight, you’ll be invited to see your disappointment not as the end—but as the beginning of resurrection.

In this episode, we talk about:
• How Jesus meets us in our confusion and pain
• The spiritual process of dying to old identities and dreams
• Why disappointment can be a doorway to deeper intimacy with God
• The importance of naming your emotions and engaging with Scripture
• What it means to walk the Emmaus Road in your own life

Scriptures Mentioned:
• Luke 24:12–49
• Isaiah 40:31
• Psalm references (David’s honest prayers)

Key Quote:
“Disappointment isn’t the end of your story—it’s where Jesus often shows up to walk with you, open your eyes, and set your heart on fire again.”

Resources & Next Steps:
• Listen to Episode 86: Healing, Emotion, and Renewal with God
• Share this episode with a friend who’s in a season of waiting or discouragement
• Leave a comment or DM Alexandra to share your story or ask for prayer

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In this vulnerable and faith-filled episode of Curious for Christ, I sit down again with Gordon Ferguson—author, teacher, and spiritual leader with over 50 years in ministry. You may remember him from our most listened-to episode on God’s view of women.

This time, we explore his most personal book: God and Cancer. It’s a raw and honest conversation about mortality—not to stir fear, but to awaken faith, clarity, and purpose.

We discuss:

• Why we avoid death—and why we must face it

• How illness and aging sharpen spiritual focus

• The practical wisdom of preparing for our departure

• God’s power over death—and what it means for life now

• Gordon’s transformation through cancer and aging

• Stories from real estate and lessons from The Obstacle Is the Way

Key Quotes:

Call to Action – from Christine Caine:

• God, what’s on Your heart today?

• How do You want me to participate in your plans today?

• What need do You want to meet through me?

Scriptures to Reflect On:

• John 10:10 – Life to the full

• Romans 8:28 – All things for good

• 2 Timothy 1:10 – Christ destroyed death

Books Mentioned:

God and Cancer & The Bible and Women by G. Ferguson, An Aging Grace by Jeanie Shaw and Friends, The Obstacle Is the Way by R. Holiday

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