Control can feel comforting—but in reality, it's an illusion that often leaves us carrying burdens God never intended us to bear. In this episode, Kristin explores why our desire to control outcomes, people, timing, and circumstances often fuels anxiety, overthinking, and fear. Through biblical examples from Jesus, Abraham, Job, and Proverbs, she reveals that true surrender isn't passive resignation or giving up—it's an active expression of faith and worship. You'll learn how surrender allows God to work beyond what you can see, why obedience often requires trusting before understanding, and how releasing control opens the door for God's greater purposes in your life. If you've been exhausted from trying to manage every detail, this episode will encourage you to loosen your grip, trust God's character, and discover the freedom that comes from saying, "Not my will, but Yours be done." Download the FREE Reflection Guide at www.thekristincampbell.com Follow Kristin on Instagram @thekristincampbell
Many of us would never describe ourselves as controlling, yet we often want life to unfold according to our plans. Whether it's relationships, timing, career decisions, finances, or unanswered prayers, the desire to control can quietly become a source of anxiety and spiritual exhaustion.
In this episode, Kristin reminds us that control is ultimately an illusion. We simply cannot see the whole picture—but God can.
Drawing from Proverbs 3:5–6, the example of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, Abraham's willingness to surrender Isaac, and God's response to Job, you'll discover that surrender is not weakness. It is courageous faith that chooses to trust God's wisdom over our own understanding.
Kristin also shares a personal story of following God's unexpected leading after leaving House of Hope. What seemed like an ordinary, confusing career decision became part of God's greater plan—leading her to meet her future husband. It's a powerful reminder that God often uses surrendered obedience in ways we could never anticipate.
Throughout this episode you'll learn to recognize the signs of unhealthy control, practice daily surrender, and embrace the truth that God never wastes what we place in His hands.