Guest Speaker on Unabashed You
Being a guest on theUnabashed You Podcast was such a meaningful experience for me, especially because we dove into one of my favorite topics: SURRENDER. During the conversation, I shared something I’ve learned over the years — that being stuck doesn’t come from a lack of faith, but from a lack of surrender. It’s amazing how that small shift in perspective can open a much bigger conversation about trust, release, and the way God moves in our lives when we get out of the way.
As we talked, I found myself reflecting on my own journey — the places where surrender came naturally, and the places where I held on far too tightly. I’ve had seasons where surrender was the only way forward: when my son was diagnosed with a heart defect before he was even born, when we lost him, and when I somehow kept living and breathing anyway. I surrendered again when I left my teaching job with no clear next step, trusting God to open whatever door was meant for me. And then there was the adoption process — years of waiting and releasing — until the unexpected phone call that changed everything. Those were the moments where surrender became a quiet miracle.
But I also have the other side — the times I fought surrender. The relationship I tried to make work long past its expiration, the prideful moments in my marriage where I didn’t want to back down, the frustration when a new venture didn’t grow as quickly as I wanted it to. These weren’t failures; they were reminders that surrender is rarely one big decision, but a series of small, daily choices to trust, soften, and let go.
Sharing these stories on the podcast reminded me why surrender is such a powerful spiritual practice. Letting go of control, trusting God’s timing, and living with gratitude aren’t just nice ideas — they are the posture of a heart that is open and ready. And the truth is, surrender isn’t weakness. It’s strength. It’s faith. It’s freedom. For me, it remains one of the most transformative choices I make, over and over again. And truly, there’s nothing better.
