In this episode of The Redeemed Mess, I'm talking about the quiet burden many caregivers carry: the urge to control everything. Whether you’re caring for a spouse, a parent, a friend, or even helping from a distance, it’s easy to slip into the mindset that if we just manage things well enough, everything will turn out okay.
But what happens when our help turns into control?
Drawing from insights in Shannon Popkin’s book Control Girl and a powerful message from the Revive Our Hearts podcast, I share how God gently taught her to release the burden of fixing everything and embrace the peace that comes with surrender. Through biblical examples and personal reflection, this episode is a gentle invitation to trust more deeply, let others help, and remember that we are not God — and that’s the best news of all.
If you're in a caregiving season, this one’s for you. You don’t have to do it all.
💛 Let go. Trust God. Stay in your lane.
Control Girl: Lessons on Surrendering Your Burden of Control from Seven Women in the Bible (affiliate link)
Revive Our Hearts - Control Girl
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