Fear of Starting

Episode Summary

In this Spirit-led teaching, Dr. Leelo Bush addresses one of the most common struggles: the fear of starting. With practical stories and biblical truth, she reveals why hesitation holds us back and how faith empowers us to take that first step. Through Scripture, personal testimony, and proven strategies, listeners will find encouragement to silence fear, embrace courage, and begin the work God has called them to.

 

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What You’ll Learn

• Why fear of starting feels so powerful — and how to break its grip.
  
  

• How to reframe failure as growth and obedience to God.
  
  

• The biblical perspective on courage and readiness.
  
  

• Practical tools to shrink fear and create momentum.
  
  

• How faith and small steps open the way for God’s plan.
  
  

 

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Quotable Moment

“Readiness is not something that comes before the journey. It’s something that develops along the way.”

 

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Scriptures Mentioned

• 2 Timothy 1:7 – God has not given us a spirit of fear.
  
  

• Joshua 1:9 – Be strong and courageous; the Lord is with you.
  
  

• Isaiah 41:10 – Do not fear, for I am with you.
  
  

• Proverbs 16:3 – Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.
  
  

 

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Resources

• PCCCA Courses → https://pccca.org/courses/
  
  

• Healing the Grieving Brain Guide → https://griefcoachu.com/healing/
  
  

• The Comprehensive Christian Coach Handbook → https://amzn.to/4mo5ra4
  
  

 

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Supplemental Resources

• The Comprehensive Christian Coach Handbook (Amazon) → https://amzn.to/4mo5ra4
  
  

• Healing the Grieving Brain Guide → https://griefcoachu.com/healing/
  
  

• PCCCA Courses → https://pccca.org/courses/
  
  

• Courageous Christian Coaching Tribe (Facebook group) → https://facebook.com/groups/courageouschristiancoachingtribe

Transcript

One of my team members was starting her diet on Monday, but then someone brought over brownies on Sunday night. So obviously she had to wait until Monday. And then of course, Monday wasn't good either. Because there were leftovers. That's how starting works, doesn't it? It always feels like it should happen later. But here's the thing. Waiting doesn't get us anywhere. Today we're talking about why fear of starting feels so powerful and how you can finally take that first step, even when it feels scary.

Welcome to the Christian Coaching School podcast. I'm your host, Doctor Leelo Bush. I'm a master coach, author, curriculum creator, and the number one authority on Spirit-led Christian coaching. I've trained tens of thousands worldwide since 2003. And if you are ready to uplevel your skills, find greater fulfillment, and employ the most powerful coaching available to mankind, let's go.

Welcome to the Christian Coaching School podcast. I'm your host, Doctor Leelo Bush, and I'm so glad you're here with me today. Whether you're a long-time listener or if this is your first time joining us, you are in the right place. This is where we talk about Christian coaching, counseling, a