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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 8 MIN

Are You Trusting God — or Trying to Control Him?

from Beyond Belief · host Hardus Pretorius

Are you trusting God — or trying to control Him?In this episode of Beyond Belief, we dive into Acts 8 to explore a tension many of us feel but rarely name: the pull between surrender and control. When faith becomes a system, prayer becomes a technique, and miracles become something we expect on demand, something essential is lost.Through the story of Simon the sorcerer, this episode asks hard, honest questions about modern faith:When does trust quietly turn into control?Why do we try to manage God instead of knowing Him?What happens when grace is treated like a transaction?This conversation is for anyone who has ever:Felt frustrated when prayer didn’t “work”Tried harder spiritually but felt emptierWondered whether faith is meant to feel lighter than it doesFaith isn’t a formula. Grace isn’t earned. And the gospel was never for sale.Beyond Belief is a space for honest faith, deep questions, and ancient stories that still speak into modern life — without pretending everything is neat, predictable, or controllable. Listen & Connect🎧 Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2561036🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UYxxzqTBEjnjZdMP1ijBC🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-belief/id1857192043📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585831259171Send us Fan MailSupport the show

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Are you trusting God — or trying to control Him? In this episode of Beyond Belief, we dive into Acts 8 to explore a tension many of us feel but rarely name: the pull between surrender and control. When faith becomes a system, prayer becomes a technique, and miracles become something we expect on demand, something essential is lost. Through the story of Simon the sorcerer, this episode asks hard, honest questions about modern faith: When does trust quietly turn into control?Why do we try to ma...

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