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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 25 MIN

EP 385: Why You Can’t Step Into The New While Clinging To The Old

from Equip & Empower Podcast with Christine Caine · host Christine Caine

If you’re trying to step into something new while holding onto old patterns, this message is for you. Jesus taught in Matthew 9 that new wine requires new wineskins — because you cannot carry what God is doing next with the structures that supported yesterday. And many of us feel stretched not because God is absent, but because He is inviting us to release what was in order to receive what is. In this episode, Christine Caine unpacks why seasons of transition feel uncomfortable, why old systems eventually crack, and what it truly means to surrender familiar patterns so you can walk fully into God’s purposes. If you’re navigating: • A season of spiritual growth • Leadership in a shifting culture • Personal transition or life change • Faith when the old ways no longer work This biblical teaching will help you discern what God is doing — and give you the courage to let go of what cannot carry you forward. ✨ What you’ll learn: • Why old structures cannot sustain a fresh move of God • The difference between chasing the “next” thing and discerning the “new” thing • How to build spiritual resilience in seasons of change • Why surrender is the key to stepping into the future God has prepared 📘 Want to go deeper? Christine unpacks flourishing through transition in The Faith to Flourish: 👉 ChristineCaine.com/Flourish 💛 Get your FREE Episode Reflection Guide: 👉 http://bit.ly/4gx1ZYk 📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this message with someone who needs encouragement today. + + + + 🖥️ SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/ChristineCaineSubscribe PRE-ORDER Christine’s NEW book, The Faith to Flourish → https://linktr.ee/christinecaine ORDER Christine's new devotional, "You're Not Finished Yet" → https://linktr.ee/christinecaine 💛 For more great stuff, check out: LISTEN to Christine Caine’s Life and Leadership Podcast→ https://linktr.ee/christinecaine DONATE to Equip & Empower Ministries: https://linktr.ee/christinecaine 📲 Follow Christine on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChristineCaine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theChristineCaine/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChristineCaine Christine Caine is a speaker, activist, and bestselling author who awakens people everywhere to discover their God-given purpose and live transformed lives for Jesus. Alongside her husband, Nick, she founded A21, a global anti-human trafficking organization that prevents exploitation, recovers victims, and empowers survivors. She also launched Propel Women, an initiative equipping women worldwide to follow Jesus wholeheartedly and live confidently in their calling. Through Equip & Empower, Christine activates people everywhere to live on mission for Jesus. Christine is the author of more than a dozen books and Bible studies, and she holds a Master’s Degree in Evangelism and Leadership from Wheaton College. For over 30 years, she and Nick have faithfully served the global Church. You can tune into her weekly Equip & Empower and Life & Leadership podcasts for practical insights and encouragement, always pointing to the hope found in Jesus. Christine and Nick live with their daughters, Catherine and Sophia. To learn more about Christine and her resources, visit http://www.christinecaine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re trying to step into something new while holding onto old patterns, this message is for you. Jesus taught in Matthew 9 that new wine requires new wineskins — because you cannot carry what God is doing next with the structures that supported yesterday. And many of us feel stretched not because God is absent, but because He is inviting us to release what was in order to receive what is. In this episode, Christine Caine unpacks why seasons of transition feel uncomfortable, why old systems eventually crack, and what it truly means to surrender familiar patterns so you can walk fully into God’s purposes. If you’re navigating: • A season of spiritual growth • Leadership in a shifting culture • Personal transition or life change • Faith when the old ways no longer work This biblical teaching will help you discern what God is doing — and give you the courage to let go of what cannot carry you forward. ✨ What you’ll learn: • Why old structures cannot sustain a fresh move of God • The difference between chasing the “next” thing and discerning the “new” thing • How to build spiritual resilience in seasons of change • Why surrender is the key to stepping into the future God has prepared 📘 Want to go deeper? Christine unpacks flourishing through transition in The Faith to Flourish: 👉 ChristineCaine.com/Flourish 💛 Get your FREE Episode Reflection Guide: 👉 http://bit.ly/4gx1ZYk 📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this message with someone who needs encouragement today. + + + + 🖥️ SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/ChristineCaineSubscribe PRE-ORDER Christine’s NEW book, The Faith to Flourish → https://linktr.ee/christinecaine ORDER Christine's new devotional, "You're Not Finished Yet" → https://linktr.ee/christinecaine 💛 For more great stuff, check out: LISTEN to Christine Caine’s Life and Leadership Podcast→ https://linktr.ee/christinecaine DONATE to Equip & Empower Ministries: https://linktr.ee/christinecaine 📲 Follow Christine on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChristineCaine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theChristineCaine/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChristineCaine Christine Caine is a speaker, activist, and bestselling author who awakens people everywhere to discover their God-given purpose and live transformed lives for Jesus. Alongside her husband, Nick, she founded A21, a global anti-human trafficking organization that prevents exploitation, recovers victims, and empowers survivors. She also launched Propel Women, an initiative equipping women worldwide to follow Jesus wholeheartedly and live confidently in their calling. Through Equip & Empower, Christine activates people everywhere to live on mission for Jesus. Christine is the author of more than a dozen books and Bible studies, and she holds a Master’s Degree in Evangelism and Leadership from Wheaton College. For over 30 years, she and Nick have faithfully served the global Church. You can tune into her weekly Equip & Empower and Life & Leadership podcasts for practical insights and encouragement, always pointing to the hope found in Jesus. Christine and Nick live with their daughters, Catherine and Sophia. To learn more about Christine and her resources, visit http://www.christinecaine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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