Obedience Isn’t a Transaction | What True Surrender to God Looks Like with Kaley Hollingsworth

What if obedience to God was never meant to feel like a transaction? In this episode, I’m joined by Bible teacher and podcast host Kaley Hollingsworth for an honest conversation about biblical obedience, surrender, faith, control, and learning to trust God even when life doesn’t go the way you expected. We unpack the difference between obedience rooted in love versus obedience driven by fear, and why so many Christians subconsciously approach God with a “if I do this, then You’ll do that” mindset. Together, we talk about what Scripture actually says about obedience, how suffering can deepen intimacy with God, and why surrender is often much harder than we want it to be. Kaley also vulnerably shares parts of her testimony, including walking through divorce as a Christian woman, wrestling with questions about God’s goodness, and discovering what it truly means to depend on Jesus in difficult seasons. If you’ve ever struggled with control, fear of messing up God’s plan, striving to “be useful” for God, or wondering whether God is disappointed in you, this conversation will encourage you to stop striving and start walking closely with Him. Connect with Kaley: Website: kayleyhollingsworth.com If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who may need this reminder today. True North is hosting it's first in-person event! Register here for free and get all the details! Learn more about True North by visiting our website.