Self-Control: Freedom in Surrender

Leilani hosts this episode of the podcast celebrating the launch of Self-Control: Freedom in Surrender, reframing self-control as freedom found through surrender rather than white-knuckled effort. Four contributors—Tyann, Elizabeth (Beth), Kaitlyn, and Teresa (Teri-Lou)—describe control as self-driven manipulation and self-control as yielding to God’s Spirit, then share stories that shaped their chapters: Tyann recalls body-image shame after a pregnancy doctor visit and learning to surrender her body to God; Beth recounts a Jeep accident that led her to pray for God’s rescue, explains writing letters to her son to communicate with grace, and shares a daily reset centered on calling on God’s name; Kaitlyn describes unexpected peace during severe turbulence and a “scaffolding” season that became deconstruction and refinement; and Teri-Lou reflects on regret after yelling at her child, offers the SARR practice (stay, admit, receive, repeat), and explains choosing humility and relationship in parenting. Get your copy now HERE 00:00 Welcome and Book Launch 00:53 Meet the Authors 02:10 Control vs Self-Control 06:55 Tyann Doctor Office Story 09:29 Surrendering Body Image 13:33 Beth Jeep Crash Prayer 15:26 Letters and Daily Reset 17:58 Kaitlyn Turbulent Flight Peace 21:11 Scaffolding Season Lessons 25:23 Teri-Lou Grandparent Trigger 26:28 SARR Acronym for Self-Control 29:11 Quiet Correction with Teens 31:14 Practicing the Pause 35:09 Elizabeth Elliot Influence 37:41 Rapid Fire Hope 40:06 Wrap-Up and Next Episode