EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 10 MIN
Small Experiments, Real Growth
from A Cup of Hope: Life, Money, and Finding Beauty in the Broken · host Sherry DuShaw
🎙️ Episode 40 — Small Experiments, Real Growth: Trusting God One Step at a TimeWhat if growth didn’t require a big decision—just one small step?In this episode of A Cup of Hope, we’re talking about why so many of us freeze when it’s time to move forward, especially when we’re afraid of making the wrong decision with God.If you’ve ever felt stuck waiting for clarity…If decision-making feels heavy or intimidating…If you’ve wondered how to trust God without needing to see the whole road ahead…This conversation is for you.We’ll explore why fear often disguises itself as wisdom, how small experiments can build real confidence, and what the Bible actually says about God’s will and our responsibility to choose.You’ll hear a freeing reframe from Proverbs 16:9 and a reminder that God’s will isn’t a scavenger hunt—it’s a relationship. He’s far more committed to who we’re becoming than to us getting everything right.In this episode, we talk about:Why waiting for certainty can keep us stuckThe difference between experiments and lifelong commitmentsHow to trust God when only the next step is clearWhy every step becomes either a win or a lessonSimple, practical ways to take your next step without pressureYou don’t need certainty to grow—just permission to try.___________________________________________________________________Grow DeeperIf you want support as you take your next step:The CALM Guide can help you slow your thoughts and gain clarityBeautifully Broken is a small, Christ-centered group for women healing from broken trust in intimate relationships
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🎙️ Episode 40 — Small Experiments, Real Growth: Trusting God One Step at a TimeWhat if growth didn’t require a big decision—just one small step?In this episode of A Cup of Hope, we’re talking about why so many of us freeze when it’s time to move forward, especially when we’re afraid of making the wrong decision with God.If you’ve ever felt stuck waiting for clarity…If decision-making feels heavy or intimidating…If you’ve wondered how to trust God without needing to see the whole road ahead…This conversation is for you.We’ll explore why fear often disguises itself as wisdom, how small experiments can build real confidence, and what the Bible actually says about God’s will and our responsibility to choose.You’ll hear a freeing reframe from Proverbs 16:9 and a reminder that God’s will isn’t a scavenger hunt—it’s a relationship. He’s far more committed to who we’re becoming than to us getting everything right.In this episode, we talk about:Why waiting for certainty can keep us stuckThe difference between experiments and lifelong commitmentsHow to trust God when only the next step is clearWhy every step becomes either a win or a lessonSimple, practical ways to take your next step without pressureYou don’t need certainty to grow—just permission to try.___________________________________________________________________Grow DeeperIf you want support as you take your next step:The CALM Guide can help you slow your thoughts and gain clarityBeautifully Broken is a small, Christ-centered group for women healing from broken trust in intimate relationships
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