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EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 24 MIN

Stepping Over the Guardrail: Letting Go of Control and Surviving Egypt

from The Recovering Preacher's Kids · host The Recovering Preacher's Kids

Have you ever woken up, looked around at your life, and thought, "How in the world did I end up here?" In this episode, Lisa and Lori sit down for a raw, honest conversation about the tug-of-war between overthinking and impulsivity. Lisa confesses her struggle as an overthinker who feels safe only when following the rules—even when it means physically staying behind the guardrail and missing the view. Meanwhile, Lori opens up about her tendency to jump right over the boundaries just to feel like she's in control, only to find herself sitting in "Egypt."Together, they dive into what it truly means to offer our lives as a complete sacrifice, the unique heartaches of parenting adult children, and why we have to stop trying to "fix" everyone else's problems. If you struggle with anxiety, a need to know the future, or find yourself sitting in a hard season wondering what God is doing, this episode is a beautiful reminder that He has a plan for the plunder, even when the timeline makes no sense to us.Key Takeaways from this episode:✔️ Safety vs. Control: The difference between looking at life through a safety lens and operating out of a need to control.✔️ Lessons from the Plunder: Why the things you accumulate in your hardest seasons are exactly what God will use to build your next chapter.✔️ Parenting Adult Children: Learning to step out of the way so your kids can experience God’s faithfulness and build their own testimonies.✔️ The "I'm Sorry" Trap: Why Lori’s therapist told her to stop apologizing for things out of her hands, and how to transition from "fixer" to "disciple-maker."

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