The Halter

Episode 2 (season 2)On a snowy day in the Virginia mountains, Jamie shares a quiet moment of reflection while working with a young wild horse who is learning to trust humans for the first time. The horse wears an old, uncomfortable halter, yet he can’t bring himself to allow anyone close enough to remove it. As Jamie patiently works with him, the situation becomes a powerful metaphor for faith, trust, and past experiences.Drawing a parallel between the horse’s hesitation and our own spiritual lives, this episode explores how human experiences—especially painful or confusing ones—can shape the way we see God. Even when love, care, and freedom are being offered, we may keep God at arm’s length because we don’t fully understand His intentions. This thoughtful reflection invites listeners to ask an honest question: what might change if we allowed ourselves to be trusted enough to let God’s hands reach us?Find Jaime’s first book at your favorite book seller: The Jael Finishing School for Ladies: Etiquette for Dangerous Women This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit etiquettefordangerouswomen.substack.com