The Journey From Suffering to Survival

In this week’s episode, Keagan K. Hayden and guest Caitlan Killian explore what it means to surrender control and embrace God’s presence, especially when life doesn’t go as planned. Caitlan shares her journey of learning to let go of the illusion of control and discovering that true peace comes from leaning entirely on God. “It’s very easy to ignore our lack of control…we have this illusion of having control and agency in our lives.” Together, Keagan and Caitlan discuss how God sometimes interrupts our lives, not to disrupt us, but to draw us closer to Him. Caitlan opens up about how her faith didn’t necessarily change her outcome, but it did change her heart: “Clinging to God changed me.” This episode invites listeners to reflect on what it means to focus more on God’s work in their lives than their own feelings, and how that shift can be transformational. Key Takeaways: Letting go of the illusion of control helps us see how God is truly leading us. Honesty with ourselves and our loved ones allows everyone to process life’s challenges more openly. Focusing on what God is doing, rather than how we feel, brings lasting peace and perspective. God’s healing may look different than we expect, often working in our hearts before we see changes in our circumstances. Instagram: @caitlanreesekillian Podcast: The Goodness and Grace Podcast The Struggle is Real