When Obedience Feels Too Costly | Trusting God Beyond Your Fear with Keri Steele

Sometimes the greatest barrier to your calling isn't your circumstances, it's the story you're telling yourself about what obedience will cost. In this episode of Thinking That Matters, I sit down with Keri Steele, founder and executive director of Little Hearts of Hope, an organization serving children who have a parent or sibling battling cancer. After losing her husband to cancer while raising three young children, Keri found purpose in her pain by creating a ministry that equips families with healthy coping skills through play, art, and creative expression. Together, we explore the limiting beliefs that keep us clinging to security instead of trusting God's leading. Our conversation is an honest reminder that while obedience often feels costly, God can use our hardest seasons to grow our faith, deepen our trust, and reveal purpose we never imagined. In this episode you'll learn: Why perceived security can keep us from your calling How limiting beliefs fuel fear and self-doubt What obedience has taught Keri about God's faithfulness Why healthy emotional coping matters for children experiencing grief How God can bring purpose from life's most painful seasons Reflection: Where might your desire for certainty be keeping you from taking the next faithful step? Learn More About Little Hearts of Hope Little Hearts of Hope is inviting artists of all ages and skill levels to submit free artwork for its annual Hope in Every Season Virtual Art Gallery. Submissions are open June 1–July 31, and the gallery launches August 1. They're also hosting two summer art camps in Frisco. Learn more, submit artwork, or view upcoming events at littleheartsofhope.org. About Kerri Steele: Kerri Steele, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, relocated to Texas after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. She is a devoted mother of three and a passionate advocate for children’s mental health. Following the loss of her husband to terminal cancer in 2012, Kerri founded Little Hearts of Hope, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting children, ages 4-14, by promoting creative expression as a healthy coping mechanism. In addition to leading the organization, Kerri operates a cottage bakery specializing in gourmet king cakes and is preparing to release her first children’s book. ________ Connect with Elizabeth Want more conversations like this? Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn and subscribe to her newsletter for practical leadership insights and thought-provoking reflections to help you think differently and lead with greater intention. https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-mahusay-coach-author-keynotespeaker/ Ready to shift the way you think and lead?Pick Your Path by Elizabeth Mahusay is now available! Start learning how to break limiting thought patterns, strengthen your mindset, and step into more intentional leadership.👉 Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Pick-Your-Path-Leadership-Course-ebook/dp/B0H24Q8DYX? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.