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EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 26 MIN

You’re Not in Control, You’re Just Scared w/ Caleb Cole

from Project Sisterhood · host Chrissy Cole

What if control is not really about control at all, but about fear? In this episode of the Project Sisterhood Podcast, Chrissy Cole is joined by Caleb Cole for an honest conversation about surrender, insecurity, marriage, passivity, pride, and learning to trust God with the places we are tempted to control.Chrissy shares openly about a season where fear and insecurity surfaced in her marriage, and how the question “then what?” helped her face what was really happening underneath. Together, Chrissy and Caleb talk about the illusion of control, the difference between leading and controlling, and how God uses uncomfortable seasons to bring healing, freedom, and deeper surrender.— — — — — — — — — —If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and leave a review — it helps more women find Project Sisterhood 💛🎧 Listen to Project Sisterhood:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/12Mzxkt8WDImuZJpu90b7N?si=a5208fcedd2c44f7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-sisterhood/id1446342345📲 Follow Project Sisterhood on Instagram:Instagram: @projectsisterhood⛪️ Project Church:Website: https://projectchurch.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/projectchurchsac— — — — — — — — — —Click here to view the episode transcript. (00:00) - The Mother’s Day Instagram Confession (00:15) - Welcome to Project Sisterhood (00:44) - Caleb Joins the Sisterhood (01:24) - Why Control Was the Mother’s Day Topic (03:10) - Are Women Unfairly Labeled Controlling? (04:21) - Fear, Pride, Jezebel, and Ahab (06:14) - Passive Control and Emotional Shutdown (07:39) - When Men Do Not Lead (08:19) - How Do We Break Free From Control? (09:00) - Choosing a Posture of Surrender (10:17) - Comfort, Convenience, and the Illusion of Control (11:37) - Surrendering to God and Inviting Others In (13:30) - The Fear Underneath Control (14:00) - Chrissy’s Honest Marriage Insecurity Story (16:29) - The “Then What?” Question (19:00) - When New Seasons Reveal Hidden Insecurity (21:00) - How Insecurity Creates Control or Passivity (23:37) - Stop Hiding From Love (24:41) - Caleb’s Book Recommendation (25:51) - Breaking Free From Control

What if control is not really about control at all, but about fear? In this episode of the Project Sisterhood Podcast, Chrissy Cole is joined by Caleb Cole for an honest conversation about surrender, insecurity, marriage, passivity, pride, and learning to trust God with the places we are tempted to control.Chrissy shares openly about a season where fear and insecurity surfaced in her marriage, and how the question “then what?” helped her face what was really happening underneath. Together, Chrissy and Caleb talk about the illusion of control, the difference between leading and controlling, and how God uses uncomfortable seasons to bring healing, freedom, and deeper surrender.— — — — — — — — — —If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and leave a review — it helps more women find Project Sisterhood 💛🎧 Listen to Project Sisterhood:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/12Mzxkt8WDImuZJpu90b7N?si=a5208fcedd2c44f7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-sisterhood/id1446342345📲 Follow Project Sisterhood on Instagram:Instagram: @projectsisterhood⛪️ Project Church:Website: https://projectchurch.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/projectchurchsac— — — — — — — — — —Click here to view the episode transcript. (00:00) - The Mother’s Day Instagram Confession (00:15) - Welcome to Project Sisterhood (00:44) - Caleb Joins the Sisterhood (01:24) - Why Control Was the Mother’s Day Topic (03:10) - Are Women Unfairly Labeled Controlling? (04:21) - Fear, Pride, Jezebel, and Ahab (06:14) - Passive Control and Emotional Shutdown (07:39) - When Men Do Not Lead (08:19) - How Do We Break Free From Control? (09:00) - Choosing a Posture of Surrender (10:17) - Comfort, Convenience, and the Illusion of Control (11:37) - Surrendering to God and Inviting Others In (13:30) - The Fear Underneath Control (14:00) - Chrissy’s Honest Marriage Insecurity Story (16:29) - The “Then What?” Question (19:00) - When New Seasons Reveal Hidden Insecurity (21:00) - How Insecurity Creates Control or Passivity (23:37) - Stop Hiding From Love (24:41) - Caleb’s Book Recommendation (25:51) - Breaking Free From Control

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