What Happened When I Let Go of Control and Started to Trust God (Episode 83)
Listen to Episode 83 | I Made Every Excuse Not to Go to Church: What Happened When I Let Go of Control and Trusted God
Have you ever felt God nudging you to invite someone to church… but fear stopped you?
Are you worried they’ll say no, think you’re being weird, or that it will make your relationship uncomfortable?
Or maybe you’re the one who wants to come back to church, but every excuse keeps getting in the way?
What if one simple invitation could change someone’s life forever?
Have you ever felt that little voice telling you, “Invite them,” but immediately started making excuses?
Episode Highlights
In this episode, Ash shares the story of the invitation that changed the entire direction of her life. After years of walking away from God and struggling with what she believed about Him, a simple conversation with another mom at swim lessons opened the door back to church.
But when Sunday arrived, Ash found herself doing everything she could to avoid going. She had every excuse ready. She blamed social anxiety. She found reasons to stay home. But God had something waiting for her on the other side of that fear.
You’ll hear how one invitation led Ash and her family back into church, helped her rediscover faith in God, and eventually became the foundation for this ministry.
This episode is also a reminder that inviting someone to church is not about having the perfect words or knowing every answer. It’s about being willing to be the person God uses to plant a seed.
Through Scripture, Ash explores what Jesus meant when He called us to make disciples, why we are all called to be the church, and how God can use ordinary moments with ordinary people to change someone’s life forever.
If you have ever felt afraid to invite someone to church, or if you’ve been searching for a way to grow closer to God, this episode is for you.
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Scripture Referenced:
Matthew 28:19-20
Mark 16:15
1 Peter 2:5
Romans 10:14
Matthew 5:14-16
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“God, Really?” is for the stressed out mom who feels like she’s losing control. Life circumstances have made her question God’s existence, and she’s constantly asking, “Is God good?” She needs patience and wants to actually enjoy mom life, but has no idea how to heal her mind. Ash has lived this. She walked away from God. And she still experienced His wonders. If you’re truly ready to heal, press play.
