
Ep. 046 – From Codependence to Christ-Dependence | Part 7: The Illusion of Control: Real Peace & a Loving God Who Holds You: Whole Life Podcast Relaunch

In this powerful and gentle episode, Dr. Barbara guides us into the truth beneath our anxiety, anger, and attempts to manage people, outcomes, and even our own worth. Drawing from Scripture, neuroscience, attachment theory, and physics, she unpacks:
Why our nervous system clings to control
How childhood chaos forms lifelong patterns
Why worry, ranting, ruminating, and image-management are survival strategies—not character flaws
How shame disguises itself as “humility”
What God actually says about control (hint: He never told you that you’re alone)
Why surrender is not apathy, but holy dependence
Resonance, the nervous system, and how your inner peace becomes a blessing to others
The four-part Heart Journey Encounter for healing younger parts of the soul. This episode is full of compassion, conviction without condemnation, and deep relief.
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