In this unforgettable episode, Ingela Larsson Smith shares a powerful true story from the Canadian wilderness that captures the essence of both horsemanship and faith.

While training wild horses for hunters in northern British Columbia, Ingela is unexpectedly asked to help with a dangerous and aggressive horse named Nuisance—a horse labeled unrideable and feared by wranglers. But what unfolds in the round pen becomes a holy moment of transformation, as Ingela chooses not to block the horse’s charge but to stand still—and witnesses an instant, supernatural shift in his heart.

Through this gripping encounter, Ingela reflects on the power of presence, obedience to the Holy Spirit, and the significance of renaming the horse Warrior—a symbol of how words and identity shape reality. The story is not just about a horse; it’s a profound lesson on how God sees us beyond our labels and invites us into healing and purpose.

In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Ingela Larsson Smith unpacks the beautiful parallel between the “To Me” position in horsemanship—where a horse comes face-to-face with you in stillness—and the way we come into intimate connection with God in the secret place.

Through rich metaphor and honest reflection, Ingela explores how we (and our horses) can be externally close but internally far, and why true transformation only happens in love-fueled presence—not through effort, performance, or religious activity. She invites us to move beyond doing things for God and return to simply being with Him, face-to-face.

This episode is a heartfelt invitation to fall in love with Jesus all over again—and to let Him become not just our Savior, but our daily delight.

In this final part of the series, hosts Ingela Larsson Smith and Corrie Sepcich explore the beauty and depth of working with a horse at liberty—from behind—in a way that prioritizes freedom over micromanagement. Ingela explains her unique method of “shaping space,” where subtle shifts in presence, intention, and body awareness invite the horse to respond without force.

Listeners will discover how leadership from Zone 5 (behind the horse) mirrors the natural dynamics of a herd and opens the door to powerful, willing movement—circles, transitions, and changes of direction—all rooted in trust. The conversation also explores how invisible communication is not only real, but essential to deep partnership, with spiritual parallels to how God invites rather than demands.

This episode is a practical and inspiring masterclass in liberty work, energy awareness, and letting go of control to cultivate true connection.