Ever feel like you should be doing "more" for God or your family, but you're already maxed out and can't imagine adding one more thing?

In this conversation with Cynthia Yanof (author of How'd I Miss That?), we're talking about why we stay on the bench instead of taking the ride, how to know if God is really calling you or if it's just guilt, and what it looks like to say yes when you feel completely unprepared.

Cynthia shares her story of fostering when life was already chaotic (spoiler: her kids turned out better because of it, not despite it), the "age 25 question" that helped her let go of perfectionism, and why saying yes to God doesn't mean piling more on your plate—it means letting go of what doesn't matter so you can focus on what does.

We talk about discerning between "bless the mess" chaos and "I actually need to fix this" chaos, how to get over the fear of saying yes (spoiler: you don't get over it, you obey anyway), and the whiteboard story that will change how you think about whose story you're writing with your life.

This episode is for you if:
• You're afraid you'll look back someday with regrets
• You feel called to something bigger but you're paralyzed by fear
• You're exhausted and can't imagine adding one more thing
• You need permission to let some things be messy while you obey
• You're worried about what saying yes will cost your family

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If you're looking for more encouragement and practical help in this area, I'd love to invite you to the Rise Up Christian Parenting Conference—a free, live virtual event designed to help you focus on what truly matters. You'll hear from trusted Christian leaders who will help you raise kids who genuinely love God, navigate the real challenges of parenting today, and let go of the pressure to do it all perfectly.

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📖 RESOURCE MENTIONED:
Cynthia's book: "How'd I Miss That?"
https://amzn.to/4kEi6FA (affiliate)

🔗 CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA:
Website: https://CynthiaYanof.com

📖 RESOURCE MENTIONED:
Cynthia's book: "How'd I Miss That?"
https://amzn.to/4kEi6FA (affiliate)

🔗 CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA:
Website: https://CynthiaYanof.com

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