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Trust isn’t just a personality trait. It’s a foundation. In this week’s episode, Jess sits down with Pastor Steve Rady to talk about relationships, anxiety, and what it really means to trust God, not just say the phrase. Together they unpack why trust begins vertically with God and how that foundation changes the way we show up in every relationship.

Discover

• Why trust starts with your relationship with God (vertical before horizontal)
• What people actually hear when someone says, “Just trust God”
• How “baby steps” rebuild trust, especially after setbacks
• Practical ways to strengthen your foundation: Scripture, prayer, community
• The danger of grabbing the steering wheel and trying to control outcomes
• How Romans 8:28 reframes loss, uncertainty, and painful seasons
• Why real trust produces integrity and makes you a more trustworthy person

If you’ve been feeling anxious about the future, carrying tension in relationships, or realizing you’re trying to manage life in your own strength, this episode is an invitation to return to the foundation and rebuild from a solid starting point.

Key Takeaways

• Trust grows through repetition and real-life testing
• God is not asking for a perfect relationship, He wants a real one
• Scripture and prayer calm the soul and bring clarity for next steps
• Community matters because trust strengthens when we walk with others
• You can’t control the outcome, but you can surrender the wheel

Question for you to think about

Where are you trying to take control right now, and what would it look like to surrender that area back to God?

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