Ep 25 Why Survival Mode Isn't the Goal: How to Move Forward When Safety Becomes A Prison

Have you ever felt like you’re just trying to get through the day? Like life has forced you into survival mode, and now, even though the storm has passed, you don’t know how to stop bracing for impact?

 

Survival mode serves a purpose—it helps us cope in times of crisis. But what happens when the mindset that once protected us is now the very thing keeping us stuck?

 

In this episode, we dive into:

✔ Elijah’s breaking point under the broom tree—what his story teaches us about exhaustion and God’s provision.

✔ How survival mode kept me functioning—but also kept me from healing.

✔ Signs that you’ve outgrown survival mode and what it means to step into thriving.

✔ The faith step forward—what Abraham’s story teaches us about walking into the unknown.

✔ Practical ways to rebuild trust, embrace joy, and take action beyond just “getting through.”

 

If you’ve been stuck in fight-or-flight mode, waiting for the next storm, this episode is for you.

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