Control: What is it and why do we want it so badly?
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Being in control is something we all long for, and usually chase after. But is there more to this desire of always being in control? Sharon Hodde Miller, author of three books and co-founder of Bright City Church in Durham, North Carolina, sits down with us today to dive deeper into this topic.
0:20 Introduction to today’s guest
2:13 The cost of control
7:14 Can having more control lead to more anxiety?
10:43 How does having control affect your ability to live within God’s will?
15:48 The illusion of control
18:54 Common forms of control
22:23 Is there a way to change our views about control?
25:51 The power of living within God’s promise
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