Most of us carry the belief that if we could be in control of the people and circumstances around us then life would be better. This belief leads to us exerting massive amounts of energy into controlling everyone and everything. But, somehow our attempts to control our life usually end up hurting and not helping. Can you relate? Today we chat with author, speaker, and church planter Sharon Hodde Miller about her new book The Cost of Control: Why We Crave It, the Anxiety It Gives Us, and the Real Power God Promises. Sharon shares biblical truth to help us realize we are not in control and that’s a good thing! She also shares about the tools God gives us to help us cope and find peace in our out of control world. Come chat with us as we discuss the Cost of Control with Sharon Hodde Miller. Timestamps 2:17 - About Sharon4:14 - Why are we talking about control?8:48 - What does it mean to be controlling?11:04 - Why God doesn’t give us complete control14:11 - Why does trying to control our lives give us anxiety?18:56 - How does control affect our relationship with God?20:55 - What is the cost of control?24:02 - How to handle our control issues30:03 - How theology impacts control34:05 - The real power God gives us36:42 - What the gospel has changed for Sharon Sign up for the brand new Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Resources mentioned in this episode: The Cost of Control by Sharon Hodde Miller Connect with Sharon: Website Instagram Scripture mentioned in this episode: Genesis 1-3 Related Resources: Blog: Why You Do What You Do: How to Identify Idols Video: Bible Study with Me: Devotions on Anxiety Blog: How to Fight Anxiety with Prayer Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our Apple podcast page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!  We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an Apple podcast review to help spread the word about Daily Grace! We want to invite more women into our conversations! Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths.   * Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast! *