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Feb 2025
22m 4s

The Guide to Trusting in God

Ellie Johnson
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In this week’s episode, Ellie talks about how life becomes simpler when we let go of control and trust God’s plan and timing. Using the analogy of a trust fall, she explains that the more we know God, the easier it is to trust Him. Ellie also shares practical ways to grow our relationship with God and reminds us that His plan for us is always greater than our own. 

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