150. Loosen Your Grip: The Gift of Doubting Thomas
About this episode
This episode explores the story of Doubting Thomas and how it relates to rigid thinking in faith and life.
Hello, beautiful! It's been exactly one week since the empty tomb—and one of Jesus's closest friends still doesn’t quite believe. If you've ever caught yourself thinking too rigidly, demanding answers on your schedule, or quietly insisting that God appear exactly as you've imagined—this episode is for you. I'm walking you back into that locked room with the disciples, and inviting you to see yourself in Thomas's story. Because rigid thinking doesn't just live in our faith life—it lives in our marriages, our careers, our friendships, and especially in the way we talk to ourselves. And sometimes, my sweet, it even wears a convincing costume and calls itself faithfulness. Inspired by John 20:19-29, we'll explore how Jesus meets us right where we are—locked doors and all—and gently invites us to loosen our grip and believe. In today's episode, we'll uncover what Doubting Thomas can teach us about softening our hearts, releasing control, and trusting God's surprises. You'll Discover: 👣 How to spot when certainty is quietly masquerading as faith 👣 Three gentle practices to loosen your grip this week 👣 Why Jesus didn't shame Thomas—and what that tenderness means for you ✨ Plus…
People in this episode
Host: Heidi Fitzsimmons
Topics covered
- faith
- doubt
- self-talk
- personal growth
- spirituality
- trust in God
Keywords
- Doubting Thomas
- faithfulness
- rigid thinking
- self-improvement
- trust
- spiritual growth
- God's surprises
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: John 20:19-29
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