Stop Striving. Start Enjoying | Sandra McCollom Ep86

About this episode

Dr. Barbara and Sandra McCollom discuss the importance of grace and transformation through beholding Jesus, moving from striving to enjoying rest.

You're not alone if you feel exhausted from trying to "get it right." In this Flashback Friday episode, Dr. Barbara shares an archived conversation with Sandra McCollom on how beholding Jesus (2 Corinthians 3:18) transforms us, without striving, shame, or condemnation. If you've been living sin-conscious, self-conscious, or weighed down by pressure, this episode is a gentle invitation back to grace, rest, and Spirit-led transformation. Together, they explore what it means to shift from performance to presence and from inner criticism to surrender. Sandra also shares from her book, I Tried It Until I Almost Died, offering hope for anyone moving from anxiety and frustration into true rest and relaxation. Resources mentioned in this episode include a free self-parenting tool, ways to follow Dr. Barbara on social media, and Sandra's book. Chapters are included so you can jump to the part you need most. If you've been carrying heavy self-pressure, type "GRACE SHOWER" in the comments and share what line spoke to your heart.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Barbara

Guest: Sandra McCollom

Topics covered

• grace
• rest
• spiritual transformation
• performance vs presence
• anxiety relief
• self-criticism
• Christianity

Keywords

• grace
• rest
• transformation
• anxiety
• self-pressure
• Christianity
• performance
• presence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dr. Barbara Ministries

Books & works: I Tried It Until I Almost Died

Places: 2 Corinthians

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