When You Don't Know What to Do, Do This (Mini Episode)

About this episode

Tanya shares a comforting reminder for navigating life's overwhelming moments by taking small steps and trusting in prayer.

Some weekends stretch us. They stretch our patience, our hearts, our thoughts, and sometimes our faith. In this Mini Monday episode of the Superlatively Yes podcast, Tanya shares a gentle reminder for those moments when life feels confusing, overwhelming, or uncertain. What do we do when we don't know what to do? Tanya reflects on a weekend that left her heart spinning and reminds listeners of a simple but powerful approach to life's hardest moments. First, we pray. Then we take the next step. Drawing from her own practical approach to tackling overwhelming tasks, Tanya shares her "left to right, top to bottom" philosophy for moving forward when everything feels chaotic. Instead of waiting for clarity or motivation to magically appear, we begin with the next small step and trust that progress will follow. She also reads a meaningful passage from the book ReFramed , which she co-wrote with Jennifer, reflecting on the pace of Jesus and the quiet reassurance that we are not meant to panic our way through life. Jesus didn't run through the storms of life—He walked, steadily and purposefully, toward the next place He was meant to be. This episode is a comforting reminder that we don't…

People in this episode

Hosts: Tanya, Tanya Smith, Jennifer McCroddan

Topics covered

• self improvement
• faith
• overcoming confusion
• life challenges
• spiritual guidance

Keywords

• overwhelming
• prayer
• next step
• chaos
• faith
• comfort

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: ReFramed

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