The Holy Shift Show

Author: Christine Crawford

For those willing to be curious, dig deep, and be surprised by God, this is your safe place to wrestle with the challenging and paradoxical tenets of the Christian faith. Host Christine Crawford shares art, story, and humor that inspires and chats with community-builders and other fascinating folks that are shifting the perspective on Jesus. Join us as we explore the upside-down kingdom of God as the right way forward in faith & life.
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31: Surrender Leads to Freedom
Episode 31
Thursday, 12 February, 2026

What if the freedom you're desperately seeking only comes through surrender?Best-selling author and trauma survivor Mary DeMuth returns to The Holy Shift Show to explore one of faith's most challenging paradoxes: we can't control our way to peace—we have to learn to let go.Mary shares her personal journey of healing from complex trauma, the slow work of God in restoring her relationship with her mother, and why surrender isn't defeat or resignation, but the pathway to seeing God at work in our lives. Mary and Christinedig into the specific areas where surrender feels impossible—our inner lives, our pasts, our relationships, our daily worries, and those particular outcomes we're gripping so tightly.If you're struggling with cynicism, exhausted from trying to control everything, or frustrated by how long it takes to heal, this episode offers both validation and gentle encouragement. Mary reminds us of the upside-down kingdom truths that sometimes God takes a long time to do something suddenly, and freedom comes only through surrender.RESOURCES:Access Online CourseAttend Live WorkshopsSchedule Shift SessionsBook Spiritual MentoringSupport the showCONNECTIONS: View the Shownotes Visit the Website Join the Community Listen to Podcast Explore the Blog Connect with Christine Follow on Instagram This show is listener-supported! Your donations are tax-deductible and highly appreciated. CONTRIBUTE HERE. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a positive review to encourage Christine and help others find this show.