Mar 20, 2024
It’s easy to put control of our lives in God’s hands when life is
going according to plan. We meet the spouse. We get the job. We
have the kids. But what happens when life goes anything but
according to plan? Pastor Michael McAfee knows the heartache of
having his plans derailed. He and his wife, Lauren, walked through
a seven-year period of waiting to be parents before welcoming their
daughter, Zion, home. A few months later she was diagnosed with
cancer (Zion is now celebrating four years of remission!). In the
midst of all that uncertainty, Michael learned how to surrender
ultimate control to God, no matter the outcome, and that’s the
story he shares on today’s unforgettable episode of
Unapologetic.
Julia is a friend and fan of the McAfee’s, and also knows what it’s
like to struggle through infertility and loss. During their honest
and heartwarming conversation, Julia and Michael talk about
everything from God’s purpose for suffering and working to
surrender that control to Michael’s passion for leading trips
through his role at Inspire Experiences and his advice on where to
start when it comes to reading the Bible. Towards the end of their
conversion the two also discuss how they’ve seen God’s Word prove
to be living and active in their own lives. Whatever you’ve walked
through or are currently walking through, this uplifting episode
will encourage you that God is forever with you and for you.
Michael and Lauren’s book—Beyond Our Control—is available
everywhere now! Learn more about Inspire Experiences at inspire.organd follow Michael on Instagram!