![Perspectives Into Practice: How to Walk with God in Real Life: Faith in Practice & Spiritual Growth podcast logo](https://res.cloudinary.com/guidedsteps/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1770692402/perspectivesintopractice/podcast/93c1f77c54c8d7a9.jpg) Perspectives Into Practice Podcast May 5, 2026 Season 2, Episode 1900:29:56Published May 5, 2026 # How to Stop Reacting and Control Your Emotions in Everyday Life ![Podcast episode artwork for How to Stop Reacting and Control Your Emotions in Everyday Life](https://res.cloudinary.com/guidedsteps/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1777690811/perspectivesintopractice/episode/e3eff977353d13a5.jpg) Listen Now Click play to start listening Your browser does not support the audio element. [Listen or download audio](https://episodes.castos.com/67919520171485-95710309/2401981/c1e-83jj3sv94k0fr3vmm-qdp14pm8snnw-ospe6w.mp3) ![Podcast episode artwork for How to Stop Reacting and Control Your Emotions in Everyday Life](https://res.cloudinary.com/guidedsteps/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1777690811/perspectivesintopractice/episode/e3eff977353d13a5.jpg) [Browse All Episodes](/podcast) Share This Episode Share episode on social media [Share on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=How%20to%20Stop%20Reacting%20and%20Control%20Your%20Emotions%20in%20Everyday%20Life&url=undefined%2Fpodcast%2Fhow-to-stop-reacting-and-control-your-emotions-in-everyday)[Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=undefined%2Fpodcast%2Fhow-to-stop-reacting-and-control-your-emotions-in-everyday)[Share on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/?text=How%20to%20Stop%20Reacting%20and%20Control%20Your%20Emotions%20in%20Everyday%20Life%20undefined%2Fpodcast%2Fhow-to-stop-reacting-and-control-your-emotions-in-everyday) ## About This Episode In this episode, I sit down with my friend, Mia, and we have an honest conversation about what it actually looks like to **die to self in everyday moments**. Not just the idea of it, but the real, in-the-middle-of-life kind of living it out. We talk about the tension between **reaction and response**, and how easy it is to believe the lie that we can't control our reactions. But through this conversation, you'll hear how God gently reveals what's underneath, our **selfishness, expectations, and desire for control**, and invites us into something different. Mia shares what God has been teaching her in this season of marriage, and how learning to **pause, be silent, and rely on the Holy Spirit** has shifted the way she responds in hard moments. Because real growth often happens in that small space between what we feel and what we choose. We also talk about what it means to **trust God enough to stop**, even in busy seasons. Not perfectly, but intentionally. Learning to rest, to listen, and to sit with Him instead of always striving. One of the biggest themes in this episode is learning to embrace weakness instead of hiding it. Because Scripture reminds us: "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness." (2 Corinthians 12:9) When we stop trying to hold everything together, we begin to see that God's strength shows up most clearly right there in the broken places. We also touch on the daily reality of this walk. Choosing to **put on the armor of God**, choosing to fight differently, and remembering that this is not something that comes naturally. It is something we walk out with Him, one moment at a time. **Key themes in this episode:** - Dying to self in real life - Trusting God instead of controlling outcomes - Responding vs reacting - The power of silence and pause - Resting and practicing Sabbath in busy seasons - God's strength in our weakness - Letting go of perfection and embracing surrender If you've ever felt stuck in your reactions, overwhelmed by your emotions, or unsure how to actually live out your faith in the moment, this conversation will meet you right there. If sharing your story has been on your heart, even just a little, I would love to invite you to be a guest on Perspectives Into Practice. You can reach out at perspectivesintopractice.com. I also want to personally invite you to the **Wholeness in the Wilderness retreat on June 25**. This is a space to step away, slow down, and be with the Lord in a real and intentional way. If your heart has been craving rest and renewal, this might be exactly what you need. ## 📝 Related Blogs 4 blog articles inspired by this episode [ ![Featured image for Strength in Weakness: How God's Power Shows Through](https://res.cloudinary.com/guidedsteps/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1784332917/perspectivesintopractice/blog/strength-weakness-how-gods-power-shows-through-1784332917419.jpg) Blog article ## Strength in Weakness: How God's Power Shows Through strength in weakness: how God shows up in our broken pieces is less about perfect strength and more about inviting His power into the gaps. This hopeful, practical guide sits with you over coffee, inviting real change and grace. Read related article: Strength in Weakness: How God's Power Shows Through ](/blog/strength-weakness-how-gods-power-shows-through) [ ![Featured image for Community and Conversation: Build a Support System](https://res.cloudinary.com/guidedsteps/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1784332954/perspectivesintopractice/blog/community-conversation-build-support-system-1784332954528.jpg) Blog article ## Community and Conversation: Build a Support System Discover how community and conversation: build a supportive circle that helps you respond with grace when snapping moments hit, and grow stronger together. Read related article: Community and Conversation: Build a Support System ](/blog/community-conversation-build-support-system) [ ![Featured image for Sabbath As Heart Posture: Daily Rest in Busy Seasons](https://res.cloudinary.com/guidedsteps/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1784332935/perspectivesintopractice/blog/sabbath-heart-posture-daily-rest-busy-seasons-1784332934878.jpg) Blog article ## Sabbath As Heart Posture: Daily Rest in Busy Seasons Sabbath as heart posture: resting in God amid busy seasons. A warm, practical guide to slowing down, renewing faith, and finding rest in everyday life. Read related article: Sabbath As Heart Posture: Daily Rest in Busy Seasons ](/blog/sabbath-heart-posture-daily-rest-busy-seasons) [ ![Featured image for Faith, Silence, and Sabbath: Rest That Transforms Daily](https://res.cloudinary.com/guidedsteps/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1784332973/perspectivesintopractice/blog/faith-silence-sabbath-rest-transforms-daily-1784332973052.jpg) Blog article ## Faith, Silence, and Sabbath: Rest That Transforms Daily A warm invitation to explore how faith, silence, and sabbath can transform our reactions from knee-jerk responses to grace-filled interactions, one mindful moment at a time. Read related article: Faith, Silence, and Sabbath: Rest That Transforms Daily ](/blog/faith-silence-sabbath-rest-transforms-daily) ### Episode Transcript (5,327 words) \[2 Speakers Detected\] \[Total Utterances: 69\] --- \[0:01 -> 1:14\] Speaker 1: Hey friend, welcome to Perspectives into Practice, a place where life's stories meet practical wisdom. 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