Episode 261: What If I Get Cold Feet? is for anyone who is preparing to serve a mission, nearing a big life transition, or wondering what to do when fear starts getting loud. In this episode, I talk about the very normal experience of getting "cold feet" before something important and why feeling fear, hesitation, uncertainty, homesickness, or anxiety doesn't automatically mean you've made the wrong decision. We explore what cold feet actually are, why your brain reacts this way before growth, and how to stop mistaking fear for revelation.

I teach the difference between the "yappy dog" voice and the "wise owl" voice, and how to recognize when your lower brain is simply trying to protect you from discomfort. We talk about fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of leaving family, fear of not measuring up, and how your brain often treats emotional discomfort like a physical threat. I also share a coaching experience with a future missionary who was struggling with cold feet and how learning to understand her fear helped her make an intentional decision that aligned with her values, her relationship with God, and her future.

If you've ever wondered whether your fear means you should stop, slow down, or change direction, this episode will help you get curious instead of reactive. You'll learn how to separate fear from revelation, trust yourself, strengthen your partnership with God, and move forward with courage even when uncertainty is present. Episode 261: What If I Get Cold Feet? will help you understand your fear, hear your own wisdom more clearly, and make decisions with confidence and intention.

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00:00 – Intro

03:31 – What Does "Cold Feet" Mean?

05:10 – Why We Get Cold Feet

07:13 – Big Decisions Trigger Fear

08:40 – Fear Is Not Revelation

09:55 – The Yappy Dog & The Wise Owl

10:56 – Let Fear Have A Vote

12:15 – Emotional Threats vs Physical Threats

13:56 – Fear Can Come Along

15:05 – Is Fear Pointing To Something More?

16:30 – A Missionary's Cold Feet Story

18:54 – Don't Let Fear Drive The Car

20:05 – Questions To Ask Yourself

21:30 – Courage Looks Different For Everyone

22:15 – What If The Fear Never Goes Away?

23:02 – Ready Doesn't Mean Fearless

24:10 – Cold Feet Doesn't Mean Stop

25:05 – Trust Yourself & Trust God

26:00 – Outro

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