Episode Title: Faith Over Fear: Trusting God's Timing in Business and Life

In today’s episode, we’re talking about “Faith Over Fear” and diving deep into how trusting God’s timing can transform your business, side hustle, or life.

Simona McNeil, mindset coach and host of the Overcoming Fear & Doubt with God podcast, shares how faith, surrender, and practical steps can help you move past the fears that keep you stuck. This episode is packed with Biblical wisdom, personal testimonies, and actionable insights to help you step into your God-given purpose.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why faith, not fear, should lead your decisions (Anchor Scripture: Hebrews 11:1).
• How to recognize when fear and control are driving your actions.
• The top fears entrepreneurs and business owners face (e.g., fear of failure, rejection, or the unknown).
• Simona’s personal journey of surrendering control in her business after job loss.
• Biblical stories of God’s perfect timing and how they relate to your journey.
• Sarah and Abraham: Waiting for Isaac and lessons on patience.
• David: From anointed shepherd boy to king.
• Joseph: From a dreamer sold into slavery to a leader who saved a nation.
• Three dangers of holding onto control: anxiety, burnout, and stagnation.
• The power of surrender and how it leads to confidence, clarity, and peace.
• Practical tips for moving forward with your business, ministry, or calling:
• How to use scripture as your weapon against fear (Anchor Scriptures: Hebrews 11:6, Proverbs 3:5-6, (the scripture I couldn't remember) Jeremiah 17:7-8).
• How to pray for wisdom and discernment in your next steps.

Key Quotes from the Episode:

• “Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1
• “The Lord doesn’t call perfect people. He takes us on a journey to become the person He’s called us to be.”
• “Control is an illusion. When we lean into control, we find ourselves facing anxiety, burnout, and doing the same thing over and over again.”

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• FREE Download: 4 Scriptures to Combat Fear and Control – Get your free resource packed with scriptures to help you lean on God’s Word in moments of fear. Click here to download.
• Blog Post by Smart Passive Income: How to Face Your Fears and Become the Courageous Entrepreneur You Want to Be.

Action Steps:

1. Journal about the areas in your life where fear or doubt might be keeping you stuck.
2. Reflect on this question: Are you leaning on faith or striving for control?
3. Meditate on the anchor scriptures from this episode (Hebrews 11:1, Proverbs 3:5-6).

Connect with Simona:

• Instagram: @YouAReMeantforMore
• Website: OvercomingFearandDoubtwithGod.com

Listener Challenge:

Take a step of faith this week! Whether it’s starting your business, launching that ministry, or taking time to surrender control, share your progress with us on social media using the hashtag #OvercomingFearandDoubtPodcast.

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