Beyond Our Control, Museum of the Bible, & Hobby Lobby, with Michael McAfee

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!