230: Energy Leaks, Boundaries, and Breakthroughs: We’re Letting Go So God Can Provide

In today’s episode, I’m sharing something really personal – because I know I’m not the only one walking through a dry, discouraging, anxiety-filled season. This conversation is all about energy leaks – the emotional, spiritual, and practical “drains” that are quietly exhausting you behind the scenes.

I’ll be real: this has been one of the hardest seasons of obedience I’ve ever walked through. Between layoffs, business disappointments, and some deep pruning in my life and heart, God has gently shown me what I was clinging to that He never asked me to carry. I thought I had to hold it all together. Turns out, I just needed to let go.

If you’ve been praying for clarity, rest, or breakthrough – this one’s for you. We talk about boundaries, burnout, and what it means to partner with God in the release before the receive.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

• What energy leaks are (and why they might be what’s really burning you out)

• Why obedience can sometimes feel like failure first

• How letting go of “good things” made room for God things

• What to do when you're stuck between fear, shame, and exhaustion

• What the Bible says about boundaries, provision, and rest

This one is for the Christians who keep on striving. The one who keeps wondering why things aren’t working, no matter how hard they try. The one who’s been faithful, and just needs a reminder that God sees them and He’s still providing.

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

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⌚️TIME STAMPS

01:25 – When nothing is working and you’re spiritually exhausted

04:43 – Health issues, financial pressure, and trusting God in a dry season

08:38 – The Bible verse that shifted everything (Isaiah 30:15)

11:20 – Letting go of control: Kelsey’s hard decision in business

13:48 – What happened after Kelsey finally obeyed God

24:30 – What is an energy leak and how to know if you have one

27:44 – How Audrey let go of an emotional tie that kept her stuck

39:01 – Saying no when you mean no: how to create spiritual boundaries