God Never Said That: He Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle

2025-05-13

In this series of God Never Said That, Greg and Nathan unpack one of the most quoted – and misunderstood – Christian clichés: “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” Sounds comforting, right? But is it actually biblical? With their usual mix of insight and humor, Greg and Nathan explore the nuance behind this popular phrase. They argue that while it sounds encouraging, it can place the burden of strength on us instead of where it belongs — on God. The truth? God will allow us to face more tha...

In this series of God Never Said That, Greg and Nathan unpack one of the most quoted – and misunderstood – Christian clichés: “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” Sounds comforting, right? But is it actually biblical?

With their usual mix of insight and humor, Greg and Nathan explore the nuance behind this popular phrase. They argue that while it sounds encouraging, it can place the burden of strength on us instead of where it belongs — on God. The truth? God will allow us to face more than we can handle... but never more than He can.

Tune in for honest conversation, real-life examples, and a fresh perspective on what it really means to depend on God's strength in overwhelming times.

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