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Trusting God Instead of Control: God Is Infinite
Show: From New Age to Christ with Doreen VirtueHost: Doreen VirtueDate: April 15, 2026Show Summary
In this episode of From New Age to Christ with Doreen Virtue, Doreen speaks to the struggle of control, anxiety, and the temptation to rely on our own strength. Drawing from Romans 11:33–36 and other key passages, she reminds listeners that God is infinite, unsearchable in wisdom, and perfectly trustworthy in His ways.Rather than trying to script our lives or direct God’s answers, believers are called to humble themselves before the Lord, cast their anxieties on Him, and trust His will, His wisdom, and His timing. This episode offers biblical encouragement for those who feel overwhelmed, burdened, or tempted to carry what only God can hold.Listen
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Episode Notes
Main Theme
God is infinite, and because He is infinite, we do not have to live as though everything depends on us. The Lord calls His people to trust Him instead of clinging to control.Key Scriptures
- Romans 11:33–36
- 1 Peter 5:7
- Psalm 145:3
- Job 5:9
Episode Highlights
- Why control issues often reveal a deeper struggle with trust
- How anxiety and stress grow when we try to carry what belongs to God
- Why God’s infinite wisdom and power comfort the believer
- The danger of seeking hidden knowledge or trying to direct outcomes apart from God
- How suffering teaches us to lean on the Lord instead of ourselves
- Why prayer, humility, and surrender are essential to Christian growth
What This Episode Teaches
Doreen explains that many people are tempted to believe that if everything were left up to them, life would be better or easier. But that mindset reveals the illusion of control. Scripture teaches the opposite: we are creatures, not the Creator, and true peace comes from trusting the Lord instead of depending on our own understanding.By focusing on the attribute of God’s infinity, this episode reminds listeners that God cannot be contained, measured, or mastered. His wisdom is unsearchable, His judgments are perfect, and His mercy never runs dry. Because He sees the whole picture, we can rest in His care even when life feels confusing or painful.The episode also contrasts biblical trust with false spiritual ideas such as hidden knowledge, self-dependence, or attempts to “co-create” outcomes. Instead of trying to hand God a script, believers are called to pour out their hearts before Him, trust His answer, and submit to His will with humility.Reflection Question
When you think about God’s infinite power and wisdom, how does looking back on past answered prayers remind you that nothing is too hard or too big for Him?Takeaway
You do not need to carry the weight of the world. God is infinite, wise, and good. Trust Him, cast your anxieties on Him, and rest in His care.Call to Action
Thank you for listening to From New Age to Christ with Doreen Virtue. To explore more biblical encouragement, sound teaching, and trusted resources, visit Doreen’s page at Servants of Grace or watch more on our YouTube playlist .
Doreen Virtue holds a Master’s degree in Biblical & Theological Studies with highest honors from Western Seminary (56 units / 2021), and an MA in Counseling Psychology from Chapman University. Prior to being saved by God‘s grace and mercy in 2017, Doreen was a psychotherapist specializing in women’s issues, rated in the top 15 most influential living spiritual teachers by Watkins, and the top selling new age author in the world. She was born and raised in new thought churches which she attended for 33 years, before segueing to new age and Wicca in 1991 while touring with a mind-body-spirit conference organization. Before her salvation, Doreen frequently appeared on Oprah, CNN, The View, Coast to Coast and other liberal secular media. After the Holy Spirit convicted her of her sins, while she read Deuteronomy 18:10-12, Doreen repented and gave her life to Jesus as her Lord and Savior. Doreen has been helping professing Christians to identify and avoid new age and new thought deception. Doreen volunteers in discipling women who’ve been saved out of New Age in a private Facebook group. Doreen was a speaker at the Answers in Genesis 2025 women’s conference at the Ark Encounter. She has been featured on American Gospel 3, American Gospel TV, Daily Wire, Moody Radio, Spillover, Christianity Today, Cultish, New York Magazine, Spiritual Counterfeits Project, Servants of Grace, and other Christian media.
