Breaking The Chains Of Fear And Perfectionism (Life Is Messy Part 4)

In this episode of The Open Doors Podcast, we continue our conversation through Life Is Messy by Matthew Kelly, diving into Part 4 (pages 138–167). Together, we explore how fear and perfectionism shape our thoughts, expectations, and daily choices—and how they often leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and disconnected from God’s peace.

We talk about the lies fear tells us about ourselves, why unhealed wounds can be transferred, and how the pressure to be perfect is not from God. This episode invites us to break free from unrealistic expectations, trust God’s timing, and learn what it looks like to live in balance—keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus rather than swinging between obsession and giving up.

If you’re feeling exhausted from trying to get everything right, this conversation is a reminder that healing and freedom happen one faithful choice at a time—and that every moment is an opportunity for God to bring beauty from the ashes.