In this episode of The Steadfast Podcast, Jessie Evans, counselor and owner of Steadfast Christian Counseling in Charleston, SC, takes a spontaneous detour from her planned topic on anxiety to share a raw, motivating reflection on freedom, agency, and the cages we often build for ourselves.
Jessie invites listeners to consider:
Are you walking in the freedom you already have?
How we can unconsciously live on autopilot in patterns shaped by shame, insecurity, or old wounds.
What it means to move from reactivity to agency, not only in relationships but also in how we approach our identity and choices.
The “emotional cages” we voluntarily walk into—and how unpacking our stuff means recognizing and stepping out of them.
The beauty of small boundaries and decisions that begin to change the course of our lives.
Along the way, Jessie shares:
A laugh-out-loud conversation from the baseball stands about midlife, weighted vests, and chin hairs.
The strength and clarity that can come in our forties when we look honestly at the “suitcase” of our lives.
This episode is equal parts funny, practical, and deeply encouraging—urging you to identify what freedom looks like for you emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and relationally.
“You have the authority to put those things in the trash that don’t apply to you.”
Identify the cages you’ve built—habits, insecurities, or beliefs—and ask if they’re keeping you from fullness of life.
Make a list: what does freedom look like emotionally, mentally, spiritually, relationally?
Notice when you’re walking in those boundaries vs. retreating to old patterns.
Remember: therapy can help you sort through the “spaghetti bowl” of thoughts and experiences so you can see the strands clearly.
Freedom is possible. Agency is possible. Small steps and boundaries create lasting change.
Learn more and schedule a consultation at www.steadfastchristiancounseling.com