The Feeling Trap | 3 Traps That Keep You Playing Small | Ep 363

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The Feeling Trap: When Your Emotions Don’t Match the Truth

You know what God says about you.
But somehow… you still feel unqualified, unseen, and like you don’t measure up.

That’s the Feeling Trap.

It’s the space between truth and emotion—the reason we freeze when we should move, hide when we’re called to lead, and procrastinate even when we know we’re equipped.

Moses felt it too. God called him to lead a nation, but all Moses could see were his flaws. "Who am I?" he asked. His feelings didn’t match the truth.

Sound familiar?

Let’s break out of that trap.

🪤 1. Understand Faith Isn’t a Feeling

We walk by faith, not feelings.

Your emotions may scream “not enough,” but that doesn’t make it true.

Truth isn’t subjective—it’s a person. His name is Jesus (John 14:6).

🪤 2. Obey Before You Feel It

Feelings make terrible leaders.

Action disciplines your emotions.

Courageous obedience isn’t about being ready—it’s about saying yes when your heart’s still pounding.

Start the podcast. Hit “publish.” Submit the application. Just act.

🪤 3. Let Faith Lead Your Feet

Like Moses, you may not see the outcome, but move anyway.

Faith means walking when you can’t see the next step.

Keep showing up. Use your voice. Lead the way.

Courageous Action:

  • Write down one truth God says about you.

  • Identify the emotion that’s blocking it.

  • Then, do the opposite of what that emotion is telling you.

  • Let your feet teach your feelings what is true.

You don’t have to feel it. You just have to keep moving.

Show Notes

Summary

You know what God says about you… but your feelings aren’t getting the memo. If you’ve ever felt unqualified, behind, or like an impostor, then this episode’s for you. I’m breaking down The Feeling Trap and showing you how to stop letting your emotions call the shots. You’ll learn how to move forward with courage—even when your emotions aren’t “feelin’ it.”

✅ Takeaways

  1. Feeling unqualified doesn’t mean you are unqualified.

  2. The "Feeling Trap" is the space between knowing truth and acting on it.

  3. Moses struggled to believe God’s call because his feelings didn’t match.

  4. Emotions make poor leaders—truth must lead.

  5. Your voice matters, even if it feels like it doesn’t.

  6. You can act your way into the right feelings.

  7. Faith is lived out, not just memorized.

  8. Action is obedience—and a declaration of faith.

  9. God doesn’t wait for you to feel ready to use you.

  10. Let your feet teach your feelings what’s true.

💬 Quotes

  • "You don’t have to feel it to live like it’s true."

  • "Faith moves first. Feelings follow."

  • "Truth doesn’t equal feelings. Jesus equals truth."

  • "Obedience disciplines your emotions."

🛠️ Courageous Action

  1. Write down one truth God says about you.

  2. Identify the emotion that’s been blocking it.

  3. Do the opposite of what the emotion is telling you.
    Let your feet teach your feelings what is true.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 - Why You Don’t Feel Enough (Even When You Know You Are)
04:00 - Story: When Compliments Don’t Compute
06:20 - Moses and the Feeling Trap
08:30 - Real-Life Examples of Playing Small
10:30 - Trap Response 1: Faith Isn’t a Feeling
12:55 - Trap Response 2: Obey Before You Feel It
17:00 - Trap Response 3: Let Faith Lead Your Feet
20:35 - Courageous Action: Do the Opposite of the Emotion