The frenzy response is overactivity in overdrive—overworking, overcommitting, and over-preparing to try to keep danger or disapproval at bay. In Luke 10, Martha is “worried and upset about many things,” missing the peace available at Jesus’ feet. We’ll discuss how this pattern keeps us from true rest and how God calls us out of frantic striving into grounded presence.

You’ll hear:

• The nervous system dynamics behind over-busyness
• How frenzy can mask fear and insecurity
• Practices for slowing down and anchoring yourself in God’s love

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The flop response is the body’s way of conserving energy when stress feels overwhelming—collapsing, withdrawing, or going numb to survive. Early in Esther’s story, she hides her identity and avoids taking action, even when called to courage. We’ll look at how her hesitance mirrors our own moments of shutdown and how God meets us in stillness, giving us the strength to act when the time is right.

You’ll hear:

• How flop is a protective, not lazy, response
• Why shutdown often follows long-term fear or pressure
• How God can use even hesitant steps for His purposes

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The fawn response is a survival strategy that seeks safety by appeasing others—staying agreeable, meeting expectations, and avoiding conflict at all costs. In the parable of the prodigal son, the older brother does everything “right” but is quietly resentful, longing for recognition. We’ll explore how this reflects a nervous system wired for harmony over honesty, and how God invites us into connection that’s rooted in truth, not performance.

You’ll hear:

• Signs of the fawn response and why it’s often mistaken for virtue
• How the older brother’s resentment reveals the hidden cost of appeasement
• Steps toward authentic relationship with God and others without losing yourself

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