In this episode of Living in the Gray with PK, we’re pulling back the curtain on the subtle but dangerous cycle of people pleasing and how it often leads to self-abandonment.

PK unpacks how this behavior is rooted in the fear of rejection, shares personal stories of navigating this tension as a pastor and Black woman, and invites you to take steps toward living more holistically — where your yes aligns with your values and your no doesn’t come with guilt.

This conversation is for the person who’s done disappearing to make others comfortable. It’s for the one learning that peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of self. If you’ve ever struggled to choose yourself without apology, this episode is your reminder: your wholeness is holy.

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What does it look like to live in the tension of self-doubt and divine assignment? Join Pastor Krys aka PK as she navigates the in-between to discover what exactly God says about why we're called and how we can respond.

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Scripture Reference: Exodus 3, Philippians 1:6

🎙️ Have you ever felt like you’re standing in the hallway of life between two doors—one God closed, and one He hasn’t opened yet? That’s the gray.

It’s the space where faith is tested, identity is stretched, and clarity hasn’t quite caught up with your calling but you still know you’re called to and for something. Welcome to "Living in the Gray" the podcast for those learning to trust God in the tension of life.

Scripture Reference: Proverbs 3:5-6