How To Trust God Through Seasons of Waiting and Change | Lysa TerKeurst and Brittany Sjogren

What a pleasure it is to have Britney Shogan with me today! You can check out her inspiring Instagram feed at Loverly Gray—it’s a must-follow! Britney, I’m so grateful for your time today. I believe much of what I’m wearing now is from your style recommendations; you’ve truly added a fun twist to my wardrobe!

Britney: Oh, Lisa, the honor is all mine. Getting to chat with you is honestly like a dream, and I’m thrilled to share this time with you. I’m genuinely excited about our conversation.

Lisa: Thank you, Britney! Now, let’s dive into the topic of trust. I recently wrote a book called I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t, where I explore three key areas: trusting others, trusting our own judgment, and trusting in God. Over the years, I’ve gone through seasons where each of these was shaken, and I realized that trust is like the oxygen in relationships. Without it, relationships lose their vibrancy—even their life. But before we get into those heavier insights, I’d love to start by asking, Britney, where do your own trust issues tend to arise?

I’ll start with a confession: when I go to the doctor, I have to get up close to the diploma on the wall, just to ensure it’s from a reputable institution. I might even Google the medical school! When I mentioned this at the office, no one else could relate! So yes, hi, I’m Lisa, and I have trust issues. Your turn, Britney.

Britney: Oh, I completely get that! For me, it’s often at the drive-thru. If the order doesn’t match what I said, I’m like, “Wait—did they get my extra shot of espresso?” I feel the urge to double-check everything at the window, even though I know the person expects me to just take the order. There’s this internal debate—do I check right here and possibly make them feel uncomfortable, or do I take the risk and drive off?

Lisa: And if it’s wrong when you drive off, there’s the dilemma: do I turn around, or just let it go? It’s funny but telling of our trust issues! Statistics show the average American tells four lies a day. Some of these are little “courtesy lies,” like telling someone they look nice even if it’s not our favorite outfit of theirs. But there are also excuses, like saying traffic was bad when really, we just left late.

Whether it’s minor things or a more significant betrayal—like in my own story of infidelity and broken trust in my previous marriage—when someone lets us down, it genuinely hurts. I’d love to hear if you’ve seen something similar in your own life, Britney.

Britney: Yes, I’ve experienced it personally and also with close friends who went through traumatic situations.