Ever been so certain about something… until life handed you a new lens?
This week on Off Topic but On Point, Dr. Janine, Pastor Christo, and I sat down to unpack something Simon Sinek told Ps C:
“You need to have Strong convictions, loosely held.”
What does that actually mean in real life?
Where’s the line between standing firm and staying open?
We dive into:
01:15 – Simon Sinek's quote that sparked it all: “Strong convictions, loosely held”
04:30 – The “hurt the soul” test: What Dr J’s mum taught her about flexibility
06:45 – Letter vs. spirit of the law: How our upbringing shapes leadership
08:30 – Breaking stupid rules & rethinking business perfectionism
11:00 – Renting vs. owning: Is it financial wisdom or emotional safety?
16:00 – Parenting dilemmas & what we need to consider
22:30 – The emotional vs. financial cost of decisions
26:00 – Why context matters: The danger of applying global advice locally
31:00 – What we know for sure: The power of faith and perspective
36:45 – When it’s hard: Why your pain has purpose
40:00 – A reminder for anyone in a hard season: “It’s not going to last”
42:00 – You’re closer than you think: The breakthrough is on its way
45:00 – David’s lion and bear: Why your past fights matter
51:00 – Final encouragement & prayer for listeners
And in true Off Topic style… we ended up exactly where we were meant to:
💬 A raw, unscripted conversation for anyone feeling stuck, stretched, or uncertain.
So if life feels like a bit much right now—this episode will meet you right there, remind you what is true, and help you stand up one more time.
Then hit reply or comment with your answer to this: What do you know for sure?
You’re closer than you think.
Odette
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