Christine Hoy: Breaking Free From Perfectionism & Surrendering to Peace
Have you ever felt trapped by the pressure to be perfect—constantly striving, yet never feeling like you measure up? Perfectionism can feel like an endless cycle of fear, control, and self-criticism, leaving you exhausted and disconnected from the peace God intends for you. Christine Hoy knows about the damaging effects of perfection and how to overcome in her book, Peace Beyond Perfection. Christine shares powerful insights on the roots of perfectionism, revealing how fear often drives the need for control. She discusses practical ways to break free from perfectionist tendencies, how to experience God’s love deeply rather than just knowing about it intellectually, and the importance of naming and taming the inner critic. If you’ve ever struggled with the pressure to be perfect, this conversation will bring encouragement and practical wisdom.
Christine Hoy speaks to women who feel overwhelmed by life's demands and the relentless pursuit of perfection. A Christian writer and speaker, Christine is on a mission to help other women experience this freedom from perfectionism and discover healing, restoration, and unshakeable peace in their own lives. She shares these life-changing lessons in her book Peace Beyond Perfection: Overcoming the Fear of Not Being Enough. Christine lives in West Michigan with her husband and their white lab, Zeus—and loves being “Gigi” to her two grandsons. You can connect with her at www.ChristineCarterHoy.com
Memorable Quotes from Christine:
“When we surrender the shattered pieces of our lives to God, He puts them back together and makes them stronger and more beautiful.”
“The overlying root of our need to get everything perfect is our fear of inadequacy.”
“My needing to get everything right was actually pushing people away.”
“God gives us all the resources that we need, to do what He has called us to do. Including the resource of time.”
“It’s when we take the time to know His heart that we can be in alignment with Him.”
“We run around trying to do all these things for God, but it’s so different when we’re doing something with God.”
“It’s not about just knowing God’s love for us, it’s experiencing it in every part of our lives.”
“Going to the world for validation is like drinking salt water. It just leaves us more parched.”
