Christine Hoy: Secrets to Living an Unhurried Life

‍What if the life of faith isn’t about trying harder, doing more, or proving that we’re enough—but about learning to abide with Jesus?

In this episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa sits down with author and speaker Christine Hoy for an honest and encouraging conversation about perfectionism, performance, doubt, spiritual growth, and finding true peace in the presence of Jesus.

Christine reminds us that we weren’t created for a life of striving. We talk about the difference between a faith rooted in commitment and one driven by emotions, and how doubt can actually lead us toward deeper understanding when we allow ourselves to bring our questions to God rather than demanding control. We also explore the fruit of the Spirit and why it can’t simply be manufactured through effort.

And if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing enough, being enough, or pursuing the passion God has placed in your heart the “right” way, this conversation offers a gentle reminder: live gentler, not harder.

3 Key Takeaways

1. Faith isn’t a performance.
2. Spiritual fruit grows through connection, not striving.
3. Don’t let perfectionism keep you from the passion God placed in your heart.

Christine Hoy is an author and speaker who helps women trade perfectionism for peace and performance for presence. She is the author of Peace Beyond Perfection: Overcoming the Fear of Not Being Enough and Keeping Company with Jesus: Finding Peace in His Presence. Her third book, Satisfied At Last: Discovering the Contentment Your Soul Craves, is releasing later this year.

Rooted in Scripture and her signature message—live gentler, not harder—Christine invites women into the kind of faith that feels less like a performance review and more like an unhurried conversation with Jesus. Christine lives in West Michigan with her husband and their white Lab, Zeus, and loves being “Gigi” to her two grandsons.

Connect with Christine at ChristineCarterHoy.com. Facebook group: Unhurried Sisterhood

Book mentioned: The Pursuit of Holy Leisure by Cara Ray

Previous conversation about Perfectionism: Christine Hoy: Breaking Free From Perfectionism & Surrendering to Peace