What does it really mean when we say, “God is in control”?

In this episode of Perspective Shift: Unveiling paradigms in perceptions, we begin a three-part series that confronts one of the most frequently used, yet most misunderstood phrases in Christian culture. While the statement is biblically sound, it is often overstretched in ways that unintentionally remove human responsibility, misrepresent God’s character, and create confusion around suffering, sin, and spiritual accountability.

In Part One, Dare Akinsanya shares a deeply personal journey that began with a season of prayer, fasting, and divine consecration that unexpectedly became a “spiritual school.” Through that process, God began to dismantle long-held assumptions and reframe truths that had been taught, heard, and even defended for years. This journey ultimately gave birth to the book Yes and Amen and a renewed mandate to represent God accurately.

This episode explores the first major misconception: the belief that because God is in control, He must be responsible for everything that happens on earth. Drawing from Scripture, lived experience, and biblical examples such as Job and Joseph, Dare explains the critical difference between God’s permission and God’s approval, and why confusing the two distorts both theology and faith practice.

You will also learn:

• Why allowing something does not mean God caused it
• How spiritual accusations operate and why Christ’s intercession matters
• How God’s sovereignty works alongside free will, not in opposition to it
• Why misrepresenting God’s character deeply displeases Him

The episode concludes with a clear invitation to alignment through salvation, a guided prayer of repentance, and an opportunity to connect and receive a complimentary audiobook of Yes and Amen.

Remember that Jesus Christ is Lord of all.

Can prayer change God’s mind, and if so, does that mean God is no longer sovereign?

In this episode of Perspective Shift: Unveiling Paradigms in Perceptions, we confront the 10th common argument used to suggest that God is not truly in control:

“If God can be overruled, then He is not really sovereign.”

At first glance, this claim sounds reasonable. But does it hold up under biblical scrutiny?

Using two often-misunderstood passages of Scripture, we take a closer look at:

• Hezekiah’s prayer for extended life (Isaiah 38)
• Moses’ intercession for Israel after the golden calf (Exodus 32)

Were these moments examples of humans overriding God’s will, or something far deeper?

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The difference between appeal and authority in prayer
• Why prayer does not coerce God, but functions within His sovereignty
• How divine mercy expresses sovereignty rather than diminishes it
• Why God responds to intercession without ever surrendering control

We also examine Moses’ later plea to enter Canaan (Deuteronomy 3) to show that God cannot be manipulated, even by His most faithful servants.

The episode concludes with a call to repentance and salvation, an invitation to surrender fully to God, and a prayer for those seeking restoration and truth.

If you’ve ever wondered whether prayer weakens God’s authority or strengthens your relationship with Him, this episode will bring clarity, balance, and biblical grounding.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and share with someone who needs this perspective shift.

Remember that Jesus Christ is Lord of all.

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Perspective Shift: Unveiling Paradigms in Perceptions. In this installment, host Dare Akinsanya continues the ongoing exploration of God’s sovereignty, building on the foundation laid in the previous two episodes.

Today’s discussion engages a long-standing theological tension. On one side are those who argue that God is not truly in control. On the other are those who affirm God’s control but interpret it in ways that push the concept to unhealthy extremes. Rather than dismissing either camp, this episode carefully examines the valid concerns raised by both and reframes them through a biblically grounded perspective.

The focus centers on the concept of God’s self-limitation. Does the fact that there are things God “cannot” do mean He lacks control, or does it reveal something deeper about His nature, integrity, and governance? Drawing from key passages in Psalms, Isaiah, the Gospels, and the Epistles, this episode demonstrates that God’s restraint is voluntary, principled, and rooted in His commitment to His word and character.

You will explore commonly cited statements such as “God cannot lie,” “God cannot deny Himself,” and “God cannot be tempted by evil,” not as signs of weakness, but as evidence of moral perfection and sovereign consistency. The episode also addresses passages where Jesus did not perform many miracles due to unbelief and contrasts them with moments where He healed, provided, or raised the dead apart from any demonstrated faith, emphasizing the role of authority, compassion, and divine purpose.

Through clear biblical examples, leadership insights, and theological clarity, this episode reframes restraint not as absence, but as one of the highest expressions of integrity in governance.

The key takeaway is this: most objections to God’s control are not objections to His sovereignty, but to a narrow and coercive definition of control. Scripture reveals a God who delegates authority without losing sovereignty, allows freedom without forfeiting power, operates through covenant without being bound by it, and restrains Himself without compromising justice.

God is in control, but His control is not coercive. It is sovereign.

In this episode of Perspective Shift: Unveiling Paradigms in Perceptions, host Dare Akinsanya continues the foundational conversation on the sovereignty of God. After establishing key truths in the previous two episodes, we now examine the opposing perspectives, including those who argue that God is not in control, and those who affirm God’s control but push it into unhealthy extremes.

This episode is designed to bring balance and biblical clarity by confronting the most common arguments people raise against divine governance, including:

• The existence of evil and suffering
• Human free will and the question of delegated authority
• Delayed or unanswered prayers and the misunderstanding of prayer as manipulation
• Natural disasters, tragedy, and the overlooked laws and layers through which God governs
• Passages that seem to suggest God changes His mind or makes mistakes
• The prosperity of the wicked and the myth that God is partial
• Scientific discovery being mistaken for replacement of God rather than evidence of Him
• The misuse of God’s name to justify atrocities and the difference between permission and endorsement

With supporting Scriptures such as Isaiah 45:7, Jeremiah 9:12–13, 2 Chronicles 7:13–14, Psalm 62:11, Deuteronomy 32:4, Matthew 5:45, and Psalm 90:2, this episode challenges listeners to rethink how God exercises authority, how covenant and timing function, and why sovereignty does not mean constant interference.

This is not an argument for fatalism. It is a call to mature understanding. God’s rule is not tyrannical control but relational governance, expressed through law, covenant, delegated authority, and divine timing.

As always, the episode closes with an invitation to salvation and restoration for anyone who is ready to return to Jesus, followed by partner acknowledgments and an invitation to connect at akinsd.com/connect to receive additional resources and a complimentary audiobook offer.

Perspective Shift: Unveiling Paradigms in Perceptions Episode Title: “God Is in Control” vs. Human Responsibility: The Oversights We Keep Missing (Part 1)

Is God truly in control, or does human responsibility contradict divine sovereignty? In this deeply needed and often heated conversation, Dare Akinsanya confronts one of the most emotionally charged debates in the body of Christ, not through doctrinal sparring, but through the lens of Scripture and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Many believers find comfort in the phrase “God is in control,” while others struggle with it because of evil, suffering, tragedy, unanswered prayer, and the reality of human free will. But what if the conflict is not about whether God is sovereign, but about what we mean when we say “control”?

In this episode, Dare re-centers the conversation on the purpose of creation and reveals a crucial truth many overlook: everything God created exists primarily for His pleasure. Drawing from Revelation 4:11 and unpacking the parable of the wheat and tares (Matthew 13:24–30, NKJV), he highlights a sobering insight Jesus made clear: “while men slept.” This was not physical sleep, but spiritual negligence and abandoned responsibility. The tares did not prove the farmer lost ownership of the field. They revealed what happens when delegated authority is not exercised.

You will learn why sovereignty is not micromanagement, why God sometimes restrains Himself even when He has the power to intervene instantly, and how premature attempts to uproot evil can destroy what God is trying to preserve.

This is Part 1 of a series. Next week, we will examine the major arguments people use to claim God is not in control and expose the assumptions behind them.

And if your faith has been shaped by pain, disappointment, or confusion, this episode ends with an invitation to return to Christ through repentance and restoration, followed by a guided salvation prayer.

Connect with Dare and access a complimentary audiobook offer at: akinsd.com/connect

Remember: The tares exist, but the harvest is coming. The enemy is active, but the King is still on the throne.

Remember that Jesus is Lord!

Where Was God? Understanding the Omnipresent, Omniscient, and Omnipotent God

In this episode of Perspective Shift: Unveiling Paradigms in Perceptions, we confront one of the most enduring and emotionally charged questions humanity has ever asked: Where was God?

When nations collapse, evil prevails, prayers seem unanswered, and life unfolds in unexpected ways, God is often placed on trial. Yet Scripture consistently reveals a different truth. God has never been absent, never unjust, and never powerless. He is omnipresent, omniscient, and omnipotent.

This episode explores why suffering exists in a world governed by a sovereign God, clarifying that much of what we blame on God is actually the result of human choice and the misuse of delegated authority. We examine the mystery of God’s ways, the danger of spiritual blindness, and why knowing about God is not the same as truly knowing Him.

You will also be introduced to God as El Elyon, the Most High God, whose supremacy is revealed through Scripture, history, and lived experience. From Abraham’s submission to Nebuchadnezzar’s humbling, from David’s secret place to the call for divine submission, this episode challenges us to stop defending God and instead surrender to Him.

If you have ever struggled with questions about God’s sovereignty, His goodness, or His role in your circumstances, this episode offers clarity, perspective, and hope. It also extends an invitation to align your life with Christ and experience the peace, purpose, and assurance that come from dwelling under the shadow of the Most High.

Listen with an open heart, and be ready for a shift in perspective.

And as always, remember that Jesus is Lord.

Turning a New Leaf: Representing God Accurately

How we speak about God reveals how we understand Him, and how we understand Him shapes how the world perceives Him. In this episode of Perspective Shift: Unveiling paradigms in perceptions, Dare Akinsanya challenges believers to examine both their words and their actions as ambassadors of Christ.

Using a relatable analogy of company representation, this episode exposes how sincere loyalty without true understanding can still lead to misrepresentation. You will be encouraged to ensure that your testimony about God reflects His faithfulness rather than personal distortions, cultural clichés, or seasons of discouragement.

The conversation then transitions into a biblical and practical teaching on repentance. Far from being guilt-driven or optional, repentance is presented as a lifestyle of alignment, restoration, and daily fellowship with God. Drawing from Luke 9:23 and Lamentations 3:22–23 (NKJV), this episode highlights repentance as a pathway to renewed joy, clarity, and spiritual vitality.

The episode concludes with a heartfelt altar call and guided prayer of repentance and salvation, inviting listeners to return to God or fully surrender their lives to Jesus Christ. New believers are encouraged to connect for discipleship support, including a complimentary audiobook of Yes and Amen.

This episode is a call to integrity, reflection, and renewal for anyone desiring to represent God accurately in word and in deed.

Remember that Jesus is Lord!

In this episode of Perspective Shift: Unveiling Paradigms in Perceptions, Dare Akinsanya invites you into a transformative exploration of what Scripture truly means by “the fullness of time.” Many believers assume that God is holding back breakthroughs, waiting for an undisclosed heavenly schedule. But what if the delay we experience has less to do with God’s timing and more to do with our readiness?

Using Galatians 4:4, Dare uncovers the depth behind the phrase “fullness of the time,” revealing that God sent Jesus at the precise moment when human conditions matured and aligned with divine purpose. This episode exposes the misconception that God is withholding blessings and instead invites listeners to recognize how God works through preparation, alignment, and the stewardship of opportunities.

Jesus’ lament over Jerusalem in Luke 19:41 to 44 serves as a sobering reminder that people can long for salvation and still miss their moment of visitation. Dare explains how life unfolds in stages and sequences, and why sometimes a breakthrough requires the final step to be completed before the next season can begin. We are called to redeem the time, make the most of every opportunity, and avoid the spiritual trap of waiting passively for “God’s timing” to arrange everything.

Through practical insight and biblical wisdom, this episode shifts the focus from waiting on heaven to partnering with God through obedience, readiness, and action. God is constant. We are the variable. When the variable aligns with the constant, the fullness of time appears.

This episode concludes with an invitation to salvation and encouragement for believers to embrace the dominion life God designed for them. Dare also expresses gratitude to partners, supporters, and listeners who continue to make this kingdom assignment impactful.

If you desire clarity in your walk with God and want to understand how heaven’s purpose meets human readiness, this episode is for you.