429: Amanda Cook on Breaking Free from the Life You Never Wanted, Living Life on Life’s Terms, and How Powerless People Think and Act

Do you ever feel stuck in a version of life you never signed up for? Do you find yourself grasping for control when things don’t go according to plan? This week, award-winning artist and songwriter Amanda Cook joins us for an honest, soul-stirring conversation about:

• Living life on life’s terms (not your own)
• How powerless people act and how to reclaim agency
• Breaking free from the life you never wanted
• What it really means to be in the pocket of your purpose

Amanda’s journey—from growing up on a farm in Canada to becoming a leading voice in Christian music—has been one of deep personal transformation. In this episode, she shares how to navigate uncertainty, trust the process, and embrace the beauty of surrender.

Don’t miss this conversation—it’s one that just might change how you see your own story.

Guest Bio

Amanda Cook is a Juno Award-winning artist, songwriter, and poet whose music transcends genres and speaks to the deep places of the soul. Known for her stunning vocals and masterful lyricism, Amanda has penned anthems like You Make Me Brave, Closer, and Pieces, shaping the landscape of modern worship and contemplative music. But beyond the accolades, Amanda is a deep thinker and storyteller—one who wrestles with the tension of faith, mystery, and the beauty of surrender. Whether she’s crafting songs that feel like poetry or exploring the intersection of creativity and spiritual formation, her work is marked by honesty, depth, and a relentless pursuit of truth.

Dive Deeper

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Guest Links

Website | Instagram | AMANDA’S NEW ALBUM

Resources Mentioned This Week

• Healing What You Can’t Erase: Transform Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health from the Inside Out

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