Episode 18: Overcoming Fear
How to Trust God When the World Feels Unsafe
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What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- Why change can feel threatening, even when it is objectively good
- How fear grows in the information gap, and why clarity helps you move forward
- Why God’s command “do not fear” shows up again and again, and what it reveals about His heart
- 2 Timothy 1:7 as a foundation: power, love, and self-discipline instead of timidity
- A practical next step: pray first, then use the tools God gave you, including community and wise support (1 Thessalonians 5:16–24)
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Resources:
- Episode 15: You’re Not Behind: What We’ve Learned About Life and Faith
A reflective reminder that fear often grows when we believe we’ve missed our moment or fallen behind. - Episode 16: Holding Both: Healing, Acceptance, and the Faith That Carries Us
A companion episode that names fear, suffering, and faith held together without forcing resolution. - 2 Timothy 1:7
A promise that fear is not the spirit God gives, but love, power, and a steady mind rooted in Him. - John 14:26
Jesus’ assurance that the Holy Spirit actively helps, reminds, and steadies us when fear disrupts our thinking. - Romans 8:26–27
A reassurance that God meets us in fear and weakness even when we don’t have words. - 1 Thessalonians 5:16–24
A practical pattern for staying grounded in joy, prayer, and trust when anxiety tries to take over. - Psalm 56:3
A short, honest prayer for moments when fear arrives faster than confidence.