This past week, the news has been heavy and unsettling. In the wake of tragedy and fearful headlines, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and weighed down by negativity. But you don’t have to stay stuck in fear.

In this week’s episode, Bonnie shares how to break free from negativity’s grip and discover how God renews your mind with peace. Through scripture, science, and soul care practices, you’ll learn how to quiet the noise, recognize the small new beginnings God is planting in your life, and take one step that brings clarity, calm, and hope.

Friend, you don’t need to figure out the whole picture. You just need one faithful step—and the reminder that God’s power shines through you, even in jars of clay.

Key Takeaways:

Why negativity bias makes painful news cling to us more than positive experiences  How focusing on meaningful, positive action rewires your brain for peace and resilience  What Jesus’ parable of building a tower teaches us about releasing and rebuilding with Him  Why you are called to be Christ’s ambassador in this generation  A simple soul care practice: take one small step toward the “tower” God is building in your life

 Breath Prayer:
 Inhale: We have this treasure in jars of clay… 
Exhale: to show this surpassing power is from God

 Scripture:
“Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.” – 2 Corinthians 4:7–9

 Gen Z Leads Church Attendance Articles & Reserach:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/09/study-gen-z-leads-church-attendance-average/
https://www.barna.com/research/young-adults-lead-resurgence-in-church-attendance/

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This past week, the news has been heavy and unsettling. In the wake of tragedy and fearful headlines, it&rsquo;s easy to feel overwhelmed and weighed down by negativity.&nbsp;But you don&rsquo;t have to stay stuck in fear.
In this week&rsquo;s episode, Bonnie shares how to break free from negativity&rsquo;s grip and discover how God renews your mind with peace. Through scripture, science, and soul care practices, you&rsquo;ll learn how to quiet the noise, recognize the small new beginnings God is planting in your life, and take one step that brings clarity, calm, and hope.
Friend, you don&rsquo;t need to figure out the whole picture. You just need one faithful step&mdash;and the reminder that God&rsquo;s power shines through you, even in jars of clay.
Key Takeaways: Why negativity bias makes painful news cling to us more than positive experiences  How focusing on meaningful, positive action rewires your brain for peace and resilience  What Jesus&rsquo; parable of building a tower teaches us about releasing and rebuilding with Him  Why you are called to be Christ&rsquo;s ambassador in this generation  A simple soul care practice: take one small step toward the &ldquo;tower&rdquo; God is building in your life &nbsp;Breath Prayer:  Inhale: We have this treasure in jars of clay&hellip;  Exhale: to show this surpassing power is from God &nbsp;Scripture: &ldquo;Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.&rdquo; &ndash; 2 Corinthians 4:7&ndash;9
&nbsp;Gen Z Leads Church Attendance Articles &amp; Reserach: <a href="https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/09/study-gen-z-leads-church-attendance-average/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/09/study-gen-z-leads-church-attendance-average/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757976908394000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1q2_Ca9PkkeRjhhoyLp9qI">https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/09/study-gen-z-leads-church-attendance-average/</a> <a href="https://www.barna.com/research/young-adults-lead-resurgence-in-church-attendance/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.barna.com/research/young-adults-lead-resurgence-in-church-attendance/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757976908394000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ICCvKNIHu8maxUt6m-cjM">https://www.barna.com/research/young-adults-lead-resurgence-in-church-attendance/</a> &nbsp;&rarr;&nbsp;Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="http://soulcarequiz.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://soulcarequiz.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757976908394000&amp;usg=AOvVaw23QlLpQr5CVl5nY1c650fG">soulcarequiz.com</a> Get your free personal wellness assessment and learn which area of wellness you need most.
&nbsp;Join NEW Wellness Course: Breathe Joy with Jesus: Creating Happy Healthy Habits with God's Promises &nbsp;&nbsp;Register at&nbsp;<a href="http://mysoulcareschool.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://mysoulcareschool.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757976908394000&amp;usg=AOvVaw10tP-D4uOhqz4mj6RcmtHJ">mysoulcareschool.com</a>
Connect with Bonnie: &nbsp;&nbsp;Bestselling Books by Bonnie: <a href="https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757976908394000&amp;usg=AOvVaw11idEjCWKluEXTNnh5wBUh">https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;Join the Soul Care Newsletter: <a href="https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757976908394000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3AMw8xaXOFnL4S7aFNrEwR">https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;Watch Weekly YouTube Devotionals: <a href="https://youtube.com/thebonniegray" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtube.com/thebonniegray&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757976908394000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2E23Eu2ok2gSolNomuRR8q">https://youtube.com/thebonniegray</a> &nbsp;Follow Bonnie on Instagram &amp; Facebook: @thebonniegray

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast hosted by Christian author Bonnie Gray is dedicated to refreshing your soul with rest and sparking joy, so you can feel God’s love and peace. We'll walk you through scientific, scripture-backed methods of restoring calm, in order to help you stress less, take better care of yourself, and create new rhythms to rest in daily life.

Here are some topics covered in this podcast: 

🌸 Feeling Anxious? Cast Your Cares on God Because He Cares For You
🌸 3 Ways to Break Free from Stress, Worry & Anxiety
🌸 How to Say No to Fear & Yes to God PLUS What's the Difference Between Secular & Biblical Meditation?
🌸 Is It Burnout Or Is God Stretching You? 4 Signs to Know the Difference PLUS 4 Mental Health Benefits of Stories
🌸 3 Surprising Ways to Stop Overthinking, Improve Your Mood During the Day, & Get the Sleep Your Body Needs
🌸 The Antidote to Stress & Fatigue + The Surprising Causes – Plus Raising Stress-Resilient Kids

FOLLOW BONNIE:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegray
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegray
Her site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast hosted by Christian author Bonnie Gray is dedicated to refreshing your soul with rest and sparking joy, so you can feel God’s love and peace. We'll walk you through scientific, scripture-backed methods of restoring calm, in order to help you stress less, take better care of yourself, and create new rhythms to rest in daily life.
Here are some topics covered in this podcast: 
🌸 Feeling Anxious? Cast Your Cares on God Because He Cares For You 🌸 3 Ways to Break Free from Stress, Worry &amp; Anxiety 🌸 How to Say No to Fear &amp; Yes to God PLUS What's the Difference Between Secular &amp; Biblical Meditation? 🌸 Is It Burnout Or Is God Stretching You? 4 Signs to Know the Difference PLUS 4 Mental Health Benefits of Stories 🌸 3 Surprising Ways to Stop Overthinking, Improve Your Mood During the Day, &amp; Get the Sleep Your Body Needs 🌸 The Antidote to Stress &amp; Fatigue + The Surprising Causes – Plus Raising Stress-Resilient Kids
FOLLOW BONNIE: Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/thebonniegray">https://instagram.com/thebonniegray</a> Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/thebonniegray">https://facebook.com/thebonniegray</a> Her site: <a href="http://www.thebonniegray.com/">http://www.thebonniegray.com</a>

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast is dedicated to refreshing your soul with rest and sparking joy, so you can feel God’s love and peace. We'll walk you through scientific, scripture-backed methods of restoring calm, in order to help you stress less,...

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast hosted by Christian author Bonnie Gray is dedicated to refreshing your soul with rest and sparking joy, so you can feel God’s love and peace. We'll walk you through scientific, scripture-backed methods of restoring calm, in order to help you stress less, take better care of yourself, and create new rhythms to rest in daily life.

Here are some topics covered in this podcast: 
Ways to Eliminate Anxiety & Cast Your Cares on God 
Tips to Break Free from Stress, Worry & Anxiety
Recommendations on How to Say No to Fear & Yes to God
Ways to Raise Stress-Resilient Kids
Mental Health Benefits of Stories of Stories & Activities 
Surprising Ways to Stop Overthinking
Tips to Improve Your Mood During the Day & Get the Sleep Your Body Needs
The Difference Between Secular & Biblical Meditation
The Difference Between Burnout & God Stretching You
The Antidote to Stress & Fatigue + The Surprising Causes 

FOLLOW BONNIE:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegray
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegray
Her site: http://www.thebonniegray.com 

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast hosted by Christian author Bonnie Gray is dedicated to refreshing your soul with rest and sparking joy, so you can feel God’s love and peace. We'll walk you through scientific, scripture-backed methods of restoring calm, in order to help you stress less, take better care of yourself, and create new rhythms to rest in daily life.
Here are some topics covered in this podcast: 
<ul>
<li>Ways to Eliminate Anxiety &amp; Cast Your Cares on God </li>
<li>Tips to Break Free from Stress, Worry &amp; Anxiety</li>
<li>Recommendations on How to Say No to Fear &amp; Yes to God</li>
<li>Ways to Raise Stress-Resilient Kids</li>
<li>Mental Health Benefits of Stories of Stories &amp; Activities </li>
<li>Surprising Ways to Stop Overthinking</li>
<li>Tips to Improve Your Mood During the Day &amp; Get the Sleep Your Body Needs</li>
<li>The Difference Between Secular &amp; Biblical Meditation</li>
<li>The Difference Between Burnout &amp; God Stretching You</li>
<li>The Antidote to Stress &amp; Fatigue + The Surprising Causes </li>
</ul>
FOLLOW BONNIE: Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/thebonniegray">https://instagram.com/thebonniegray</a> Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/thebonniegray">https://facebook.com/thebonniegray</a> Her site: <a href="http://www.thebonniegray.com/">http://www.thebonniegray.com </a>