If you’ve prayed for peace but still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or discouraged, you’re not alone—and you’re not failing spiritually.

In this episode of Faith Over Fear, Jennifer Slattery is joined by Jamie Hampton, co-host of the Praying Christian Women podcast, for a compassionate and honest conversation about anxiety, prayer, and God’s peace. Jamie shares a season of debilitating anxiety and what that taught her. Together, she and Jennifer explore what Scripture—especially Philippians 4—really teaches about anxiety, why peace is often a process rather than an instant fix, and how God meets us in our physical, emotional, and spiritual realities.

This conversation is for anyone who loves God but feels confused, exhausted, or ashamed by persistent anxiety—and longs for a gentler, grace-filled way forward.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:


Why anxiety is rarely just spiritual—and why that matters


What Philippians 4 does not mean about “being anxious”


How praise and prayer can calm both the heart and nervous system


Why honest, unfiltered prayer leads to deeper freedom


Practical ways to interrupt anxious spirals with compassion


How God’s peace grows through presence, not pressure

Scriptures Referenced:


Philippians 4:4–9


1 Peter 5:7

Download this episode's free companion guide HERE.

Resources Referenced: She Prays Like a Girl: Discover the Joy and Power of Praying Like You (and no one else!)

So Much More Scripture Meditation (podcast)

Hearing Heart Biblical Meditation App

Featured Guest:

Jamie Hampton, Christian author and co-host of the Praying Christian Women podcast, shares vulnerably from her own journey through anxiety and healing. 

NOTE: if you enjoyed this episode, visit Jamie and Alana's podcast Praying Women to hear Jennifer's conversation with Jamie on their show. Find it HERE. 

Encouragement for Listeners:

If prayer hasn’t taken your anxiety away, that doesn’t mean God is distant or disappointed or that your prayer practice isn't helping. God gradually cultivates peace in your soul as you walk with Him.

Reflective Questions:


When anxiety rises, what assumptions do I tend to make about myself or my faith?


Are there physical, emotional, or situational factors contributing to my anxiety that I may have overlooked?


What does it feel like to hear that God’s peace is often a process rather than an instant result?


When prayer feels difficult, what gentle ways might help me orient my heart toward God?


Are there fears or questions I’ve been hesitant to bring honestly to God? What might it look like to release those to Him?


Which one small practice from this episode—praise, journaling, or honest prayer—feels most accessible to try this week?

Connect with Jamie Hampton:

On her and her cohosts website

On Instagram

On Facebook

On Amazon

Find Jennifer Slattery:

On her website

Instagram

Facebook

Amazon

Subscribe to her free newsletter

If you&rsquo;ve prayed for peace but still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or discouraged, you&rsquo;re not alone&mdash;and you&rsquo;re not failing spiritually.
In this episode of Faith Over Fear, Jennifer Slattery is joined by Jamie Hampton, co-host of the Praying Christian Women podcast, for a compassionate and honest conversation about anxiety, prayer, and God&rsquo;s peace. Jamie shares a season of debilitating anxiety and what that taught her. Together, she and Jennifer explore what Scripture&mdash;especially Philippians 4&mdash;really teaches about anxiety, why peace is often a process rather than an instant fix, and how God meets us in our physical, emotional, and spiritual realities.
This conversation is for anyone who loves God but feels confused, exhausted, or ashamed by persistent anxiety&mdash;and longs for a gentler, grace-filled way forward.
In This Episode, You&rsquo;ll Learn:
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Why anxiety is rarely just spiritual&mdash;and why that matters
</li>
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What Philippians 4 does not mean about &ldquo;being anxious&rdquo;
</li>
<li data-start="2231" data-end="2297">
How praise and prayer can calm both the heart and nervous system
</li>
<li data-start="2298" data-end="2353">
Why honest, unfiltered prayer leads to deeper freedom
</li>
<li data-start="2354" data-end="2415">
Practical ways to interrupt anxious spirals with compassion
</li>
<li data-start="2416" data-end="2470">
How God&rsquo;s peace grows through presence, not pressure
</li>
</ul>
Scriptures Referenced:
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Philippians 4:4&ndash;9
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1 Peter 5:7
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</ul>
Download this episode's free companion guide&nbsp;<a href="https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com/downloads/when-anxiety-feels-loud-finding-peace-through-prayer/">HERE.</a>
Resources Referenced: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/She-Prays-Like-Girl-Discover-ebook/dp/B0DWXDYTX9">She Prays Like a Girl: Discover the Joy and Power of Praying Like You (and no one else!)</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-much-more-scripture-meditation-lectio-divina/id1541782135">So Much More Scripture Meditation (podcast)</a>
<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hearing-heart/id6754335903">Hearing Heart Biblical Meditation App</a>
Featured Guest:
Jamie Hampton, Christian author and co-host of the Praying Christian Women podcast, shares vulnerably from her own journey through anxiety and healing.&nbsp;
NOTE: if you enjoyed this episode, visit Jamie and Alana's podcast Praying Women to hear Jennifer's conversation with Jamie on their show. Find it <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/451-how-interactive-journaling-helps-you-hear-god-more/id1436550370?i=1000746636901">HERE</a>.&nbsp;
Encouragement for Listeners:
If prayer hasn&rsquo;t taken your anxiety away, that doesn&rsquo;t mean God is distant or disappointed or that your prayer practice isn't helping. God gradually cultivates peace in your soul as you walk with Him.
Reflective Questions:
<ul>
<li data-start="3104" data-end="3187">
When anxiety rises, what assumptions do I tend to make about myself or my faith?
</li>
<li data-start="3188" data-end="3299">
Are there physical, emotional, or situational factors contributing to my anxiety that I may have overlooked?
</li>
<li data-start="3300" data-end="3400">
What does it feel like to hear that God&rsquo;s peace is often a process rather than an instant result?
</li>
<li data-start="3401" data-end="3491">
When prayer feels difficult, what gentle ways might help me orient my heart toward God?
</li>
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Are there fears or questions I&rsquo;ve been hesitant to bring honestly to God? What might it look like to release those to Him?
</li>
<li data-start="3618" data-end="3740">
Which one small practice from this episode&mdash;praise, journaling, or honest prayer&mdash;feels most accessible to try this week?
</li>
</ul>
Connect with Jamie Hampton:
<a href="https://www.prayingchristianwomen.com/">On her and her cohosts website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/prayingchristianwomen/">On Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/PrayingChristianWomen">On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jaime-Hampton/author/B01N8QJYY3?ref=ap_rdr&amp;shoppingPortalEnabled=true&amp;ccs_id=77d551f0-9bc5-4f8d-8209-d2b626380440">On Amazon</a>
Find Jennifer Slattery:
<a href="http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00JKQ4ZTW">Amazon</a>
<a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/s5w7a8">Subscribe to her free newsletter</a>

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.

This podcast covers topics like:

⭐️ How to Overcome Fear
⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety
⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons
⭐️ Courage to Wait on God

Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.
This podcast covers topics like:
⭐️ How to Overcome Fear ⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety ⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety ⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons ⭐️ Courage to Wait on God
Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily...

Faith Over Fear

Anxiety and Prayer: Understanding How God Leads us to Peace

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