Sometimes, anxiety can hit without any recognizable provocation, or our anxiety can feel more intense than the situation warrants. When we find ourselves in that place, we can pray the prayer ancient Israel's second king, David, prayed at the end of Psalm 139, trusting that our God will and is leading us to increased freedom. 

(Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

Biblical passage discussed: Psalm 139

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Discussion/reflective questions:
What resonated with you most in this episode?
What thoughts and/or emotions arise when you reflect upon God's full knowledge of and deep love for you?
What are some ways you regain a sense of calm when anxiety begins to take hold?
Why is it important to have various tools to practice when we feel anxious and afraid?
What's the difference between feeling anxious and feeling stuck in our anxiety?
In what ways have you, or could you, invite God's perspective on your fear or anxiety? 
How can naming, but not judging, our emotions help us to manage them?
What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode?

Sometimes, anxiety can hit without any recognizable provocation, or our anxiety can feel more intense than the situation warrants. When we find ourselves in that place, we can pray the prayer ancient Israel's second king, David, prayed at the end of Psalm 139, trusting that our God will and is leading us to increased freedom. 
(Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)
Biblical passage discussed: <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20139&amp;version=NIV">Psalm 139</a>
Find Carol McCracken:
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/carol.o.mccracken">On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/carologlemccracken/">On Instagram</a>
Find Jennifer Slattery:
<a href="http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com">On her website</a>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00JKQ4ZTW">Amazon</a>
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Discussion/reflective questions:
<ol>
<li>What resonated with you most in this episode?</li>
<li>What thoughts and/or emotions arise when you reflect upon God's full knowledge of and deep love for you?</li>
<li>What are some ways you regain a sense of calm when anxiety begins to take hold?</li>
<li>Why is it important to have various tools to practice when we feel anxious and afraid?</li>
<li>What's the difference between feeling anxious and feeling stuck in our anxiety?</li>
<li>In what ways have you, or could you, invite God's perspective on your fear or anxiety? </li>
<li>How can naming, but not judging, our emotions help us to manage them?</li>
<li>What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode?</li>
</ol>

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

Bold Prayers: Asking God to Reveal the Roots of Our Anxiety

We've all experienced pain, and most if not all of us want it to end as quickly as possible. But what do we do when our pain lasts for an extended period of time? What happens when healing doesn't come, or doesn't come according to our time table? What might God be doing in those difficult seasons? Join host Carol McCracken as she talks with author and neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Bengtson on finding God in our pain. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

Resources mentioned: Hem of His Garment, Sacred Scars: Resting in God's Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted

Find Michelle Bentson: 

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Find Carol McCracken:

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Discussion/reflective questions:
What most resonated with you in this episode?
Think of a time when it felt as if your pain would never end. What made that season most difficult?
What did God show you during that time?
What might God be saying to you in your current season?
Which of God's character traits do you most find comforting when you're in pain?
What is your experience with lamenting?
In what ways has God healed you, or how might He currently be healing you?
What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode? 

We've all experienced pain, and most if not all of us want it to end as quickly as possible. But what do we do when our pain lasts for an extended period of time? What happens when healing doesn't come, or doesn't come according to our time table? What might God be doing in those difficult seasons? Join host Carol McCracken as she talks with author and neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Bengtson on finding God in our pain. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)
Resources mentioned: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hem-His-Garment-Reaching-Overwhelms/dp/0800742354/">Hem of His Garment</a>, <a href="Resting%20in%20God's%20Promise%20That%20Your%20Past%20Is%20Not%20Wasted">Sacred Scars: Resting in God's Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted</a>
Find Michelle Bentson: 
<a href="https://drmichellebengtson.com/">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/drmichellebengtson/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/michelle.bengtson.50">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dr.-Michelle-Bengtson/author/B01IYBJANO">Amazon</a>
Find Carol McCracken:
<a href="https://www.carolmccracken.com">On her website </a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/carol.o.mccracken">On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/carologlemccracken/">On Instagram</a>
Discussion/reflective questions:
<ol>
<li>What most resonated with you in this episode?</li>
<li>Think of a time when it felt as if your pain would never end. What made that season most difficult?</li>
<li>What did God show you during that time?</li>
<li>What might God be saying to you in your current season?</li>
<li>Which of God's character traits do you most find comforting when you're in pain?</li>
<li>What is your experience with lamenting?</li>
<li>In what ways has God healed you, or how might He currently be healing you?</li>
<li>What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode? </li>
</ol>

Finding God in Our Pain

When our world feels out of control and uncertain, we need to know there is One who remains unchanging, faithful, and always in control. When we recognize who God is and what that means for our lives, we recognize that we're never alone, never abandoned, and never over-powered, no matter how frightening our circumstances. Join host Jennifer Slattery as she talks with author and speaker Grace Fox on Living Unafraid. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

Reference mentioned: Names of God: Living Unafraid: Devotional Study with Video Access (Names of God Devotional Studies Book 1)

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Find Jennifer Slattery:

Find Jennifer Slattery:

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Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group
What resonated with you most in this episode?
Which of God's character traits do you find most comforting when you feel anxious or afraid?
What comes to mind when you consider God as Yahweh, the relational, self-sufficient, present Lord?
What comes to mind when you think of God as your shepherd?
What feels like a giant in your life currently?
When might you most need to remember that God is the God of heaven's armies?
Compare God's power and strength to that of the giant you currently feel. How does doing so help dial down the intensity of your fears?
What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

When our world feels out of control and uncertain, we need to know there is One who remains unchanging, faithful, and always in control. When we recognize who God is and what that means for our lives, we recognize that we're never alone, never abandoned, and never over-powered, no matter how frightening our circumstances. Join host Jennifer Slattery as she talks with author and speaker Grace Fox on Living Unafraid. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)
Reference mentioned: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Names-God-Unafraid-Devotional-Studies-ebook/dp/B0CL8264P8?ref_=ast_author_mpb">Names of God: Living Unafraid: Devotional Study with Video Access (Names of God Devotional Studies Book 1)</a>
Find Grace Fox:
<a href="https://www.gracefox.com/">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gracefoxauthor/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=grace%20fox%20-%20christian%20author%20and%20speaker">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Grace-Fox/author/B001IXQGCO?ref=ap_rdr&amp;isDramIntegrated=true&amp;shoppingPortalEnabled=true">Amazon</a>
Find Jennifer Slattery:
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>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671">Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group</a> 
<ol>
<li>What resonated with you most in this episode?</li>
<li>Which of God's character traits do you find most comforting when you feel anxious or afraid?</li>
<li>What comes to mind when you consider God as Yahweh, the relational, self-sufficient, present Lord?</li>
<li>What comes to mind when you think of God as your shepherd?</li>
<li>What feels like a giant in your life currently?</li>
<li>When might you most need to remember that God is the God of heaven's armies?</li>
<li>Compare God's power and strength to that of the giant you currently feel. How does doing so help dial down the intensity of your fears?</li>
<li>What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?</li>
<li></li>
</ol>

How God's Unchanging Character Speaks to Our Fear

We've probably all watched a movie or read a novel that had a profound impact on us and helped us see ourselves, our circumstances, and our struggles in a fresh way. God uses numerous ways to speak to our souls, and stories can reach places within us we might otherwise keep walled off. In this episode, host Jennifer Slattery talks with novelist Felicia Ferguson on some of the themes presented in her latest release When Secrets Come Calling, the various losses her characters grieve, how God meets them in their pain, and how He longs to heal us as well. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

Books mentioned: When Secrets Come Calling, The Paths We Walk: Trails, The Paths We Walk: Bridges. 

Find Felicia Ferguson:

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Find Jennifer Slattery:

On her website

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Subscribe to her free newsletter

Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group

Discussion/Reflective Questions:
What resonated with you most in this episode?
What movies or novels have impacted you most and why?
What is it about stories that they have such a capacity to so deeply touch us?
Why is it important to allow ourselves to grieve our losses?
What are some things that might cause "ongoing" grief, and how can we grieve those well?
How might remembering God's steadfast love help us in our grief?
What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

We've probably all watched a movie or read a novel that had a profound impact on us and helped us see ourselves, our circumstances, and our struggles in a fresh way. God uses numerous ways to speak to our souls, and stories can reach places within us we might otherwise keep walled off. In this episode, host Jennifer Slattery talks with novelist Felicia Ferguson on some of the themes presented in her latest release When Secrets Come Calling, the various losses her characters grieve, how God meets them in their pain, and how He longs to heal us as well. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)
Books mentioned: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D389JF4R?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_8E9ZX9EZB9D11AJAK5DR&amp;skipTwisterOG=1">When Secrets Come Calling</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paths-We-Walk-Trails-ebook/dp/B079654GVW?ref_=ast_author_dp">The Paths We Walk: Trails</a>, T<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paths-We-Walk-Bridges-ebook/dp/B0796424KR?ref_=ast_author_dp">he Paths We Walk: Bridges. </a>
Find Felicia Ferguson:
<a href="https://feliciafergusonauthor.com/">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/felicia_writes/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/felicia.ferguson/">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Felicia-Ferguson/author/B01N9B4M4Y">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>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671">Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group</a> 
Discussion/Reflective Questions:
<ol>
<li>What resonated with you most in this episode?</li>
<li>What movies or novels have impacted you most and why?</li>
<li>What is it about stories that they have such a capacity to so deeply touch us?</li>
<li>Why is it important to allow ourselves to grieve our losses?</li>
<li>What are some things that might cause "ongoing" grief, and how can we grieve those well?</li>
<li>How might remembering God's steadfast love help us in our grief?</li>
<li>What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?</li>
</ol>

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