What happens when grief, stress, distraction, and emotional exhaustion leave you feeling spiritually numb?

In this episode of the Faith Over Fear podcast, Jennifer Slattery talks with pastor and author Tara Beth Leach about how daily connection with Christ helps us remain grounded during overwhelming seasons. Tara shares the deeply personal story behind her book, The Great Morning Revolution, including the grief of losing her father, caring for her mother through dementia, leaving ministry in California, and the spiritual awakening God brought through that difficult wilderness season.

Together, Jennifer and Tara discuss:
Why anxiety and distraction often shape our days before we realize it
The spiritual impact of constantly consuming news, social media, and notifications
How daily time with God renews our minds and anchors us in truth
What Scripture teaches about wilderness seasons and dependence on God
Why spiritual practices should remain flexible rather than legalistic
How Christians can resist cultural formation and develop a kingdom mindset instead
The difference between building earthly kingdoms and living for God’s kingdom

This conversation offers practical encouragement for anyone feeling emotionally depleted, spiritually distracted, or overwhelmed by life’s demands.

Scriptures Referenced
Exodus 14
Lamentations 3:22–23
Romans 12:1–2
Ephesians 5:13–14
Psalm 23
 Philippians 2
Mark 1
1 Samuel

Resource Mentioned
The Great Morning Revolution by Tara Beth Leach

Connect with Tara Beth Leach

On her website

On Instagram

On Facebook

Follow her work on Amazon

Find Jennifer Slattery:

On her website

Instagram

Facebook

Amazon

Subscribe to her free newsletter

What happens when grief, stress, distraction, and emotional exhaustion leave you feeling spiritually numb?
In this episode of the Faith Over Fear podcast, Jennifer Slattery talks with pastor and author Tara Beth Leach about how daily connection with Christ helps us remain grounded during overwhelming seasons. Tara shares the deeply personal story behind her book, The Great Morning Revolution, including the grief of losing her father, caring for her mother through dementia, leaving ministry in California, and the spiritual awakening God brought through that difficult wilderness season.
Together, Jennifer and Tara discuss:
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<li data-section-id="1s5fp8x" data-start="2973" data-end="3044">Why anxiety and distraction often shape our days before we realize it</li>
<li data-section-id="9hqabk" data-start="3045" data-end="3129">The spiritual impact of constantly consuming news, social media, and notifications</li>
<li data-section-id="1idp5aw" data-start="3130" data-end="3196">How daily time with God renews our minds and anchors us in truth</li>
<li data-section-id="1y6xc3q" data-start="3197" data-end="3268">What Scripture teaches about wilderness seasons and dependence on God</li>
<li data-section-id="1ujjf5j" data-start="3269" data-end="3340">Why spiritual practices should remain flexible rather than legalistic</li>
<li data-section-id="fv4ybd" data-start="3341" data-end="3425">How Christians can resist cultural formation and develop a kingdom mindset instead</li>
<li data-section-id="12670fn" data-start="3426" data-end="3505">The difference between building earthly kingdoms and living for God&rsquo;s kingdom</li>
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This conversation offers practical encouragement for anyone feeling emotionally depleted, spiritually distracted, or overwhelmed by life&rsquo;s demands.
Scriptures Referenced
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<li data-section-id="110hpr4" data-start="3682" data-end="3731">Exodus 14</li>
<li data-section-id="65bxcv" data-start="3732" data-end="3792">Lamentations 3:22&ndash;23</li>
<li data-section-id="1vzvjqo" data-start="3793" data-end="3846">Romans 12:1&ndash;2</li>
<li data-section-id="r5jdtc" data-start="3847" data-end="3904">Ephesians 5:13&ndash;14</li>
<li data-section-id="l45fef" data-start="3905" data-end="3953">Psalm 23</li>
<li data-section-id="1mpn6u" data-start="3954" data-end="4007">&nbsp;Philippians 2</li>
<li data-section-id="1yqtp69" data-start="4008" data-end="4056">Mark 1</li>
<li data-section-id="1893djb" data-start="4057" data-end="4107">1 Samuel</li>
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Resource Mentioned
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<li data-section-id="11v6nd3" data-start="4133" data-end="4208"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/GREAT-Morning-Revolution-Spiritual-Meaningful/dp/0310172101">The Great Morning Revolution</a> by Tara Beth Leach</li>
</ul>
Connect with Tara Beth Leach
<a href="https://tarabethleach.com/">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tarabeth82/">On Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TaraBethLeach">On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tara-Beth-Leach/author/B0784V3KSS?ccs_id=1cdce659-1bb7-4e34-a270-d9b12dfca6ed">Follow her work 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

Calm Anxiety and Overwhelm 
Through Time With Christ

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