Life's struggles can leave us feeling exhausted and discouraged, drawing our focus to all our doubts and anxieties. We might try harder or do our best to run faster, thinking we can somehow keep everything from crashing down around us. But as Carol McCracken discusses with guest Julie Sunne, we aren't meant to carry the full weight of our lives. That's God's job. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

Resource mentioned: Sometimes I Forget: 60 Reminders of Hope for Your Hard Days

Find Julie Sunne:

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What resonated with you most in this episode?
What attribute of God do you find most encouraging in your present season and why?
When do you most tend to become self-reliant?
How does it feel to know that God doesn't need but rather invites you to partner with Him?
When you find yourself feeling impatient, what anxieties and fears most fuel that impatience?
How can focusing on what God wants to do in us help us endure uncomfortable seasons well?
What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

Life's struggles can leave us feeling exhausted and discouraged, drawing our focus to all our doubts and anxieties. We might try harder or do our best to run faster, thinking we can somehow keep everything from crashing down around us. But as Carol McCracken discusses with guest Julie Sunne, we aren't meant to carry the full weight of our lives. That's God's job. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)
Resource mentioned: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/sometimes-i-forget/dp/1430082011?tag=lifeway-20">Sometimes I Forget: 60 Reminders of Hope for Your Hard Days</a>
Find Julie Sunne:
<a href="https://juliesunne.com/">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/JulieSunne1/">On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliesunne1/">On Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Julie-Sunne/author/B01M305KRB">On 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>
<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>What attribute of God do you find most encouraging in your present season and why?</li>
<li>When do you most tend to become self-reliant?</li>
<li>How does it feel to know that God doesn't need but rather invites you to partner with Him?</li>
<li>When you find yourself feeling impatient, what anxieties and fears most fuel that impatience?</li>
<li>How can focusing on what God wants to do in us help us endure uncomfortable seasons well?</li>
<li>What is one action step God might be asking 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

Learning to Rely More Completely on God

Numerous times in Scripture, God tells us not to be afraid. But He does more than that. He's also provided powerful truths and stories that reveal His faithfulness to bolster our souls to experience increased peace and decreased fear. In this second part of our two-part series on Scriptural Truths to Quiet Fear, guest Kelly Hall and host Jennifer Slattery discuss Deuteronomy 31 and Matthew 14:22-33 and the God who remains present in life's most intense storms. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

Resource mentioned: Courageous Faith: Discover the 7 Keys to Living Courageously in Life's Adventures
Find Kelly Hall:
On her website
Instagram
Facebook
Unshakable Hope Podcast

Find Jennifer Slattery:

On her website

Instagram

Facebook

Amazon

Subscribe to her free newsletter

Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group

Discussion/Reflective Questions:
What resonated with you most in this episode?
How do you feel when you hear Scripture promising God will never leave or forsake you?
What are some ways you remind yourself of God's presence?
How can cultivating anticipation for the good God will do in our lives increase our resiliency to endure hard and frightening seasons? 
When have you wrestled with God, and what were the results?
In what ways has God used a frightening time to increase your faith and deepen your understanding of Him?
What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

Numerous times in Scripture, God tells us not to be afraid. But He does more than that. He's also provided powerful truths and stories that reveal His faithfulness to bolster our souls to experience increased peace and decreased fear. In this second part of our two-part series on Scriptural Truths to Quiet Fear, guest Kelly Hall and host Jennifer Slattery discuss <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+31&amp;version=NIV">Deuteronomy 31</a> and <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2014%3A22-33&amp;version=NIV">Matthew 14:22-33 </a>and the God who remains present in life's most intense storms. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)
Resource mentioned: <a href="https://kellyhall.org/resources/">Courageous Faith: Discover the 7 Keys to Living Courageously in Life's Adventures</a> Find Kelly Hall: <a href="https://kellyhall.org/">On her website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kelly.marie.hall/">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068456268192">Facebook</a> <a href="https://kellyhall.org/unshakable-hope-podcast/">Unshakable Hope Podcast</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>How do you feel when you hear Scripture promising God will never leave or forsake you?</li>
<li>What are some ways you remind yourself of God's presence?</li>
<li>How can cultivating anticipation for the good God will do in our lives increase our resiliency to endure hard and frightening seasons? </li>
<li>When have you wrestled with God, and what were the results?</li>
<li>In what ways has God used a frightening time to increase your faith and deepen your understanding of Him?</li>
<li>What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?</li>
</ol>

Scriptural Truths to Quiet Fear P 2

The words recorded in Scripture are much more than wise principles upon which to build one's life. And while, reflecting deeply upon them helps to transform our thinking and rewire our brains toward increased peace, these timeless truths do more than that. They contain supernatural power to fight back darkness and fortify our souls. In this episode, Bible teacher and host of the Unshakable Hope podcast Kelly Hall and Jennifer Slattery talk about Scripture they turn to when they feel afraid. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

Biblical passages discussed: Deuteronomy 31; Exodus 33-34; Joshua 2

Resource mentioned: Courageous Faith: Discover the 7 Keys to Living Courageously in Life's Adventures

Find Kelly Hall:

On her website

Instagram

Facebook

Unshakable Hope Podcast

Find Jennifer Slattery:

On her website

Instagram

Facebook

Amazon

Subscribe to her free newsletter

Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group

Discussion/Reflective questions:
What resonated with you most in this episode?
How might you have felt, had you been among the Israelites when Moses explained that he would not longer be leading them?
What does it mean to recognize God as our true leader?
What do you find most comforting when you consider God's promise to always go with you?
Why is it important to prioritize God's presence over His blessings, and how might doing so actually help to decrease our anxiety and fear?
How can knowing God's tender heart as our Father help increase our confidence to follow Him wholeheartedly?
What struck you most when Jennifer and Kelly discussed Rahab's response to evidence of God's power compared to how her countrymen responded?
What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode?

The words recorded in Scripture are much more than wise principles upon which to build one's life. And while, reflecting deeply upon them helps to transform our thinking and rewire our brains toward increased peace, these timeless truths do more than that. They contain supernatural power to fight back darkness and fortify our souls. In this episode, Bible teacher and host of the Unshakable Hope podcast Kelly Hall and Jennifer Slattery talk about Scripture they turn to when they feel afraid. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)
Biblical passages discussed:<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy%2031&amp;version=NIV"> Deuteronomy 31</a>; <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+33-34&amp;version=NIV">Exodus 33-34</a>; <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joshua+2&amp;version=NIV">Joshua 2</a>
Resource mentioned: <a href="https://kellyhall.org/resources/">Courageous Faith: Discover the 7 Keys to Living Courageously in Life's Adventures</a>
Find Kelly Hall:
<a href="https://kellyhall.org/">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kelly.marie.hall/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kelly.hall.92/">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://kellyhall.org/unshakable-hope-podcast/">Unshakable Hope Podcast</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>How might you have felt, had you been among the Israelites when Moses explained that he would not longer be leading them?</li>
<li>What does it mean to recognize God as our true leader?</li>
<li>What do you find most comforting when you consider God's promise to always go with you?</li>
<li>Why is it important to prioritize God's presence over His blessings, and how might doing so actually help to decrease our anxiety and fear?</li>
<li>How can knowing God's tender heart as our Father help increase our confidence to follow Him wholeheartedly?</li>
<li>What struck you most when Jennifer and Kelly discussed Rahab's response to evidence of God's power compared to how her countrymen responded?</li>
<li>What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode?</li>
</ol>

Scriptural Truths to Quiet Fear (P. 1)

Jesus promised that His followers would recognize His voice. While this is true, there are ways we can dull our spiritual ears and ways in which we can heighten our sensitivity to His still soft voice. 

Passages discussed: 1 John 2:11-17;  I John 5:13-15

(Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

Find Carol McCracken:

On her website 

On Facebook

On Instagram

Find Jennifer Slattery:

On her website

Instagram

Facebook

Amazon

Subscribe to her free newsletter

Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group

Discussion/reflective Questions
What resonated with you most in this episode?
When do you tend to hear God most clearly?
When do you find it most challenging to discern God's voice?
How or why might hatred toward others dull our spiritual hearing?
How or why might selfishness and the sins that stem from this hinder our spiritual hearing?
According to Jesus, who would hear His voice, and what does it mean to be among those people? 
What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

Jesus promised that His followers would recognize His voice. While this is true, there are ways we can dull our spiritual ears and ways in which we can heighten our sensitivity to His still soft voice. 
Passages discussed: <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20John%202%3A15-17&amp;version=NIVhttps://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20John%202%3A11-17&amp;version=NIV">1 John 2:11-17; </a><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20John%205%3A13-15&amp;version=NIV"> I John 5:13-15</a>
(Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)
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>
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>When do you tend to hear God most clearly?</li>
<li>When do you find it most challenging to discern God's voice?</li>
<li>How or why might hatred toward others dull our spiritual hearing?</li>
<li>How or why might selfishness and the sins that stem from this hinder our spiritual hearing?</li>
<li>According to Jesus, who would hear His voice, and what does it mean to be among those people? </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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