Many people fear death and the process of dying. This can lead to enslaving behaviors like obsessively following health trends, avoiding airplanes, or losing the ability to think of much else when our loved ones travel. But God doesn't want us to live in fear and has provided numerous truths in Scripture to assure us of His presence in our every moment, including when we pass from this present earth, and of the joy that awaits us in paradise. In this episode, hosts Carol McCracken and Jennifer Slattery discuss some of the underlying causes for our fear of death and biblical truths that can help us view our eternal future with anticipation rather than fear. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions)

Bible passages referenced: Luke 8:40-45; Acts 7:40-55; Romans 8:31-29; 2 Samuel 12:15-23; Isaiah 7:16

Book referenced: In Light of Eternity: Perspectives on Heaven by Randy Alcorn

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?
What most frightens or unsettles you when you think of death?
Which of God's unchanging character traits can speak to those fears?
What might God be communicating to you through the passage about Stephen, the first Christ-follower killed for his faith?
What might God be communicating to you through His assurance of His love in Romans 8?
What might God be communicating to you through Jesus' statement to the repentant thief on the cross?
What is one action step He might want you to take having listened to this episode? 

Many people fear death and the process of dying. This can lead to enslaving behaviors like obsessively following health trends, avoiding airplanes, or losing the ability to think of much else when our loved ones travel. But God doesn't want us to live in fear and has provided numerous truths in Scripture to assure us of His presence in our every moment, including when we pass from this present earth, and of the joy that awaits us in paradise. In this episode, hosts Carol McCracken and Jennifer Slattery discuss some of the underlying causes for our fear of death and biblical truths that can help us view our eternal future with anticipation rather than fear. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions)
Bible passages referenced: <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%208%3A40-55%20&amp;version=NIV">Luke 8:40-45</a>; <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%207%3A40-55&amp;version=NIV">Acts 7:40-55</a>; <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208%3A31-39&amp;version=NIV">Romans 8:31-29</a>; <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Samuel%2012%3A15-23&amp;version=NIV">2 Samuel 12:15-23</a>; <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%207%3A16&amp;version=NIV">Isaiah 7:16</a>
Book referenced: I<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Light-Eternity-Perspectives-Heaven/dp/1578562996">n Light of Eternity: Perspectives on Heaven</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Light-Eternity-Perspectives-Heaven/dp/1578562996"> by Randy Alcorn</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>
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 most frightens or unsettles you when you think of death?</li>
<li>Which of God's unchanging character traits can speak to those fears?</li>
<li>What might God be communicating to you through the passage about Stephen, the first Christ-follower killed for his faith?</li>
<li>What might God be communicating to you through His assurance of His love in Romans 8?</li>
<li>What might God be communicating to you through Jesus' statement to the repentant thief on the cross?</li>
<li>What is one action step He might want 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...

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