In this powerful and hope-filled episode, I sit down with author and speaker Becky Keife to discuss something many women quietly carry every day: anxiety. Becky shares from personal experience how anxiety, while painful, became the very thing God used to draw her closer to Him and deepen her faith.

Together, we explore the difference between shame and honesty, the importance of community, and practical rhythms that help calm the body and steady the soul. From breath prayers to simple peace practices, this conversation offers both spiritual encouragement and real-life tools for anyone feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or emotionally weary.

Becky also introduces her devotional A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul, a 100-day guide designed to help readers inhale truth, exhale trust, and experience God’s peace in everyday life.

Whether you struggle with clinical anxiety, seasonal stress, or simply need a reset for your heart because life often feels overloaded, this episode is a gentle reminder that you are not alone, you are not disqualified, and God meets you with compassion right where you are.

I’m also giving away a copy of Becky’s book A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul.
To enter:
Rate the podcast (five stars if you feel it deserves it 💛)


Leave a short written review.



One listener will be selected in the coming weeks.🎉🎉

And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at @donnaajones. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode!

Xo,

Donna

Listen in to learn more : 
[00:03:09] Anxiety as a Surprising Gift

[00:06:07] When Self-Fixing Finally Fails

[00:10:00] Where You Fix Your Mind, You Find Your Peace

[00:17:38] Inhale Truth, Exhale Trust

[00:21:29] Simple Rhythms that Shift Your Anxiety

Donna’s Resources:

Order a copy of my latest book - 

Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret. 

 

It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon. 

 

If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you’ll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God.

 

It’s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their confidence in their faith.

 

Connect Becky 

Website -https://beckykeife.com.

Pick up a copy of her  book 
A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul

Connect with Donna 

Instagram: @donnaajones    

 

Website: www.donnajones.org    

 

Donna’s speaking schedule:

https://donnajones.org/events/    

In this powerful and hope-filled episode, I sit down with author and speaker&nbsp;Becky Keife to discuss something many women quietly carry every day: anxiety. Becky shares from personal experience how anxiety, while painful, became the very thing God used to draw her closer to Him and deepen her faith.
Together, we explore the difference between shame and honesty, the importance of community, and practical rhythms that help calm the body and steady the soul. From breath prayers to simple peace practices, this conversation offers both spiritual encouragement and real-life tools for anyone feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or emotionally weary.
Becky also introduces her devotional <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Verse-Day-Anxious-Soul-Devotional/dp/0593602714">A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul</a>, a 100-day guide designed to help readers inhale truth, exhale trust, and experience God&rsquo;s peace in everyday life.
Whether you struggle with clinical anxiety, seasonal stress, or simply need a reset for your heart because life often feels overloaded, this episode is a gentle reminder that you are not alone, you are not disqualified, and God meets you with compassion right where you are.
I&rsquo;m also giving away a copy of Becky&rsquo;s book A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul. To enter:
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Rate the podcast (five stars if you feel it deserves it 💛) </li>
<li aria-level="1">Leave a short written review. </li>
</ol>
One listener will be selected in the coming weeks.🎉🎉
And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnaajones/?hl=en">@donnaajones</a>. And don&rsquo;t forget to subscribe so you don&rsquo;t miss a single episode!
Xo,
Donna
Listen in to learn more : [00:03:09] Anxiety as a Surprising Gift
[00:06:07] When Self-Fixing Finally Fails
[00:10:00] Where You Fix Your Mind, You Find Your Peace
[00:17:38] Inhale Truth, Exhale Trust
[00:21:29] Simple Rhythms that Shift Your Anxiety
Donna&rsquo;s Resources:
Order a copy of my latest book -&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Conflict-Peaceful-Life-Communicating/dp/1400243998">Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret.&nbsp;</a>
&nbsp;
It is available anywhere books are sold&ndash; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Conflict-Peaceful-Life-Communicating/dp/1400243998">here is the link on Amazon.&nbsp;</a>
&nbsp;
If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you&rsquo;ll want a copy of my book, <a href="https://seekmeetinggod.com/">Seek: A Woman&rsquo;s Guide to Meeting God.</a>
&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their confidence in their faith.
&nbsp;
Connect Becky&nbsp;
Website -<a href="https://beckykeefe.com/">https://beckykeife.com</a>.
Pick up a copy of her&nbsp; book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Verse-Day-Anxious-Soul-Devotional/dp/0593602714">A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul </a>Connect with Donna&nbsp;
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnaajones/?hl=en">@donnaajones</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Website: <a href="http://www.donnajones.org">www.donnajones.org</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Donna&rsquo;s speaking schedule:
<a href="https://donnajones.org/events/">https://donnajones.org/events/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

If you’ve ever had a conversation where you’ve walked away thinking, “Wow! That was just what I needed”, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged.

Author, national speaker, and pastor’s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving “that’s just what I needed” conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she’ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you.

 But, Donna’s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

That's Just What I Needed Podcast

If you’ve ever had a conversation where you’ve walked away thinking, “Wow! That was just what I needed”, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged. Author, national speaker, and pastor’s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving “that’s just what I needed” conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she’ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you. But, Donna’s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

If you&rsquo;ve ever had a conversation where you&rsquo;ve walked away thinking, &ldquo;Wow! That was just what I needed&rdquo;, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged. Author, national speaker, and pastor&rsquo;s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving &ldquo;that&rsquo;s just what I needed&rdquo; conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she&rsquo;ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you. But, Donna&rsquo;s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

That's Just What I Needed

When Anxiety Won’t Let Go: Practical Peace for Everyday Life with Becky Keife

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