Practical Steps to Stop Anxious Thoughts from Stealing Your Sleep
In this episode of Faith Over Fear, we discuss negative overthinking—how it hijacks our brain’s alarm system, fuels anxiety, and challenges our ability to problem solve and see truth. You’ll learn practical, biblical ways to break free from spiraling thoughts—like grounding techniques to return to the present moment, identifying and replacing toxic thought patterns, and prayer. Packed with tools you can start using today, this episode will help you calm your mind, strengthen your faith, and trust God’s presence and provision in your most uncertain or stressful seasons. (Note: We are working to create a downloadable document with additional grounding tools. Message Jennifer through her website if you would like her to let you know when this resource becomes available.) Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? When are you most prone to overthinking? Are you aware of any thought patterns you can begin to change. If so, what are these? How might this increase your anxiety? What practical step mentioned in this episode most intrigues or inspires you and why? How might focusing on God's goodness and promises help you replace negative thought patterns with faith-affirming truth? What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode? Find Carol McCracken: On her website On Facebook On Instagram Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter (Inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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God's Plans for You Are Bigger Than Your Pain
In this powerful and hope-filled episode, Nicole C. Mullen joins us to talk about choosing faith over fear—even when the path forward feels broken. With raw honesty, she shares her story of walking through an abusive marriage, the courage it took to say "enough," and how God met her with redemption, grace, and purpose. We also explore:How fear must be addressed before faith can take root What we can learn about suffering when doing all the “right things” from Job What Rahab can teach us about courage Why God still uses us—even after detours and mistakes How to walk by faith when sight isn’t an option Breaking free from shame, guilt, and fear Whether you're in a season of struggle, change, or healing, this conversation will remind you: You haven’t missed your moment. God can still get you where you need to be. Resource Referenced: It's Never Wrong to Do the Right Thing Discussion/Reflective Questions: Where in your life might fear be holding you back from stepping into faith? What would it look like to move forward even if you can’t yet see the full path? Have you ever felt like you’ve missed your chance or messed up too much for God to use you? How might Nicole’s story challenge or encourage that belief? What does it mean to you that God can reroute your life and still get you “there on time”? Can you think of a past detour that led to unexpected blessing? Is there a situation in your life where you sense God prompting you to initiate change What fears are keeping you stuck—and what might courage look like today? When have you chosen obedience to God, even when it cost you something? What helped you stay faithful in that moment? What shame or guilt are you still carrying that God wants to set you free from? What truth from Scripture can you begin to speak over that area of your life? Find Nicole C. Mullen: On her website On Instagram On Facebook Find her content on Amazon Find Carol McCracken: On her website On Facebook On Instagram Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group (Inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Increased Peace, Decreased Fear Through the Beatitudes: How Dependence on Christ Transforms Us
Do you long for more peace and self-control and less fear and regret as you navigate life's challenges and hardships? In this episode, we explore how the Beatitudes and Jesus’ instructions for kingdom living offer a powerful blueprint for thriving in today’s anxious and chaotic world. When we align our lives with Christ’s teachings and depend on His strength and wisdom, we experience lasting peace, greater emotional resilience, and freedom from fear. Even in seasons of deep pain or uncertainty, Jesus draws near to comfort us—then equips us comfort to others. Because of Him, we can live with the confidence that we’ve been made right with God, positioned to receive His favor, and invited to experience the blessings of His kingdom. Resource referenced: "Deep Rooted Bible Study" Series. Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? In what ways has, or can, increased dependence on Christ lead to greater peace? What are some ways you intentionally rely on Christ's strength in difficult times? When have you sensed God comforting you with His compassion during painful seasons? What are your thoughts or feelings when you hear that, through your faith in Christ, you are currently living under God's favor? What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this podcast? Find Kathy Howard: On her website On Instagram On Facebook On Amazon Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Experiencing God When Life Feels Overwhelming
Do you ever feel like you’re just trying to keep your head above water—and your faith is barely treading with you? In today’s episode of Faith Over Fear, Carol talks with author and podcast host Tara Sun about her new book Overbooked and Overwhelmed: How to Keep Up with God When You're Just Trying to Keep Up with Life. Together, they tackle the spiritual fatigue so many of us feel when life won’t slow down. They explore what it looks like to develop real spiritual resilience—not after the burnout, but in the middle of it. Tara shares her own journey of choosing presence over performance, why slowing down can actually be an act of courage, and how even small spiritual rhythms can ground us in God’s peace when everything feels urgent. Whether your faith feels stuck, stretched, or straight-up silent, this conversation will remind you that God isn’t asking you to do more—He’s inviting you to be with Him, right where you are. Discussion Questions: Tara talks about feeling spiritually stuck—how can we tell if that “stuckness” is from circumstances or from a deeper spiritual disconnect? What does it look like to bring God into our chaos, instead of waiting for quiet to meet Him? How might someone begin to untangle a life driven by expectations instead of convictions? What fear-based “yeses” might be hiding behind our overbooked calendars—and how can we trade them for faith-filled choices? How can spiritual resilience grow during burnout, rather than waiting for rest to begin healing? What is one small spiritual rhythm you could commit to this week, even in your busiest season? Connect with Tara Sun: On her website On Instagram On Facebook Find her content on Amazon Find Carol McCracken: On her website On Facebook On Instagram Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group (Inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Finding Refuge in Christ in Times of Fear
When we're anxious and afraid, we often ask God to remove our figurative storms. But He offers us something even better–Himself. He is our strong tower, our impenetrable fortress able to carry us through our worst crisis. As Psalm 46:1 states, He is our ever-present help in times of trouble, and our God is for us, always. In this episode, host Jennifer Slattery and guest Becky Harling discuss the truths stated and implied in Proverbs 18:10, which states, The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe (NIV). Bible passages discussed: John 6, Psalm 91, Proverbs 18:10, Psalm 46:1 Resource referenced: Who Do You Say That I AM?: A Fresh Encounter for Deeper Faith Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? What are some ways God has shown Himself faithful in your past? How might reflecting on His past faithfulness help to reduce your fear and anxiety during today's difficulties? What comes to mind when you think of God as your strong tower? Why might God provide so many visuals in Scripture to reveal unchanging truths? What's one action step He might be inviting you to take having listened to this podcast? Find Becky Harling at: Beckyharling.com/ Instagram Facebook Amazon Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group (Inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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!
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