Does Conflict Make You Anxious? Practical Steps to Increased Relational Peace
Most, if not all, of us would much rather avoid conflict. Often, this stems from times when we've handled disagreements poorly or have watched others do so. But conflict avoidance tends to lead to increased anxiety and relational dysfunction. What if there's a healthier, God-honoring way to manage conflict that leads to greater relational fulfillment, decreased stress, and no regret? Resource referenced: Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide for Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret by Donna Jones (Visit her website to take a free quiz to determine your dominant conflict style and to learn about her book Seek.) In this episode: Learn why most of us find conflict intimidating The most important ingredient to handling conflict well The best way to begin difficult discussions How you might be handing someone else the keys to your peace and what to do about it and more! Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? How do you tend to feel about conflict, and what do you think contributes to this? When have you seen someone handle conflict well? What most challenges your ability to listen to someone else's perspective when you're hurt or upset? How do you feel knowing God values your relationships even more than you do? What is one actions step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode? Connect with Donna Jones: On her website On Instagram On Facebook Follow her writing on Amazon Connect with 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.
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How to Retain Hope When Life Hurts and Hardship Hits
When life hits us with numerous hardships, we may wonder, Where is God in all of this? How do we keep hoping when our strength is gone, our prayers feel unanswered, and our hearts feel weary? In this episode, we’ll talk about how to maintain hope—even when your circumstances don’t change. We’ll explore: ✅ How to wrestle with God and why this is important✅ How to keep praying for relief while also accepting what is✅ What our pain can teach us regarding God's goodness, and more. Resource referenced: Watching for the Morning:90 Devotionals for When Hope Is Hard to Find Find Vaneetha Rednall Risner: On her website On Instagram On Facebook On 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.) Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? How easy or challenging do you find it to express your feelings unfiltered to God, and why do you feel this is? How comfortable do you feel expressing your emotions to God? When have you determined a painful time to be a blessing due to the intimacy you experienced with Christ? What might it look like, in your current season, to pray with hope for change but also acceptance for what is? What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Practical Tools for Less Stress and Anxiety and Increased Peace with Dr. Charles Stone
Feeling overwhelmed by stress? You're not alone. Studies show that many U.S. adults, across all age groups, are experiencing stress levels that make it hard to function. In this episode, we explore how to manage stress effectively using practical, science-backed strategies and timeless biblical wisdom. Learn what the Bible says about stress, peace, and hope, and discover how brain science supports healing and resiliency. Listen for practical tools to navigate stress with courage, grace, and faith—while living a more productive, peaceful, and fulfilling life. Resource discussed: Stress Less: 9 Habits from the Bible and Brain Science to Build Resilience and Reduce Anxiety by Dr. Charles Stone Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? How often do you "think about what you're thinking about" and how might developing this practice help decrease your anxiety and increase your peace? In this episode, Dr. Stone described various ways we might respond to stress, using an analogy of a rock, egg, and tennis ball. Which of those objects do you most often resemble, and which would you prefer to resemble? How can trust in Christ increase our certainty in uncertainty? If you've practiced creating a healthy distance from your emotions without suppressing or denying them, what have you found most helpful in that regard? If you haven't yet practiced this, what is one way you can do so in the future? What is one step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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The God Able to Do the Impossible with Chris Rohman from Sanctus Real
How much loss and how many setbacks can one experience before they call it quits? Or, perhaps more importantly, how can one keep going when anxiety feels overwhelming, naysayers chip away at your confidence, and the road ahead feels vague and unclear? Chris Rohman from Sanctus Real and his band wrestled with these concerns and more when they found themselves at a Crossroads between calling it quits and trusting God to do a new thing, proving the truth in their song titled My God is Still the Same. In this episode, Chris shares how God led him through a season of panic attacks and intense anxiety, losing the band's lead singer and record label, to rising again with the strength, focus, and passion that can only come from the Holy Spirit at work within and through us. Discussion/Reflective questions: What most resonated resonated with you in this episode? In this episode, Chris shared the numerous contributing factors to his season of intense anxiety and panic attacks. How might it be helpful, when experiencing anxiety, to consider the mental and emotional weight of all the various stressors, changes, and emotions we experience? Chris shared how some of his anxiety may have stemmed from the grief he experienced in losing the band's lead singer. If you experience anxiety, how might unresolved grief (over a person, relationship, dream, etc) be contributing to your inner turmoil? Chris also discussed how he had to ignore the voices of naysayers and tune in to the voice of Christ. What might this look like in your life? Chris shared how he found the words of a friend during a particularly difficult time encouraging. Who in your life speaks truth into your soul when you feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or discouraged? What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this podcast episode? Find Sanctus Real: On their website On spotify On Instagram On Facebook 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.
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Breaking Fear’s Grip on Your Relationships
In this powerful episode of Faith Over Fear, Justin and Trisha Davis share honest, hard-won wisdom from their book One Choice Away from Change. They open up about the relational cycles that nearly broke their marriage—and the one brave choice that helped transform everything. But this conversation isn’t just for couples. Whether you’re navigating friendships, family dynamics, dating, or your own emotional health, their story offers hope. If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns, held back by fear, or unsure how to heal from the past, this episode will help you take that next courageous step—one choice at a time. Resource Mentioned: One Choice Away from Change: Break the Cycles That Hurt Your Relationships and Hold You Back Discussion/Reflective Questions: What’s one relational cycle in your life that you now recognize needs to be broken? How did the Davises' story challenge or encourage you in your own journey of change and healing? What "one choice" stood out to you from the interview as a powerful starting point for transformation? Did anything Justin or Trisha shared help you identify fear that’s been holding you back? How might you respond in faith instead? How have past wounds shaped the way you show up in relationships—and what might it look like to invite God into that healing process? After listening, what’s one step you're willing to take this week to move toward greater emotional and relational health? Connect with Justin David on Instagram Connect with Trisha Davis on Instagram Find their ministry online at Refineus.org 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.
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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