Faith Over Fear

When responsibilities pile up and the people and circumstances you care about feel dependent on you, it can be easy to slip from faithful diligence into anxious striving. We work harder, plan further ahead, and try to control outcomes, often without realizing fear is driving our efforts. In this episode of Faith Over Fear, Jennifer Slattery talks with Bible teacher and bestselling author Dr. Tara Dew about the peace available to us when we remember who our Shepherd is and learn to entrust ourselves and those we love to His care.
Drawing from Psalm 23 and insights from her book Overflowing Peace: What God Says About a Peace-Filled Life, Tara shares how understanding the nature and care of our Good Shepherd can help us rest, recognize when fear is fueling our work, and follow God even when we can’t see where He’s leading. Together, she and Jennifer discuss practical ways to shift our focus from what feels dependent on us to God’s faithfulness, provision, and guidance—and why we can trust that the Shepherd who leads us into unfamiliar territory already knows the path ahead.
Resource Referenced: Overflowing Peace: What God Says About a Peace-Filled Life
Scriptures discussed: Psalm 23:1–4, Psalm 131:2, John 10, Isaiah 43:19, Matthew 6:34, Philippians 4:7, Genesis 50:20
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Tara Dew at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
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Overflowing Peace at Lifeway
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When life feels uncertain, our minds often race toward worst-case scenarios. But Scripture repeatedly directs our attention away from shifting circumstances and back to the unchanging character of God. In this episode, Jennifer Slattery sits down with theologian Dr. Malcolm Yarnell to explore how God's attributes—His presence, sovereignty, goodness, and faithfulness—provide a secure foundation when fear, suffering, or uncertainty threaten to overwhelm us and practical ways to shift anxious thoughts toward biblical truth.
Scriptures Referenced
Psalm 139:7–12; Genesis 28:10–22, Genesis 32:22–32, Genesis 50:19–21; Isaiah 46:9–10; John 10:10; Romans 8:18–39, Romans 12:2; John 3:16
Dr. Malcolm B. Yarnell III serves as Research Professor of Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is editor of the Southwestern Journal of Theology. A respected theologian and author, he has written extensively on systematic theology, Baptist doctrine, and the Christian life. His Theology for Every Person series is designed to help believers move beyond intellectual knowledge to a deeper understanding of God that transforms everyday living. Through his teaching and writing, Dr. Yarnell encourages Christians to know God's character more fully and to anchor their faith in the truth of Scripture.
Resources Mentioned:
Word: Theology for Every Person by Dr. Malcolm B. Yarnell III
God: Theology for Every Person (Volume 1)
Spirit: Theology for Every Person (forthcoming)
Connect with Dr. Yarnell:
Pro Gloria Christi (Dr. Malcolm B. Yarnell III)
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
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Many of us fear that our deepest wounds will permanently define us and we'll never again experience joy. A betrayal. A divorce. A devastating loss. A season that changed everything.
We wonder:
Will I ever be okay again?
Will I ever trust again?
Will I always carry this pain?
In this honest conversation, Carol sits down with her pastor, Jim Kinder, to discuss what healing really looks like and how to live from an identity rooted in Christ instead of an identity rooted in pain.
Jim shares his personal story of walking through betrayal, seeking counseling, leaning on men in his faith community, and ultimately experiencing restoration, a healthy marriage and renewed purpose.
Together, they explore why what is temporary should never define what is eternal.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Why our worst experiences don't define us
How betrayal can distort our identity
The role healthy community plays in healing
What healing does and doesn't look like
How counseling and spiritual growth work together
How to recognize when you're moving from surviving to healing
Building healthy relationships after painful experiences
Practical ways to avoid bitterness
The first thing someone needs to hear after experiencing betrayal
Find Jim Kinder at Orange Beach Church
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Life feels okay. So why do you still feel overwhelmed?
Maybe you're constantly on edge. Maybe your body won't relax. Maybe you find yourself carrying the weight of heartbreaking headlines, other people's pain, or experiences you thought you'd already moved past.
If you've ever wondered why you feel exhausted even when nothing seems "wrong," this conversation will help you understand what may be happening beneath the surface.
In this episode, Jennifer's cohost, Carol McCracken, sits down with Rebecca Taguma of the Trauma Healing Institute to discuss why overwhelming experiences affect our minds, bodies, and faith, practical ways to calm our nervous system, and how God gently leads us toward healing—one step at a time.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Why you can feel overwhelmed even when life seems okay
What trauma really is—and why it affects us more deeply than we realize
Practical ways to calm your body when anxiety rises
How safe relationships and biblical practices can support healing
Why you don't have to carry your pain alone
Guest: Rebecca TagumaExecutive Director of Restoring Hope Ministry, Trauma Healing Institute (American Bible Society)
Bible Passages Discussed
Genesis 2:18
Psalm 42:1
Psalm 46:10
Psalm 34 (lament)
Job 33:4
Connect with Rebecca Taguma
Trauma Healing Institute
Trauma Healing Basics (Free Resources)
Trauma Healing Institute on LinkedIn
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What do you do when someone who hurt you never apologizes, never changes, or never acknowledges the pain they caused?
For many of us, that's where forgiveness becomes most difficult. We know we're supposed to forgive, but we wrestle with questions like:
Does forgiveness mean what they did was okay?
Do I have to reconcile with someone who continues to hurt me?
How do I let go when the wound still feels fresh?
Is it possible to find peace if the relationship is never restored?
In this final episode of our Relational Peace: Loving Others Without Losing Yourself series, Carol sits down with board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and fellow podcaster Dr. Michelle Bengtson to explore one of the most misunderstood topics in the Christian life: forgiveness.
Together, they discuss how unforgiveness often keeps us emotionally tethered to our pain and why forgiveness is about reclaiming freedom not excusing someone's behavior. If you've been carrying bitterness, disappointment, resentment, or unresolved hurt, this conversation offers biblical wisdom, practical tools, and hope that peace is possible even when circumstances never change.
Other episodes in this series:
How to Know if Your Difficult Relationship is Toxic
Healthy Boundaries for Compassionate People
How to Stop Letting Conflict Control Your Emotions
How to Know if Your Difficult Relationship is Toxic
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