Faith Over Fear

Faith Over 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!

  1. Life After Addiction with Unspoken's Lead Singer Chad Mattson

    1 DAY AGO

    Life After Addiction with Unspoken's Lead Singer Chad Mattson

    The grace of God and the unwavering love of a praying mom pulled Chad Mattson out of addiction and transformed him into a dad, husband, and musician who now lives to proclaim all the Lord has done. His story speaks hope to those who feel they've fallen too far to start again, those who remain chained to their past mistakes, and who, like Mattson, are learning, perhaps for the first time, to become acquainted with emotions they've suppressed for far too long. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.) Find Chad Mattson and his band: On the Unspoken website Facebook Instagram Spotify YouTube 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 most resonated with you in this episode? Consider your current social sphere. Do your friends tend to bring out the best in you or tempt you to engage in unhealthy behaviors? When has something fun turned into something enslaving? Reflect upon some of your current coping mechanism. What might it look like to turn to Jesus when working through difficult emotions? What does Chad's story reveal regarding the heart of God? What does Chad's story reveal regarding the power of grace? What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this podcast? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

    29 min
  2. Brandon Heath - When Hard Things Come

    29 OCT

    Brandon Heath - When Hard Things Come

    How do we navigate the loss of those we love and the evil we encounter in this world? How can we choose faith when our hearts ache and we don't have all the answers? In this episode, Brandon Heath shares how he answered those questions after the loss of his parents and a school shooting that hit much too close to home.  (Scroll down for discussion/reflection questions.) Resources referenced: Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World by Sissy Goff The Ache, by Brandon Heath Find Brandon Heath: On his website Facebook Instagram YouTube Music Spotify Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group  (I inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.) What resonated with you most in this episode? Who might you need to engage in a conversation with so that you can ensure you've left nothing unsaid? How might your fear stem from a desire for control, or the belief that you retain control? How does it feel to know that God remains close to the brokenhearted?  What might it look like to live so that you are surprised by difficulties but also not to feel caught off guard by them? What is one action step God might want 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.

    28 min
  3. When a Loved One Experiences Significant Depression

    15 OCT

    When a Loved One Experiences Significant Depression

    If you've ever watched a loved one endure the pain of depression, you can understand the anxiety, fear and heartache author and comedian Kristina Kuzmic experienced when her son developed depression. Eventually, his mental health deteriorated to the point that she felt compelled to have her son committed to inpatient care. In her recent book, "I Can Fix This" she shares their journey with transparency, the insights she gained along the way, and the steps that helped bring her son to the much healthy place in which he now finds himself. This episode has great value for parents with depressed teenagers but also for anyone trying to love someone well who has depression. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.) Resource references: I Can Fix This: And Other Lies I Told Myself While Parenting My Struggling Child Find Kristina Kuzmic: On her website On YouTube 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  (I inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.) Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? What are some assumptions you've made regarding your loved one's struggle? How might setting aside those assumptions increase your ability to be present for them? How might viewing your loved one's behavior as communication of a need and expression of pain improve your interactions? What might it look like to show up for your loved one? In what ways do you practice healthy self-care in challenging, frightening, and painful seasons? Who might you be able to reach out to for help and support as you strive to love your loved one well? 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.

    34 min
  4. Discovering God's Will and Living a Purposeful Life

    8 OCT

    Discovering God's Will and Living a Purposeful Life

    We all have a God-given need to live a life of purpose. While we can engage in numerous honorable tasks, nothing will fulfill us quite like living authentically as God created us, expressing the gifts He's given us, and pursuing the passions He implanted in our souls. In this episode, host Carol McCracken talks with South African writer and pastor Trevor Hudson on how we can discern God's will for our lives and how we can pursue this vital knowledge with anticipation not anxiety. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.) Resource mentioned: In Search of God’s Will: Discerning a Life of Faithfulness and Purpose Connect with Trevor Hudson: On the Renovaré website On Amazon Find Carol McCracken: On her website  On Facebook On Instagram Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group  (I inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.) Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? Waht are some ways you've tried to discern God's will for your life? When do you tend to hear God most clearly? What might it look like to approach God with open hands? What might it look like to hold your relationships with open hands? How can/might open-handed living decrease one's (or your) anxiety? 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.

    30 min
  5. Courageously Used by God - No Matter What

    1 OCT

    Courageously Used by God - No Matter What

    Regardless of how out-of-control our world appears, God still sits on the throne and is working out His life-giving plan. What's more, He wants to use us to bring hope and light to others. Join host Carol McCracken and guest Robert J. Morgan as they discuss principles and truths that enabled first century evangelist Paul to live with bold faith, joy amid painful circumstances and eternal impact and with an ever-deepening relationship with the Lord who empowered Him to thrive, no matter what.  (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions. Inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.) Resource referenced: Whatever Happens: How to Stand Firm in Your Faith When the World is Falling Apart Find Robert J. Morgan On his website On Facebook On Instagram On Amazon Find Carol McCracken: On her website  On Facebook On Instagram Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group  Discussion/Reflective Questions: What most resonated with you in this episode? What are some ways you "preach" to yourself when anxious thoughts grow? What are some of your favorite promises recorded in Scripture? What might it look like to both acknowledge today's challenges while also finding ways to rejoice? What are some truths (biblical promises, God's character, etc.) you can rejoice in? What is one verse you might choose to reflect on, memorize, and regularly bring to mind to quiet your anxiety? What is one action step God might be asking 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.

    34 min
  6. Bonus: Receiving All God Has For Us With Mike Donehey, 10th Ave North

    27 SEPT

    Bonus: Receiving All God Has For Us With Mike Donehey, 10th Ave North

    Bonus content! When life feels challenging, or our dreams or something we love feels threatened, our anxiety often tempts us to cling all the more tightly to whatever we fear losing. But after courageously stepping back from music for four years, Mike Donehey, lead singer for 10th Avenue North, discovered the difference between clinging, figuratively, to sifting sand and receiving all God has with open hands. Closed fists might allay our worries temporarily, but they also tend to block us from God's best.  (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.) (Inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.) Find Mike Donehey, his band, and their tour dates on their website Follow them on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. Find their music on Spotify. 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? Are you more apt to view God's desire for you in terms of your performance or your presence, and how has this affected your your anxiety? What are various ways people tend to resist God's peace in their lives? What are some apsects in your life that might most challenge your ability to receive God's peace? What area of your life are you holding onto too tightly? What might open-handed living look like in your current season? What is one action step God might be asking 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.

    32 min

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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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