Send us Fan Mail Scriptures to Live By, Part 2: Fear and Anxiety Ray Bradshaw is joined by Jon Paul Murphy, Daniel Bell, and John Quinn from World of Faith Ministries in Kenansville, North Carolina, for a Scripture-centered conversation about fear, worry, and anxiety. Together, they explore biblical encouragement for facing fear with faith, prayer, trust in God, and a renewed focus on peace.The discussion moves from personal habits and the messages people take in, to raising children with courage and reflecting on verses that offer comfort in difficult seasons. Key topics How 2 Timothy 1:7 describes a spirit of fear—and points to power, love, and a sound mind.How fear and faith shape expectations differently, and how anxiety can grow when we dwell on fearful thoughts.Why it matters what we listen to and focus on, including news and social media.How parents can encourage courage and confidence in their children.Biblical passages about trusting God through fear, including Psalm 23, Psalm 27, and Psalm 56.How Philippians 4 connects prayer, gratitude, and peace of mind.The difference between being afraid and showing reverence for God.The group’s reflections on God’s presence, comfort, and peace in hard times.The importance of seeking encouragement in Scripture and sharing it with others.Timestamps 00:00 — Introducing the episode’s focus on fear and anxiety 01:18 — “God hath not given us a spirit of fear” 02:08 — Fear, faith, and expecting what’s ahead 02:38 — How what we pay attention to can shape our thoughts 04:05 — Medical reports and avoiding hopeless conclusions 05:03 — Teaching children trust and courage 07:24 — “Fear thou not, for I am with thee” 08:22 — Walking through the valley rather than staying there 08:53 — Jesus’ teaching about worry and daily needs 10:15 — Bringing anxieties to God 11:38 — Trusting God when fear comes 12:38 — Keeping the mind focused on God 13:38 — Choosing what to dwell on 14:34 — Prayer, thanksgiving, and peace in Philippians 4 15:30 — Seeking the Lord and finding help with fear 16:50 — A good word for a heavy heart 18:16 — Encouraging listeners to read and explore the Scriptures 19:44 — “Come to me… and I will give you rest” 21:39 — Understanding “fear the Lord” as reverence 23:07 — Psalm 27 and confidence in God 26:55 — Perfect love casting out fear 29:01 — Refusing to give fear a foothold 30:26 — Trusting God in impossible situations 31:20 — “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee” 33:17 — Seeking God’s kingdom instead of giving in to anxiety 33:48 — The peace Jesus gives 35:13 — David facing Goliath and the enemy army 36:19 — “There’s more with us than there is with them” 37:03 — Resisting the devil and standing firm in faith 39:25 — Choosing change and building a testimony 40:24 — How a constant stream of frightening news can affect us 41:23 — Feeding the soul with what brings life 42:22 — God as refuge and strength 43:25 — Jesus calming the storm 44:24 — “Fear not, for I have redeemed thee” 47:29 — The seeds we plant through what we watch and hear 48:25 — Speaking courage and encouragement over children 51:20 — “Fear tolerated is faith contaminated” 52:18 — Courage in the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego 53:14 — Joshua 1:9 and being strong and courageous 55:14 — Closing Scriptures and prayer 56:48 — Final message to listeners Support the show
