Faith Over Anxiety for Moms | Anxiety Bible Verses, Biblical Encouragement, Overwhelm, Trust in God, Burnout

Rachel Cross – Christian Anxiety Coach
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Top 3% Globally Ranked Podcast for Christian Moms Do you love Jesus… but still struggle with anxiety as a mom? Do you ever feel guilty that your faith is strong, yet your mind won’t stop racing? Do you lie awake at night replaying “what if” scenarios about your kids, your health, your future — wondering why peace feels so hard to hold onto? If that sounds like you, you are not broken — and you are not alone. Welcome to Faith Over Anxiety for Moms — a Christian motherhood podcast created for Christian moms who want to live with faith without being ruled by fear. This is a safe, honest space for moms navigating anxiety, overwhelm, intrusive thoughts, and the emotional weight of motherhood — especially after loss, trauma, or seasons that changed you. I’m Rachel Cross — wife, mom, former teacher, and a woman who knows firsthand what it’s like to carry anxiety into motherhood. I’ve walked through seasons of fear, grief, therapy, prayer, and learning how to calm my nervous system while clinging to God’s truth. For a long time, I believed my anxiety meant my faith wasn’t strong enough — until I learned that faith and practical mindset tools can work together to bring real calm. On this podcast, we talk about what it actually looks like to follow Jesus and manage anxiety in real life. Each week, you’ll find: 💜Biblical tools that ground you in God’s Word without guilt or pressure 💜Mindset and therapy-inspired strategies to calm anxious thoughts and spirals 💜Practical encouragement for motherhood, including raising anxious children and navigating mom guilt 💜Honest conversations about anxiety after loss, fear for your kids, and learning to trust God again This isn’t a podcast about “just praying harder.” And it’s not about fixing yourself. It’s about learning how to calm your mind, anchor your heart in truth, and show up as a more present, peaceful mom — one faithful step at a time. You’ll leave each episode with clarity, comfort, and simple tools you can use right away — whether anxiety hits out of nowhere, shows up at bedtime, or creeps in during quiet moments. If you’re ready to stop letting anxiety run your days and start choosing faith — even when fear is loud — this podcast is for you. 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday. To stay connected, access free resources, and get encouragement beyond the podcast, visit: www.faithoveranxietyformoms.com Mama, you don’t have to carry this alone. Together, we’re choosing faith over anxiety — one day at a time.

  1. 1d ago

    79 | Lost Yourself in Motherhood? 3 Ways to Remember Who You Are Beyond Being Mom

    Do you ever wonder who you are outside of being a mom? Do you miss having a career, adult conversations, or something that gives you a sense of purpose beyond taking care of everyone else? Are you struggling with mom guilt because you love your children but still wish you had something that was just for you? Mama, you are not alone! Motherhood is a beautiful calling, but it's also a major life transition that can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself. And just because you're grateful to be a mom doesn't mean you're wrong for wanting time for yourself, too. In this episode, I'm sharing my own journey of leaving my teaching career, becoming a stay-at-home mom, and struggling to find purpose outside of motherhood. We'll explore 3 biblical truths and psychology-backed strategies to help you embrace the woman God is shaping you to become, reconnect with your unique gifts, and find more joy and fulfillment in this season. Because, Mama, you don't have to go back to who you were before motherhood. God is growing you into someone new, and you matter, too! In this episode, we talk about: ⭐️ Why becoming a mom can leave you feeling like you've lost your identity, purpose, and independence. ⭐️ How to give yourself permission to miss parts of your old life without feeling guilty or ungrateful for motherhood. ⭐️ Why your worth comes from God, not your productivity, career, or how much you accomplish each day. ⭐️ The psychology behind identity changes, self-worth, and why having meaningful connections and interests supports emotional well-being. ⭐️ Simple, practical ways to embrace your calling as a mother while making space for your God-given gifts, interests, and personal growth. Contact Rachel: Email: hello@faithoveranxietyformoms.com Faith Over Anxiety for Moms on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/faithoveranxietyformomspodcast Become a Faith Over Anxiety Email Insider: https://bit.ly/faithoveranxietyemails JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY 💜 Are you a Christian mom struggling with anxiety, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, or the pressure to get motherhood right? Come join us inside Anxiety Help for Christian Moms, where we take what we're learning on the podcast and put it into practice with biblical encouragement, practical anxiety tools, and real conversations with moms who understand. Search Anxiety Help for Christian Moms in Facebook Groups, or JOIN HERE: https://bit.ly/anxietyhelpformoms Next Steps: Step 1: Follow the show so you don't miss new episodes every Monday and Thursday, filled with biblical encouragement and practical tools for managing anxiety in motherhood. Step 2: Leave a five-star written review on Apple Podcasts to help other anxious Christian moms discover the show. Step 3: Share this episode with a mom who feels like she's lost herself in motherhood, misses who she used to be, or needs the reminder that she can embrace her calling as a mother while still making time for herself. Related Episodes: 66 | Feeling Anxious and Far From God? 3 Spiritual Disciplines to Grow Closer to Him 74 | Why Do I Keep Snapping at My Kids? 3 Ways to Calm Mom Rage Xoxo, Rachel 💜 Keywords: lost identity in motherhood, lost myself after becoming a mom, Christian mom identity, finding purpose as a stay-at-home mom, stay-at-home mom struggles, stay-at-home mom loneliness, identity in Christ, Christian motherhood, motherhood identity crisis, mom guilt, rediscovering yourself after motherhood, purpose outside motherhood, overwhelmed Christian mom, biblical encouragement for moms, finding joy in motherhood, self-care for Christian moms, God-given purpose, motherhood transition, mental health for moms

  2. 5d ago

    78 | Feel Anxious All the Time? 5 Daily Habits to Help You Feel Calmer in 30 Days

    Do you wake up already feeling anxious, overwhelmed by your to-do list, or worried about everything that could go wrong? Do you find yourself overthinking every little thing, snapping at your kids, or struggling to be present because your mind just won't slow down? What if a few small changes to your daily routine could help you feel calmer, respond differently to anxiety, and grow closer to God in just 30 days? In this episode we're talking about five simple, realistic habits you can begin practicing over the next 30 days to support your body, renew your mind, and strengthen your relationship with God. As Christian moms, we sometimes focus so much on changing our anxious thoughts that we forget how connected our physical health, nervous system, and spiritual well-being really are. Using the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19, we'll explore why caring for your body matters, how small daily practices can help you manage anxiety, and why spending time in God's Word and practicing gratitude can change what you focus on throughout your day. Remember, Mama, the goal isn't 30 perfect days or never feeling anxious again. It's learning to care for yourself, recognize anxiety sooner, and build small habits that help you respond with greater peace and trust in God. In this episode, we talk about: ⭐️ Prioritizing protein: Why nourishing your body with balanced meals can support steady energy and help you feel less physically overwhelmed. ⭐️ Moving your body regularly: How walking, yoga, or strength training for 20–30 minutes most days can help manage stress and support your mental health. ⭐️ Practicing gentle nervous system resets: Simple ways to help your body settle when you're feeling anxious, overstimulated, or on edge. ⭐️ Renewing your mind with Scripture: How spending just 5–10 minutes in God's Word and meditating on verses like Philippians 4:6–7 and Isaiah 41:10 can help you redirect anxious thoughts toward God's truth. ⭐️ Practicing daily gratitude: Why intentionally noticing God's goodness can help shift your focus away from constant worry and toward the blessings in your everyday life. Contact Rachel: Email: hello@faithoveranxietyformoms.com Faith Over Anxiety for Moms on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/faithoveranxietyformomspodcast Become a Faith Over Anxiety Email Insider: https://bit.ly/faithoveranxietyemails JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY 💜 Are you a Christian mom struggling with anxiety, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, or the pressure to get motherhood right? Come join us inside Anxiety Help for Christian Moms, where we take what we're learning on the podcast and put it into practice with biblical encouragement, practical anxiety tools, and real conversations with moms who understand. Search Anxiety Help for Christian Moms in Facebook Groups, or JOIN HERE: https://bit.ly/anxietyhelpformoms Next Steps: Step 1: Follow the show so you don't miss new episodes every Monday and Thursday, filled with biblical encouragement and practical tools for managing anxiety in motherhood. Step 2: Leave a five-star written review on Apple Podcasts to help other anxious Christian moms discover the show. Step 3: Share this episode with a Christian mom who feels overwhelmed, struggles with overthinking, or wishes she could feel calmer and more present with her kids. Invite her to try these five habits with you for the next 30 days! Related Episodes: 🎧 37 | Anxious and Overwhelmed? 3 Daily Rhythms to Calm Your Body, Mind, and Soul 🎧 5 | How to Calm Anxiety: A Faith-Based Nervous System Reset Using Polyvagal Theory Xoxo, Rachel 💜 Keywords: Christian mom anxiety, anxiety in motherhood, how to feel less anxious, daily habits for anxiety, 30 day anxiety challenge, anxiety relief for moms, Christian anxiety podcast, biblical anxiety help, nervous system regulation, Christian motherhood, overthinking, stress management for moms, Scripture meditation, Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 41:10, gratitude and anxiety, faith based anxiety tools, peaceful motherhood, anxious thoughts, Christian self care

  3. Oct 26

    77 | Can't Stop Worrying About Your Kids? 3 Ways to Trust God When Life Feels Out of Control

    Do you constantly worry about your kids' health, safety, or future, even when everything seems fine? Do you find yourself imagining worst-case scenarios, trying to prepare for every possible problem, or feeling responsible for keeping your children safe from everything? Do you know God is faithful but struggle to actually trust Him when motherhood feels uncertain and outside your control? In this episode, we're diving into Psalm 89 to discover what God's unfailing love and faithfulness mean when life doesn't go according to plan. We'll explore the Hebrew word hesed, which describes God's steadfast, covenant love, and look at how the psalmist wrestles with the tension between what he knows about God and what he's experiencing. You'll learn why your anxious brain craves certainty, how trying to control every outcome can actually increase your anxiety, and why bringing your honest fears and questions to God is an expression of faith, not a failure of it. Plus, I'm sharing three practical ways to apply these biblical truths to everyday motherhood so you can stop letting the fear of what might happen steal the joy of being your children's mom today. In this episode, we talk about: ⭐️ What Psalm 89 teaches us about God's hesed (unfailing love) and faithfulness during uncertain circumstances. ⭐️ Why your brain naturally focuses on worst-case scenarios and how remembering God's faithfulness can help interrupt anxious thought spirals. ⭐️ How to release the illusion of control when you're constantly worrying about your children's health, safety, and future. ⭐️ Why biblical lament gives you permission to bring your fears, frustrations, and unanswered questions honestly before God. ⭐️ Three practical tools for anxious moms Contact Rachel: Email: hello@faithoveranxietyformoms.com Faith Over Anxiety for Moms on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/faithoveranxietyformomspodcast Become a Faith Over Anxiety Email Insider: https://bit.ly/faithoveranxietyemails JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY 💜 Are you a Christian mom struggling with anxiety, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, or the pressure to get motherhood right? Come join us inside Anxiety Help for Christian Moms, where we take what we're learning on the podcast and put it into practice with biblical encouragement, practical anxiety tools, and real conversations with moms who understand. Search Anxiety Help for Christian Moms in Facebook Groups, or JOIN HERE: https://bit.ly/anxietyhelpformoms Next Steps: Step 1: Follow the show so you don't miss new episodes every Monday and Thursday! Step 2: Leave a five-star written review on Apple Podcasts to help other anxious Christian moms discover the show. Step 3: Share this episode with a mom who constantly worries about her children, struggles with worst-case-scenario thinking, or needs a reminder that she doesn't have to control every outcome to be a good mom. Related Episodes: 🎧 65 | Scared Something Will Happen to Your Child? What My Daughter’s Food Allergy Is Teaching Me About Anxiety and Trusting God 🎧 7 | Fear of the Future: Learning to Trust God with the Unknown Xoxo, Rachel 💜 Keywords: Christian mom anxiety, worrying about your kids, how to trust God, Psalm 89, God's faithfulness, hesed meaning, biblical anxiety relief, worst-case-scenario thinking, anxious thoughts, fear of something happening to your child, motherhood anxiety, letting go of control, Christian parenting, trusting God with your children, biblical encouragement for moms, overthinking, anxiety and faith, biblical lament, intrusive thoughts

  4. Oct 22

    76 | Is Anxiety Affecting Your Parenting? How to Stop Worrying and Build a Stronger Connection With Your Kids with Sarah Wall

    Have you ever wondered if your anxiety is affecting your relationship with your kids? Do you find yourself constantly worrying about their choices, trying to control situations, or reacting in ways you later regret? Are you afraid that your anxiety, overthinking, or need to get motherhood right might be creating distance between you and your children? In this episode, I'm joined by Sarah Wall, host of the Praying Moms of Estranged Children podcast and Christian estrangement mentor, to talk about how anxiety can influence the way we communicate, guide, and connect with our kids. Having experienced estrangement from her own adult children, Sarah understands the heartbreak, worry, and uncertainty moms can carry. Through her journey, she's learned what it means to trust God with what she cannot control. Together, we're talking about recognizing when anxiety is driving our parenting, how to protect connection while still guiding our children, and what to do when we've reacted in ways we wish we hadn't. In this episode, we talk about: ⭐️ How anxiety and worry can affect the way you communicate and connect with your kids. ⭐️ Signs that your anxiety or need for control may be creating tension in your relationship with your children. ⭐️ How to guide your kids through difficult choices without constantly correcting, criticizing, or controlling them. ⭐️ Practical ways to repair your connection after overreacting, raising your voice, or allowing anxiety to take over. ⭐️ How to release the pressure of perfect parenting and trust God with your children's future. Connect with Sarah Wall: Podcast: Praying Moms of Estranged Children 📚 Schedule a Peaceful Mom Coaching Session with Sarah: prayingmoms.co/coaching ⓕ Facebook: Join the Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children community 📩 Email: sarah@prayingmoms.co 👥 Join the Inner Circle to get weekly faith-based inspiration: awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com Contact Rachel: Email: hello@faithoveranxietyformoms.com Faith Over Anxiety for Moms on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/faithoveranxietyformomspodcast Become a Faith Over Anxiety Email Insider: https://bit.ly/faithoveranxietyemails JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY 💜 Are you a Christian mom struggling with anxiety, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, or the pressure to get motherhood right? Come join us inside Anxiety Help for Christian Moms, where we take what we're learning on the podcast and put it into practice with biblical encouragement, practical anxiety tools, and real conversations with moms who understand. Search Anxiety Help for Christian Moms in Facebook Groups, or JOIN HERE: https://bit.ly/anxietyhelpformoms Next Steps: Step 1: Follow the show so you don't miss new episodes every Monday and Thursday. Step 2: Leave a five-star written review on Apple Podcasts to help other anxious Christian moms discover the show. Step 3: Share this episode with a Christian mom who constantly worries about getting motherhood right, struggles with mom guilt after reacting out of anxiety, or wants to build a stronger connection with her kids. Related Episodes: 75 | Can't Stand Seeing Your Kids Upset? How Anxious Moms Can Raise Resilient Children 74 | Why Do I Keep Snapping at My Kids? 3 Ways to Calm Mom Rage and Anxiety Xoxo, Rachel 💜 Keywords: Christian mom anxiety, anxious parenting, parenting anxiety, anxiety and motherhood, stop worrying about your kids, mom guilt, parenting from fear, Christian parenting, building connection with kids, parent-child relationships, trusting God with your children, controlling parenting, emotional regulation for moms, repairing connection with kids

  5. Oct 19

    75 | Can't Stand Seeing Your Kids Upset? How Anxious Moms Can Raise Resilient Children

    Do you have a hard time watching your kids feel sad, frustrated, disappointed, or uncomfortable?  Do you immediately want to jump in, fix the problem, or make those big feelings disappear?  Have you ever wondered if your own anxiety might be making it harder to let your children work through challenges? In this episode, we're talking about how to raise emotionally resilient kids when you're an anxious mom and why learning to step back can be just as important for our growth as it is for our children's. After a recent conversation with my counselor about The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, I started recognizing how my own anxiety can sometimes lead me to rush in and solve my daughters' problems. I'm sharing a real-life parenting moment that reminded me just how capable our children can be when we slow down, listen, and give them room to grow. Because Mama, when we give our children opportunities to build resilience, we're building resilience in ourselves, too. In this episode, we talk about: ⭐️ Why anxious moms struggle to watch their children experience sadness, frustration, and disappointment ⭐️ How age-appropriate challenges, independence, and problem-solving help children build resilience and confidence ⭐️ The psychology behind emotional regulation, co-regulation, and helping kids handle big feelings ⭐️ Three simple steps to help your child work through problems without immediately stepping in to fix everything ⭐️ How to manage your own parenting anxiety, release control, and trust God as you raise resilient children 🎉 EPISODE 75 GIVEAWAY 🎉 We're celebrating 75 episodes of Faith Over Anxiety for Moms! To celebrate this milestone, I'm doing a special giveaway as a thank-you to YOU for listening, sharing the podcast, and allowing me to be a small part of your week. There will be TWO winners, and each winner will receive: 💜 Scripture for Anxiety Journal 💜 Grace in Chaos: Biblical Hope for the Hard Days of Motherhood These resources were chosen to help you get into God's Word, process the anxious thoughts you're carrying, and find biblical encouragement in the middle of real motherhood. ⏰ The giveaway closes October 20, 2026, so make sure you enter before it's too late! 🎉 Winners will be announced in Episode 76! Make sure you're following the podcast so you don't miss the announcement! Enter the Episode 75 Giveaway here: https://bit.ly/episode75giveaway Contact Rachel: Email: hello@faithoveranxietyformoms.com Faith Over Anxiety for Moms on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/faithoveranxietyformomspodcast Become a Faith Over Anxiety Email Insider: https://bit.ly/faithoveranxietyemails JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY 💜 Are you a Christian mom struggling with anxiety, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, or the pressure to get motherhood right? Come join us inside Anxiety Help for Christian Moms, where we take what we're learning on the podcast and put it into practice with biblical encouragement, practical anxiety tools, and real conversations with moms who understand. Search Anxiety Help for Christian Moms in Facebook Groups, or JOIN HERE: https://bit.ly/anxietyhelpformoms Next Steps: Step 1: Follow the show so you don't miss new episodes every Monday and Thursday, including our Episode 76 giveaway winner announcement! Step 2: Leave a five-star written review on Apple Podcasts to help other anxious Christian moms discover the show. Step 3: Share this episode with a mom who struggles to see her kids upset, feels responsible for fixing every problem, or needs encouragement to trust God while raising resilient children. Related Episodes: 73 | Can't Quiet Your Brain? 3 Ways to Stop the Mental Noise and Come Back to the Present 69 | Why Do I Overthink Everything? How Past Wounds Can Fuel Anxiety and Keep Your Mind on High Alert with Beth Steigerwalt Xoxo, Rachel 💜 Keywords: anxious mom, Christian motherhood, raising resilient kids, how to raise resilient children, parenting anxiety, anxious parenting, emotionally resilient children, childhood anxiety, how to stop worrying about your kids, overprotective parenting, parenting with anxiety, emotional regulation for moms, co-regulation, helping kids with big feelings, parenting without fear, letting go of control, Christian parenting, faith-based parenting, trusting God with your children, biblical encouragement for moms

  6. Oct 16

    74 | Why Do I Keep Snapping at My Kids? 3 Ways to Calm Mom Rage and Anxiety

    Do you find yourself snapping at your kids over the smallest things and then feeling guilty afterward? Have you ever wondered why your anxiety seems to come out as anger, even when you're trying so hard to be a patient, loving mom? Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, and frustrated, and wishing you could respond calmly instead of reacting in anger? If you're struggling with mom rage, anxiety, or constantly losing your patience with your kids, this episode is for you! In this episode, we're talking about why anxiety sometimes shows up as anger in motherhood and what you can do about it. We'll explore the psychology behind mom rage, how an overwhelmed nervous system can affect your reactions, and what Scripture teaches us about responding differently. I'm also sharing something that stood out during my Bible study of Psalm 2: the Psalm begins with rage but ends with refuge. And that powerful contrast reminded me that even when motherhood feels chaotic, God remains steady. You'll walk away with three practical, faith-based strategies to recognize your anger before it escalates, understand what's happening underneath your frustration, and learn to turn to God instead of letting your emotions take over. Because, Mama, you don't have to let anxiety and anger control how you respond to your kids. You can learn to move from rage to refuge. In this episode, we talk about: ⭐️ Why anxiety, overstimulation, and motherhood stress can contribute to mom rage and snapping at your kids ⭐️ How to recognize your nervous system's early warning signs before frustration turns into an angry outburst ⭐️ Why identifying what's underneath your anger can help you break the cycle of reacting, yelling, and feeling guilty ⭐️ Three practical ways to calm your body, interrupt anxious thoughts, and respond to your children with greater patience ⭐️ What Psalm 2 teaches us about God's sovereignty and how to turn to Him as our refuge when motherhood feels overwhelming 🎉 EPISODE 75 GIVEAWAY 🎉 To celebrate 75 episodes of Faith Over Anxiety for Moms, I'm doing a special giveaway as a thank-you to YOU for listening, sharing the podcast, and allowing me to be a small part of your week. There will be TWO winners, and each winner will receive: 💜 Scripture for Anxiety Journal 💜 Grace in Chaos: Biblical Hope for the Hard Days of Motherhood These resources were chosen to help you get into God's Word, process the anxious thoughts you're carrying, and find biblical encouragement in the middle of real motherhood. ⏰ The giveaway closes October 20, 2026, so be sure to enter before the deadline! Enter the Episode 75 Giveaway here: https://bit.ly/episode75giveaway Contact Rachel: Email: hello@faithoveranxietyformoms.com Faith Over Anxiety for Moms on Apple Podcasts Become a Faith Over Anxiety Email Insider: bit.ly/faithoveranxietyemails JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY 💜 Are you an anxious Christian mom who struggles with overthinking, mom rage, overstimulation, or feeling overwhelmed by motherhood? Come join other Christian moms who are learning to manage anxiety, grow in their faith, and navigate motherhood with biblical encouragement and practical tools. Search Anxiety Help for Christian Moms in Facebook Groups, or JOIN HERE: bit.ly/anxietyhelpformoms Next Steps: Step 1: Follow the show so you don't miss new episodes every Monday and Thursday. Step 2: Leave a five-star written review on Apple Podcasts to help other anxious Christian moms discover the show. Step 3: Share this episode with a Christian mom who struggles with overwhelm, mom rage, or feeling guilty after snapping at her kids. Remind her she's not alone and that learning to respond differently is possible! Related Episodes: 73 | Can't Quiet Your Brain? 3 Ways to Stop the Mental Noise and Come Back to the Present 5 | How to Calm Anxiety as a Christian Mom: A Faith-Based Nervous System Reset Using Polyvagal Theory Xoxo, Rachel 💜 Keywords: mom rage, mom anger, snapping at kids, why do I keep yelling at my kids, anxiety and anger, anxious mom, overwhelmed mom, overstimulated mom, Christian motherhood, Christian mom anxiety, motherhood anxiety, how to stop snapping at your kids, mom guilt, emotional regulation for moms, nervous system regulation, parenting stress, anger management for moms, biblical encouragement for moms, Psalm 2, faith-based anxiety help, Christian parenting, how to be a patient mom, calm anxious thoughts

  7. Oct 13

    73 | Can’t Quiet Your Brain? 3 Ways to Stop the Mental Noise and Come Back to the Present

    Does your brain seem to get louder the second things around you get quiet? Do you find yourself physically present with your kids, but mentally thinking about tomorrow, replaying yesterday, or trying to remember everything you still need to do? Do you want to stop overthinking and feel more grounded in the moment you are actually living? In this episode, we’re talking about the mental noise so many anxious moms experience and why trying to force yourself to “stop thinking” usually isn’t the answer. We’ll look at what psychology says about attention, repetitive thinking, and working memory, while also looking at what Jesus teaches us about being worried and distracted by many things and carrying tomorrow before it gets here. You’ll also hear a real-life example from my own motherhood, when the mental noise gets especially loud while I’m rocking my 3-year-old, and practical ways I’m learning to come back to the moment God has actually given me. In this episode, we talk about: ⭐️ How to notice when your brain has moved into planning, worrying, replaying, or worst-case-scenario thinking ⭐️ Why naming what your mind is doing can create space between you and the thought instead of automatically following it ⭐️ What Matthew 6 and the story of Martha in Luke 10 teach us about moving from tomorrow back to today and from “many things” back to one thing ⭐️ How to use a physiological sigh, your five senses, and gratitude to ground yourself in what is actually happening right now ⭐️ How a simple brain dump can help get the mental checklist out of your head so you can decide what actually deserves your attention next 🎉 EPISODE 75 GIVEAWAY 🎉 To celebrate 75 episodes of Faith Over Anxiety for Moms, I’m doing a special giveaway as a thank-you to YOU for listening, sharing the podcast, and allowing me to be a small part of your week. There will be TWO winners, and each winner will receive: 💜 Scripture for Anxiety Journal 💜 Grace in Chaos: Biblical Hope for the Hard Days of Motherhood These resources were chosen to help you get into God’s Word, process the anxious thoughts you’re carrying, and find biblical encouragement in the middle of real motherhood. Enter the Episode 75 Giveaway here: https://bit.ly/episode75giveaway Contact Rachel: Email: hello@faithoveranxietyformoms.com Faith Over Anxiety for Moms on Apple Podcasts Become a Faith Over Anxiety Email Insider: bit.ly/faithoveranxietyemails JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY 💜 Search Anxiety Help for Christian Moms in Facebook Groups, or JOIN HERE: bit.ly/anxietyhelpformoms Next Steps: Step 1: Follow the show so you don't miss new episodes every Monday and Thursday. Step 2: Leave a five-star written review on Apple Podcasts. Step 3: Share this episode with a Christian mom whose brain never seems to shut off and who could use a reminder that she doesn’t have to carry tomorrow today. Related Episodes: 🎧 9| Stop Overthinking and Start Living Anchored: Finding Peace in the Present 🎧 5| How to Calm Anxiety: A Faith-Based Nervous System Reset Using Polyvagal Theory Xoxo, Rachel 💜 Keywords: Christian mom anxiety, overthinking, quiet your brain, racing thoughts, mental noise, anxious thoughts, Christian anxiety help, present moment, grounding techniques for anxiety, faith-based anxiety tools, stop overthinking, anxiety in motherhood, Christian moms, nervous system regulation, Bible verses for anxiety, Matthew 6 anxiety, mental load, working memory, anxiety help for moms

  8. Oct 8

    72 | Feel Anxious All the Time? What Isaiah 61 Teaches Us About Staying Rooted Through Anxiety

    Do you feel like anxiety can take over your thoughts before you even realize it? Are you tired of worrying about your kids, overthinking what could go wrong, or feeling like you should be “further along” in your faith by now? What if the goal isn’t to become a mom who never feels anxious…but to become so deeply rooted in God that anxiety no longer gets to determine how you respond? In this episode, we’re digging into Isaiah 61 and the beautiful picture of God’s people becoming “great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory.”  An oak can experience wind without being uprooted. And maybe that’s what God is growing in you too.  We’ll talk about what this passage meant in its original context, how Jesus fulfills its promise, and what it can teach us about anxiety, healing, growth, and rebuilding. In this episode, we talk about: ⭐️ What Isaiah 61 means and why its original context makes the promise of restoration even more powerful ⭐️ Why feeling anxious doesn’t mean you’re failing at trusting God ⭐️ How becoming an “oak of righteousness” gives us a different picture of spiritual growth ⭐️ Why slow progress with anxiety doesn’t mean you aren’t growing ⭐️ Practical ways to interrupt anxious spirals, reject shame, deepen your roots in God, and begin rebuilding old patterns Contact Rachel: Email: hello@faithoveranxietyformoms.com Faith Over Anxiety for Moms on Apple Podcasts Become a Faith Over Anxiety Email Insider: bit.ly/faithoveranxietyemails JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY 💜 Search Anxiety Help for Christian Moms in Facebook Groups, or JOIN HERE: bit.ly/anxietyhelpformoms Next Steps: Step 1: Follow the show so you don't miss new episodes every Monday and Thursday. Step 2: Leave a five-star written review on Apple Podcasts. Step 3: Share this episode with a Christian mom who loves God but feels discouraged because she’s still struggling with anxiety. Remind her: she doesn’t have to be unshakable…she needs to stay rooted. Related Episodes: 68 | Feel Anxious All the Time? 7 Daily Habits to Calm Your Nervous System and Draw Closer to God 5 | How to Calm Anxiety: A Faith-Based Nervous System Reset Using Polyvagal Theory Xoxo, Rachel 💜 Keywords: Christian mom anxiety, anxiety help for Christian moms, Isaiah 61, Bible verses for anxiety, biblical anxiety help, Christian anxiety, anxious thoughts, overthinking, motherhood anxiety, mom anxiety, trust God with anxiety, stay rooted in God, calm anxious thoughts, Christian motherhood, biblical tools for anxiety

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Top 3% Globally Ranked Podcast for Christian Moms Do you love Jesus… but still struggle with anxiety as a mom? Do you ever feel guilty that your faith is strong, yet your mind won’t stop racing? Do you lie awake at night replaying “what if” scenarios about your kids, your health, your future — wondering why peace feels so hard to hold onto? If that sounds like you, you are not broken — and you are not alone. Welcome to Faith Over Anxiety for Moms — a Christian motherhood podcast created for Christian moms who want to live with faith without being ruled by fear. This is a safe, honest space for moms navigating anxiety, overwhelm, intrusive thoughts, and the emotional weight of motherhood — especially after loss, trauma, or seasons that changed you. I’m Rachel Cross — wife, mom, former teacher, and a woman who knows firsthand what it’s like to carry anxiety into motherhood. I’ve walked through seasons of fear, grief, therapy, prayer, and learning how to calm my nervous system while clinging to God’s truth. For a long time, I believed my anxiety meant my faith wasn’t strong enough — until I learned that faith and practical mindset tools can work together to bring real calm. On this podcast, we talk about what it actually looks like to follow Jesus and manage anxiety in real life. Each week, you’ll find: 💜Biblical tools that ground you in God’s Word without guilt or pressure 💜Mindset and therapy-inspired strategies to calm anxious thoughts and spirals 💜Practical encouragement for motherhood, including raising anxious children and navigating mom guilt 💜Honest conversations about anxiety after loss, fear for your kids, and learning to trust God again This isn’t a podcast about “just praying harder.” And it’s not about fixing yourself. It’s about learning how to calm your mind, anchor your heart in truth, and show up as a more present, peaceful mom — one faithful step at a time. You’ll leave each episode with clarity, comfort, and simple tools you can use right away — whether anxiety hits out of nowhere, shows up at bedtime, or creeps in during quiet moments. If you’re ready to stop letting anxiety run your days and start choosing faith — even when fear is loud — this podcast is for you. 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday. To stay connected, access free resources, and get encouragement beyond the podcast, visit: www.faithoveranxietyformoms.com Mama, you don’t have to carry this alone. Together, we’re choosing faith over anxiety — one day at a time.

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