Faith Over Anxiety for Moms

Rachel Cross – Christian Mom & Anxiety Support Coach
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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 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 spiral 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 weekly. To stay connected, access free resources, and get encouragement beyond the podcast, visit faithoveranxietyformoms.com Friend, you don’t have to carry this alone. Together, we’re choosing faith over anxiety — one day at a time.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    05. How to Calm Anxiety as a Christian Mom: A Faith-Based Nervous System Reset Using Polyvagal Theory

    Do you love Jesus but still feel anxious in your body? Do you pray and trust God, yet your chest feels tight and your nervous system feels stuck in fight-or-flight? Have you wondered why anxiety doesn’t just disappear if your faith is strong? In this episode of Faith Over Anxiety for Moms, we explore how anxiety affects the nervous system — not just the mind — and why Christian moms often feel overwhelmed, tense, or emotionally exhausted even when they trust God. Using research from polyvagal theory and biblical examples from Martha (Luke 10), Gideon (Judges 6), and Jesus in the garden (Matthew 26), you’ll learn how Scripture and neuroscience align when it comes to overload, fear, and deep distress. If you’re searching for how to calm anxiety as a Christian mom, regulate your nervous system in a faith-based way, or stop living in constant overwhelm, this episode will give you clarity and one simple, repeatable tool you can use today. Resources & Scriptures Mentioned ⭐️ Polyvagal Theory – Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges ⭐️ Luke 10:38–42 (Martha and overwhelm) ⭐️ Judges 6:11–24 (Gideon and fear) ⭐️ Matthew 26:36–46 (Jesus in Gethsemane) ⭐️ Psalm 23:1 Practical Tool Shared in This Episode The 60-Second Scripture Breath Next Steps Practice the 60-Second Scripture Breath once a day this week. Notice which nervous system state you experience most often: safe, fight-or-flight, or shutdown. Share this episode with another overwhelmed Christian mom who feels anxious in her body and needs to know she isn’t failing at faith. If this episode encouraged you, please leave a written review on Apple Podcasts so more Christian moms struggling with anxiety and overwhelm can find support and peace. Xoxo, 💜 Rachel

    10 min

  2. 6D AGO

    04. Six Real-Life Ways I Stop an Anxiety Spiral (That Actually Work)

    Do you ever feel your mind start racing out of nowhere, even when everything seems fine? Are you a Christian mom who struggles with overthinking, mental load, or anxiety spirals in motherhood? Do you want to calm your nervous system and find biblical peace without feeling like you have to fix everything at once? In this episode, Rachel shares an honest, faith-based conversation about anxiety spirals in motherhood and what actually helps when your thoughts feel loud and overwhelming. If you are a Christian mom navigating stress, overthinking, and mental exhaustion, this episode will meet you with both biblical encouragement and practical insight. We explore why anxiety does not mean you lack faith, how your nervous system responds to stress, and how small, intentional steps can help you gently return to peace. This episode is for the mom who wants real tools, rooted in Scripture, to calm anxiety and feel steady again. Bible studies from The Daily Grace Co., including: -Studies on specific books of the Bible -Year long Bible studies -His & hers studies -Studies for men and women -Peace for the Anxious Heart (an anxiety-focused Bible study)   Christian moms community through The MomCo   Scriptures referenced in this episode include: -Psalm 46:10 -1 Peter 5:7 -Psalm 19:1 -Proverbs 4:23 -Romans 12:2 -1 Corinthians 6:19   Resources: Bible studies: https://thedailygraceco.com/collections/all-bible-studies MomCo: https://www.themom.co/home If this episode encouraged you, please leave a written review on Apple Podcasts. Your review helps another Christian mom struggling with anxiety spirals and overthinking find this show and feel less alone. Xoxo, Rachel

    14 min

  3. FEB 9

    03. Mental Load, Mom Anxiety & Overwhelm: Why Christian Moms Feel Exhausted and What the Bible Says About Carrying Too Much

    Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, and mentally exhausted as a mom? Do you feel like your mind never shuts off, even when nothing is technically “wrong”? This episode is for the overwhelmed mom who feels anxious, burned out, and emotionally drained by motherhood. In this episode of Faith Over Anxiety for Moms, Christian moms will learn what mental load really is and why mental load causes anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and burnout in motherhood. Rachel explains why so many moms feel overwhelmed, mentally tired, and on edge, even on ordinary days, and why this does not mean you are weak or failing as a mom or as a Christian. Through powerful Bible stories of Moses, Elijah, and Hagar, this faith-based podcast episode shows what the Bible says about carrying too much responsibility, emotional overload, and burnout. You’ll hear how God does not glorify exhaustion, does not expect moms to carry everything alone, and does not overlook the invisible emotional labor of motherhood. This Christian motherhood podcast episode offers biblical encouragement for anxious moms, practical faith-based insight, and a simple next step to help overwhelmed moms begin sharing the mental load and finding rest in God. If you are a Christian mom struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, mental exhaustion, or emotional overload, this episode will help you understand what you’re carrying and how God meets you right there. In This Episode, You’ll Learn -Why moms feel anxious, overwhelmed, and exhausted -What mental load is and why it impacts anxiety in motherhood -How emotional and mental burnout affects Christian moms -What the Bible says about carrying too much responsibility -How God responds to exhaustion, burnout, and overwhelm -A faith-based, practical step to reduce mental load as a mom Bible Stories & Scripture Referenced Exodus 18:13–26 — Moses and the danger of carrying everyone’s needs alone 1 Kings 19:1–18 — Elijah’s burnout and God’s response through rest and care Genesis 16:7–13 — Hagar and the God who sees overwhelmed and unseen moms Matthew 11:28–30 — Rest for the weary and burdened 1 Peter 5:7 — Casting anxiety on God because He cares Reflection Question for Overwhelmed Moms What is one mental responsibility you are carrying alone right now that is contributing to your anxiety, and who could help share that mental load with you? About the Podcast Faith Over Anxiety for Moms is a Christian podcast for moms struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, and burnout. Each episode offers faith-based encouragement, biblical truth, and practical support to help Christian moms find peace, rest, and hope in motherhood. Subscribe, Review & Share If you are an anxious or overwhelmed mom, be sure to follow this Christian motherhood podcast, leave a written review on Apple Podcasts, and share this episode with another mom who feels mentally exhausted and overwhelmed. Your review helps more Christian moms searching for anxiety support and faith-based encouragement find this show. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. In today’s episode, I mentioned a book that deeply shaped how I understand mental load in motherhood and marriage—especially the invisible weight so many moms quietly carry every day. 📖 Book mentioned in this episode: A Better Share by Dr. Morgan Cutlip This book helps put language to the emotional and mental labor moms often carry—like planning, remembering, anticipating needs, and holding everyone else’s life together—and offers a healthier, more connected way for couples to truly share that load. 👉 https://linktw.in/JgAExp xoxo, Rachel

    11 min

  4. FEB 2

    01. My Story: Faith, Anxiety, and Why I Started This Podcast

    In this first episode, I’m sharing my story. For years, I told myself I was fine. I was functioning, showing up, and doing what needed to be done—but underneath it all, anxiety was quietly shaping my life. After the unexpected loss of my sister, anxiety became something I carried daily. Motherhood intensified it. I learned how to survive, how to push through, and how to ignore what my body and heart were trying to tell me. In this episode, I open up about: -How anxiety first entered my life after loss -Why becoming a mom made everything feel heavier -How I coped the “world’s way” for a long time—staying busy, avoiding rest, and trying to do it all myself -How God slowly drew me back to Him in the middle of overwhelm -What changed when I finally allowed support, therapy, and deeper faith into my healing -Why this podcast exists and who it’s for This podcast was created for the mom who loves Jesus but still struggles with anxiety. The mom who feels overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, and unsure why calm feels so hard to reach. My heart is to create a space where you feel seen, understood, and supported—and reminded that you are not broken and you are not alone. Each episode of Faith Over Anxiety for Moms will include faith-based encouragement, mindset and nervous system tools, honest conversations about motherhood and anxiety, and prayer for the mom listening. 🤍 If this episode resonates with you, I’m so glad you’re here. 🤍 Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes. 🤍 Share this podcast with a mom who could use encouragement and hope. Thank you for being here. I can’t wait to walk this journey with you. Xoxo, Rachel

    8 min

  5. FEB 2

    02. Intrusive Thoughts in Motherhood: Why They Happen and How to Cope

    Intrusive thoughts are one of the most unsettling parts of anxiety in motherhood. They often show up without warning—scary thoughts, unwanted images, or sudden fears that something bad might happen—and can leave moms feeling shaken, ashamed, or confused. In this episode, we talk honestly about intrusive thoughts and anxiety spirals, especially the kind that show up around our children. I share my own experience with intrusive thoughts and explain why having them does not mean something is wrong with you, that you want them, or that your faith is weak. Using Scripture and lived experience, this episode walks through a clear, biblical way to respond when intrusive thoughts appear—without fear, panic, or shame. In this episode, you’ll learn: -What intrusive thoughts are and why anxious moms experience them -Why intrusive thoughts don’t define you or reflect your intentions -How anxiety uses fear to keep thoughts looping -A step-by-step, Scripture-based way to interrupt anxiety spirals -Why releasing anxiety to God is a practice, not a one-time moment This episode is for the mom who has been scared by her thoughts and wondered what they say about her. You are not broken, and you are not alone. Each episode of Faith Over Anxiety for Moms includes faith-based encouragement, practical tools, and prayer for the mom listening. 👉 If this episode encouraged you, please follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes. 👉 If you know a mom who needs encouragement, share this episode with her. xoxo, Rachel

    8 min

  6. JAN 30

    00. Podcast Trailer | Faith Over Anxiety for Moms

    If you’re a mom who loves Jesus but still struggles with anxiety, overwhelm, intrusive thoughts, or constant worry — you’re in the right place. This trailer introduces Faith Over Anxiety for Moms, a faith-filled podcast created for women navigating motherhood while carrying anxious thoughts, heavy mental loads, and unseen emotional battles. I’m your host, Rachel, and this podcast was born from my own journey — walking through loss, panic, postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and the pressure to “hold it all together,” while slowly learning how faith, mindset tools, and nervous system awareness can help calm anxiety from the inside out. Inside this podcast, you’ll find: Biblical truth and encouragement rooted in God’s Word Mindset and nervous system tools I’ve learned through therapy and lived experience Honest conversations about anxiety, motherhood, grief, mental load, and healing Gentle guidance to help you feel calmer, supported, and less alone This is not a place for quick fixes or spiritual bypassing. It’s a space to feel seen, understood, and reminded that healing is a journey — and you don’t have to walk it alone. New episodes will release twice a week, and each episode will include practical tools, faith-based encouragement, and prayer specifically for the mom listening. ✨ Subscribe now so you don’t miss the first episode! ✨ Share this podcast with a mom who could use encouragement. I’m so glad you’re here 3 Xoxo,  Rachel

    1 min

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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 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 spiral 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 weekly. To stay connected, access free resources, and get encouragement beyond the podcast, visit faithoveranxietyformoms.com Friend, you don’t have to carry this alone. Together, we’re choosing faith over anxiety — one day at a time.

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  • Creator
    Rachel Cross – Christian Mom & Anxiety Support Coach
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
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