đź’¬ Episode Summary:
Do you love Jesus but still feel anxious all the time? You're not alone. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the unspoken struggles many Christian women face—like fear, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion—and the 3 root lies anxiety whispers that keep us stuck.
We’ll look at what God says instead, how to start shifting your focus from fear to freedom, and why knowing God by His names might just change everything.
Whether you battle fear of failure, fear of the future, or fear of not being enough—this is for you.
⏱️ Time Stamps:
1:15 – Welcome + A message to the silently struggling
1:49 – Why we need to talk about what’s not talked about in church
2:18 – The 3 root fears anxiety feeds off of (based on Ed Welch’s Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest)
4:35 – 3 lies anxiety tells you (and how to recognize them in your own life)
7:24 – How hard things shape our beliefs—and how lies take root
7:42 – Replacing lies with truth (Christian CBT + Scripture)
9:39 – Names of God that speak directly to your fears
11:54 – Practical challenge: 4 steps to stop the spiral
13:28 – Final encouragement + what’s coming next on the BU Podcast
✨ Key Takeaways:
- Anxiety often stems from 3 root fears: Death/Harm, Judgment/Rejection, and Fear of the Future
- These fears manifest as lies: “I’m not safe,” “I’m not enough,” “I’m alone—it’s all up to me”
- God speaks truth over every lie: You are safe in His presence, enough in Christ, and never alone
- Knowing God by His names can reshape how you experience fear and anxiety
- Practical steps: identify the lie, speak the truth, renounce the lie, replace it with Scripture
DISCLAIMER
I am a licensed professional counselor, however this podcast (and the info shared on my blogs and social media) is not therapy. It is for informational purposes only; this is not a professional therapy relationship; and it is not personal advice to your specific situation. If you wonder whether professional counseling may be helpful for you in this season of life, check out this article that outlines when you might need to seek the help of a professional counselor and how to find a good one: https://shelleyspence.com/how-to-find-a-christian-counselor
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