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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: [email protected] 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

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: [email protected] 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

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: [email protected] 👥 Join the Inner Circle to get weekly faith-based inspiration: awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com Contact Rachel: Email: [email protected] 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

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: [email protected] 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

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: [email protected] 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

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: [email protected] 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

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: [email protected] 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

Have you ever prayed for something to change and wondered why God hasn’t moved? Do you know God is good, but still struggle to understand why He allows painful things? How do you trust God when you desperately want answers, certainty, or a different outcome? After hearing Jet Trouble’s song I Need You and learning that it was written out of the pain of walking through his father’s battle with ALS, I was reminded of how deeply this tension has shown up in my own life—especially through the loss of my sister. You can love God and still have questions. You can believe He is good and still wish He had answered differently. You can trust Him and still hurt. Today, we’re looking at what Scripture teaches us about bringing our real emotions to God, anchoring ourselves in who He is when life feels uncertain, and surrendering what we cannot control while inviting God to work in us through the hard season. In this episode, we talk about: ⭐️ Why honest, raw prayers are not a lack of faith—and what Psalm 13 teaches us about bringing our pain directly to God ⭐️ How to stop adding shame to your anxiety by telling God what you are actually feeling ⭐️ Why your circumstances may change, but God’s character does not ⭐️ How anxiety tries to find safety through certainty and control—and what biblical surrender looks like instead ⭐️ A simple way to pray when you don’t understand what God is doing: “God, what do You want to do in me while I wait?” Contact Rachel: Email: [email protected] Faith Over Anxiety for Moms on Apple Podcasts Become a Faith Over Anxiety Email Insider: bit.ly/faithoveranxietyemails JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY 💜 Come join Anxiety Help for Christian Moms, where we take what we’re learning on the podcast and actually live it out together through Scripture, practical tools, encouragement, and conversations with other Christian moms who get it. 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 mom who is walking through a hard season, waiting on an answer to prayer, or struggling to trust God when life doesn’t make sense. Related Episodes: 57 | Why Won’t God Take This Away? Trusting God Through Anxiety and Unanswered Prayers 52 | Grieving a Sibling? How God Has Carried Me Through 18 Years Without My Sister Xoxo, Rachel 💜 Keywords: Christian mom anxiety, trusting God in hard times, why does God allow suffering, trusting God when life hurts, unanswered prayers, Christian anxiety help, surrendering control to God, biblical anxiety, faith during suffering, honest prayer, lament, Psalm 13, Hebrews 13:8, Psalm 139, Proverbs 3:5-6, God is good, trusting God with your children, anxiety and faith, Christian motherhood

Do you catch yourself saying, “Something bad is going to happen” before anything has even happened? Does one little thing—your child coughing, your husband not answering his phone, or a packed week ahead—send your mind straight into the worst-case scenario? Do you want to stop letting the what-ifs run your thoughts and learn how to trust God even when you don’t know what happens next? In this episode, we’re talking about the words we speak when we’re anxious and how those words can either reinforce the fear we’re already feeling or help us come back to what is actually true. I’m sharing a recent moment when my own mom anxiety had me living five steps into a future that hadn’t happened yet. We’ll also look at what Scripture says about our words and thoughts, plus some of the psychology behind why naming our fears and challenging our first anxious interpretation can be so helpful. It’s about recognizing when anxiety is doing the talking and choosing to stand on what God says is true.  In this episode, we talk about: How your words can reinforce the anxious thoughts you’re already rehearsing The difference between acknowledging a real fear and allowing anxiety to predict the future One question to ask yourself when your mind immediately jumps to the worst-case scenario How Philippians 4:8 and Psalm 56:3 can help you come back to what is true How to speak God’s truth and take the next faithful step…even when you still feel anxious Contact Rachel: Email: [email protected] Listen on Apple Podcasts: Faith Over Anxiety for Moms on Apple Podcasts   Become a Faith Over Anxiety Email Insider: bit.ly/faithoveranxietyemails   JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY 💜 Come join Anxiety Help for Christian Moms, where we take what we’re learning on the podcast and actually live it out together through Scripture, practical tools, encouragement, and conversations with other Christian moms who get it. 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 always finds herself expecting the worst and needs the reminder that she doesn’t have to let anxiety decide what she believes.   Related Episodes: 61 | Why “Just Trust God” Isn’t Calming Your Anxiety—3 Ways to Stop Overthinking and Find Peace 63 | Can’t Stop Believing the Lies Anxiety Tells You? How to Use God’s Word to Fight Back Xoxo, Rachel 💜 Keywords: Christian mom anxiety, anxious thoughts, stop expecting the worst, overthinking, Christian anxiety, Bible verses for anxiety, God’s truth, trusting God, mom anxiety, negative thoughts, worst-case scenario thinking, what-if thoughts, renew your mind, Philippians 4:8, Psalm 56:3, Proverbs 18:21, anxiety help for Christian moms

Do you feel like your brain is constantly scanning for what could go wrong? Do you find yourself overthinking everything—even when you know logically that you’re okay? Have you ever wondered if experiences from your past could be contributing to the anxiety you’re experiencing as a mom today? Mama, sometimes the anxiety we’re experiencing today has roots that go deeper than the situation right in front of us. In this episode, I’m joined by Beth Steigerwalt, host of the globally top 5% podcast Heal Depression with God, Certified Christian Life Coach, writer, mom of five, grandma, childhood trauma survivor, and breast cancer survivor. Beth knows what it’s like to be a worried and anxious mama who feels overwhelmed, depressed, and unsure of her worth. In some of her darkest moments, God met her with His love—and today, she helps Christian women with past trauma and depression grow in confidence in their God-created design and believe that they are deeply loved. We’re talking about the connection between past wounds, anxiety, and overthinking, why your mind may feel like it always has to be prepared for something bad to happen, and what healing can look like when you stop simply trying harder to make the anxiety disappear. If you want to understand what may be happening underneath your anxious thoughts, quiet some of the constant mental noise, feel more present with your family, and experience more of the security that comes from knowing you are loved by God, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we talk about: How past wounds can continue influencing anxiety, fear, and overthinking today Why your mind and body may stay on high alert even when there isn’t an immediate threat Recognizing the lies, shame, and beliefs that can keep you stuck in anxious thought patterns Practical ways to begin healing instead of simply trying harder to stop feeling anxious How God’s love can help you grow in confidence, security, and your God-created identity Connect with Beth Steigerwalt: Listen to Beth’s Podcast: Heal Depression with God Website: bethsteigerwalt.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: Connect with Beth on Facebook LinkedIn: Connect with Beth on LinkedIn Join Beth’s Natural Healing Newsletter: Sign up for the Natural Healing Newsletter Resource Mentioned in This Episode: The Search for Significance by Robert S. McGee Find The Search for Significance on Amazon Disclosure: As an Amazon Influencer, I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through this link, at no additional cost to you. Contact Rachel: Email: [email protected] Listen on Apple Podcasts Become a Faith Over Anxiety Email Insider: SIGN UP HERE! JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY 💜 Are you a Christian mom who is tired of overthinking, feeling overwhelmed, and letting anxiety steal your peace? Come join us inside Anxiety Help for Christian Moms, my free Facebook community! This is a place to connect with other moms who get it, grow closer to God, and learn practical, biblical tools to help quiet anxious thoughts. Search “Anxiety Help for Christian Moms” in Facebook Groups or click 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. Step 3: Share this episode with a Christian mom who seems to be constantly overthinking, worrying about what could go wrong, or carrying wounds from her past. This may be the encouragement she needs to realize there’s more happening beneath her anxiety—and that she doesn’t have to walk through healing alone. Related Episodes: 21 | When Anxious Thoughts Won’t Stop: Finding God’s Peace in Psalm 94:19 8 | Letting Go of the Past: What Lot's Wife Teaches About Anxiety and Regret Xoxo, Rachel 💜 Keywords: Christian anxiety, overthinking, anxious thoughts, past trauma, trauma healing, past wounds, nervous system regulation, Christian moms, anxiety in motherhood, biblical anxiety help, healing with God, childhood trauma, calm anxious mind, Christian mental health, faith and anxiety, anxiety help for Christian moms

Do you feel anxious even when nothing is technically wrong? Does your brain feel like it never really shuts off because you’re constantly thinking about your kids, your schedule, the house, and everything that needs to get done? Do you want to feel calmer, more present with your family, and closer to God without adding another complicated routine to your already full plate? In this episode, we’re talking about 7 simple daily habits that can help calm your nervous system and draw you closer to God. These are not seven more things you need to do perfectly. They’re realistic rhythms you can work into the life you’re already living—from your morning coffee and school drop-off to dinner, bedtime, and everything in between. We’ll talk about the psychology behind why these habits can help with anxiety, what Scripture says about creating daily rhythms with God, and what these habits actually look like in real mom life. In this episode, we talk about: How starting your morning with God can help you begin the day feeling more grounded instead of immediately reacting to everything around you Why pausing, slowing your breathing, and moving your body can help when you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or overstimulated Practical ways to fit movement into motherhood—even if you only have 10–20 minutes How journaling, brain dumping, and choosing your top three priorities can help reduce the mental load Simple ways to practice gratitude, improve your nighttime wind-down, and stay connected to people who can help carry the load Contact Rachel: Email: [email protected] Listen on Apple Podcasts Become a Faith Over Anxiety Email Insider: SIGN UP HERE! JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY 💜 If you’re a Christian mom who struggles with anxiety, overthinking, or overwhelm and you want a place to connect with other moms who get it, come join Anxiety Help for Christian Moms. You can JOIN HERE, or go to Groups on Facebook and search: Anxiety Help for Christian Moms When you request to join, you’ll answer three quick questions that help me understand you, what you’re struggling with, and what kind of support you need. 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 mom who feels like her mind is always “on” and could use a few simple, realistic ways to feel more grounded and connected to God. Related Episodes: 5 | How to Calm Anxiety: A Faith-Based Nervous System Reset Using Polyvagal Theory 66 | Feeling Anxious and Far From God? 3 Spiritual Disciplines to Grow Closer to Him Xoxo, Rachel 💜 Keywords: anxiety in motherhood, Christian mom anxiety, anxious mom, calm nervous system, nervous system regulation, daily habits for anxiety, Christian anxiety help, faith and anxiety, overthinking, mental load motherhood, calm anxious thoughts, Bible verses for anxiety, draw closer to God, Christian motherhood, anxiety coping skills, daily routine for anxiety

Does your mind immediately jump to the worst-case scenario when your child feels sick, your husband doesn’t answer his phone, or something unexpected happens? Do you know God is with you but still struggle to stop rehearsing everything that could go wrong? Are you trying to carry tomorrow’s possible problems with the strength God has given you for today? Mama, anxiety is really good at bringing frightening possibilities to mind—but sometimes our minds need help remembering what is still true about God. In this devotional episode, we’re opening Lamentations 3 and looking at one small but powerful word: yet. You’ll learn how to acknowledge your fear without allowing it to become the only voice you hear. Because hope doesn’t always begin when your circumstances change. Sometimes hope begins when you remember who God is. In this episode, we talk about: Why honestly pouring out your fear to God is not a failure of faith How the word “yet” can become a turning point in an anxiety spiral What God’s new mercies mean when yesterday’s worries still feel heavy Why you don’t need tomorrow’s strength for the day you are living now How to use the four-step “Yet Reset” when your mind expects the worst Contact Rachel: Email: [email protected] Listen on Apple Podcasts: Faith Over Anxiety for Moms on Apple Podcasts Become a Faith Over Anxiety Email Insider: Receive weekly biblical encouragement, simple tools for anxious thoughts, and new episode updates. SIGN UP HERE! JOIN THE FREE FAITH OVER ANXIETY FOR MOMS FACEBOOK COMMUNITY 💜 Come connect with other anxious Christian moms, receive encouragement, grow in faith, and remember that you are not navigating anxiety and motherhood alone. JOIN HERE!  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. Your review helps more anxious Christian moms find the biblical encouragement they need. Step 3: Share this episode with a mom whose mind keeps jumping to everything that could go wrong and remind her that she does not have to carry tomorrow today. Related Episodes 21 | When Anxious Thoughts Won’t Stop: Finding God’s Peace in Psalm 94:19 7 | Fear of the Future: Learning to Trust God with the Unknown Xoxo, Rachel 💜 Keywords: anxious thoughts, expecting the worst, Lamentations 3 Bible study, Christian mom anxiety, biblical anxiety help, how to stop overthinking, trusting God with anxiety, God’s faithfulness, new mercies every morning, faith over fear, Christian motherhood, Bible verses for anxiety

Do you love God but still find yourself wondering why you feel so anxious? Are you praying and reading your Bible but still feeling disconnected or far from God? Do you want to grow closer to God, but you're already overwhelmed and don't need another list of things you “should” be doing? Mama, spiritual disciplines aren't about adding more to your Christian to-do list. They're intentional rhythms that create space for you to be with God and allow Him to form you. In this episode, we're breaking spiritual disciplines into three simple groups so you can discover what your relationship with God may need in this season. We'll also talk about why these practices can be especially helpful for an anxious mind...and why the answer may not be doing more for God, but learning how to remain with Him. In this episode, we talk about: ⭐️ What spiritual disciplines actually are—and why they aren't another Christian checklist ⭐️ Spiritual disciplines that help you hear and know God, including Scripture reading, Bible study, meditation, prayer, and journaling ⭐️ How silence, solitude, Sabbath, rest, fasting, and worship can help an overstimulated, anxious mom slow down and be with God ⭐️ Why community, fellowship, confession, service, and generosity are an important part of spiritual formation ⭐️ How to choose ONE spiritual discipline to practice based on where you're feeling spiritually depleted right now Contact Rachel: Email: [email protected] Listen on Apple Podcasts Become a Faith Over Anxiety Email Insider: SIGN UP HERE! Join the Faith Over Anxiety for Moms Facebook Group: You weren't created to walk through faith, anxiety, and motherhood alone! Come join our FREE Facebook community for Christian moms who want to grow closer to God while learning how to navigate anxiety with biblical truth. Inside the group, we'll encourage and pray for each other, continue conversations from the podcast, dig into Scripture, and connect with other moms who understand what it's like to genuinely love God and still struggle with anxiety. Join here: Anxiety Help for Christian Moms When you get there, introduce yourself and let me know you came from the podcast! 💜 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 has been feeling anxious, spiritually depleted, or far from God and needs the reminder that she doesn't have to do more to draw near to Him. Related Episodes: 35 | Why You Feel Far From God When You’re Anxious: How Attachment Styles Affect Your Faith 47 | Feeling Distracted During Bible Study? Simple Ways Anxious Moms Can Connect With God with Alaine Jacobs Xoxo, Rachel 💜 Keywords: Christian anxiety, spiritual disciplines, feeling far from God, grow closer to God, Christian mom anxiety, anxiety and faith, biblical anxiety help, prayer for anxiety, Bible study for anxiety, Christian motherhood, anxious Christian mom, how to grow closer to God, spiritual growth, Bible meditation, prayer, Sabbath, Christian community, renew your mind

Do you ever find yourself thinking, “What if something happens to my child?” Do you struggle to know when you’re being a wise, protective mom versus when anxiety is asking you to control every possible outcome? Have you ever prayed for God to change something your child is facing and wondered, “God, why haven’t You taken this away yet?” In this episode, I’m sharing a very real season we’re walking through with my daughter’s severe egg allergy and her recent baked egg challenge. For years, we avoided egg—not only because of the legitimate medical risk, but because an earlier baked egg challenge had been incredibly stressful for both of us. Now, with guidance from her allergist and support from her therapist, we’re slowly taking the next step. And Mama, this process is teaching me so much about anxiety, wisdom, control, and what it actually looks like to trust God when the thing you’re afraid of involves your child. In this episode, we talk about: ⭐️ How to recognize the difference between protecting your child and trying to control every outcome ⭐️ Why anxiety often asks for certainty that motherhood simply cannot give us ⭐️ How having a clear plan can help both you and your child move through fear in smaller, more manageable steps ⭐️ What Jochebed’s story in Exodus 2 teaches us about using wisdom while still surrendering what we cannot control ⭐️ How to keep trusting God—even when you’re still afraid, still waiting, and still praying for Him to change the situation Contact Rachel: Email: [email protected] Listen on Apple Podcasts Become a Faith Over Anxiety Email Insider: SIGN UP HERE! COMING SOON: A COMMUNITY FOR ANXIOUS MOMS 💜 I'm working on a free Facebook community for anxious Christian moms—a place to connect, encourage one another, grow in faith, and remember we're not navigating anxiety and motherhood alone. Want to be one of the first to know when it opens? Join my Email list above, then reply to one of my emails with the word “GROUP,” and I'll add you to the list! 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 mom who loves her kids deeply but sometimes feels overwhelmed by the fear that something could happen to them. Related Episodes: 57 | Why Won’t God Take This Away? Trusting God Through Anxiety and Unanswered Prayers 60 | Can’t Stop Worrying After Your Child Gets Hurt? 3 Ways to Calm Mom Anxiety and Trust God Xoxo, Rachel 💜 Keywords: mom anxiety, trusting God, child health anxiety

Have you ever caught yourself thinking... "Why am I so overwhelmed when I have so much to be grateful for?" Maybe you love your family, know God has been so good to you, and genuinely feel thankful... but you're also exhausted, overstimulated, anxious, and carrying the invisible mental load of motherhood. If you've ever felt guilty for struggling because you think you "should" be more grateful, this episode is for you. Today we're diving into 2 Corinthians 4, where Paul reminds us that we are fragile clay jars carrying the treasure of Christ. God never expected us to be the source of our own strength—His power was always meant to sustain us. We'll also talk about the difference between using gratitude to shame yourself and using gratitude to draw closer to God, plus I'll share a simple three-step practice that's been helping me when anxiety and overwhelm start to rise. In this episode, we talk about: ⭐️ Why being overwhelmed doesn't automatically mean you're ungrateful ⭐️ The biblical meaning of 2 Corinthians 4:7–8 and what it teaches us about God's strength in our weakness ⭐️ Why your nervous system can feel overwhelmed even when you're genuinely thankful ⭐️ The difference between guilt-based gratitude and gratitude that grounds you in God's presence ⭐️ A simple "Both. Pause. Release." practice to help calm anxious, overwhelmed moments Contact Rachel: Email: [email protected] Listen on Apple Podcasts Become a Faith Over Anxiety Email Insider: SIGN UP HERE! COMING SOON: A COMMUNITY FOR ANXIOUS MOMS 💜 I'm working on a free Facebook community for anxious Christian moms—a place to connect, encourage one another, grow in faith, and remember we're not navigating anxiety and motherhood alone. Want to be one of the first to know when it opens? Join my Email list above, then reply to one of my emails with the word “GROUP,” and I'll add you to the list! 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 mom who's been feeling overwhelmed and guilty for struggling. She may need this reminder today: being overwhelmed doesn't automatically mean she's ungrateful. Related Episodes: 56 | Burned Out and Overwhelmed? Why Moms End Up in Survival Mode (and How to Break Free) with Josie Anderson  30 | Mom Guilt Stealing Your Joy? 3 Truths Every Anxious Mom Needs to Remember Xoxo, Rachel 💜 Keywords: Christian mom anxiety, overwhelmed mom, mom guilt, gratitude, anxiety in motherhood, Christian motherhood, biblical encouragement for moms, 2 Corinthians 4, clay jars, treasure in jars of clay, Philippians 4:6, overwhelmed Christian mom, mental load of motherhood, overstimulated mom, anxiety podcast for moms, Bible verses for anxiety, nervous system and anxiety, anxious Christian women, gratitude journal, motherhood overwhelm, biblical encouragement, trusting God in motherhood, emotional overwhelm, Christian podcast for moms