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Unshakable Daily Devotional - @2 - Breaking Anxiety's Grip

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Anxiety doesn’t discriminate. It visits the pulpit as often as it does the pews. In this deeply personal episode, I open up about my own struggles with anxiety—even as someone rooted in faith and active in ministry. This isn’t a polished sermon. It’s a real conversation about what happens when the truths we believe feel at odds with the battles inside our minds.

What do you do when Scripture says, “Do not be anxious about anything” (Philippians 4:6–7), yet your heart races and your sleep disappears? How do you cast your cares on the Lord, as urged in 1 Peter 5:7, when those cares seem stuck in your chest?

This episode doesn’t offer quick fixes or platitudes. It offers something better—honesty, vulnerability, and biblical truth. It’s an invitation to explore how we reconcile God’s promises with our very human experiences. I share from a place of lived tension: the reality of anxiety and the resilience of grace.

We also address a wider concern within the Church today, particularly here in the UK. Far too often, spiritual formation is shallow, leaving believers ill-equipped to face the rising tide of fear and cultural instability. The prosperity gospel may promise peace, but it lacks the depth and grit that true discipleship offers. We need a Church grounded in Scripture—one that boldly teaches the power of Christ’s blood, the urgency of His return, and the courage to face fear head-on.

Whether you're struggling with personal anxiety, questioning your faith in the middle of your emotions, or simply longing for a more grounded walk with God, this episode is for you. Come for the transparency. Stay for the truth that endures: You are not alone. God cares for you deeply, and He has not abandoned you to your fears.

Join me in a time of reflection, Scripture, and honest prayer. Because perfect love doesn’t ignore fear—it overcomes it.

Support the show

Thank you for listening! For more inspiring content, visit our main site at RBChristianRadio.net. Explore our ministry services and celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net.

If you'd like to support our work, you can now Buy Me a Coffee and help us keep spreading the word. Every bit makes a difference!
God bless and see you in the next episode.

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Chapters

1. Unshakable Daily Devotional - @2 - Breaking Anxiety's Grip (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to Unshakable (00:00:16)

3. Confronting Anxiety as a Believer (00:00:53)

4. Cast Your Anxieties onto Him (00:02:31)

5. The Church Needs to Address Fear (00:05:09)

6. Perfect Love Drives Out Fear (00:09:43)

7. Closing Prayer and Encouragement (00:12:57)

1424 episodes

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Send us a text

Anxiety doesn’t discriminate. It visits the pulpit as often as it does the pews. In this deeply personal episode, I open up about my own struggles with anxiety—even as someone rooted in faith and active in ministry. This isn’t a polished sermon. It’s a real conversation about what happens when the truths we believe feel at odds with the battles inside our minds.

What do you do when Scripture says, “Do not be anxious about anything” (Philippians 4:6–7), yet your heart races and your sleep disappears? How do you cast your cares on the Lord, as urged in 1 Peter 5:7, when those cares seem stuck in your chest?

This episode doesn’t offer quick fixes or platitudes. It offers something better—honesty, vulnerability, and biblical truth. It’s an invitation to explore how we reconcile God’s promises with our very human experiences. I share from a place of lived tension: the reality of anxiety and the resilience of grace.

We also address a wider concern within the Church today, particularly here in the UK. Far too often, spiritual formation is shallow, leaving believers ill-equipped to face the rising tide of fear and cultural instability. The prosperity gospel may promise peace, but it lacks the depth and grit that true discipleship offers. We need a Church grounded in Scripture—one that boldly teaches the power of Christ’s blood, the urgency of His return, and the courage to face fear head-on.

Whether you're struggling with personal anxiety, questioning your faith in the middle of your emotions, or simply longing for a more grounded walk with God, this episode is for you. Come for the transparency. Stay for the truth that endures: You are not alone. God cares for you deeply, and He has not abandoned you to your fears.

Join me in a time of reflection, Scripture, and honest prayer. Because perfect love doesn’t ignore fear—it overcomes it.

Support the show

Thank you for listening! For more inspiring content, visit our main site at RBChristianRadio.net. Explore our ministry services and celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net.

If you'd like to support our work, you can now Buy Me a Coffee and help us keep spreading the word. Every bit makes a difference!
God bless and see you in the next episode.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Unshakable Daily Devotional - @2 - Breaking Anxiety's Grip (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to Unshakable (00:00:16)

3. Confronting Anxiety as a Believer (00:00:53)

4. Cast Your Anxieties onto Him (00:02:31)

5. The Church Needs to Address Fear (00:05:09)

6. Perfect Love Drives Out Fear (00:09:43)

7. Closing Prayer and Encouragement (00:12:57)

1424 episodes

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