Feeling overwhelmed by stress? You're not alone. Studies show that many U.S. adults, across all age groups, are experiencing stress levels that make it hard to function. In this episode, we explore how to manage stress effectively using practical, science-backed strategies and timeless biblical wisdom. Learn what the Bible says about stress, peace, and hope, and discover how brain science supports healing and resiliency. Listen for practical tools to navigate stress with courage, grace, and faith—while living a more productive, peaceful, and fulfilling life.

Resource discussed: Stress Less: 9 Habits from the Bible and Brain Science to Build Resilience and Reduce Anxiety by Dr. Charles Stone

Discussion/Reflective Questions:

1. What resonated with you most in this episode?
2. How often do you "think about what you're thinking about" and how might developing this practice help decrease your anxiety and increase your peace?
3. In this episode, Dr. Stone described various ways we might respond to stress, using an analogy of a rock, egg, and tennis ball. Which of those objects do you most often resemble, and which would you prefer to resemble?
4. How can trust in Christ increase our certainty in uncertainty?
5. If you've practiced creating a healthy distance from your emotions without suppressing or denying them, what have you found most helpful in that regard? If you haven't yet practiced this, what is one way you can do so in the future?
6. What is one step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode?

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How much loss and how many setbacks can one experience before they call it quits? Or, perhaps more importantly, how can one keep going when anxiety feels overwhelming, naysayers chip away at your confidence, and the road ahead feels vague and unclear? Chris Rhoman from Sanctus Real and his band wrestled with these concerns and more when they found themselves at a Crossroads between calling it quits and trusting God to do a new thing, proving the truth in their song titled My God is Still the Same. In this episode, Chris shares how God led him through a season of panic attacks and intense anxiety, losing the band's lead singer and record label, to rising again with the strength, focus, and passion that can only come from the Holy Spirit at work within and through us.

Discussion/Reflective questions:

1. What most resonated resonated with you in this episode?
2. In this episode, Chris shared the numerous contributing factors to his season of intense anxiety and panic attacks. How might it be helpful, when experiencing anxiety, to consider the mental and emotional weight of all the various stressors, changes, and emotions we experience?
3. Chris shared how some of his anxiety may have stemmed from the grief he experienced in losing the band's lead singer. If you experience anxiety, how might unresolved grief (over a person, relationship, dream, etc) be contributing to your inner turmoil?
4. Chris also discussed how he had to ignore the voices of naysayers and tune in to the voice of Christ. What might this look like in your life?
5. Chris shared how he found the words of a friend during a particularly difficult time encouraging. Who in your life speaks truth into your soul when you feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or discouraged?
6. What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this podcast episode?

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In this powerful episode of Faith Over Fear, Justin and Trisha Davis share honest, hard-won wisdom from their book One Choice Away from Change. They open up about the relational cycles that nearly broke their marriage—and the one brave choice that helped transform everything. But this conversation isn’t just for couples. Whether you’re navigating friendships, family dynamics, dating, or your own emotional health, their story offers hope. If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns, held back by fear, or unsure how to heal from the past, this episode will help you take that next courageous step—one choice at a time.

Resource Mentioned: One Choice Away from Change: Break the Cycles That Hurt Your Relationships and Hold You Back

Discussion/Reflective Questions:

1. What’s one relational cycle in your life that you now recognize needs to be broken?
2. How did the Davises' story challenge or encourage you in your own journey of change and healing?
3. What "one choice" stood out to you from the interview as a powerful starting point for transformation?
4. Did anything Justin or Trisha shared help you identify fear that’s been holding you back? How might you respond in faith instead?
5. How have past wounds shaped the way you show up in relationships—and what might it look like to invite God into that healing process?
6. After listening, what’s one step you're willing to take this week to move toward greater emotional and relational health?

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