Rachel Cross – Christian Anxiety Coach

Faith Over Anxiety for Moms | Anxiety Bible Verses, Biblical Encouragement, Overwhelm, Trust in God, Burnout

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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 emotion...

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Rachel Cross – Christian Anxiety Coach

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Religion

Podcast website

faithoveranxietyformoms.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

46 | Saying Yes to Too Much? How Anxious Moms Can Calm Schedule Anxiety and Find Peace 09.07.2026

Are you looking at your calendar and wondering, “Did I say yes to too much?” Do social plans, kids’ activities, family commitments, or appointments leave you feeling anxious and overwhelmed before they even happen? Do you struggle to know when to say yes, when to say no, and how to create boundaries without guilt? As moms, our calendars can fill up so quickly. And sometimes, even when the plans ar...

45 | Overwhelmed Mom? How Journaling Can Calm Anxiety, Loud Thoughts, and Help You Connect With God with Katie Crews 06.07.2026

Do your thoughts ever feel loud, scattered, or impossible to sort through? Are you an overwhelmed mom who wants to calm anxiety, but you do not even know where to start? Have you ever wanted to connect with God in the middle of anxious thoughts, but prayer feels hard because your mind is racing? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Katie Crews, a former K-8 learning specialist and substitute teacher,...

44 | Do Small Acts of Faith Matter? How Christian Moms Can Trust God With Anxiety and Obedience 02.07.2026

Are you a Christian mom struggling with anxiety in motherhood and wondering if your small acts of faith really matter? Do you ever feel like your quiet obedience in motherhood goes unseen or unnoticed? What if the seeds of faith you are planting today are growing in ways you may not see for years? In this episode, I’m sharing biblical encouragement to help you trust God with your obedience, your p...

43 | Intrusive Thoughts as a Mom? How to Stop Spiraling and Trust God With Your Kids 29.06.2026

Have you ever had a scary intrusive thought about your child’s safety that made your body feel like danger was happening right now? How do you know the difference between taking a wise safety step and spiraling in fear? What can you do in the moment to stop the “what if” cycle and trust God with your kids? In this episode, we’re talking about intrusive thoughts, mom anxiety, and how to stop spiral...

42 | Overwhelmed by Money Stress? Simple Financial Planning Steps for Anxious Moms with Diana Galas 25.06.2026

Do you ever feel anxious when you look at your bank account? Do you avoid opening bills, checking credit card balances, or talking about money because it feels overwhelming? Do you want to feel more peace and confidence with your finances, but you’re not sure where to start? Money stress can feel heavy — especially when you’re already carrying the mental load of motherhood. But financial planning...

41 | When Father’s Day Feels Complicated: How God the Father Brings Healing and Peace to Anxious Moms 22.06.2026

Does Father’s Day bring up complicated emotions for you?  Do you struggle to see God as Father because of your own story with your earthly father?  Are you craving peace, healing, and safety in the tender places of your heart? Father’s Day can feel sweet, painful, confusing, or a little bit of everything. In this episode, we are talking about God the Father and how His love brings healing to the p...

40 | Feeling Anxious About Summer Break? 4 Simple Rhythms to Help Christian Moms Find Peace 18.06.2026

Are you already feeling anxious about summer break? Are you wondering how you’re going to handle the long days, the noise, the snack requests, and the constant “Mom, what are we doing today?” Do you feel pressure to make summer magical, but deep down you’re just hoping to make it through without feeling overwhelmed? Summer break can bring so many mixed emotions for moms. You may be excited for slo...

39 | Feeling Anxious? How Psalm 91 Helps Christian Moms Find Peace and Safety 15.06.2026

Do you ever feel like anxiety takes over your home, your thoughts, or even your body? As moms, there are so many things that can make us feel afraid — our kids’ safety, sickness, the future, finances, school, the news, bedtime chaos, and all the what-ifs. And sometimes, without even realizing it, we start trying to create safety by controlling everything around us. But Psalm 91 reminds us that our...

38 | Why Do I Snap When I’m Anxious? How Christian Moms Can Find Calm Using the Window of Tolerance 11.06.2026

Have you ever snapped at your kids and then immediately felt guilty? Do you ever feel overstimulated, anxious, numb, checked out, or like you cannot handle one more thing? Have you been trying to push through motherhood, pray harder, organize better, or “just get it together” — only to feel more overwhelmed? In this episode, we are talking about the window of tolerance, a concept Aundi Kolber shar...

37 | Anxious and Overwhelmed? 3 Daily Rhythms to Calm Your Body, Mind, and Soul 08.06.2026

Tired of waking up already feeling anxious and behind? Do you ever feel overstimulated before the day even really starts? Are your thoughts, your body, and your soul all carrying more than they were meant to hold? Anxious moms can use three simple daily rhythms for their body, mind, and soul to feel calmer, more grounded, and more connected to God in everyday motherhood moments. This episode is fo...

36 | Feeling Anxious and Out of Control? How to Trust God’s Plan When You Want Answers Now 04.06.2026

Do you ever feel like your anxiety gets worse when life does not go according to your plan? Are you tired of trying to control every outcome, timeline, and what-if in your mind? What if peace begins with one small step of obedience instead of having the whole situation figured out? In this episode, I’m sharing the story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5 so you can learn how to release control, trust God’s pr...

35 | Why You Feel Far From God When You’re Anxious: How Attachment Styles Affect Your Faith 01.06.2026

Do you know God loves you, but still struggle to feel safe, calm, or held when anxiety rises? Does your faith ever feel more like a checklist than a relationship? Have you ever pulled away from God or isolated yourself when you actually needed Him most? In this episode, I’m sharing how attachment can shape the way we experience anxiety, relationships, and even our connection with God so you can un...

34 | Overwhelmed by Maycember? How Anxious Moms Can Find Peace When the Calendar Feels Too Full 28.05.2026

Does your May calendar feel so full that your body feels tense before the day even starts? Are you carrying the teacher gifts, class parties, field trips, summer planning, permission slips, and all the invisible mental load in your head? Do you feel like if you forget one thing, say no to one thing, or simplify one thing, you are somehow failing as a mom? In this episode, I’m sharing how anxious m...

33 | Running on Empty? How Anxious Moms Can Trust God’s Provision When Life Feels Like Too Much 25.05.2026

Do you ever feel like you do not have enough patience, energy, peace, or emotional capacity to get through the day? Are you carrying “what if” thoughts about your kids, your finances, your future, or whether you are doing enough as a mom? What would change if you brought your “not enough” to God instead of trying to carry it all alone? In this episode, I’m sharing what 2 Kings 4:38–44 teaches us a...

32. When You Feel Like You’ve Lost Yourself in Motherhood: 5 Biblical Truths for Anxious Moms 21.05.2026

Do you ever feel like everyone needs you, but no one really sees you? Have you wondered, “Who am I outside of being Mom?” Are you craving a reminder that your identity is deeper than the laundry, snacks, schedules, and constant needs? In this episode, I’m sharing 5 truths to remember when you feel like you’re losing yourself in motherhood so you can come back to who God says you are — His daughter...

31 | Overwhelmed by the Mental Load? 3 Simple Family Routines to Help Anxious Moms Feel More Peaceful 18.05.2026

Tired of feeling like bedtime, mornings, or dinner time are always chaotic? Feel like you’re carrying the whole family routine in your head all day long? Wish your home felt a little calmer without needing a perfect schedule? Simple, family routines can help anxious moms reduce the mental load, create more peace at home, and remember they don’t have to do everything perfectly or alone. In this epi...

30 | Mom Guilt Stealing Your Joy? 3 Truths Every Anxious Mom Needs to Remember 14.05.2026

Do you ever replay the day and think about everything you wish you had done differently? Have you ever felt guilty for snapping, needing a break, giving too much screen time, or not feeling present enough? Does mom guilt ever get so loud that it starts stealing the joy from your motherhood? In this episode, I’m sharing 3 biblical truths every anxious mom needs to remember when mom guilt starts ste...

29. Am I Doing Enough as a Mom? A Mother’s Day Interview With My 6-Year-Old 11.05.2026

Have you ever wondered if you’re doing enough as a mom? Do you ever look back on the hard moments and worry that your kids are only going to remember the worst parts of you? What if your children are receiving more love, safety, prayer, and faithfulness from you than you realize? In this special Mother’s Day episode, I’m doing something a little different. My 6-year-old daughter is joining me on t...

28. When You Keep Snapping at Your Kids: How to Become a Calm Mom Without Being Perfect 07.05.2026

Do you keep snapping at your kids and then feeling overwhelmed by mom guilt afterward? Have you ever wondered why you feel so overstimulated, touched out, or triggered by normal motherhood moments like sibling fighting, whining, bedtime battles, or constant noise? What if becoming a calm mom is not about being perfect, but learning how to pause, regulate your nervous system, and respond with God’s...

27. Why Anxiety Steals Joy in Motherhood and How to Feel Present Again 04.05.2026

Do you ever love your kids deeply but still feel guilty that you are not enjoying motherhood the way you thought you would? Have you been feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or mentally checked out in everyday motherhood moments? Could anxiety, mental overload, and internal pressure be stealing your ability to feel present and experience joy? Motherhood can be beautiful and heavy at the same time...

26. Feeling Stuck in Fear? How Jesus Helps Anxious Moms Find Peace 30.04.2026

Do you feel stuck in the same anxious thoughts over and over again? Have you been praying about the same fear, the same overwhelm, or the same emotional pattern and wondering if God sees you in it? Do you feel like you know the truth in your head, but your heart and body still feel tired, tense, and afraid? What if Jesus is not waiting for you to “get it together,” but is meeting you right in the...

25. How Christian Moms Can Set Healthy Boundaries Without Guilt 27.04.2026

Struggling to set healthy boundaries without feeling guilty? Have you ever felt like needing space from someone you love made you selfish, unloving, or like a bad Christian?  If so, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, we’re talking about how to set healthy boundaries as a Christian mom when love feels complicated. I’m sharing part of my own story of walking through a hard relationshi...

24. How to Trust God in Anxiety When Fear of the Unknown Steals Your Peace as a Christian Mom 23.04.2026

Are you struggling with fear of the unknown and feeling anxious because life feels out of control? Have you been stuck in anxiety spirals and unable to shut off your thoughts about the future? Do you want to trust God in anxiety and feel calm, present, and mentally at peace? In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to trust God in anxiety when you feel fear of the unknown and lack of control. I...

23. What God Is Really Like: How His Character Brings Peace to Anxious Moms 20.04.2026

Do you know God is good in your head, but still struggle to believe it in a hard season? Have grief, motherhood anxiety, or painful circumstances ever made God feel distant, silent, or confusing? Are you longing to trust God more deeply and find peace by understanding His true character? When anxiety gets loud, it can distort more than your thoughts about life — it can distort your view of God. In...

22. Why You Feel Like You’re Failing as a Mom—and the Truth You Need to Hear 17.04.2026

Do you ever feel like you’re failing as a mom after one hard moment with your child? Are you carrying mom guilt, motherhood overwhelm, or the pressure to do everything perfectly? Have you been stuck in shame, wondering what God says when you feel like you’re not enough as a mom? If you’ve ever walked away from a hard parenting moment feeling embarrassed, defeated, or like you’re just not doing a g...

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