Faith Over Fear

Does the word reconciliation and all the thoughts and images associated with it, make your stomach knot? Are there certain names that immediately come to mind, maybe people who have been weighing heavily on your heart, leaving you with feelings of regret, maybe guilt, maybe even feelings of failure? What if obedience in this area can lead to increased freedom, deep healing, and a beautiful display...

Many people experience increased depression and anxiety during the holidays. This year, with all the changes we’ve endured and the uncertainty and difficulties that come with weathering a global pandemic, many are struggling to grab hold of any semblance of peace. With a look at that first Christmas when God pierced our dark and hurting world with light, Jennifer Slattery helps listeners honestly...

Scripture makes it clear: we’re all in a spiritual battle, whether we recognize this or not. The question is, are we living as victims or victors? In this episode, hosts Tara Rye and Jennifer Slattery speak with Minister Mark Ashton from Christ Community Church in Omaha, Nebraska on how we, God’s children, can approach spiritual battles from a place of victory, knowing we have all we need in Chris...

It can feel tempting to respond to challenges with increased energy. If only we try harder and work longer or faster, than we’d conquer our challenges and whatever is escalating our anxiety. But Scripture tells us peace comes through resting in the One who holds our world in His hands. In this episode, Jennifer Slattery, Tara Rye, and Tiffany Jones discuss the importance of taking time to simply s...

We are all leaders in some capacity, and we are all called to leave a positive impact on our world. This call takes courage as we fully step into our roles, even when we feel ill-equipped and unprepared, knowing not only will God use us to actively flood our spheres with light and life but to grow and transform us as well. In this episode, Wholly Loved’s podcaster Tara Rye shares her insight and e...

When our kids express doubts about their faith and Christianity, many of us begin to feel anxious. We worry their questions might result in complete disbelief and dangerous living. This in turn can trigger some of our fears and insecurities. What if we don’t have the answers they seek? What if they don’t find our answers sufficient? What if religion becomes a wedge that ultimately drives us and ou...

While prayer may feel like a passive act, it’s actually one of our strongest weapons against anxiety and fear. Through prayer, we enlist the help of our Creator, connect with Christ on a deeper level, and actively experience His power and strength at work within us. In this episode, Jennifer explains the effectiveness of four key prayers and challenges listeners to a 30-day prayer challenge design...

We live in constantly changing, seemingly chaotic times where our children are bombarded with more content than their brains can handle. If we feel anxious, we know our kids probably do as well. In this episode, Jennifer shares practical ways we can raise courageous confident kids who turn to Jesus when they’re afraid and find their security and confidence in Him. Find Jennifer Slattery at: Jennif...

Today, we wanted to drop a special episode into your feed. Jennifer Slattery's latest podcast is called Thriving with Chronic Illness, and we wanted to make sure you knew about it. So today, we're presenting the first episode: The Stages of Grief and Embracing All God Has For You. If you or someone you love struggles with chronic illness, we hope this show encourages you to live a thriving life. T...

To fully experience all God has for us, to become all He created us to be, we must obey. Often, obedience feels frightening. Obedience often comes at a cost, but disobedience costs us so much more. Find Jennifer Slattery at: https://www. JenniferSlatteryLivesoutLoud.com https://www.facebook.com/JenSlatte https://www.instagram.com/SlatteryJennifer Find her ministry, Wholly Loved, at: https://www. W...

We won’t experience the relational health and intimacy our hearts crave until we learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries. We’re afraid, if we set boundaries, we’ll hurt those we love, will damage a relationship irreparably, or will cause the other person to retaliate. In this episode, author and counselor Tanya Glazman shares her insights regarding a number of fears many of us face along...

In order to experience the deep freedom Christ desires for us, we must have the courage to feel, and to invite him into that process. Find Leigh Mackenzie online at: http://www.thechurchgirlwrites.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheChurchGirlWrites Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechurchgirlwrites/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Vliq-7j5DBBPtapnZJoUg Suggested Resources:...

Our economy has received numerous hits this past year, leaving many of us unsettled. Many fear they’ll lose their jobs, retirement, or homes. Others are enduring the challenges of unemployment. In a time of financial uncertainty, we need to anchor ourselves in a security that stands immovable. That security is Jesus Christ, our Provider. In this episode, Jennifer shares some ways we can increase o...

Most of us don’t like waiting. The longer we wait, whether that’s for a job, an answer, or perhaps for God to fix a problem, often, the more anxious we feel. In this episode, Jennifer shares some truths that can help us wait confidently and courageously, knowing that God is loving and faithful and will perfect His plans for us. Resources on Waiting Courageously: Becoming His Princess Bible Study:...

Our world feels chaotic and uncertainty. With so much changing and beyond our control, many of us are feeling increasingly anxious. But we can stand strong, confident, and courageous, no matter our circumstances, because our world is held by a God who loves us, sees us, is with us, and reigns over all. While life might feel uncertain, in truth it’s not, because God always retains full control. In...

Most of us are conflict-averse, often to our own detriment. Often, when we try to avoid issues, the problem grows. When we learn to hold difficult conversations, following God’s lead, we'll find decreased inner turmoil and increased inner peace. In this episode, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery shares practical tips to help us grow more confident in our ability to resolve conflicts effectively...

This episode isn’t just for homeschooling moms. We’re talking to all parents about the fears and realities of a school year that is going to look far different than it ever has before. Whether you’ve been homeschooling for some time or have been thrown into home educating this year, you likely wrestle with insecurities and fears. What if you don’t teach your kids everything they need academically?...

As followers of Christ, we are His representatives to a hurting and broken world. We’re called to live and love as He did, and Jesus sought out the marginalized and oppressed and called out the oppressor. In this episode, Jennifer Slattery’s daughter, Ashley Chester, shares her battle against a university’s Student Services of Disabilities Office to see that they were actually enforcing the accomm...

Our fight against fear is an ongoing battle. To be victorious, we need to persevere and keep fighting. Often, we both underestimate AND overestimate our fears. We underestimate them by assuming we’ll have instant victory and not understanding the battle we will face as we advance toward increased freedom. But we also overestimate our fear by assigning our anxious thoughts more power than is warran...

The evil of racism has pervaded our world for far too long, and God is calling his children to act. As children of light, empowered by God’s life-giving Spirit, we are called to speak against oppression and abuse and to come alongside those who are hurting. Many of us can feel the weight of grief experienced by our friends of color, but we don’t always know how to help or what to do. In this episo...

We all have doubts, and often those doubts rise up when life becomes difficult or uncertain. We experience a gap between what we know, or maybe what we’ve been taught, and what our reality seems to be stating. When this occurs, fear tempts us to ignore our doubts or avoid the hard questions. But our doubts, when investigated honestly and with Jesus, can pave the way to certainty and deeper intimac...

In 2 Timothy 1:7, Scripture tells us God has not given us a spirit of fear but rather one of power, love, and a sound mind. As Kylie Odetta shares in this episode, this verse provides key truths that can help us gain victory over our fears. Kylie shares how God has helped, and is helping, her to live fully in the freeing gifts He’s given her through grace. Find Kylie Odetta at: her website |Instag...

As we discussed last episode, fear of moral failure and an inability to rest in God’s hinders our effectiveness, freedom, joy, and growth. We’re used to having to achieve in order to prove ourselves and to experiencing rejection when we don’t measure up. Because of this, we may expect God to treat us in a similar way, but whereas others may cast us off, God always welcomes near. Resources: Unexpec...

Fear of moral failure is the inability to rest in God’s grace, and it hinders growth, joy, and freedom. Past experiences with humans can negatively impact our ability to rest in God’s grace. When we mess up, often others cast us off. But not Jesus. He opened wide His arms and died in order to draw us close. Resources: Video: Receiving Grace Video: Becoming His Princess Week 7: Living in Grace Beco...

None of us were born with a fear of failure. But over time, as we learn and grow and live imperfectly, we begin to attach labels to our journeys and mishaps. We call them failures, and over time, we may determine we are as well. Our faulty processing will greatly hinder our progress, growth, and effectiveness, if we let it. Fear of failure often stems from a very dangerous focus: Making much of ou...