You're Not in Trouble with God for Being Anxious — Holley Gerth on Prayers for Peace of Mind

If you've ever felt guilty for struggling with anxiety or have a child who wrestles with worry, this conversation is for you. Holley Gerth, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and counselor, is on the show to talk about her latest book, Prayers for Peace of Mind: Scripture and Encouragement for Days of Anxiety, Worry and Stress. 

Holley shares practical and compassionate tools for families navigating fear and worry, sharing on what God wants us to do with our anxieties, and what He really means when He says, "Do not fear."

3:27 How to turn your anxiety into excitement 

5:58 Emotions: great messengers, terrible bosses 

8:00 The real reason social media makes you anxious 

13:22 You are beloved-- anchor yourself in this truth 

16:30 Introverts, anxiety and the overstimulation connection 

23:41 How to signal to your kids that they are safe 

27:27 The prayer that carried Holley through her hardest season 

Connect with Holley Gerth and grab a free, 5-day excerpt of her book at holleygerth.com/peace. 

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