Calm Anxiety and Overwhelm Through Time With Christ

About this episode

Jennifer Slattery and Tara Beth Leach discuss how daily connection with Christ can help manage anxiety and emotional overwhelm.

What happens when grief, stress, distraction, and emotional exhaustion leave you feeling spiritually numb? In this episode of the Faith Over Fear podcast, Jennifer Slattery talks with pastor and author Tara Beth Leach about how daily connection with Christ helps us remain grounded during overwhelming seasons. Tara shares the deeply personal story behind her book, The Great Morning Revolution , including the grief of losing her father, caring for her mother through dementia, leaving ministry in California, and the spiritual awakening God brought through that difficult wilderness season. Together, Jennifer and Tara discuss: Why anxiety and distraction often shape our days before we realize it The spiritual impact of constantly consuming news, social media, and notifications How daily time with God renews our minds and anchors us in truth What Scripture teaches about wilderness seasons and dependence on God Why spiritual practices should remain flexible rather than legalistic How Christians can resist cultural formation and develop a kingdom mindset instead The difference between building earthly kingdoms and living for God’s kingdom This conversation offers practical…

People in this episode

Host: Jennifer Slattery

Guest: Tara Beth Leach

Topics covered

• anxiety
• spiritual connection
• emotional exhaustion
• grief
• daily practices
• kingdom mindset

Keywords

• anxiety
• spirituality
• emotional health
• daily connection
• grief
• Christian practices
• mind renewal

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Great Morning Revolution

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