Hope + Help for Anxiety with Josh Weidmann

About this episode

Christine Chappell interviews Josh Weidmann about overcoming anxiety from a biblical perspective.

>>>Register now for our 2026 Summer Institute on navigating emotions, June 18th-20th in Riverside, CA! Virtual and in-person tickets available. Learn more at https://ibcd.regfox.com/2026summerinstitute In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Josh Weidmann about his book, The End of Anxiety: The Biblical Prescription for Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Panic. Together, they discuss a biblical perspective on anxiety, its purpose, and the difference between godly concern and sinful worry. They also explore sources of anxiety, the role of trust in God, renewing the mind, addressing shame, and how believers can pursue Christlikeness and find hope in the midst of overwhelming emotions. Main Discussion Points: The purpose of anxiety in God's design Difference between godly concern and sinful worry Sources of anxiety: spiritual, bodily, relational, circumstantial The role of trust in overcoming anxiety Practical steps to interrupt anxious thoughts with Scripture The gospel's role in reframing suffering and anxiety The importance of community and wise counsel View the full show notes & links for this episode: https://ibcd.org/anxiety-josh-weidmann The…

People in this episode

Host: Christine Chappell

Guest: Josh Weidmann

Topics covered

• anxiety
• biblical perspective
• trust in God
• emotions
• community

Keywords

• fear
• worry
• panic
• Christlikeness
• shame

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The End of Anxiety: The Biblical Prescription for Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Panic

Books & works: The End of Anxiety: The Biblical Prescription for Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Panic, Scripture

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