How to Protect Your Peace Around Toxic People | Psalm 120 Explained
From Practical Advice from the Scriptures by Anissa Cooke
May 4, 2026 · 12 min · Season 19 · Episode 120
About this episode
This episode discusses how to maintain peace in the presence of toxic people, using Psalm 120 as a framework for understanding conflict and emotional resilience.
Some environments don’t just drain you… they distort you. Constant tension. Subtle lies. Conversations that leave you second-guessing yourself. You try to stay calm… stay honest… stay grounded… But it’s exhausting. In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures , we break down Psalm 120… a raw, honest prayer from someone who wanted peace but was surrounded by conflict and deception. This isn’t abstract. It’s painfully real. You’ll see how the psalmist dealt with: Being surrounded by dishonest people The emotional toll of constant conflict The frustration of choosing peace when others choose chaos Because here’s the truth… You can’t control the environment. But you can control how deeply it affects you. If you’ve been feeling mentally drained, constantly on edge, or stuck dealing with people who twist the truth… this episode will help you reset your footing and stay grounded in something stronger.
People in this episode
Host: Anissa Cooke
Topics covered
- toxic relationships
- mental health
- spirituality
- conflict resolution
- self-care
Keywords
- toxic people
- peace
- Psalm 120
- conflict
- emotional toll
- self-grounding
- truth
- deception
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Psalm 120
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