God Is Our Refuge: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Anxiety

About this episode

Wes McAdams and Marcus Stenson discuss Psalm 46 and its relevance in addressing modern anxiety and fear.

Anxiety is at an all-time high — but Psalm 46 has been speaking into fearful times for thousands of years. In this episode, Wes McAdams and Marcus Stenson dig into one of Scripture's most powerful psalms about finding refuge in God when the world feels like it's shaking apart. They explore the historical context of siege warfare, what it meant for ancient Israel to declare "God is our refuge," and why that confession is even more radical today. They also unpack the famous phrase "Be still and know that I am God" — and why it may not mean what most of us think. If you're struggling with fear and anxiety in uncertain times, this conversation is a reminder that God is your fortress, evil cannot win, and the best thing you can do is be still and remember who God is. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Links & Resources Songs Mentioned: * "Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)" — Chris Tomlin * "10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)" — Matt Redman * "Our God" — Chris Tomlin Scripture References: * Psalm 46 (the full text of the episode's focus) * Psalm 103 — "Bless the Lord, O My Soul / Forget Not His Benefits" * Philippians 3:20 — "Our…

People in this episode

Host: Wes McAdams

Guest: Marcus Stenson

Topics covered

• anxiety
• psalm 46
• refuge in God
• historical context
• spirituality

Keywords

• God is our refuge
• be still and know
• ancient wisdom
• modern anxiety

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies), 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord), Our God

Books & works: Scripture, 1 Corinthians 2:8

Places: Israel

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