The Bible Says “Fear Not”… But What Do You Do When You're Still Afraid?

The Bible Says “Fear Not”… But What Do You Do When You're Still Afraid?

September 9, 2026 · 15 min

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This episode explores the concept of fear in relation to faith and trust in God, discussing how to understand and respond to fear from a Christian perspective.

You can know what the Bible says about fear and still feel afraid. You can believe God is with you, trust His character, and genuinely want to have faith, and yet notice your body reacting as if something is threatening you. So what do we do with that? In this episode, I'm looking at what Scripture actually means when it says “fear not,” why fear doesn’t automatically mean you’re failing to trust God, and how your mind, body, and past experiences can all play a role in the way fear shows up. Instead of asking, “How do I stop being afraid?” let's get curious about what your fear may be responding to and learn how faith can meet you there. Rooting for you, Jessica Want help taking the next step? If this episode helped you recognize some of the thoughts, emotions, or patterns keeping you stuck, you don't have to stop with simply understanding what's happening. Here are two ways I can help you take the next step: 1. Untangle Your Thoughts is my self-paced course designed to help Christian women understand what’s happening beneath their thoughts and emotions, identify the patterns keeping them stuck, and learn practical tools to begin responding differently all while keeping God at…

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