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Mental health struggles have been taboo for far too long; especially in faith communities. Here at Anxious Faith, we want to open up the conversation around faith and mental health challenges, and learn how to keep going when the two feel at odds. Through our podcast and blog we're sharing real, honest stories of people who've wrestled-and still do-with their mental health. Whether you struggle wi

th your own mental health, know someone who does, or are just a person of faith, we hope you'll be part of our community as we tackle the big questions and learn how we can better love each other.

05/02/2025

🙏 A prayer for when you wake up…

God, thank you for this new day. Thank you that Your mercy is new every morning!

I praise You for all that You’ve done for me, and I offer up whatever today holds for Your glory.

Please be with me today.

“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” | Lamentations 3:22-23

02/02/2025

🙏 A prayer for when you’re unsure…

God, I’m feeling unsure about what to do next. I’m hesitant about what’s to come, and I feel so unsettled in my spirit.

Please give me your strength and wisdom.

Help me to be confident as I make decisions, trusting that You are with me and guiding me.

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” | Isaiah 26:3

19/01/2025

🙏 A prayer for when you feel impatient…

God, it’s so hard to wait. I just want to skip ahead and I’m finding it really hard to be content in the here and now.

You know what it’s like to wait patiently. Would you please teach me how to wait?

Show me Your joy and goodness in the normal day-to-day as I wait expectantly for what’s to come.

“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” | Psalm 27:14

14/01/2025

It's a question many of us are asking as we sink our teeth into 2025: Am I living life to the full?

You've probably stumbled across John 10:10 at some point—it's hard not to—where Jesus says "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

But what does that even MEAN? And how do we get there?

Explore that with us in this guest blog post by Daniel Ryan Day, the Senior Director of Reclaim Today, co-host of the podcast Discover The Word, and an author of several books.

Read it on the blog: https://buff.ly/3KzUu42

06/01/2025

"I’m facing a year of a lot of unknowns. A lot that’s out of my control, and that’s scary.

"I don’t know what you’re facing. Maybe you’re starting this year filled with energy and fresh excitement, looking forward to what’s coming. Maybe you’ve written the lists and set the goals and so far you’re actually sticking to them.

"But, if you’re like me, you’re feeling a little worn out. A little on the back-foot..."

We're already one week into the New Year, and if you're anything like Maddy, the idea of "starting the year strong" feels like a far-off idea. "Can't we just... Move slowly?" she asks. 😅

Join Maddy in reflecting on some gentle reminders for those of us who are starting 2025 feeling a little depleted.

https://buff.ly/4gnEVuj🔗

31/12/2024

…And just like that, it’s 2025 🫣🎉

At this time of year we’re probably all a little overwhelmed by the posts inspiring us to “start the new year strong”. There’s so much to do and reflect on and plan for, and it can start to feel exhausting.

How are you feeling?

Tired? Excited? Uncertain? Expectant?

We’d love to know, and to be praying for you as we step into the new year. Say hi in the comments and tell us how you’re going! 👇

24/12/2024

Hello friends! We're jumping on to wish you all a hearty "Merry Christmas" from all of us here at Anxious Faith.

Whether you're doing laps in the pool to stay cool and gathering 'round the barbecue (like us) or warming your hands by a fire and watching snow fall outside (or whatever else you do in the northern hemisphere!), we hope your day is a beautiful celebration of the wondrous hope that awaits us in Jesus.

And friends… If today is hard for you, we see you. It’s okay if this Christmas doesn’t look the way you wish it did, or if it brings up certain struggles.

Maybe, you’re grieving. Maybe, there’s sickness. Maybe you’re distant from family–emotionally or physically. Maybe you’re worried about what next year will bring.

Friend, you’re not alone. And wherever you’re at, it’s okay to feel that way.

Jesus meets us where we are.

Ecclesiastes 3 verses 1 and 4 say, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens… a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance…”.

If this is your season of weeping, take heart that it won’t last forever. God sees your pain, and He weeps with you.

And what a beautiful thought that is.

With love,

—Ethan, James, Maddy & Stephen 🎄❤️

09/12/2024

Join us on Instagram TOMORROW for a collaborative live-stream event with our friends from the Christian Mental Health Initiative!

We know how difficult this Christmas period can be for so many of us. We'll be sharing some of our own experiences of struggling during the holidays, and chatting about some things that help us and might help you, too.

We can't wait to connect with you all tomorrow! Find us on Instagram at 💙

📅 8pm EST 9 December // 12pm AEDT 10 December

28/11/2024

"You are going to experience anxiety. Everyone will. And some of us will experience that more than others, due to biology."

Paul Grimmond—the Dean of Students at Moore Theological College and author of the book ‘When the Noise Won’t Stop: A Christian Guide to Dealing With Anxiety’—had so much wisdom to share with us this week in Episode 42.

He helped us explore the biblical perspective of anxiety, including unpacking some well-known passages where the Bible speaks about anxiety.

🎧 Catch up on our conversation now using the link below, or wherever you get your podcasts!

https://buff.ly/3OmV0nB

p.s. We’d love to know — do you agree or disagree with this quote from the episode?👇

26/11/2024

We’ve heard lots about anxiety; both from those who experience it, and those who help treat it. But how should Christians deal with anxiety? And why is it such a struggle for so many of us?

Who better to ask these questions of than the guy who wrote the book on it?

We’re joined this episode by Paul Grimmond, the Dean of Students at Moore Theological College and author of the book ‘When the Noise Won’t Stop: A Christian Guide to Dealing With Anxiety’.

With Paul we’ll explore the biblical perspective of anxiety, including what it is and whether we’re meant to feel anxious for certain things. We’ll also take a deep dive into some of those well known “anxiety verses” such as Philippians 4:6, and unpack the context behind them and what they’re really saying to us.

🎧 Listen to the episode now using the link below, or wherever you get your podcasts!

https://buff.ly/3OmV0nB

We’d love you to share with us — how do you view anxiety? Does it clash with your faith? Let us know what you think 👇

13/11/2024

"We are stunted disciples if we don't bring our emotions—our hearts—into our relationship with God and our relationship with others."

—Akos Balogh in Episode 41 - 'Blokes, We Need to Talk'

🎧 If you haven't yet listened to our chat with Akos, check it out now using the link below, or wherever you get your podcasts.

https://buff.ly/3Ch5Xo0

You can also watch the full video version on our YouTube channel. 📺

We'd love to know; do you agree with Akos? 👇

11/11/2024

Did you know that men are three times more likely to die by su***de than women?

Men are notoriously bad at understanding our emotions—let alone actually sharing about them with someone else—and it’s to our detriment.

So how do we as men learn to open up and start talking about what we’re going through? And…why should we? Does the Bible tell us to?

What better way to open up this conversation than to sit down and chat with Akos Balogh, a fellow Aussie bloke helping us figure some of this out!

In this week's episode, we’ll talk through some of the reasons why guys don’t like sharing about our emotions, and dive into why it’s a really important thing for us to do not just as men, but as followers of Jesus, too.

🎧 Listen now using the link below, or by searching for 'Anxious Faith' on your listening platform of choice!

https://buff.ly/3Ch5Xo0

You can also watch the full video version on our YouTube channel. 📺

01/11/2024

With Anxious Faith

Silence is hard to find. Maybe you live by a road or in an area with constant noise. Maybe your job involves constant chatter or machinery. Maybe, you’ve got kids (enough said!). Our car’s playlists are ready before we’ve looked up the destination. A show plays as we cook dinner.

Noise saturates our lives, yet shutting it out can be scary.

So, what’s the big deal? How can silence support our mental health?

Here’s a preview of the benefits. For the full piece, visit the web! Link in bio.

SILENCE INVITES REST
Rest is hard when something weighs on us or when we’re always on the go. Silence lets us step away from what’s happening and recenter on Christ.

When we struggle with mental health, we need rest more than ever. Jesus offers rest as we quiet our minds and step away from the world’s noise. Rest through silence reminds us of where—and in Whom—our trust lies.

SILENCE HELPS US HEAR GOD
God’s voice doesn’t always come in the ways we expect.

Remember sleepovers? Once the fun died down, you got real; sharing hopes, big questions, and embarrassing secrets. Silence and stillness made room for intimacy.
We’re often so busy talking to God—which He loves—we forget to listen. God’s not (usually) going to shout over our noisy lives. He waits for us to get quiet and hear his voice. Even Jesus withdrew to quiet places (Lk 5:16). God often speaks in the intimacy of quiet places and in silence we may hear his whisper.

SILENCE SURRENDERS
Think about stories of God’s deliverance in the Old Testament: plagues, pillars of fire, walls crumbling down, seas parted…. But perhaps most interesting is what comes before these big moments. You might assume it’s instructions on how to overcome the enemy, but more often, it’s God quietly saying, “I’ve got this. Trust me.”

Just like Moses reassured the terrified Israelites, pursued by Pharoah and his army: “The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent” (Ex 14:14). And then? God parted the Red Sea. Israel didn’t need to do anything but trust and escape on dry ground.

Silence helps us fully surrender, trusting God to move— even when we don’t see a way through.

Check out the full piece on our site!

30/10/2024

We loved hearing from Amanda recently in Episode 40, ‘I'm a Girl and I Struggle With Porn’. Swipe through to read a few quotes from the conversation that really resonated with our team...

🎧 If you haven't yet listened to our chat with Amanda, go and check it out: https://buff.ly/3A52sR7

You can also watch the full video version on our YouTube channel. 📺

We'd love to know... Which of these quotes stands out to you most? 💭👇

“Porn addiction is not a s*x addiction. You’re using p**n as a Band-Aid over something else; whether you’re struggling with intimacy, or that’s how you cope with anger, there’s a deep wound that you’re trying to cover with p**nography — that’s just your coping mechanism.”

”Porn does not go away just because you get married.”

“We used a lot of fear tactics, which do not work. We’d say things like, if you watch p**n again, you have to pay me … I had to learn that God doesn’t save us through fear; He doesn’t pull us out of any darkness with fear, because there is no fear in love, and God IS love. God pulls us out of that with grace. If I’m not approaching my own healing with Christ’s grace as the centre of it, it’s not going to work out for me.”

“You have to bring [the addiction] before community, and that shame is then lifted, and then your healing can start. It feels so against everything that our flesh wants to do, but it is the one course of actual healing that you can take.”

👉 p.s. For more on p**n addiction and recovery, you can check out our other related episodes and blog posts on the site at anxiousfaith.org.

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28/10/2024

Contrary to what many of us have grown up believing, p**n addiction is not a “guys’ issue”.

It’s a human one.

Join us as we chat to Amanda Anaestad, cofounder of The Victory Collective, a ministry centred around community and resources for women struggling with a p**n addiction.

Amanda was first exposed to p**nography by accident in middle school, and it grew into an addiction that had a hold on her for many years. She shares with us how she only ever heard of p**n being discussed as a problem for men, and how her feelings of shame and isolation stopped her from reaching out and getting help.

Because of her own experience, Amanda and her friend set out to build a community of women bravely speaking out and helping each other find healing.

We’ll hear from Amanda about her own journey and recovery, which included opening up to her now-husband about her secret struggle, as well as the importance of community and confession, and how God can—and does!—bring lasting healing to anyone who struggles with p**n.

🎧 Listen now: https://buff.ly/3A52sR7

You can also watch the full video version on our YouTube channel. 📺

👉 p.s. For more on p**n addiction and recovery, you can check out our other related episodes and blog posts on the site at anxiousfaith.org.

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23/10/2024

When you hear the term “self-care”, you might think of face-masks and manicures and champagne in the bath. 💅🥂

But self-care is more than just “treating ourselves” to life’s luxuries. As we practise self-care, we’re taking the time to rest, reflect and refresh; to keep our minds well.

As Christians, self-care can sound paradoxical; doesn’t Jesus call us to be selfless? But the more we look into taking care of ourselves–mind, body and spirit–the more we understand that by staying well, we can better love and serve those around us.

Swipe through the images for some ideas on how you can practise self-care this week. 😌

p.s. If you're hearing "self-care" and thinking, 'But isn't that selfish? How is that biblical?', we've got a great piece on our blog tackling just that: 'Is Self-Care Biblical?' Go check it out now: https://buff.ly/4fcal5Y 🔗

We'd love to know... What will YOU be doing for some self-care this week? 💭👇

18/10/2024

Did you know there's a religious type of OCD, also known as scrupulosity?

Mary was just nine when she started suffering from a religious form of obsessive compulsive disorder. It started with scary, intrusive thoughts about the devil, and crippling doubts about God and the reliability of the Bible.

"I wish I’d known that the thoughts I was having were not dangerous to my spiritual wellbeing, despite what others would tell me," Mary writes. "But because I had never heard of this condition before, I naturally assumed this was a spiritual problem."

Sadly, because of a lack of awareness of this particular form of OCD, Mary wasn’t diagnosed until she was 18. Now 22, she's sharing her story to help bring awareness to OCD in all its different forms.

In her blog post, 'I Wish I'd Known It Was Religious OCD', Mary shares with us four things she wished she knew sooner, and how through therapy and support, she's learning to overcome OCD's grip.

📖👉 Read her story now: https://buff.ly/48jFLoU

Once you've read it, we'd love to hear from you in the comments below. Did you learn something from Mary's story? Did any of it surprise you? Do you know someone with OCD?

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🙏 A prayer for when you wake up…

🙏 A prayer for when you wake up… God, thank you for this new day. Thank you that Your mercy is new every morning! I praise You for all that You’ve done for me, and I offer up whatever today holds for Your glory. Please be with me today. “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” | Lamentations 3:22-23

🙏 A prayer for when you’re unsure…

🙏 A prayer for when you’re unsure… God, I’m feeling unsure about what to do next. I’m hesitant about what’s to come, and I feel so unsettled in my spirit. Please give me your strength and wisdom. Help me to be confident as I make decisions, trusting that You are with me and guiding me. “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” | Isaiah 26:3

A Prayer for When You Feel Impatient

🙏 A prayer for when you feel impatient… God, it’s so hard to wait. I just want to skip ahead and I’m finding it really hard to be content in the here and now. You know what it’s like to wait patiently. Would you please teach me how to wait? Show me Your joy and goodness in the normal day-to-day as I wait expectantly for what’s to come. “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” | Psalm 27:14 #pray #prayer #praywithme #praywithus

Hey friends! Can you believe we're already halfway through January? Whatever you're feeling this week—whether that's excited about what's to come or overwhelmed by the possibilities—we hope you'll join us in prayer: 🙏 A prayer for the New Year… God, this new year stretches in front of me, full of possibilities and the unknown. You know what the year will hold, even if I don’t. Please help me to trust in You in the ups and downs of whatever comes. I want to commit this year to You. May everything I do bring glory and honour to Your Name. “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” | Proverbs 16:3 #newyear #2025 #praywithme #prayer #pray

We've heard it a lot: 'The Bible commands us, "don't be anxious"'. Does experiencing anxiety, then, mean we're disobeying God? Paul Grimmond, the Dean of Students at @mooretheologicalcollege and author of the book ‘When the Noise Won’t Stop: A Christian Guide to Dealing With Anxiety’ has some thoughts to say on the matter. 🎧 Catch up on the conversation in Episode 42 now using the link in our bio, on the site at anxiousfaith.org, or wherever you get your podcasts! How do you view verses like Philippians 4:6 that tell us "don't be anxious"? We’d love to hear your thoughts! 👇 #anxiety #anxious #christian #christianpodcast #biblethoughts #mentalhealth #mentalillness #christianmentalhealth #christianauthor #theology

If Adam and Eve hadn't sinned, would we still experience anxiety? And will anxiety exist in Heaven? What do you think? We'd love to hear your thoughts! This week we're joined on the podcast by Paul Grimmond, the Dean of Students at @mooretheologicalcollege and author of the book ‘When the Noise Won’t Stop: A Christian Guide to Dealing With Anxiety’. Catch up on Episode 42 now using the link in our bio, on the site at anxiousfaith.org, or wherever you get your podcasts! #anxiety #anxious #christian #christianpodcast #biblethoughts #mentalhealth #mentalillness #christianmentalhealth #christianauthor #theology

How can we think about anxiety? Join us to find out in Episode 42 as we chat to Paul Grimmond, the Dean of Students at Moore Theological College and author of the book ‘When the Noise Won’t Stop: A Christian Guide to Dealing With Anxiety’. 🎧 Listen to the episode now using the link below, or wherever you get your podcasts! https://www.anxiousfaith.org/episodes/ep42-a-biblical-guide-to-anxiety We'd love you to share with us — how do you view anxiety? Does it clash with your faith? Let us know what you think 👇 #anxiety #anxious #christian #christianpodcast #biblethoughts #mentalhealth #mentalillness #christianmentalhealth #christianauthor #theology

Whatever you’re wrestling with, you’re not alone. This International Men’s Day, we want to honour all of the men who have shared their stories with us; stories of grief, of courage, of addiction, of loss, of fear, and of hope. Through their journeys, we’ve been encouraged by the way they’ve each chosen to cling to faith, even—and especially—when it’s hard. Have you caught up on all of these episodes? Is there one that impacted you the most? We’d love to know! And is there a guy in your life you’d like to encourage today? Tag them in the comments and let them know they matter. 💙👇🏼 #mensday #internationalmensday #movember #mentalhealth #mentalillness #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthrecovery #christianpodcast #faithpodcast

We've talked about the barriers autistic people can face when engaging with church. But what about the other side? In this episode, Maddy shares some of the ways that being autistic helps her connect with God — not *in spite* of her autistic traits, but *because* of them. 🎧👉 Episode 27 - ‘Let’s Talk About Autism & Accessibility’ is available now on all listening platforms or via the link in our bio. ‌ #autism #actuallyautistic #autisticchristian #christianpodcast #sensoryneeds #disability #churchcommunity #autismawareness #autismacceptance #neurodiversity #autismcommunity #autismawarenessmonth #autismacceptancemonth #autisticadults

It’s impossible to accommodate every person’s unique needs in a church service. We know that. You know that. So what can we do? How can we make our spaces accessible to everyone? “At its core, it’s about winning the whole congregation over to the cause that autistic people—anyone with a difference in the service—is a valued member of the community and deserves to be supported in their engagement,” says Dr Katy Unwin. Listen to Episode 27 - ‘Let’s Talk About Autism & Accessibility’ as Maddy and Dr Katy Unwin unpack some of the potential barriers for autistic people engaging with church, and suggest some things we as the broader church can do to increase support for those with differences in our communities. 🎧👉 Available now on all listening platforms or on our website at anxiousfaith.org. ‌ #autism #actuallyautistic #autisticchristian #christianpodcast #sensoryneeds #disability #churchcommunity #autismawareness #autismacceptance #neurodiversity #autismcommunity #autismawarenessmonth #autismacceptancemonth #autisticadults

How do sensory differences impact an autistic person’s engagement with church? 🌻 That’s one of the questions we’re unpacking in today’s episode between Maddy, an autistic member of our team, and Dr Katy Unwin, a Lecturer in Psychology with a PhD in autism. We hope you’ll listen and learn a little about neurodivergence and how we can work towards becoming churches and communities that are more accommodating for everyone — whether you’re autistic or not! ⛪ 🎧👉 Episode 27 - ‘Let’s Talk About Autism & Accessibility’ is available now on all listening platforms or via the link in our bio. #autism #actuallyautistic #autisticchristian #christianpodcast #sensoryneeds #disability #churchcommunity #autismawareness #autismacceptance #neurodiversity #autismcommunity #autismawarenessmonth #autismacceptancemonth #autisticadults

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