Faith Over Fear
Jennifer Slattery and Carol Ogle McCrackenModern Idols and Anxiety
February 6, 2024 ● 35 minShare this episode
We all have false securities, modern idols, we turn to when life seems uncertain and we feel anxious and afraid. But while these idols might bring comfort in the moment, they only increase our anxiety and fear because because they hinder our ability to rely fully upon the only One, God, with the power to provide, protect, and care for us. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)
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Discussion/Reflective Questions:
- What resonated with you most in this episode?
- As you were listening, did any false securities (idols) come to mind?
- Who or what do you tend to turn to during waiting seasons?
- What truths regarding God's power, character, and promises can provide a more secure foundation than those false securities and false "saviors"?
- How can reflecting upon His heart for you help you find the courage to relinquish your false securities?
- What thoughts or concerns came to mind when Stephanie discussed staying in the wilderness where one feel comfortable verses stepping into the Promised Land, where they feared giants lurked?
- What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?
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