Episode 4: The War On Worry
What this episode is about
In a world marked by instability, uncertainty, and constant pressure, worry often feels unavoidable—even responsible. But in Matthew 6, Jesus challenges that assumption head-on.
In this episode, we walk through Jesus’ teaching on worry from the Sermon on the Mount and explore how anxiety is often tied to deeper questions of trust, control, and identity. Worry may feel protective, but it never produces peace—and it often reveals where our hearts are actually anchored.
Jesus doesn’t just tell us to “stop worrying.” He reframes our perspective, reminds us of the Father’s ongoing care, and gives us a new center for life: seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness.
This conversation looks at:
Why worry is more than an emotion—it’s a worldview
The difference between scarcity and abundance mindsets
How worry reveals what we’re trying to control
Why trusting God doesn’t mean ignoring responsibility
What it means to seek God’s kingdom in everyday, ordinary life
How righteousness is about alignment and relationship, not perfection
Why Jesus calls us to live one day at a time
This episode is especially for anyone feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together—and for those learning how to trust God in the long, complicated middle of life.
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