How can I deal with anxiety? Secular models and a biblical promise

Ask Away

Vince and Jo Vitale

Religion & Spirituality

4.9 • 702 Ratings

🗓️ 14 August 2024

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

When it comes to dealing with anxiety, some secular models suggest that we are either underestimating ourselves or overestimating our problems—either we are stronger than we think or our burdens are lighter than we think. But what do we do when our fears are not exaggerated and irrational but actually grounded in the reality of our broken world? What do we do when our burdens are legitimately too heavy for us to carry on our own? This week on Ask Away, Vince discusses some of the secular models for engaging with anxiety, before offering a biblical hope that transcends all other approaches. ------ We’re so glad you joined us for Ask Away. If you have a question that needs answering, we’d love to hear it. Send us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a voicemail at ‪(321) 213-9670‬. Ask Away is hosted by Vince and Jo Vitale, and produced by Studio D Podcast Production. New episodes come out regularly, so make sure to subscribe. The best way you can support Ask Away is to leave a review. All you have to do is open up the Podcast App on your phone, look for Ask Away, scroll down until you see ‘Write a Review’ and tell us what you think. If you’d like to see videos from Vince and me, invite us to speak, or make a financial gift so that more people’s questions can be heard on Ask Away, visit Kardiaquestions.com See you next time, and remember, if you have a question, it’s worth asking.

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0:00.0	I was a skeptic who came to faith through asking hard questions.
0:04.0	I'm a long-time Christian whose faith was challenged by hard questions.
0:08.5	Whatever your story is, we all ask questions.
0:12.0	But some questions are more difficult to answer than others.
0:16.0	And some questions keep us up at night.
0:18.5	Who am I?
0:19.5	Does my life have value?
0:21.2	What determines my identity and purpose?
0:23.7	Is there a God?
0:24.9	Does he care?
0:26.0	What will happen when I die?
0:27.8	Is it even possible to know the truth?
0:29.7	We believe every question is valuable, and we receive every question as a gift.
0:35.8	So welcome to the podcast, where we invite you to Ask Away.
0:42.7	Hi friends, welcome to Ask Away. We're glad you're here. We met someone this weekend who told us that they
0:49.1	listened to our podcast and find themselves talking back as they listen. That's awesome. If you also find yourself
0:55.7	talking to your phone and want to contribute to the conversation, please send in your question
1:00.3	and let us know why you're asking. We really do love hearing from you and engaging with the
1:05.8	topics that are wearing on you or your loved ones. This week, we're sharing with you a talk Vince gave a couple of months
1:11.9	ago in Toronto on an issue that burdens many of us today. His title is, how can I deal with
1:18.7	anxiety, secular models and a biblical promise? In responding to this question, Vince references
1:25.1	a few pieces of art along the way. You don't need the visuals to listen, but if you'd like to see them, then we'll soon be posting a video of this talk on our website,
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