Recently, podcasts have become a huge trend in America, Podcasts topics vary anywhere from true crime to sermons or politics. Podcasts can also be a great resource for learning how to better your mental health and growing your faith. As a Christian who battles with anxiety, I wanted to find podcasts specific to this topic.
Through my research, I discovered that there are not very many Christian podcasts focused only on anxiety, but there are several episodes focused on anxiety by Christian podcasts.
1) I’m Not Anxious I’m C.A.L.M by Proverbs 31 Ministries.
If you are a woman of any age I highly recommend looking into Proverbs 31 ministries. Proverbs 31 ministries is a non-denominational based ministry that is focused on helping women of every age grow their relationship with Christ.
As a part of their ministry, they release free daily devotionals, have bible studies, and podcasts.
With everything that is currently happening in our world, it sometimes feels as if we can’t escape the bad news no matter what we do, and cause our fear/anxiety to increase. Even though this podcast was published in 2018 – it is definitely still relevant.
In this episode, Melissa Taylor, a director for online bible studies at Proverbs 31 ministries, walks through Philippians 4:4-8 and gives different practical steps for whenever you feel anxiety begin to creep in and how to stop it in its tracks.
To listen to this podcast click here.
2) Faith Over Fear: Overcoming Anxiety by The Simply Joyful Podcast
The simply joyful podcast is a Christian podcast hosted by Kristi Clover. Her podcast will sprinkle some joy your life, along with providing tips to get you through everyday things, and have different guests on her podcasts to help provide other viewpoints on these subjects.
Anxiety is something that can definitely feel overwhelming at times and begins to build once we start thinking of all the disasters that could potentially occur in a day and we begin to overthink.
In this episode of her podcast Kristi clover and guest, Rachel Swanson discusses how we can control these thoughts of anxiety by better understanding our God and his attributes.
To listen to this podcast click here.
3) How should a Christian Respond to
Anxiety and Depression? by YMI
YMI is an online source that produces Christian content focused on those who are anywhere between the age of 18-30. They answer questions about the purpose of life along with other faith-based questions.
Depression and anxiety are slowly becoming something that is discussed more and more in the Christian community.
When people are first starting to experience these feelings they begin to have a lot of questions regarding these topics.
In this podcast, James Burke and guest Max Jeganathan answer commonly asked questions about depression and anxiety and talk about times that they have experienced these feelings in their own lives.
To listen to their podcast click here.
4) Give God Everything {Including Your Anxiety} By More To Be
More to be is a website created by Elise Pulliam where she and others provide Christian based coaching to help you take personalized steps towards growing your relationship with Christ and discovering your purpose.
More To Be also posts podcasts focused on how to improve your life in a way that is pleasing to our creator.
From talking to my friends who have kids I’ve noticed that having to take care of yourself, working a job, having a healthy marriage, and raising tiny little humans can be a lot at times. It puts a lot on your plate and there are so many worries as a parent that it sometimes causes anxiety when you start to think of everything that could happen to your kiddos.
In this episode of her podcast Elise Pulliam and special guest, Jessica Smart discuss coping with anxiety from a mom’s point of view, as well as how we should face our anxiety as Christians by sharing their personal stories.
To listen click here.
5) Emotions, Part 2: Finding Relief From Anxiety by Life Church
Life church is founded by head pastor Craig Groeschel. Life Church is a church based in Edmond Oklahoma, but has multiple locations in the U.S. and also posts podcasts of their sermons online.
Emotions are a part of our daily existence and impact different areas of our lives, but how can we control them and handle our emotions in a Christ-like manner?
Pastor Craig Groeschel answers this question about different emotions in his emotions sermon series, but this podcast specifically speaks about anxiety and the different ways it impacts us. He also discusses how God views our emotions and to use them for his glory.
To listen click here.
6) Help! My Teen Is Struggling with Anxiety and Depression (David Murray) by The Crossway Podcast
Crossway podcast is a podcast that answers theology based questions and discusses different things we encounter on a daily basis as Christians.
Has your teen started acting differently lately? Do they seem on edge or closed off and your not sure what to do? Most teenagers go through this phase at some point, but sometimes these can be signs that your teen may be experiencing feelings of anxiety or depression.
This episode has guest David Murray talk about what to do as a parent when your teen seems to be experiencing these feelings, discusses different topics from his book, and helps you be able to not feel alone in this as well as come up with ways to help your teen.
To listen click here.
7) How to Stop Worrying with God’s Help: 6 Ideas from the Bible by Christian Habits Podcast
Christian Habits podcast is by author and life coach Barb Raveling. Barb has written several different books, and her podcast is centered around resetting your mindset and improving your mental health.
Worry creeps into our lives and begins to take what can appear to be a silly little thing and turn it into a fear that begins to take over our thoughts.
On her podcast How to Stop Worrying with God’s Help: 6 Ideas from the Bible by Christian Habits Podcast Barb goes over different bible verses that will help bring you peace when you’re worrying.
To listen click here.
Will Podcasts Alone Help Me Battle My Anxiety?
The answer to this question is no, while listening to podcasts about anxiety is a great action step towards coping with our anxiety if this is the only step you take towards battling your anxiety you will fail.
I say that not to be pessimistic, but to be honest. If we just listen to podcasts without application the methods we are learning will not stick, and we will stay stagnant in our battle.
To ensure that you move forward in your battle you must apply what you’ve learned about how important our faith is when we are battling anxiety and keep your eyes on him. Part of this is ensuring that you are having your quiet with your heavenly father and going to his Word that he’s created just for you so that the problems you face are not able to defeat you.
You might not be sure where exactly to start with the applications or what to do, and that’s ok because you still have options. If you are feeling this way I highly encourage you to seek a mentor to alongside you in this battle.
Talk to someone you trust who is strong in their faith to be your mentor or talk to your pastor at your church and see if they can connect you with a mentor.
This is not an easy battle you are facing, but know when you keep your eyes on Him you will not sink.
If you’re really struggling with your mental health and feel like you have no one to turn to or need someone to talk with immediately please contact this crisis hotline by texting: Text CONNECT to 741741. This hotline will connect you with a therapist.
If you are having any suicidal thoughts please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You can reach out at any time for free and confidential support.