Apr 19 2023
Anxiety: When God's Peace is hard to find | Midweek at the Compass
Can we be a true Christian and still experience anxiety? In our current Jackpot weekend series, we're exploring the mind-blowing benefits of following Jesus, and this week, Jeff spoke about Peace. But what happens when we're experiencing Chaos or Anxiety? What might that feel like for us? What causes those feelings? How do we reconcile that with the knowledge that we have access to Christ's peace?Join us for a conversation with Biblical counselor, MicKenzie Crowley, as we take a look at anxiety through a biblical lens.Timestamps:2:05 - What is anxiety?2:50 - Clinical Anxiety -vs- everyday anxiety3:45 - What are common reasons people are struggling with anxiety right now? 4:21 - Three categories of sin that can create anxiety6:30 - The effects of Social Media on anxiety7:57 - Common symptoms of anxiety9:51 - How do we believe what's true while experiencing anxiety?10:33 - Unpacking Philippians 4:6 11:20 - Physical versus spiritual causes of anxiety15:10 - Tangible steps to overcome anxiety17:35 - The interplay between faith & anxiety19:30 - How people pursue relief for anxiety 21:20 - Healthy, biblical coping mechanisms for anxiety relief23:00 - Stories of people overcoming anxiety25:30 - First steps for people realizing you're experiencing anxiety27:33 - We need community28:25 - Where to find the Biblical Counseling CenterScriptural references:Philippians 4:6: Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.Philippians 4:8: Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.Listen to the corresponding weekend message here or search "Peace | Jackpot" wherever you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about MicKenzie Crowley and the Biblical Counseling Center at https://biblicalcounselingcenter.org/.Let us know you're here! If you have a need or prayer request we can support you: thecompass.net/connectioncard If you call The Compass your church home or you'd like to partner with us in what God is doing here, near, and far, you can visit thecompass.net/give