# Ep 339: The Anxiety Epidemic: What It Says About Our Culture and Our Minds

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Podcast: [Her Faith Inspires Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/her-faith-inspires-podcast-846363)
Published: 2026-05-02T19:25:00+00:00
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## Resource

Anxiety is one of the most common struggles in modern culture—but as Christians, how should we understand it? Is anxiety primarily a chemical imbalance, a spiritual battle, or something deeper rooted in how we think? In this episode, Shanda explores the growing anxiety epidemic through both cultural analysis and biblical truth. From therapy culture and emotionalism to renewing the mind through Scripture, this conversation tackles the difficult questions surrounding fear, feelings, and faith. We'll examine: The two major Christian perspectives on anxiety Whether America has a deeper thinking problem The influence of culture, social media, and emotionalism What Scripture teaches about controlling our thoughts and emotions Whether Christians are called to accept anxiety or actively fight it This episode will challenge you to think critically, biblically, and deeply about anxiety in today's world. Train Your Brain Student Workbook: ImpactApologetics.com Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

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