{"podcast":{"title":"Anchored with Purpose | Faith, Family, Purpose, Dreaming, Planning, Overcoming Anxiety, Overcoming Overwhelm","slug":"anchored-with-purpose-faith-family-purpose-dreaming-planning-overcoming-anxiety-overcoming-overwhelm-7090057","podcast_index_feed_id":7090057,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/jnW66nxD.rss","website_url":"https://anchoredwithpurpose.podbean.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/ecad374d-5623-4d54-a42a-9b1af1f2e193/Anchored_with_Purpose_Podcast_Cover_1_8ijav.png","author":"Melissa Wilkinson - Life Coach for Catholic Women","episode_count":88,"summary":"The Anchored with Purpose Podcast focuses on Faith, Family, Purpose, & Dreaming Big. How do I fill the emptiness I feel in my life? What is missing from my life? The stresses of this world are causing me anxiety, how can I cope? I’m a mom, but I feel so drained and have lost a piece of me, how do I find me again? How do I dream again? How do I even achieve those dreams? And the biggest question of all, is it worth pursuing my purpose and dreams? Whether you’re a dreamer, a mom, connected in your faith or feeling a little (or a lot) lost, this is the show for you. The Anchored with Purpose Podcast is a live-workshop style podcast packed with actionable step-by-step tips to help you redefine what you want in your life in the areas of faith, family, purpose, & pursuing your dreams. You can train with the experts on how to dig in, reconnect with your faith & purpose, and tackle your biggest goals along the way.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T00:19:40.069053+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchored-with-purpose-faith-family-purpose-dreaming-planning-overcoming-anxiety-overcoming-overwhelm-7090057"},"episode":{"title":"70| When the World Feels Scary, This Is How We Stand Firm in Faith","slug":"70-when-the-world-feels-scary-this-is-how-we-stand-firm-in-faith","published_at":"2026-02-10T17:03:07+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchored-with-purpose-faith-family-purpose-dreaming-planning-overcoming-anxiety-overcoming-overwhelm-7090057/70-when-the-world-feels-scary-this-is-how-we-stand-firm-in-faith","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchored-with-purpose-faith-family-purpose-dreaming-planning-overcoming-anxiety-overcoming-overwhelm-7090057","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4fe2702668c63e6c3e9ce70311cc1cf5607a71d53e2c5c56a716a06b62debf35/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNWE2YTYxOC1mNjMxLTQ5OTQtYjk3MS1iZjFmYjNmYTA2MGQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlY2FkMzc0ZC01NjIzLTRkNTQtYTQyYS05YjFhZjFmMmUxOTMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmQxYjQ5ODRmMWU1ODE4ZDEyZjZjYmMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4YjY0Y2NmODQyNTcyN2YwMjczOThlL2VwLS02OC1HcFV0Mi1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTItMTBfXzE4LTMtOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4fe2702668c63e6c3e9ce70311cc1cf5607a71d53e2c5c56a716a06b62debf35/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNWE2YTYxOC1mNjMxLTQ5OTQtYjk3MS1iZjFmYjNmYTA2MGQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlY2FkMzc0ZC01NjIzLTRkNTQtYTQyYS05YjFhZjFmMmUxOTMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmQxYjQ5ODRmMWU1ODE4ZDEyZjZjYmMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4YjY0Y2NmODQyNTcyN2YwMjczOThlL2VwLS02OC1HcFV0Mi1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTItMTBfXzE4LTMtOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"When the world feels unstable and heartbreaking, it’s hard not to carry that weight in your heart and home. In this episode, Melissa speaks into the fear and emotional exhaustion many women are experiencing as they watch growing struggles within our government, rising division, and devastating stories of families being torn apart and people being detained through immigration enforcement. Entire communities are living with uncertainty, and as moms, that fear hits especially close to home. But Scripture reminds us that seasons of unrest are not new to God’s people. Throughout biblical history, God’s children have faced turmoil, persecution, and uncertainty. In every generation, He has given the same instruction: put on the Armor of God. Melissa also shares practical ways to spiritually cover your children. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by everything happening in the world, this episode will remind you that you are not powerless and you are spiritually protected and equipped to stand firm. ✨ Key Takeaways • Difficult and uncertain times are not new. God’s people have always had to learn how to stand firm in seasons of fear and unrest. • Our greatest battle is spiritual. The enemy uses chaos, fear, and division to steal our peace and distract us from faith. • The Armor of God in Ephesians 6 is a daily spiritual practice that protects our hearts, minds, and homes. • The Belt of Truth helps us anchor in God’s Word before absorbing headlines and social media. • The Breastplate of Righteousness guards our hearts from bitterness, anger, and hardened thinking. • The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace help us carry calm into our homes instead of panic. • The Shield of Faith is what we lift when anxiety and fear about the future rise up. • The Helmet of Salvation reminds us to prot…","meta_description":"When the world feels unstable and heartbreaking, it’s hard not to carry that weight in your heart and home. 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