{"podcast":{"title":"Dying to Live Podcast","slug":"dying-to-live-podcast-693482","podcast_index_feed_id":693482,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/2828662/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.joshgen.org","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f7e80be35c7f15d462d633a8a4fbb99a.jpg","author":"Joshua Generation Church","episode_count":163,"summary":"The paradox of the Christian faith involves losing one's life to find it and dying to oneself to gain it (Mark 8:34-35). As citizens of heaven we work, study, love and live here on the earth. The podcast features real conversations aimed at helping believers live for Christ while being grounded in the truth as they navigate life in this secular world. Hosted by Wayne Turner and Nadene Badenhorst for Joshua Generation Church with Michael d'Offay giving eldership oversight.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-22T06:17:37.436067+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dying-to-live-podcast-693482"},"episode":{"title":"Facing ours Fears and Anxiety","slug":"facing-ours-fears-and-anxiety","published_at":"2026-08-31T19:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dying-to-live-podcast-693482/facing-ours-fears-and-anxiety","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dying-to-live-podcast-693482","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/facing-ours-fears-and-anxiety--74762326","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74762326/facing_ours_fears_and_anxiety.mp3","summary":"Today we're tackling a subject that touches every one of us at some point in our lives. Throughout the Bible we're repeatedly told, \"Do not fear.\" But what does that mean when fear feels overwhelming? What do we do when anxiety isn't just an occasional emotion, but something that weighs heavily on our minds, affects our relationships, disrupts our sleep, and even impacts our physical health? Anxiety has become one of the defining struggles of our generation. It affects young and old, believers and unbelievers alike. It can quietly erode our peace, weaken our faith, and leave us feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Yet the Bible has a great deal to say about fear, anxiety, and the peace that God offers His people. In this episode, we'll explore what Scripture teaches about fear and anxiety. Are fear and anxiety always sinful? Why does God so often command His people, \"Do not be afraid\"? How do we obey that command when our emotions tell us otherwise? And what practical, biblical steps can we take to fight anxiety and cultivate a deeper trust in God? We'll also consider how the Church should respond. How do we walk alongside someone who is struggling with fear? How do we encourage without offering empty clichés or simplistic answers? And how do we point people to the hope, comfort, and peace that are found in Christ? This is a conversation about more than managing emotions. It's about learning to trust a sovereign God in an uncertain world, discovering His presence in the midst of our fears, and finding the peace that Jesus promised—a peace that transcends circumstances. Whether you're wrestling with anxiety yourself or seeking to help someone who is, we pray this episode will equip you with biblical wisdom, practical encouragement, and renewed confidence in God's faithful…","meta_description":"Today we're tackling a subject that touches every one of us at some point in our lives. Throughout the Bible we're repeatedly told, \"Do not fear.\" But wha…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2955,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dying-to-live-podcast-693482/episodes/facing-ours-fears-and-anxiety/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dying-to-live-podcast-693482/facing-ours-fears-and-anxiety.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}