{"podcast":{"title":"Redeemed Podcast","slug":"redeemed-podcast-7042187","podcast_index_feed_id":7042187,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6340663/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/redeemed-podcast--6340663","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a8ff8386fcd8cf0deae5063df67f636c.jpg","author":"Lauren","episode_count":120,"summary":"The Redeemed Podcast is a beacon of hope and encouragement, filled with real-life stories that testify to God's transformative power amidst hardships and trials. Join us as we delve into the journeys of individuals who have triumphed over adversity through their unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. Through compelling narratives, inspiring scriptures, and heartfelt prayers, we create a sanctuary where you can find solace, strength, and a reminder that you are not alone in your struggles. Let this podcast be a guiding light, leading you closer to God and empowering.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T22:18:58.417058+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/redeemed-podcast-7042187"},"episode":{"title":"Christian Anxiety & Faith: How to Find Peace When You’re Overwhelmed | Becky Kiefe","slug":"christian-anxiety-faith-how-to-find-peace-when-you-re-overwhelmed-becky-kiefe","published_at":"2026-03-04T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/redeemed-podcast-7042187/christian-anxiety-faith-how-to-find-peace-when-you-re-overwhelmed-becky-kiefe","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/redeemed-podcast-7042187","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/christian-anxiety-faith-how-to-find-peace-when-you-re-overwhelmed-becky-kiefe--70439352","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70439352/18726882_christian_anxiety_faith_how_to_find_peace_when_you_re_overwhelmed_becky_kiefe.mp3","summary":"Send a text If you’ve ever wondered: Why do I feel anxious if I trust God? Does anxiety mean I don’t have enough faith? How do I find peace when my mind won’t slow down? Today on the Redeem Podcast, Lauren sits down with author, Bible teacher, and mental health advocate Becky Kiefe , author of A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul. Becky shares her personal journey with high-functioning anxiety, the shame she once carried, and how God used her struggle to draw her into deeper intimacy — not disqualify her from purpose.This conversation is honest, practical, and full of hope for anyone battling anxious thoughts, mental health challenges, or the pressure to “pray harder.”00:00 – Why anxiety and faith can feel confusing 02:15 – Becky’s personal struggle with high-functioning anxiety 05:40 – The moment she admitted, “I am not okay” 08:25 – Is anxiety a lack of faith? 11:10 – The power of confession and breaking isolation 18:40 – What to do when people minimize your anxiety 22:15 – The lemon bar story (when anxiety doesn’t make sense) 28:10 – Breath prayer: Inhale truth, exhale trust 40:05 – Encouragement for those who feel ashamed 44:30 – Jesus’ invitation: “Come to Me all who are weary” 48:15 – Prayer for those struggling with anxiety WHAT YOU’LL LEARN The difference between everyday worry and clinical anxiety Why anxiety is not a spiritual failure How isolation fuels shame How therapy and faith can work together The biblical practice of breath prayer How to inhale truth and exhale trust If This Episode Encouraged You • Leave a review • Share with a friend who needs hope • Screenshot this episode and tag @LaurenBurns + @BeckyKiefe • Follow the Redeem Podcast for more stories of faith, healing, and redemption Contact Lauren: Website laurenburns.net Instagram https://www.insta…","meta_description":"Send a text If you’ve ever wondered: Why do I feel anxious if I trust God? Does anxiety mean I don’t have enough faith? How do I find peace when my mind w…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2041,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/redeemed-podcast-7042187/episodes/christian-anxiety-faith-how-to-find-peace-when-you-re-overwhelmed-becky-kiefe/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/redeemed-podcast-7042187/christian-anxiety-faith-how-to-find-peace-when-you-re-overwhelmed-becky-kiefe.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}