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About the Episode

In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Josh Weidmann about his book, The End of Anxiety: The Biblical Prescription for Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Panic. Together, they discuss a biblical perspective on anxiety, its purpose, and the difference between godly concern and sinful worry. They also explore sources of anxiety, the role of trust in God, renewing the mind, addressing shame, and how believers can pursue Christlikeness and find hope in the midst of overwhelming emotions.

Main Discussion Points:

  • The purpose of anxiety in God’s design
  • Difference between godly concern and sinful worry
  • Sources of anxiety: spiritual, bodily, relational, circumstantial
  • The role of trust in overcoming anxiety
  • Practical steps to interrupt anxious thoughts with Scripture
  • The gospel’s role in reframing suffering and anxiety
  • The importance of community and wise counsel

About the Guest

Josh Weidmann is senior pastor of Grace Chapel in Englewood, Colorado, since 2015. He holds an MDiv from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, is a certified biblical counselor, and has published six books, including The End of Anxiety: The Biblical Prescription for Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Panic. He frequently speaks at events nationwide and can be heard on his podcast, GospelDaily.org. Josh and his wife Molly have six children and live in Denver.

 

About the Book

If God is all-powerful, why doesn’t he eliminate my anxiety?

Instead of asking this, perhaps we should ask why God is allowing it in the first place. Join pastor and biblical counselor Josh Weidmann on a journey through Scripture and his own vulnerable stories of discovering God’s ultimate purpose in pain. The End of Anxiety is designed for individuals or small groups; each chapter begins with Scripture and finishes with practical steps you can apply for immediate relief. Your anxiety, fear, stress, and panic are not the end of you—but facing them could be the start of something great!

About the Host
Christine M. Chappell
Christine is a certified biblical counselor and host of the Hope + Help Podcast for the Institute for Biblical Counseling & Discipleship. She is the author of several books and minibooks, including Lament: Crying Out in Faith, Midnight Mercies: Walking with God through Depression in Motherhood, and Postpartum Depression: Hope for a Hard Season. She currently serves as a council member for the Biblical Counseling Coalition and is a regular speaker at women’s events and conferences. Christine lives in South Carolina with her husband and three children, and is a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Easley.
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