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What do you do when anxiety feels overwhelming, and your mind won't stop thinking about everything that could go wrong?

Anxiety has a way of pulling us out of the present and into a future filled with worst-case scenarios. We carry tomorrow's worries today, replay conversations, anticipate problems, and find ourselves asking an endless stream of “what if” questions.

But in Matthew 6:25–34, Jesus gives us a different way to approach anxiety. He doesn't dismiss the reality of life's difficulties or simply tell us to stop worrying. Instead, He redirects our attention from “what if?” to “who?”

Who is your Father? Who is the One who is good, sovereign, faithful, and already present in the future you're worried about?

In this episode of The Westside Podcast, we explore what Jesus teaches about anxiety, worry, fear, and finding peace in uncertain times. Through Jesus' teaching and the story of God's provision of manna in the wilderness, we discover that God has always invited His people to trust Him one day at a time.

We'll also talk about practical ways to respond when anxiety begins to take over—from honest prayer and speaking truth over anxious thoughts to gratitude, slowing down, staying present, and finding trusted people who can walk with us.

And at the center of it all is the gospel. Our confidence in God isn't based on wishful thinking. It is rooted in His character and demonstrated through Jesus, who was rejected so that we could be received and forsaken so that we would never be forsaken.

Peace doesn't come from knowing what tomorrow holds. It comes from knowing the One who holds tomorrow.

Whether you're exploring faith, struggling with anxiety, carrying the weight of an uncertain future, or simply looking for encouragement, this episode offers biblical truth, practical help, and the hope of Jesus.

Matthew 6:25–34 | Psalm 42

If you've been searching for Christian answers to anxiety, biblical peace, ways to overcome worry, ways to trust God, or ways to find faith in difficult seasons, we hope this conversation encourages you.

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Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Bible teacher Carol McLeod about our search for purpose and meaning.  Often we look in the wrong places.  How does God help us to find purpose?  She offers a free 10-day study.  Apologist Neil Schenvi, author of "Post-Woke," looks at how critical theory twists Biblical definitions and God's designs for things like justice and mercy.  How do we navigate these war on words and definitions?  

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Are You Paralyzed by Choice? Master the Art of Wise Decision-Making.

We make over 1,000 decisions every day, from the mundane to the monumental. Yet, many leaders operate without a model, falling into the "paralysis of analysis" or making reactive, "boneheaded" mistakes. How do you ensure your next big move is rooted in wisdom rather than just impulse?

In this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert sit down with Dr. John Townsend as he unveils his WISDO Model, a six-step framework that integrates neuroscience and relational dynamics to help you navigate leadership, relationships, and personal growth with precision.

You’ll discover:

• The Foundation of Why: Why you must square every opportunity with your mission before considering the "how."
• Objective vs. Subjective Data: Why your gut is a vital porthole to reality that must align with the numbers.
• The One-Page Principle: The power of stating your decision with ruthless brevity to ensure organizational alignment.
• Go, No, or Slow: How to use criticality and gravitas to determine your final action step.

Whether you are leading a corporation or navigating a personal transition, this conversation provides the blueprint for integrated, high-performance discernment.

Perfect for: Executives, organizational leaders, coaches, and anyone seeking to replace reactive habits with intentional wisdom.

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Episode music is "Psalm 1 (That Man)" featuring Tommy Walker, Ben Lange, & Kip Fox, produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Songwriter Initiative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of The Center for Worship Leadership at Concordia University Irvine.

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Is worry loosening your grip on joy?  Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe tackles the relational tension that quietly robs believers of hope, and shares Paul’s blueprint for making peace instead of picking sides.  Make plans to listen for practical steps to hold onto your hope ... listen to Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe.

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In this episode of the Transforming the Church Podcast, Pastor Derwin Gray sits down with best-selling author, preacher, and church leader Hosanna Wong for an honest and hope-filled conversation about healing, grace, and leadership. Drawing from Hosanna’s powerful personal story—growing up in a family transformed by Jesus amid addiction and street life—the episode explores the urgent need for healing within the church and among its leaders.

Derwin and Hosanna discuss the dangers of unaddressed wounds, the difference between behavioral modification and true transformation, and the role of grace in overcoming shame while discussing Pastor Derwin's new book It's Time To Heal. With wisdom rooted in Scripture, real-life experiences, and neuroscience, they challenge leaders to seek healing for themselves so they can lead others from a place of authenticity and freedom. The episode highlights practical steps for embracing God’s healing, underscores the importance of inviting Jesus into our deepest pain, and offers encouragement for anyone longing to walk in wholeness.

Listeners will come away inspired to pursue genuine healing, equipped with practical insight, and reminded that the journey toward restoration begins not with self-sufficiency, but with surrender to the amazing grace of Jesus.

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Hebrews 12:15 warns us not to let a root of bitterness take hold in our hearts. In this episode, we explore the story of Ahithophel and how unresolved hurt can impact our hearts and relationships. Even when we have a legitimate reason to be hurt, we must guard our hearts and surrender our pain to God before it becomes bitterness.

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Continuing the Money Matters series, Pastor Jenkins teaches the biblical way to pray for financial provision. A financial breakthrough is about more than asking God for money; it begins with a genuine relationship with Him and a life aligned with His Word and will. Learn how obedience, faithful stewardship, biblical sowing, and complete trust in God can shape your prayers and give you confidence in His unlimited ability to provide.

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