In this special "No Fear Fall" series kickoff episode, Heather Creekmore digs deep into the connection between faith and fear—two powerful forces that shape our daily lives. Have you ever wondered why “faith over fear” doesn’t always seem to work in real life? Are you struggling to connect your big beliefs about God to your everyday worries and anxieties? This episode is for you.

What This Episode Covers:

• Faith vs. Fear: Heather challenges the widely held belief that faith and fear are simply opposites in a tug-of-war. She explores why this dichotomy might not be the most helpful way for Christians to approach their struggles.

• Micro Fears and Mosquito Bites: From perfectionism and the fear of failure to tiny, everyday anxieties (like being the “fattest person in the room” or just being late), Heather shares how these micro-fears sap our joy and confidence.

• Applying Faith to Real Life: Learn why just telling yourself to "have more faith" doesn't always solve the problem—and what true, biblical faith actually looks like in the face of daily struggles.

• The Object of Your Faith: Is your faith in God’s character and goodness, or just in Him delivering the results you want? Heather unpacks the difference and warns against letting new age manifesting ideas creep into our beliefs.

• Practical Biblical Encouragement: Heather references Philippians 4 and the life of Abraham to illustrate that faith can be messy, imperfect, and still deeply meaningful. She offers encouragement to keep trusting, even when God’s answers aren’t what you hoped for.

Takeaways:

• Real, life-changing faith is rooted in the character of God—not in specific outcomes or your own plans.

• It's okay to bring your desires to God, but hold them with open hands, trusting His greater wisdom and love for you.

• Even imperfect faith holds value; God honors hearts that keep coming back to Him.

Resources & Next Steps:

• Join the 40-Day Journey: Struggling with body image or insecurity? Sign up for Heather’s 40-Day Journey at improvebodyimage.com for six weeks of biblical encouragement.

• Free Email Challenges: Grab the “10 Days of Encouragement” or the “5 Day Body Image Challenge” at the same link!

• Connect: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review—your feedback encourages us and helps others find hope!

Listener Questions:
What fear are you wrestling with right now? Where have you been disappointed with “faith not working”? Reflect on the true object of your faith and consider how you can trust Jesus with your big and small anxieties this week.

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Related Episode:
Last Friday’s episode with Erin Kerry on overthinking and spiraling micro-fears. Check it out for even more ways to process daily anxieties. 

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Keywords: faith and fear, biblical faith, anxiety, Christian women, overcoming worry, perfectionism, body image, Heather Creekmore, No Fear Fall, faith over fear, daily encouragement, trust God, manifesting vs. faith

Thank you for listening! Heather hopes today’s episode helps you stop comparing and start living.

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