In this episode of the Higher Leading Podcast, host Jay Meyer delivers a powerful Chalk Talk on one of the most persistent obstacles in life and leadership: fear.

Drawing from his 2026 Lenten writing series on EagleLaunch, Jay explores the many ways fear quietly shapes our decisions—fear of losing control, financial insecurity, the unknown, change, rejection, aging, and the future. Through personal stories, leadership insights, and biblical wisdom, he unpacks how fear often disguises itself as caution or responsibility while quietly holding us back from the life God calls us to live.

Recorded at Serenity Acres near Covington, Ohio, this episode blends reflection, Faith, and practical guidance for confronting fear in everyday life. Jay shares lessons from recovery, career transitions, family challenges, and decades of leadership experience to show how courage is not found in dramatic moments, but in daily acts of Faith and obedience.

If fear has been holding you back—from purpose, leadership, or peace—this conversation will help you begin loosening its grip, one day at a time.

Topics Covered

• Fear of losing control and the power of surrender
• Financial insecurity and trusting God as Provider
• Navigating the unknown with Faith and action
• The courage required for change
• Identity beyond titles and positions
• Aging with purpose and finishing strong
• Trusting God with an uncertain future

This episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and strengthen the daily habits of Faith that gradually replace fear with courage.

Fear may knock, but when it's answered with Faith, it loses its power.