Mental Health is a huge issue in Australia, and anxiety is particularly prevalent. Christians aren't immune - but how do we reconcile faith and anxiety? Join us as we learn from the experiences of ordinary aussies who live the reality of anxiety and faith, doctors, psychologists, pastors, and more. Anxious Faith is produced by Our Daily Bread Ministries
Latest episodes
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3 min
An Update From Our Team
Hi friends, listen to this short clip or read below for an important announcement from our team!As you might know, Anxious Faith is a project run by Our Daily Bread Ministries here…
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35 min
What if God Doesn't Answer My Prayer?
Prayer is such an important part of our lives as followers of Jesus. It's a privilege, and yet sometimes we struggle to do so, especially when we’ve been praying for something and…
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28 min
Hope When Life Feels Hopeless
As followers of Jesus, hope isn't a foreign concept. But we also know that Jesus said that a life following him wasn't going to be easy - we'd face troubles, difficulties, and chal…
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31 min
Help! How Do Adults Make Friends?
We’ve all heard the line before: we were made for connection. We all know how good friends can be, but for more people than we expect, friendlessness and disconnection are signific…
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7 min
Ep43 BONUS - Let's Read Psalm 23 as a Practical Way to Rest in God
If you've listened to Episode 43 Rest: How We Find Rest in God we shared some practical ways through prayer or reading the Bible to actually rest in God. This bonus episode is desi…
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33 min
Rest: How We Find Rest in God
We all recognise the importance of rest, but how often do we find ourselves indulging in mindless entertainment when only resting in God can truly satisfy? In the first episode of…
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40 min
A Biblical Guide to Anxiety
We’ve heard lots about anxiety; both from those who experience it, and those who help treat it. We’ve talked to doctors and pastors and counsellors and sufferers and everyone in be…
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38 min
Blokes, We Need to Talk
Men are notoriously bad at understanding our emotions—let alone actually sharing about them with someone else—and it’s to our detriment. Here in Australia, it’s Movember; a month w…
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41 min
I'm a Girl and I Struggle With Porn
Contrary to what many of us have grown up believing, porn addiction is not a “guys’ issue”. It’s a human one. Join us as we chat to Amanda Anaestad, cofounder of The Victory Collec…
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41 min
Intrusive Thoughts, Faith, and OCD Therapy
As we began to branch out in topics here at Anxious Faith, we were surprised by the number of people who resonated with the episodes and blog posts we’ve done around OCD, or Obsess…
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45 min
Self-Aware or Selfish?
Self-awareness is something that we all need; in order to be healthy, loving, thriving people, we need to understand a bit about ourselves and how we interact with other people, th…
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43 min
When Mental Health Hurts Not Just You
When someone is struggling with their mental health, whether that’s dealing with stress, anxiety, or a diagnosed mental health condition, it’s not just them who feel the effects of…
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41 min
Suicide Was My Plan B
CW: Keola’s story covers his struggles with self-harm and suicide ideation, so please be wise as you listen and mindful of who you’re listening with. Today we’re hearing the story…
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37 min
How Can a Good God Let Us Suffer?
“Nothing is certain except death and taxes,” or so the saying goes. But there’s something else that we’ll all face in our lives, regardless of our background, finances, upbringing…
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39 min
Does Gaming Affect Mental Health?
Video games can be a contentious topic. There are the people who love them, and those that don’t — or simply can’t understand the appeal. And then there are the stories we hear in…
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34 min
It's Lonely Out There
When we think of non-physical problems that affect people, we’re pretty immediately drawn to the common ones — anxiety, depression, and the realm of mental illness. But there’s som…
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48 min
CEOs Get Anxious Too
You think of a CEO and you probably picture someone who has it all together. They’re out there speaking in front of audiences, resolving high-level disputes, and running companies.…
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49 min
15 Years Addicted to Porn
This episode, we’re chatting with Josh, a young Aussie guy who was first exposed to pornography at the age of eight. For years, Josh’s addiction to porn grew and had a hold on his…
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43 min
When Self-Harm Becomes an Addiction
Self-harm is something we’ve touched on a few times through different people’s stories, but today, it’s our main focus. What leads someone to self-harm? Does it really feel ‘good’…
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36 min
Is Counselling Actually Biblical?
We're exploring how different approaches to counselling and psychology line up with what we’re taught in the Bible. To do that, we’re chatting with Noni Potter, the Head of Undergr…