Feeling Weighed Down by Chaos & Conflict? This Will Help You Find Peace & Hope Again #185

October 27, 2025

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Have you felt your heart heavy with all the heartbreak of violence in the world — and wondered how to find peace or what to do with all those feelings?

In today’s special episode, Bonnie shares encouragement from Dan Westman, Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Peninsula Bible Church. His words offer a powerful perspective for those of us longing to understand how to respond to the cycles of violence we see — and how to steady our hearts when the world feels anything but peaceful.

Bonnie also closes with a gentle, science-backed soul care practice to help you calm your emotions and restore peace to your body through small, meaningful actions that nurture connection and hope.

Key Takeaways

A fresh perspective on how to respond to the violence we see in the world
What to do when your heart feels heavy and overwhelmed by the news
How simple, calming actions — like connecting through shared experiences with others — help lower stress and regulate your nervous system
One soul care practice to bring you peace instead of focusing on the world's chaos

Breath Prayer
Inhale: There is no fear in your love, God
Exhale: Your perfect love casts out fear

Scripture
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear.” 1 John 4:18

→ Watch Dan Westman’s full message at https://vimeo.com/1120884691?fl=pl&fe=vl
Dan Westman serves as the Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Peninsula Bible Church and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care at Talbot School of Theology.

→ 5 stages of the "divine warrior" theme in the Bible: God Is a Warrior by Tremper Longman.

→ Register "Writing Your God-Story with Jesus" to heal anxiety, grow peace, and leave a legacy of faith. Starts Oct 20th!
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Bonnie Gray is the author of Finding Spiritual Whitespace and Whispers of Rest. An inspirational speaker and retreat leader, she has touched thousands of lives through storytelling, visual arts, nature, prayer and meditation. Bonnie’s writing is featured at Relevant Magazine, (in)courage, and Christianity Today. She lives in California with her husband and their two sons.