You're Not in Trouble with God for Being Anxious — Holley Gerth on Prayers for Peace of Mind

March 16, 2026
00:00 32:37
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If you've ever felt guilty for struggling with anxiety or have a child who wrestles with worry, this conversation is for you. Holley Gerth, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and counselor, is on the show to talk about her latest book, Prayers for Peace of Mind: Scripture and Encouragement for Days of Anxiety, Worry and Stress.

Holley shares practical and compassionate tools for families navigating fear and worry, sharing on what God wants us to do with our anxieties, and what He really means when He says, "Do not fear."

3:27 How to turn your anxiety into excitement

5:58 Emotions: great messengers, terrible bosses

8:00 The real reason social media makes you anxious

13:22 You are beloved-- anchor yourself in this truth

16:30 Introverts, anxiety and the overstimulation connection

23:41 How to signal to your kids that they are safe

27:27 The prayer that carried Holley through her hardest season

Connect with Holley Gerth and grab a free, 5-day excerpt of her book at holleygerth.com/peace.

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Arlene Pellicane is a speaker, host of the Happy Home Podcast, and author of several books including Parents Rising, Making Marriage Easier and Screen Kids.

Arlene has been featured on the Today Show, Fox & Friends, the Wall Street Journal, FamilyLife Today, Focus on the Family, and is the spokesperson for National Marriage Week. Arlene and her husband James have three children and live in San Diego. They have raised their kids without social media, video games and smartphones and inspire others to scroll less and live more. To learn more, visit her website at ArlenePellicane.com.
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