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Aug 20
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Do Not Worry? Unpacking the Bible on Anx...

Ryan Dawn Holland
About this episode

In this episode, Ryan Dawn Holland and Amber Ginter Johnson dive into the intersection of faith and mental health. Amber vulnerably shares her own journey with anxiety within a Christian context, offering wisdom on what it looks like to hold both faith and struggle at the same time.

Together they explore: ✨ The nuances of anxiety and the importance of naming our emotions without shame ✨ How prayer and community can support mental wellness ✨ What passages like “Do not worry” really mean

✨ God's intentions for us in our fears and worries

The conversation ends with a heartfelt prayer for listeners, reminding us that it’s okay to seek help—and that God meets us with compassion right where we are.

For more from Amber, follow her on Instagram ⁠@amberginterauthor⁠ or visit amberginter.com.

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