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09. Stop Overthinking and Start Living Anchored: Finding Peace in the Present

Do you feel like your mind never slows down?
Are you constantly replaying conversations or bracing for what might happen next?
Do you feel responsible for solving tomorrow before it gets here?
Are you exhausted from overthinking everything as a Christian mom?
If anxiety keeps pulling you into the past or pushing you into the future, this episode will help you come back to today.
In this final episode of our mini-series on anxiety and time, we’re talking about what it really looks like to stop overthinking and start living anchored in the present.
After exploring fear of the future through Jonah and regret from the past through Lot’s wife, this conversation brings it all together through biblical contentment.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
⭐️ Why overthinking feels responsible but actually increases anxiety
⭐️ What Philippians 4 teaches about learning contentment
⭐️ Why contentment does NOT mean settling or giving up
⭐️ A practical daily rhythm (gratitude prayer + faithful Top 3) that builds peace
⭐️ How to create a “grace clause” when your day doesn’t go as planned
⭐️ What it means to surrender your day to God instead of trying to control it
If you’re a Christian mom struggling with anxiety, mental spirals, or constant overthinking, this episode will help you narrow your focus, anchor your heart, and trust God in the present moment.
Contentment isn’t something you suddenly achieve.
It’s something you practice — one ordinary day at a time.
 
🎁 Download the FREE 5-Day Guide: The Peace in Every Direction Reset A Scripture & Reflection Guide for Anxious Christian Moms
📖 Scripture Referenced:
     ⭐️ Philippians 4:11–13
🎙 Missed the First Two Episodes in This Series?
Episode 7: Fear of the Future (Jonah)  Episode 8: Letting Go of the Past (Lot’s Wife)
Listen to complete the full “Past, Present, Future” anxiety framework.
Website: www.faithoveranxietyformoms.com
If this episode encouraged you, be sure to follow the show so you don’t miss future conversations on Christian motherhood, anxiety, biblical encouragement, and living anchored in faith.
Sharing this episode with another anxious mom could be exactly what she needs today.
Xoxo,
Rachel 💜

08. Letting Go of the Past: What Lot’s Wife Teaches About Anxiety and Regret

Do you ever find yourself replaying decisions you made years ago?
Do you miss a version of your life that no longer exists?
Have you quietly wondered if you made the wrong choice — leaving a job, moving, shifting seasons, stepping into motherhood?
Do you feel like part of your heart is still living in a season God already moved you out of?
If so, this episode is for you.
In this second episode of our mini-series on anxiety and time, we’re looking at the story of Lot’s wife in Genesis 19 and what it teaches Christian moms about regret, comparison, and letting go of the past.
In Episode 7, we talked about fearing the future through the story of Jonah. Now we’re turning around — literally — and examining what happens when we keep looking back.
You’ll learn:
⭐️ Why “looking back” is often more about the heart than the eyes
⭐️ How regret and comparison quietly fuel anxiety in motherhood
⭐️ The subtle ways we emotionally stay anchored to past seasons
⭐️ Why God’s instruction not to look back was protective, not harsh
⭐️ How to release a former season without dismissing its importance
⭐️ A simple, practical step to surrender the past and walk forward in peace
We also connect this story to Isaiah 43:18–19 and God’s invitation to trust Him with the new thing He is doing.
This episode will help you understand that feeling unsettled does not mean you are behind — it may simply mean you are in transition.
And transition does not mean you are lost.
It means you are being led.
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📖 Scripture Referenced:
✝️ Genesis 19 (Lot’s Wife)
✝️ Isaiah 43:18–19
🎙 Missed Episode 7?Listen to: Fear of the Future: Learning to Trust God with the UnknownLISTEN HERE 🎧
Coming Next:Episode 8 – Contentment and Living Anchored in the Present (the final episode in this series)
Connect with Rachel
Podcast: Faith Over Anxiety for MomsWebsite: www.faithoveranxietyformoms.comFree Resources: The Peace in Every Direction Reset
If this episode encouraged you, please take a moment to follow the show so you don’t miss the final episode in this series on contentment.
Sharing this episode with another Christian mom who struggles with regret or comparison could be exactly what she needs today.
Next Steps
1️⃣ Listen to Episode 7 (Jonah and fear of the future) if you haven’t yet.
2️⃣ Download the free 5-Day Peace Reset Guide to walk through this personally.
3️⃣ Follow the podcast so you don’t miss the final episode on contentment and living anchored in the present.
Xoxo,
Rachel 💜

07. Fear of the Future: Learning to Trust God with the Unknown

Are you a Christian mom struggling with anxiety about the future?
Do you love God but still wrestle with fear of the unknown, “what if” thoughts, or worry about making the wrong decision?
In this episode of Faith Over Anxiety for Moms, we’re talking about fear of the future, Christian mom anxiety, and how to trust God in uncertain seasons.
Through the story of Jonah, Isaiah 41:10, and my own decision to leave my teaching career and become a stay-at-home mom, you’ll learn how obedience builds confidence in God’s faithfulness — even when you cannot see the outcome.
If you are battling anxiety about the future and need biblical reassurance, this episode will help you surrender control, remember God’s past faithfulness, and take the next obedient step with peace.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
💜 Why fear of the future does not mean weak faith
💜 How Jonah’s story reveals the power of surrender
💜 What Isaiah 41:10 actually promises about God’s presence
💜 How God weaves unseen purpose through uncertain seasons
💜 Why you do not need a five-year plan to trust Him
💜 One practical step to release anxiety about the unknown
Scripture Referenced:
⭐️ Isaiah 41:10⭐️ Jonah 1–2
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If this episode encouraged you, share it with another Christian mom who needs peace about the future.
Next Steps:
1️⃣ Surrender one specific fear about the future to God in prayer. 2️⃣ Write down one past season where God proved faithful. 3️⃣ Take the next obedient step in front of you.
Xoxo,
Rachel 💜

06. Why Anxious Christian Moms Overthink Decisions (And How to Stop)

If you’re an anxious Christian mom who overthinks decisions, struggles with mom anxiety, or feels stuck in decision fatigue, this episode is for you.
Do you replay choices over and over in your mind before committing?Do you imagine worst-case scenarios before saying yes to something good?Do you feel overwhelmed just trying to make a simple decision in motherhood?
In this episode of Faith Over Anxiety for Moms, we’re diving into why anxious Christian moms overthink decisions — and what’s actually happening in your brain when anxiety makes decision-making feel heavy.
Rachel shares a personal story about wrestling with whether to book a family trip and how overthinking nearly kept her stuck. What she discovered is something many Christian moms experience: it wasn’t fear of danger — it was fear of overwhelm.
You’ll learn:
💜 Why mom anxiety increases overthinking and mental loops💜 How the amygdala impacts anxious decision-making💜 What research says about decision fatigue in motherhood💜 Why anxious brains overestimate risk and underestimate coping ability💜 How intolerance of uncertainty keeps Christian moms stuck💜 Why anxiety can spike even after you’ve made the decision
 
We also explore three biblical examples of uncertainty and anxiety:
⭐️ Abraham & Sarah (Genesis 15–16) — struggling with waiting and uncertainty⭐️ The Israelites at the Red Sea (Exodus 14) — catastrophizing in moments of fear⭐️ Peter walking on water (Matthew 14:22–33) — fear rising after obedience
If you’ve ever wondered:
▪️“Why do I overthink everything as a Christian mom?”▪️ “Why is it so hard for me to make decisions?”▪️“Is this anxiety or lack of faith?”
This episode will help you understand the difference between uncertainty and true danger — and give you one simple, faith-based step to stop overthinking and move forward with clarity.
You’ll walk away knowing:
💜 Overthinking is often your nervous system trying to protect your capacity.💜 Mom anxiety does not mean you lack faith.💜 God meets you in uncertainty — He doesn’t remove it first.
 
The next time you feel stuck in overthinking:
1️⃣ Ask: Is this truly unsafe, or simply uncertain?2️⃣ Identify what feels heaviest about the decision.3️⃣ Ask: What would make this 10% lighter?
 
You don’t need perfect certainty.
You need one small, faithful step.
 
If this episode encouraged you, share it with another anxious Christian mom who struggles with overthinking and decision-making.
And make sure you follow Faith Over Anxiety for Moms for weekly encouragement, biblical wisdom, and practical help for Christian moms navigating anxiety in motherhood.
Xoxo,
Rachel

05. How to Calm Anxiety: A Faith-Based Nervous System Reset Using Polyvagal Theory

Do you love Jesus but still feel anxious in your body?
Do you pray and trust God, yet your chest feels tight and your nervous system feels stuck in fight-or-flight?
Have you wondered why anxiety doesn’t just disappear if your faith is strong?
In this episode of Faith Over Anxiety for Moms, we explore how anxiety affects the nervous system — not just the mind — and why Christian moms often feel overwhelmed, tense, or emotionally exhausted even when they trust God.
Using research from polyvagal theory and biblical examples from Martha (Luke 10), Gideon (Judges 6), and Jesus in the garden (Matthew 26), you’ll learn how Scripture and neuroscience align when it comes to overload, fear, and deep distress.
If you’re searching for how to calm anxiety as a Christian mom, regulate your nervous system in a faith-based way, or stop living in constant overwhelm, this episode will give you clarity and one simple, repeatable tool you can use today.
Resources & Scriptures Mentioned
⭐️ Polyvagal Theory – Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges
⭐️ Luke 10:38–42 (Martha and overwhelm)⭐️ Judges 6:11–24 (Gideon and fear)⭐️ Matthew 26:36–46 (Jesus in Gethsemane)⭐️ Psalm 23:1
Practical Tool Shared in This Episode
The 60-Second Scripture Breath
Next Steps
Practice the 60-Second Scripture Breath once a day this week.
Notice which nervous system state you experience most often: safe, fight-or-flight, or shutdown.
Share this episode with another overwhelmed Christian mom who feels anxious in her body and needs to know she isn’t failing at faith.
If this episode encouraged you, please leave a written review on Apple Podcasts so more Christian moms struggling with anxiety and overwhelm can find support and peace.
Xoxo,
💜 Rachel

04. Six Real-Life Ways I Stop an Anxiety Spiral (That Actually Work)

Do you ever feel your mind start racing out of nowhere, even when everything seems fine?
Are you a Christian mom who struggles with overthinking, mental load, or anxiety spirals in motherhood?
Do you want to calm your nervous system and find biblical peace without feeling like you have to fix everything at once?
In this episode, Rachel shares an honest, faith-based conversation about anxiety spirals in motherhood and what actually helps when your thoughts feel loud and overwhelming. If you are a Christian mom navigating stress, overthinking, and mental exhaustion, this episode will meet you with both biblical encouragement and practical insight. We explore why anxiety does not mean you lack faith, how your nervous system responds to stress, and how small, intentional steps can help you gently return to peace. This episode is for the mom who wants real tools, rooted in Scripture, to calm anxiety and feel steady again.
Bible studies from The Daily Grace Co., including:
-Studies on specific books of the Bible
-Year long Bible studies
-His & hers studies
-Studies for men and women
-Peace for the Anxious Heart (an anxiety-focused Bible study)
 
Christian moms community through The MomCo
 
Scriptures referenced in this episode include:
-Psalm 46:10
-1 Peter 5:7
-Psalm 19:1
-Proverbs 4:23-Romans 12:2-1 Corinthians 6:19
 
Resources:
Bible studies: https://thedailygraceco.com/collections/all-bible-studies
MomCo: https://www.themom.co/home
If this episode encouraged you, please leave a written review on Apple Podcasts. Your review helps another Christian mom struggling with anxiety spirals and overthinking find this show and feel less alone.
Xoxo,
Rachel

03. Mental Load, Mom Anxiety & Overwhelm: Why Moms Feel Exhausted and What the Bible Says About Carrying Too Much

Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, and mentally exhausted as a mom? Do you feel like your mind never shuts off, even when nothing is technically “wrong”? This episode is for the overwhelmed mom who feels anxious, burned out, and emotionally drained by motherhood.
In this episode of Faith Over Anxiety for Moms, Christian moms will learn what mental load really is and why mental load causes anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and burnout in motherhood. Rachel explains why so many moms feel overwhelmed, mentally tired, and on edge, even on ordinary days, and why this does not mean you are weak or failing as a mom or as a Christian.
Through powerful Bible stories of Moses, Elijah, and Hagar, this faith-based podcast episode shows what the Bible says about carrying too much responsibility, emotional overload, and burnout. You’ll hear how God does not glorify exhaustion, does not expect moms to carry everything alone, and does not overlook the invisible emotional labor of motherhood.
This Christian motherhood podcast episode offers biblical encouragement for anxious moms, practical faith-based insight, and a simple next step to help overwhelmed moms begin sharing the mental load and finding rest in God.
If you are a Christian mom struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, mental exhaustion, or emotional overload, this episode will help you understand what you’re carrying and how God meets you right there.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn
-Why moms feel anxious, overwhelmed, and exhausted
-What mental load is and why it impacts anxiety in motherhood
-How emotional and mental burnout affects Christian moms
-What the Bible says about carrying too much responsibility
-How God responds to exhaustion, burnout, and overwhelm
-A faith-based, practical step to reduce mental load as a mom
Bible Stories & Scripture Referenced
Exodus 18:13–26 — Moses and the danger of carrying everyone’s needs alone
1 Kings 19:1–18 — Elijah’s burnout and God’s response through rest and care
Genesis 16:7–13 — Hagar and the God who sees overwhelmed and unseen moms
Matthew 11:28–30 — Rest for the weary and burdened
1 Peter 5:7 — Casting anxiety on God because He cares
Reflection Question for Overwhelmed Moms
What is one mental responsibility you are carrying alone right now that is contributing to your anxiety, and who could help share that mental load with you?
About the Podcast
Faith Over Anxiety for Moms is a Christian podcast for moms struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, and burnout. Each episode offers faith-based encouragement, biblical truth, and practical support to help Christian moms find peace, rest, and hope in motherhood.
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In today’s episode, I mentioned a book that deeply shaped how I understand mental load in motherhood and marriage—especially the invisible weight so many moms quietly carry every day.
📖 Book mentioned in this episode:A Better Share by Dr. Morgan Cutlip
This book helps put language to the emotional and mental labor moms often carry—like planning, remembering, anticipating needs, and holding everyone else’s life together—and offers a healthier, more connected way for couples to truly share that load.
👉 https://linktw.in/JgAExp
xoxo,
Rachel

02. Intrusive Thoughts in Motherhood: Why They Happen and How to Cope

Intrusive thoughts are one of the most unsettling parts of anxiety in motherhood. They often show up without warning—scary thoughts, unwanted images, or sudden fears that something bad might happen—and can leave moms feeling shaken, ashamed, or confused.
In this episode, we talk honestly about intrusive thoughts and anxiety spirals, especially the kind that show up around our children. I share my own experience with intrusive thoughts and explain why having them does not mean something is wrong with you, that you want them, or that your faith is weak.
Using Scripture and lived experience, this episode walks through a clear, biblical way to respond when intrusive thoughts appear—without fear, panic, or shame.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
-What intrusive thoughts are and why anxious moms experience them
-Why intrusive thoughts don’t define you or reflect your intentions
-How anxiety uses fear to keep thoughts looping
-A step-by-step, Scripture-based way to interrupt anxiety spirals
-Why releasing anxiety to God is a practice, not a one-time moment
This episode is for the mom who has been scared by her thoughts and wondered what they say about her. You are not broken, and you are not alone.
Each episode of Faith Over Anxiety for Moms includes faith-based encouragement, practical tools, and prayer for the mom listening.
👉 If this episode encouraged you, please follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes.👉 If you know a mom who needs encouragement, share this episode with her.
xoxo,
Rachel

01. My Story: Faith, Anxiety, and Why I Started This Podcast

In this first episode, I’m sharing my story.
For years, I told myself I was fine. I was functioning, showing up, and doing what needed to be done—but underneath it all, anxiety was quietly shaping my life. After the unexpected loss of my sister, anxiety became something I carried daily. Motherhood intensified it. I learned how to survive, how to push through, and how to ignore what my body and heart were trying to tell me.
In this episode, I open up about:
-How anxiety first entered my life after loss
-Why becoming a mom made everything feel heavier
-How I coped the “world’s way” for a long time—staying busy, avoiding rest, and trying to do it all myself
-How God slowly drew me back to Him in the middle of overwhelm
-What changed when I finally allowed support, therapy, and deeper faith into my healing
-Why this podcast exists and who it’s for
This podcast was created for the mom who loves Jesus but still struggles with anxiety. The mom who feels overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, and unsure why calm feels so hard to reach. My heart is to create a space where you feel seen, understood, and supported—and reminded that you are not broken and you are not alone.
Each episode of Faith Over Anxiety for Moms will include faith-based encouragement, mindset and nervous system tools, honest conversations about motherhood and anxiety, and prayer for the mom listening.
🤍 If this episode resonates with you, I’m so glad you’re here.🤍 Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes.🤍 Share this podcast with a mom who could use encouragement and hope.
Thank you for being here. I can’t wait to walk this journey with you.
Xoxo,
Rachel

00. Podcast Trailer | Faith Over Anxiety for Moms

If you’re a mom who loves Jesus but still struggles with anxiety, overwhelm, intrusive thoughts, or constant worry — you’re in the right place.
This trailer introduces Faith Over Anxiety for Moms, a faith-filled podcast created for women navigating motherhood while carrying anxious thoughts, heavy mental loads, and unseen emotional battles.
I’m your host, Rachel, and this podcast was born from my own journey — walking through loss, panic, postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and the pressure to “hold it all together,” while slowly learning how faith, mindset tools, and nervous system awareness can help calm anxiety from the inside out.
Inside this podcast, you’ll find:
Biblical truth and encouragement rooted in God’s Word
Mindset and nervous system tools I’ve learned through therapy and lived experience
Honest conversations about anxiety, motherhood, grief, mental load, and healing
Gentle guidance to help you feel calmer, supported, and less alone
This is not a place for quick fixes or spiritual bypassing. It’s a space to feel seen, understood, and reminded that healing is a journey — and you don’t have to walk it alone.
New episodes will release twice a week, and each episode will include practical tools, faith-based encouragement, and prayer specifically for the mom listening.
✨ Subscribe now so you don’t miss the first episode!✨ Share this podcast with a mom who could use encouragement.
I’m so glad you’re here <3
Xoxo, 
Rachel