Jennifer Slattery, Faith Over Fear Author and Speaker
Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a ...
Encouraging Truths for Those Who Feel Overlooked and Unseen
Have you ever felt like life has passed you by? When you look back on your pivotal moments, do you feel unseen and overlooked? You are not alone. This universal feeling is normal, but it doesn’t have to stick to you. Resource referenced: The Most Overlooked Women of the Bible: What Their Stories Teach Us about Being Seen and Heard (The Women of the Bible) by Mary DeMuth Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonates with you most in this episode? How has a time when you have felt overlooked motivated you into action? When have you experienced a time when community has reminded you that you are not alone in your first response of grumbling and complaining? How has someone motivated you to act when they maintained their faith in the middle of adversity? What does it mean when you hear age is not a limitation in the Kingdom of God–in fact, it’s a benefit? What message of hope could you take away regarding your own worth and visibility, especially if you feel overlooked in your community? Connect with Mary DeMuth:On her websiteOn InstagramOn FacebookOn her Amazon Author Page Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group (Inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Estrangment: When Adult Children Cut Contact
There is little more painful than when an adult child decides they no longer want to have a relationship with a parent. Sometimes, we sense the fracture coming but aren't sure how to stop the destruction. For others, their son or daughter's desire to cut contact feels unexpected and without provocation. Things may feel so tense, we fear there's no hope for reconciliation. But no situation, relationship, or individual is beyond God's transformative, healing grace. In this episode, mental health professional, speaker and author Gina Berkemeier returns to talk with host Jennifer Slattery on signs a fracture might be coming, how we can avoid adding to our child's pain and the distance developing between us, how to respond when they accuse us of something we don't remember doing, and more. Resource referenced: Generations Deep: Unmasking Inherited Dysfunction and Trauma to Rewrite Our Stories Through Faith and Therapy Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? Where would you currently place your relationship(s) with your adult child(ren)––becoming steadily healthier, tense and potentially on the verse of fracture, or nonexistent? How do you tend to react when your adult child tells you something you did hurt them? If you've become defensive, what unhealed wounds and/or insecurities might have impacted your reaction? In what ways might estrangement or relational dysfunction be generational in your family? What are some ways you are actively working on (or have you worked on) becoming your healthiest self? When you become aware or think of parenting mistakes, what are some ways you resist falling into shame? What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode? Connect with Gina Birkemeier: On her website On Instagram On Facebook Follow her on Amazon Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group (Inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.) Have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Contact Jennifer through her website to suggest a focus for an upcoming episode. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Painful Relationships: When Should We Cut Contact?
Deciding to go "no contact" can be one of the most painful and confusing decision we make, especially when it involves people in our family of origin. This can feel even more difficult for those taught "hyper-grace" at the expense of health and truth. In this episode, mental health professional, author, and speaker Gina Birkemeir shares insights on how we can heal from learned shame, differentiate between uncomfortable versus unsafe relationships, how to express boundaries clearly, and why these issues are so important to our well-being and our ability to live for Christ. Resource referenced: Generations Deep: Unmasking Inherited Dysfunction and Trauma to Rewrite Our Stories Through Faith and Therapy Discussion/reflective questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? How would you differentiate between an uncomfortable versus an unsafe relationship? Why might it be beneficial, to your mental health and sense of identity, not to make decisions out of anger? What are some steps you can take to work through your anger in regard to a relationship so that you can set boundaries from a place of calm wisdom? Who in your life can act like an "emotional cushion" before and after difficult conversations with challenging people? In what ways can shame be learned (or, in what ways has your upbringing created within you learned shame)? What is one action step you can take having listened to this episode? Connect with Gina Birkemeier: On her website On Instagram On Facebook Follow her on Amazon Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group (Inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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When God Says Do Not Fear
God understands that we live in a world that often feels frightening and overwhelming, but He doesn't want us to become enslaved by fear. But neither does He expect us to simply will ourselves into a state of peace and inner calm. Instead, He with each verse in which He says, "Do not be afraid", He provides important truths that enable us to live with the courage and confidence of a well-cared for child of God, which is precisely who we are. In this episode hosts Carol McCracken and Jennifer Slattery discuss verses from the Old and New Testament in which God tells us not to be afraid, why He says we have no cause for fear, and how we can apply these truths to our lives when we feel anxious and afraid. (Scripture discussed: Deuteronomy 31, 33:12, 34, James 1:5, John 14:1-27.) Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? Had you been Joshua, what aspects of your assignment might you have found most challenging or intimidating, and why? How might Joshua's time following Moses have helped prepare him for his leadership role after Moses passed? What does God's repetition in the verses discussed (Do not fear; I'll go with you; I won't leave you ...) reveal regarding His heart? What does it mean to you in your current circumstances that God Almighty is with you? What are some ways you intentionally try to "get out of your head" when you feel your anxiety escalating? What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode? Find Carol McCracken: On her website On Facebook On Instagram Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group (Inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Maintaining Faith Amid Financial Uncertainty
How can we maintain faith when our economy always seems so unstable? How can we hold tight to God's promises when enduring long seasons of unemployment or when our financial situation feels outside of our control? Join hosts Carol McCracken and Jennifer Slattery as they discuss a passage in Scripture that demonstrates God's ability to provide and how He uses our needs to deepen our faith and relational intimacy with Him. (Scripture referenced or discussed: 1 Kings 17, Proverbs 14:1, Philippians 4:19) Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? What most surprised or intrigued you regarding how God provided for Elijah and the widow? What does this reveal regarding His character, ways, or heart? How can recognizing our needs draw us closer to Christ? What might it look like to turn to and rely on God during your current season? What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode? Find Carol McCracken: On her website On Facebook On Instagram Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group (Inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.
This podcast covers topics like:
⭐️ How to Overcome Fear⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons⭐️ Courage to Wait on God
Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!
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