Faith Over Fear

This is a two part message.
When our worst fears become reality, faith can feel fragile and disoriented. In this episode, Jennifer Slattery sits down with Vaneetha Risner and Angela Mackey to explore how trust in God is rebuilt—not through changed circumstances, but through a deeper awareness of His presence. Vaneetha shares her journey through devastating loss, disability, and abandonment, and how God met her in the place she feared most. Rather than offering quick relief, He revealed something stronger: that His presence is a more secure foundation than any outcome she once depended on.
Angela brings a complementary perspective through her “what if to even if” story, rooted in the account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Walking through profound grief and physical trauma, she wrestled with God honestly and discovered that faith is not the absence of questions but the willingness to cling to Him in the fire. Together, these conversations reframe suffering—not as evidence of God’s absence, but as an invitation to encounter His nearness, deepen trust, and anchor hope in His unchanging character rather than fragile outcomes.
Scripture Discussed
Psalm 27:13
Isaiah 29:13
Exodus 3-4
Daniel 1–3
Resource Referenced: This Was Never The Plan:Walking with God through the Heartache of Divorce by Vaneetha Risner
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In this honest and hope-filled conversation, worship leader and author Myshel Wilkins shares her journey through 8 miscarriages and the spiritual battle that followed. In the midst of grief, anger, and unanswered questions, she faced a defining choice: allow her pain to distort her view of God or anchor herself in what she knew to be true. With vulnerability and clarity, Michelle unpacks how intentionally defining God’s character became the turning point that sustained her faith, protected her heart from despair, and kept the enemy from stealing her calling.
Together, we explore how suffering can either pull us away from God or draw us into deeper intimacy with and effectiveness for Him.
Scripture referenced:
James 1:2–5
Isaiah 61:3
Resource discussed: Arise, Shine, and Conquer: 40 Days of Courage for Women – Listen to God’s Voice and Find Victory by Myshel Wilkins
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Why do we still struggle with anxiety—even when we’re praying, trusting God, and trying to move forward in faith? In this episode of Faith Over Fear, we explore why ongoing anxiety isn’t a sign of weak faith but often an invitation to deeper dependence on Christ. Through honest conversation and lived experience, you’ll hear how trauma, stress, and biology impact our thoughts and emotions, along with simple, Christ-centered tools to help calm your body, interrupt spiraling thoughts, and stay present with God in real time. From breath prayers and grounding techniques to practicing “micro-moments” of awareness throughout the day, this episode offers a practical, grace-filled approach to managing anxiety while reminding you that you’re not alone—God meets you right in the middle of the struggle, and that’s often where healing begins.
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What do we do when God feels silent and life unfolds in ways we never expected?
In this honest conversation, Jennifer Slattery and Bible teacher Courtney Reissig explore what it looks like to hold onto faith in seasons of disappointment, disillusionment, and deep uncertainty. When prayers feel unanswered and circumstances challenge what we believe about God, it’s easy to question His goodness, His presence, and His plan.
Together, Jennifer and Courtney discuss how hardship can shake our expectations without undoing our faith—and how, like Peter, we can continue returning to Christ, trusting that He alone holds the words of eternal life.
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Resource referenced: Someone to Believe In: Embracing the Savior Who Stays the Same When Everything Else Changes by Courtney Reissig
📖 Scriptures Discussed
John 6:66–68 – When others walked away, Peter said, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”
John 11:1–44 – Jesus’ interaction with Mary and Martha after Lazarus’ death reveals both His compassion and His power over life and death
John 14:18 – “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.”
John 16:33 – “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Romans 8:37–39 – Nothing—not hardship, loss, or uncertainty—can separate us from God’s love in Christ
John 10:11 – Jesus is the Good Shepherd who remains trustworthy when earthly leaders fail
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Reflective Questions
When have I experienced a season where God felt silent? What thoughts about Him surfaced during that time?
What story is my current struggle telling me about God—and how does that compare with what Scripture reveals about His character?
Like Peter in John 6, where else am I tempted to turn when faith feels difficult? What helps me return to Christ?
How have I seen God’s faithfulness in the past that I can intentionally remember in this season?
Am I allowing myself space to process disappointment or spiritual hurt, or am I trying to move forward too quickly?
What is one small, practical way I can turn toward Jesus this week, even if my faith feels weak?
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In seasons of deep pain, unanswered questions, and emotional exhaustion, hope can feel distant—or risky to embrace. In this powerful conversation, Jennifer Slattery sits down with author and speaker Kirby Kelly to explore what it looks like to hold onto hope when life feels overwhelming.
Drawing from her personal story of loss, addiction in her family, and long-term suffering, Kirby shares how God met her in her darkest moments and gradually transformed her understanding of hope—not as a feeling or personality trait, but as a posture and daily practice rooted in Christ.
Together, they discuss how to trust God when circumstances don’t change, how Scripture renews our thinking, and how God uses every season—painful or joyful—to bring redemption.
If you’ve been struggling to believe God is good, or wondering how to keep going when you feel worn down, this episode will gently guide you back to the unchanging character of the God of hope.
Resource referenced: The Fabric of Hope: How God Weaves Redemption into Every Season by Kirby Kelly
📖 Scripture Discussed
Romans 15:13 – God as the source of hope, joy, and peace
Psalm 139:5 – God’s nearness and protection (“You hem me in…”)
Genesis 37–50 – Joseph’s story of suffering and redemption
Job (selected passages) – Trusting God without having answers
2 Corinthians 12:7–10 – Paul’s “thorn” and God’s sustaining grace
Galatians 5:22–23 – Fruit of the Spirit (joy and peace)
Matthew 11:28–30 – Jesus invites the weary to find rest
Reflection Questions:
Where in your life does hope feel difficult—or risky—to embrace right now?
Have you been placing your hope in a circumstance instead of in God’s character?
What past situation can you look back on and clearly see God’s faithfulness?
How might regularly reading Scripture begin to renew your thinking in this season?
When you feel overwhelmed, what would it look like to pause and intentionally turn toward God’s presence?
Which aspect of God—His promises, presence, patterns, or person—do you most need to anchor yourself in today?
What is one action step God is inviting you to take having listened to this episode?
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