Fear of death, social anxiety, and other angsty things…

At the root of anxiety is one tiny word that has the power to suck joy and contentment out of saints and aints alike—fear. Specifically, fear of what we cannot control. We examine why Adam and Eve lacked anxiety in the Garden and what we can gain from them to lead less anxious lives.

Book Reference: The Cry of the Soul by Dan Allender and Tremper Longman

[Master_Ses]

I like how Preston genuinelly enjoys Jackie. It's good to see.

[Godsgurlie]

As someone who battled anxiety, Jackie hit everything on the head. Anxiety can make you mean because you’re uncomfortable. I feel so seen lol

[nondumisobuthelezi]

"if the God of the universe is in the boat with you resting, why aren't you?'" I felt that

[ropachikomo]

"There is nothing that we'll go through that God isn't equipped for!" Yes, Lord 🙌🏽

[adr]

Theeeeseee openings 😂😂😂, and then Boom, let's talk about Anxiety, can't do it better than them 😅

[britneeg]

One of the things that helped me be ok with small talk is realizing that it’s the gateway to a deeper connection. Without it, you can’t get to more intimate conversations without awkwardness.

[melliemel]

Preston is sooo right, if we don’t surrender “these” things to God, we certainly could live in a state of constant fear…I was just praying about this for me this morning. Thanks guys for discussing and reminding us that GOD IS IN CONTROL! He promised to never leave nor forsake us…and when we look back, we SEE how He has always been faithful, even through the things we didn’t think would work for our good…WHOO! HALLELUJAH!! ☝🏽🙏🏽✝️

[lexipable]

I love how gentle and vulnerable Preston is. It's really a value for his family. I pray he knows that

[thelovelymissmonica]

"Small talk is THEE MOST IRRITATING thing"

Jackie you are literally My Spirit Animal. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾#Facts

[mia-genesis]

She’s very wise a lot of the things she says, God has definitely given her that gift. Strange I’ve noticed lot of people like that struggle with social anxiety.

[kekeblove]

I’m an ambivert with social anxiety. It stems from childhood trauma but with prayer, a therapist, breathing exercises, movement, solitude, healthy community and outlets I’m able to manage and self regulate effectively.

[kayjerrinise]

Wooo! I can definitely relate to Preston on the fear of death. I lost my dad to heart failure at 18, literally watched him take his life breath, and then lost 4 more family members over the course of 5 months after that. I was in a constant state of fear and it got the point I had to go to the emergency room because I did not know what to do. I'm realizing that my fear is not dying but not finishing what I start. My dad had business ideas and plans that he made but never got a chance to start or finish. I saw him pray everyday for miracles and it didn't happen, so I stopped trusting God with my life. Now, I'm on this journey of trying to trust God again, but I still have worries of being disappointed. This video was right on time!

[yolandawilson]

I'm an overthinker. There are times when I'm so wowed by the unimaginable and incomprehensible, that I have to literally make myself stop thinking. I still get mind blown looking at my kids like I carried them and now they're literally here talking, laughing, getting on my nerves, etc.

[jaynesavadkohi]

Y'all gave a WORD... When Preston started talking about his fear of passing after having his family... Lord spoke to me because that is EXACTLY what I'd been struggling with. I'm a single parent and not that I didn't care about myself prior to having my kiddo, but after having him now I'm always anxious (I pray not to be) about anything happening to me for the sole purpose that I'm his one parent and the sole provider... The Lord has really, really given me grace and peace throughout it all, but thank you Preston for being so open in communicating your own concerns. It was refreshing to hear that I'm not alone in it, and I'm sure others out there feel the same way.

[monee-wcfb]

Jackie’s description of her daughter mannerism then reference back to her childhood personality couldn’t feel more relatable to the way I grew up it’s my Childhood in a nutshell. Imagine being the youngest and alone with little to no family interaction maybe one good reliable friend your siblings present and absent consistently your father and mother non communicative and you just right there getting bullied in school and desperate to express emotions you never felt before like without the resources.
Skip to my present day, it’s hard to hold any relationship because communication and social anxiety are my weaknesses. Honestly, building a relationship with God ultimately helps restore my anxiousness with hopes to better days and learn myself while teaching my Autistic son the tools how to communicate and handle emotion. #ButGOD

[handmadewithchristiwade]

I married an extrovert too. My husband is a talker and so confident. We balance each other out.

[silverback]

Seeing how she respects you and you love her is such a special thing.

[SiyandaLotus]

I think my anxiety stems from lack of trust that God is in control of whatever has me anxious and that He'll handle it in a way I can trust. Basically stems down to the fact that I don't know nor trust God enough, that I'm not in control, that I have to stop being my own God, that I trust my control more than God's control. Love how Preston said "If the God of the universe is on the boat with you resting, why aren't you resting? If He's with you, why are you concerned?" and "If God is here and He's resting, we should be resting just like Him." and "If God is with us, why are we afraid?". Great points and questions!

[brendonkline]

I cannot tell you how timely this episode came. Thank you, guys. I've been struggling with fears and uncertainty regarding engagement and marriage with my girlfriend. Because I can't control any of it and I tried to grasp any ounce of control I could have with it, it made things worse. It's so hard to submit something you want so much and are so anxious about not having to the Lord, but as I've been learning and feeling lately, it's so worth it. I'm slowly learning to relax in Christ and enjoy where He has brought me. Thank you, Perrys. God bless you and your family.

[lynnthomas]

I am 67 years old and last night was at a gathering with a lot of people, and felt myself getting angry and irritated and later, took it out on my husband, oh, I wish I had known when I was Jackie’s age what it looks like to trust God more, And recognize anxiety, and all that goes with it. I am so grateful for this young woman, and what she is teaching this old woman. ❤❤