Hope and Healing for a Fearful Heart

ISIS.  Political unrest. A struggling economy. There’s no question, we’ve got plenty of reasons to be afraid these days.

Did you know that fear is a spirit? Join Heidi as she shares candidly about her own struggle with fear and encourages you to allow God to use areas of weakness in your life to make you strong.

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Resources and Study Guides

Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety: Becoming a Woman of Faith and Confidence by Elyse Fitzpatrick

Elyse Fitzpatrick, coauthor of Women Helping Women (a Gold Medallion Finalist), offers practical advice for conquering the paralyzing emotions many women encounter as they battle difficult, often overwhelming concerns about rebellious children, problems in the workplace or home, health issues, financial difficulties, and more.

In the Bible, God gives guidance and offers the true solution to our anxieties and fears. Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety accesses this information to help women–

  • Identify the source of fear, worry, and anxiety
  • Transform fearful thoughts into peaceful confidence
  • Discover specific strategies for overcoming anxiety

Women will find comfort and encouragement through real-life examples of how others, including Elyse, cast their cares upon God and experience His strength and love.

What Women Fear: Walking in a Faith that Transforms by Angie Smith

In What Women Fear, acclaimed writer and speaker Angie Smith admits, “fear is a major part of my testimony” and talks openly about her treatment for anxiety as a child. Giving a voice to the problem, she says, “I truly believe every single one of us struggles with some type of fear, whether it’s fear of flying or fear of being ‘found out.’ Maybe you don’t worry about dying, but you get sick thinking about the fact that you might fail.”

Fear: Breaking Its Grip – by Lou Priolo

Do you feel paralyzed by fear? Does it keep you from doing what you know is right and from being who you want to be? When fear takes over, it seems like a controlling, irresistible force and often becomes an excuse for not doing what we should.

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About Heidi St. John

Heidi has been married to her husband Jay since 1989. Together they have seven children and three grandchildren! The St. Johns homeschooled their kids all the way through high school. Heidi is the the author of seven books, host of the popular podcast "Off the Bench," and the founder of MomStrong International, an online community of women learning God's Word and how to apply it to every day life. She and her husband Jay are also the founders of Firmly Planted Family and the Firmly Planted Homeschool Resource Center, located in Vancouver, Washington.

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