Fighting the Spiritual Battles Behind Our Fears (with Dr. Neil T. Anderson) – Ep. 95

03/08/22 • 30 min

When called to something or particularly challenging, our focus often lands on why we’re ill-equipped, ill-prepared, or on what we feel we lack. But this only causes our insecurities to grow. Self-focus can paralyze us. Choosing to step out in faith, however, to embrace assignments that feel far beyond us, leads to impact and increased intimacy with Christ. Our insufficiency is irrelevant in the hands of our all-sufficient God.
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Resources Mentioned:
Bondage Breaker
Freedom from Fear: Overcoming Worry and Anxiety
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Group Discussion Questions:
1. What resonated with you most in today’s episode?
2. What were your thoughts regarding Dr. Anderson’s small dog story?
3. Consider your battle against fear. In what ways have you allowed the devil to “set the agenda”?
4. In what ways can the road to Jesus widen as we learn to rely and focus on Him?
5. What might it look like to live in the victory of Christ today?
6. Consider some of your fears. In what ways might those fears have been learned?
7. Why is it important to find our identity and security in Christ?
8. Dr. Anderson said that no one can keep us from becoming the person Christ created us to be. What came to mind when you heard this?
9. Why is it important to recognize that our enemy the devil has been disarmed?

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The Courage to Surrender to Jesus – Ep. 94

Following Jesus isn’t easy. To fully embrace all that He’s called us to, we must relinquish our grip on the life we’ve pursued apart from Him. The more surrendered we are, the more pliable we’ll be to His will. Although this might feel frightening in the moment, the yielded heart leads to life and joy.
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Group Discussion Questions:
1. What resonated with you most in today’s episode?
2. What do you think of when you read or hear the Bible passage on “dying to self”?
3. What do you find most challenging to surrender?
4. What truths regarding God’s heart and character might bolster your courage?
5. What’s the difference between giving Jesus “Sunday morning access” to our hearts and honoring Him as our Lord?
6. How might living under Jesus’ lordship increase your peace?
7. In this episode, Kimi shared a verse where Jesus promised rewards for obedience. What thoughts or emotions did this verse trigger for you?
8. How can knowing God will reward our obedience increase our peace, joy, and perseverance today?
9. How does or might reflecting on Christ’s sacrificial death increase our desire and courage to surrender to Him?

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When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned (with Kristen Clark) – Ep. 96

Life doesn’t always play out as we hope. What happens when it feels as if our dreams have been shattered, our prayers unanswered, and God seems to be leading us a direction we fear might lead to disappointment and pain? In this episode, Kristen Clark, from Girl Defined and coauthor of Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story, shares her struggles with infertility, how God met her in her pain, and the unexpected direction in which He took her.
Find Kristen online:
https://girldefined.com
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Resource mentioned: Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Part-Plan-Trusting-Twists/dp/0801094720/
30 Days Praying the Names of God Resource: http://girldefined.com/god
Find Jennifer online:
https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com
https://www.facebook.com/JenSlatte
https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/
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https://www.WhollyLoved.com
Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook group at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671
Group Discussion Questions:
1. What resonated with you most in today’s episode?
2. When you were a youth, what were some expectations you had for your life?
3. Why do you think unmet expectations can lead to a crisis of faith?
4. Consider a moment or season of disappointment. During that period, were you viewing God’s character through your circumstances or viewing your circumstances through His character? Explain.
5. During times of struggle, disappointment, or pain, how often do you reflect or read Bible passages on God’s character?
6. Kristen indicated that what we believe about God in the deepest corners of our heart impacts the way we respond to all of life. Why might this be so?
7. When we’re hurting, why is it important to remain connected with other believers?
8. Kristen shared how God led her and her husband to a new dream they hadn’t previously considered. When has God turned one of your disappointments into a blessing?
9. How can our expectations cause us to miss or become resistant to the new things God wants to do in our lives?
10. What is one action step God might be wanting you to take this week?