Episode 54: Can I Pray My Anxiety Away? A Surprising Approach to the Anxiety Pandemic & How to Walk Yourself & Your Kids Through It

Published: May 25, 2023, 12:07 a.m.

b"Today\\u2019s conversation is pure fire! We're talking all things anxiety with Curtis Chang, author of a brand new book, The Anxiety Opportunity. This is such a fresh take on anxiety, unlike anything you\\u2019ve heard at church or in the secular culture. We also touch on the problem of how most of us have been taught to view heaven, and how recasting that vision has everything to do with anxiety. \\n\\nIf you\\u2019ve struggled with anxiety or if you have kids who struggle with anxiety, please do not miss this episode. Here\\u2019s what we cover:\\n\\n1. The problem with the \\u201cprayer\\u201d or \\u201cpill\\u201d approach to anxiety\\n\\n2. The anxiety pandemic\\n\\n3. The most important thing we can do to help our anxious kids\\n\\n4. Did Jesus experience anxiety?\\n\\n5. Curtis\\u2019s experience with crippling anxiety\\n\\n6. The surprising discovery he made in therapy\\n\\n7. Why heaven is not what you think it is & how that changes everything\\n\\nPick up your copy of The Anxiety Opportunity here.\\n\\nFind a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.\\n\\nDo you have questions for Dr. Alison?\\u2060 Leave them here.\\n\\nWant to receive free bonus content? \\u2060\\u2060Sign up for my free weekly email here.\\n\\nThanks to our sponsors:\\n\\nGo to \\u2060www.organifi.com/bestofyou\\u2060 today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today. \\n\\nPlease visit christianapp.org/mentalhealthtsf to donate today! \\n\\nCheck out Nuts.com/bestofyou. You\\u2019ll receive a free gift and free shipping when you spend $29 or more! \\n\\nHead over to WildHealth.com/BESTOFYOU and use code BESTOFYOU to get 20% at checkout.\\n\\nGet 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/BESTOFYOU or use code BESTOFYOU at checkout.\\n\\nMusic by Andy Luiten\\n\\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\\n\\nWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"