What do you do when the assignment God places before you feels far bigger than your strength? Whether you're facing a difficult conversation, an overwhelming season, a ministry opportunity, or a step of obedience that feels impossible, fear can convince you that everything depends on you. But Scripture paints a very different picture. God never calls us to rely on our own sufficiency. He invites us to know Him more deeply and trust that He will provide everything we need for every assignment He gives.

In this episode, Jennifer welcomes author and Bible teacher Grace Fox to explore four powerful names of God that strengthen us when fear threatens to hold us back. Through the stories of Abraham, Naaman, Jeremiah and others, they discuss how God equips His servants, brings healing to the areas that keep us stuck, remains present in life's chaos and faithfully sustains us every step of the journey. If you've been hesitant to move forward because the road ahead feels uncertain, this conversation will encourage you to focus less on your fear and more on the faithful God who goes with you.

Resource referenced: Names of God: Growing Strong: Devotional Study with Video Access

Scriptures Discussed:

• Genesis 15:2–6 — Abraham calls God Adonai while waiting for God's promised son.
• Matthew 25:14–30 — The Parable of the Talents and trusting the Master's character.
• 2 Kings 5:1–19 — Naaman's healing and the obedience that precedes restoration.
• Genesis 1:1–2 — The Spirit of God hovering over the waters in creation.
• Lamentations 3:22–23 — God's mercies are new every morning; great is His faithfulness.
• Luke 15:11–32 — The Parable of the Prodigal Son and the Father's faithful welcome.
• 2 Corinthians 12:9 — God's power made perfect in weakness (referenced in the closing encouragement).
• Hebrews 10:24 — Encouraging one another toward love and good works (closing challenge).

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Sometimes relationships remain painfully stuck despite our prayers, countless conversations, forgiveness and every effort to make things better. When someone we love continues in unhealthy patterns, we can find ourselves replaying every interaction, questioning our decisions and wondering if we simply haven't tried or prayed hard enough. Or, we might question our perspective, wondering if we're being overly sensitive and simply need to offer more grace. Yet, we still hurt and our anxiety remains.

In this episode, Jennifer Slattery and neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Bengtson explore how to accept difficult realities without losing hope, recognize unhealthy relational patterns, establish wise boundaries and guard our hearts against bitterness while remaining open to God's work. Together, they discuss the difference between reconciliation and responsibility, why forgiveness frees our own souls and how we can experience lasting peace even when someone we love chooses not to change.

Scriptures Discussed

• Romans 12:18, John 13, Matthew 18:21–22, James 1:5, Matthew 5:44, Ephesians 4:31–32

Dr. Michelle Bengtson book: Sacred Scars: Resting in God's Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted

Additional resources mentioned:

Dr. Michelle Bengtson's episode on betrayal and rejection: How to Break Free from Shame and Embrace Who God Says You Are

How to Overcome Rejection and Abandonment with God's Love

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Why do difficult relationships trigger so much fear, frustration and anxiety? In this episode of Faith Over Fear, Carol McCracken sits down with Bible teacher and author Kathy Howard to discuss how walking with the Holy Spirit transforms the way we handle conflict, misunderstandings and relational tension.

Together, they explore why our instinct is often self-protection, how to trust God when conflict remains unresolved and what it looks like to pursue biblical peace without avoiding hard conversations. If you've ever wished you could take back words spoken in frustration or find greater calm in difficult relationships, this episode offers practical encouragement and biblical wisdom.

In This Episode, you'll hear:

• Why fear and self-protection often drive our reactions
• How spiritual preparation changes the way we handle conflict
• Practical ways to slow down during difficult conversations
• The difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking
• and more ...

Scripture discussed or referenced:

Galatians 5:22–23, James 1:19–20, Ephesians 5:21, 1 Corinthians 8:13, Romans 12:16–19, Philippians 4:2, Philemon, Galatians 2:11–15

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