Have you ever felt like you needed to escape an uncomfortable feeling as quickly as possible?

What if that feeling isn't the problem... but the very place where God wants to meet you?

In this episode of You Would Think, we explore a concept my 12-step recovery group calls "the ick." It's that knot in your stomach. That anxious feeling that makes you want to run, hide, defend yourself, or make the discomfort go away as quickly as possible.

But what if healing doesn't happen by escaping discomfort?

What if it happens by learning to remain?

Together, we'll look at what Scripture teaches about emotional discomfort, why our first reaction is often to run, and how Jesus modeled faithful obedience even in the middle of overwhelming sorrow.

We'll unpack:

Why uncomfortable emotions aren't always emergencies
How trauma and old coping mechanisms shape our reactions
Why curiosity is more powerful than condemnation
What Proverbs 4:23 teaches about guarding your heart
Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane and what He teaches us about staying instead of escaping
Why James 1 and Romans 5 reveal that perseverance produces hope
How learning to "sit in the ick" can become one of the most important recovery skills you'll ever develop

Whether you're recovering from addiction, struggling with anxiety, navigating people-pleasing, or simply trying to grow closer to Jesus, I pray this conversation encourages you to stop running and begin trusting God in the places you've spent your whole life trying to avoid.

"Not every feeling deserves obedience... but every feeling deserves curiosity."

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📖 Scriptures in this episode:

Proverbs 4:23
Matthew 26:36-46
James 1:2-4
Romans 5:3-5

Connect with me:
📧 Coaching & Questions: josh.simcosky@gmail.com

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