Hope + Help for Anxiety with Josh Weidmann

>>>Register now for our 2026 Summer Institute on navigating emotions, June 18th-20th in Riverside, CA! Virtual and in-person tickets available. Learn more at https://ibcd.regfox.com/2026summerinstitute In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Josh Weidmann about his book, The End of Anxiety: The Biblical Prescription for Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Panic. Together, they discuss a biblical perspective on anxiety, its purpose, and the difference between godly concern and sinful worry. They also explore sources of anxiety, the role of trust in God, renewing the mind, addressing shame, and how believers can pursue Christlikeness and find hope in the midst of overwhelming emotions. Main Discussion Points: The purpose of anxiety in God's design Difference between godly concern and sinful worry Sources of anxiety: spiritual, bodily, relational, circumstantial The role of trust in overcoming anxiety Practical steps to interrupt anxious thoughts with Scripture The gospel's role in reframing suffering and anxiety The importance of community and wise counsel View the full show notes & links for this episode: https://ibcd.org/anxiety-josh-weidmann The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp. Connect with host Christine Chappell at https://christinemchappell.com. IBCD's Hope + Help Podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms, so please don't keep the show a secret! If you know someone walking through a challenging season of life, please share the Hope + Help Podcast with them.