When Everything Feels Out of Control
Today's Scripture: Mark 4:35–41
What happens when fear takes over your body—and you can’t think clearly? In today’s episode, Dr. Alison Cook explores the story of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4, alongside the psychology of panic, fear, and the nervous system. She explains why your body goes into fight-or-flight mode, why you feel the urge to fix or control everything, and how to gently return to calm. We'll explore:
*What’s happening in your brain during panic
*Why anxiety can feel urgent and all-consuming
*The link between fear, over-functioning, and control
*A simple grounding practice to help your body return to calm and presence
Go Deeper:
Episode 185: A Real-Time Practice to Help You Return to God’s Loving Presence When You're Anxious or Overwhelmed
Episode 129: Understanding Anxiety: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Calm, Advocating For Yourself, and Cultivating Inner Resilience
Email your topics and passage ideas at info@dralisoncook.com
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Today's Scripture: Mark 4:35–41
What happens when fear takes over your body—and you can’t think clearly? In today’s episode, Dr. Alison Cook explores the story of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4, alongside the psychology of panic, fear, and the nervous system. She explains why your body goes into fight-or-flight mode, why you feel the urge to fix or control everything, and how to gently return to calm. We'll explore:
*What’s happening in your brain during panic
*Why anxiety can feel urgent and all-consuming
*The link between fear, over-functioning, and control
*A simple grounding practice to help your body return to calm and presence
Go Deeper:
Episode 185: A Real-Time Practice to Help You Return to God’s Loving Presence When You're Anxious or Overwhelmed
Episode 129: Understanding Anxiety: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Calm, Advocating For Yourself, and Cultivating Inner Resilience
Email your topics and passage ideas at info@dralisoncook.com
Sign up for Dr. Alison's free weekly email for more insight and resources.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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