When life feels uncertain, our minds often race toward worst-case scenarios. But Scripture repeatedly directs our attention away from shifting circumstances and back to the unchanging character of God. In this episode, Jennifer Slattery sits down with theologian Dr. Malcolm Yarnell to explore how God's attributes—His presence, sovereignty, goodness, and faithfulness—provide a secure foundation when fear, suffering, or uncertainty threaten to overwhelm us and practical ways to shift anxious thoughts toward biblical truth.

Scriptures Referenced

• Psalm 139:7–12; Genesis 28:10–22, Genesis 32:22–32, Genesis 50:19–21; Isaiah 46:9–10; John 10:10; Romans 8:18–39, Romans 12:2; John 3:16

Dr. Malcolm B. Yarnell III serves as Research Professor of Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is editor of the Southwestern Journal of Theology. A respected theologian and author, he has written extensively on systematic theology, Baptist doctrine, and the Christian life. His Theology for Every Person series is designed to help believers move beyond intellectual knowledge to a deeper understanding of God that transforms everyday living. Through his teaching and writing, Dr. Yarnell encourages Christians to know God's character more fully and to anchor their faith in the truth of Scripture.

Resources Mentioned:

• Word: Theology for Every Person by Dr. Malcolm B. Yarnell III
• God: Theology for Every Person (Volume 1)
• Spirit: Theology for Every Person (forthcoming)

Connect with Dr. Yarnell:

Pro Gloria Christi (Dr. Malcolm B. Yarnell III)

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Many of us fear that our deepest wounds will permanently define us and we'll never again experience joy. A betrayal. A divorce. A devastating loss. A season that changed everything.

We wonder:

• Will I ever be okay again?
• Will I ever trust again?
• Will I always carry this pain?

In this honest conversation, Carol sits down with her pastor, Jim Kinder, to discuss what healing really looks like and how to live from an identity rooted in Christ instead of an identity rooted in pain.

Jim shares his personal story of walking through betrayal, seeking counseling, leaning on men in his faith community, and ultimately experiencing restoration, a healthy marriage and renewed purpose.

Together, they explore why what is temporary should never define what is eternal.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Why our worst experiences don't define us
• How betrayal can distort our identity
• The role healthy community plays in healing
• What healing does and doesn't look like
• How counseling and spiritual growth work together
• How to recognize when you're moving from surviving to healing
• Building healthy relationships after painful experiences
• Practical ways to avoid bitterness
• The first thing someone needs to hear after experiencing betrayal

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Life feels okay. So why do you still feel overwhelmed?

Maybe you're constantly on edge. Maybe your body won't relax. Maybe you find yourself carrying the weight of heartbreaking headlines, other people's pain, or experiences you thought you'd already moved past.

If you've ever wondered why you feel exhausted even when nothing seems "wrong," this conversation will help you understand what may be happening beneath the surface.

In this episode, Jennifer's cohost, Carol McCracken, sits down with Rebecca Taguma of the Trauma Healing Institute to discuss why overwhelming experiences affect our minds, bodies, and faith, practical ways to calm our nervous system, and how God gently leads us toward healing—one step at a time.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why you can feel overwhelmed even when life seems okay
• What trauma really is—and why it affects us more deeply than we realize
• Practical ways to calm your body when anxiety rises
• How safe relationships and biblical practices can support healing
• Why you don't have to carry your pain alone

Guest: Rebecca Taguma
Executive Director of Restoring Hope Ministry, Trauma Healing Institute (American Bible Society)

Bible Passages Discussed

• Genesis 2:18
• Psalm 42:1
• Psalm 46:10
• Psalm 34 (lament)
• Job 33:4

Connect with Rebecca Taguma

Trauma Healing Institute

Trauma Healing Basics (Free Resources)

Trauma Healing Institute on LinkedIn

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