094. Paul and Silas

Overcoming fear is presented not just as theology but as a doable habit in this episode of You Matter. Dr. Tom Pound and Laura King translate Pastor Tevis’s sermon into everyday practices: memorized truth-phrases for stressful moments (for example, "God has already given me all the time I need"), praying Scripture with your own name, using music to re-center your mind, and seeking wise counsel when fretting gets loud. We explore the emotional arc of Acts 16—from exasperation and humiliation to worship and rejoicing—and underscore that faith and fear compete for your focus. The conversation is honest and relatable, especially for parents and caregivers who know midnight moments well. Practical takeaways include preparing in advance (training your mind and heart), using gratitude as an interrupt, and committing to redirecting focus toward God when fear arrives. If you need encouragement on how to move from anxious thoughts to faithful action, this episode equips you with spiritual disciplines and real-life examples. Listen now. What’s one small thing that helps you reset your mood when a stressful day turns overwhelming? Read Acts 16:16–26. What stands out to you about Paul and Silas’s response while imprisoned? Which phrase from the episode (“speak the truth to yourself,” “redirect your focus,” or a go-to prayer) resonated most with you and why? Do you tend to think before you feel, feel before you think, or act first? How does that affect how you handle fear? What is one scripture or short truth-phrase you could memorize to say in your next ‘midnight moment’? How will you practice it?