10. Finding Peace in the Storm: Overcoming Anxiety with God’s Word

Life is full of storms—both external circumstances and the inner battles of our minds. But God has promised us peace that surpasses all understanding, even when chaos surrounds us. ️ In this teaching (originally shared on the Igniting Hope YouTube channel), Josh and Corina walk through how to cultivate God’s peace in every situation. Through scripture, stories, and practical strategies, you’ll discover how to: Meditate on God’s Word until it nourishes your heart Take every thought captive and replace lies with truth Lean into gratitude and worship as weapons of peace Build “buff beliefs” that strengthen your faith over time Trust Jesus as your spotter—lifting the weight you can’t carry alone Scripture Highlights Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are stayed on You.” Philippians 4:6–8 – Prayer, thanksgiving, and the peace of God Joshua 1:8 – Meditate on the Word day and night Psalm 16:8–9 – Eyes fixed on the Lord, resting secure 2 Corinthians 10:4–5 – Taking thoughts captive, demolishing strongholds Isaiah 41:10 – God’s promise to strengthen and uphold us Key Takeaway Peace isn’t the absence of storms—it’s the presence of Jesus in the middle of them. And when your mind is fixed on Him, nothing can shake you. Resources & Links Josh’s devotional: 40 Days to Peace → Amazon link Coaching with Josh & Corina → joshandcorina.com/coaching Igniting Hope Ministries → ignitinghope.com If this episode encouraged you, please follow, rate, and share the podcast. It helps us spread hope and truth to more people who need it. Chapters (00:00:00) - Finding Peace in the Storm(00:00:39) - Having Peace in the Storm(00:02:51) - Setting Your Mind on Christ(00:03:44) - Biblical Meditation(00:08:07) - How to Inhabit your Promised Land(00:10:57) - How to Calm Down When You're Feeling Stress(00:13:12) - Psalm 16: Keep Your Eyes on the Lord(00:14:14) - Jesus: As He Gets Bigger, Everything Else Gets Small(00:15:14) - Second Corinthians 10: The Weapons of Spiritual Warfare(00:19:03) - God Is Setting Us Up for Victory(00:23:05) - Jesus Lifts Your Weight(00:28:10) - God Will Strengthen You Today