27. How to Guard Your Heart from Anxiety & Overwhelm

Submit a questionAre you feeling overwhelmed by the constant flood of bad news? In today’s world, where distressing headlines and breaking news are just a click away, it’s easy to feel anxious and weary. But as followers of Christ, we are called to guard our hearts and fix our eyes on Him.In this episode of The Heart Rest Podcast, we’ll explore biblical wisdom and practical steps to help you set healthy boundaries around news and social media, so you can experience the peace of Jesus—even in uncertain times.🎧 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why excessive news consumption fuels anxiety and stress ✔️ Biblical truth about navigating troubling times (John 16:33, Matthew 24:6-7) ✔️ How to set boundaries for news and social media to protect your peace ✔️ Practical ways to stay informed without feeling overwhelmed ✔️ The role of prayer and scripture in cultivating a heart of trust📖 Key Scriptures:John 16:33 – "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."Matthew 24:6-7 – "You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed."Proverbs 4:23 – "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."✨ Free Resource: The Heart Guarding Toolkit ✨ To help you apply what we discuss in this episode, download The Heart Guarding Toolkit! This free guide includes: ✅ A self-assessment to evaluate how news and media impact your peace ✅ A daily plan for setting healthy media boundaries ✅ Scripture-based affirmations for trusting God in uncertain times ✅ A prayer for peace and discernment when consuming information 📥 Get your copy here: https://www.crystalstorms.me/episode27🔔 Subscribe & Stay Encouraged If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. New episodes release every other week!💛 Connect with Crystal: 🌍 Website: https://www.crystalstorms. 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystal_storms/ 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/crystal_storms/📌 Related Episodes: 👉 [Episode 26: Finding Peace in the Overwhelm]