Episode 119-Alice Benton: Dealing with Anxiety in Your Life and Your Loved Ones

Is anxiety affecting you or someone you love? Did you know anxiety has increased by approximately 30% since the COVID-19 pandemic?Clinical psychologist and author Dr. Alice Benton shares practical ways to recognize anxiety, challenge the worst-case scenarios it creates, and support loved ones with gentle curiosity rather than quick answers. She explores the neurological difference between spoken and unspoken emotions, why excessive screen time and unhealthy forms of self-medication can intensify anxiety, and how being genuinely heard can help bring relief.You’ll also discover how Scripture can counter anxious thoughts with truth—and why listening may be one of the most loving and powerful things we can do for someone who is struggling.Resources:Dr. Alice Benton’s website100 Days of Biblical Family Engagement by Dr. Alice BentonUnderstanding & Loving Your Child in a Screen-Saturated World by Stephen Arterburn and Dr. Alice BentonHomeWord Episode 9-Daily Conversations for Screen Management with guest Dr. Alice BentonHomeWord Episode 40-Ask the Expert: Practical Questions and Answers in a Screen Saturated World with Dr. Alice BentonHomeWord.com HomeWord YouTubeDr. Jim Burns’ BlogsLeave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! [email protected] Your Marriage Conference: October 9-10, 2026New Life LiveOrder Jim’s Books:Order Dr. Burns’ new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their RealitiesA Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your BodyDoing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out#HomeWord #DrJimBurns #AliceBenton #Anxiety #Faith #Christian #Darkness #Podcast #PFCAudioVideoSend us Fan Mail