Episode 31 - Stop worrying before it's too late

Is anxiety slowly destroying your spiritual life—and what if you could stop it before it’s too late? In this episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, Matt and Tim Krell break down Dr. William Backus’s powerful “truth therapy” approach to defeating anxiety through biblical thinking, honest self-examination, and life-giving community. Drawing from Telling Yourself the Truth, they explain how anxiety is fueled by hidden misbeliefs (“I won’t be able to handle the future,” “If I don’t feel good, I shouldn’t do it”) and how replacing these lies with God’s truth brings freedom. Matt shares his own story of facing panic while joining their Protestant monastic order—and how trusting God and living in real Christian community carried him through the COVID lockdowns. If you’re struggling with fear, overthinking, or the pressure to control the future, this practical, faith-filled conversation will show you how to break the cycle of worry and live courageously in Christ.