Grace for the Anxious Soul with Becky Keife | 76

Anxiety can feel like a deep-down soul weariness that convinces us we’re stuck indefinitely. But what if the anxious soul is not only struggling—but also being invited into something deeper with God? In this conversation, author and mental health advocate Becky Keife helps us see how anxiety can become an unexpected doorway to grace, healing, and deeper dependence on Jesus. Becky, author of A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul, brings both compassion and biblical wisdom to the topic of anxiety. Together we talk honestly about what anxiety feels like, how it shows up differently in each of us, and how God meets us right in the middle of our messy, overwhelming moments. If you’ve ever carried the quiet weight of worry or felt like your mind never fully rests, this episode offers practical help and spiritual encouragement for the anxious soul. In this episode, we explore What anxiety actually feels like and how it manifests for different people Questions that help distinguish everyday fatigue from anxiety or depression What's at stake when we don't seek help Anxiety management strategies that don't work Grace in the story of Zacchaeus the tax collector  Becky's go-to Peace Practices for calming the anxious mind How anxiety can become an unexpected gift that leads us toward God We close our conversation with one of Becky’s favorite breath prayers—a simple practice you can return to whenever anxiety rises. If you’ve ever lived with the persistent weight of an anxious soul, this episode will remind you that Jesus meets you with grace, presence, and peace. 💬 Grace Quotes from Becky Keife: "Grace lifts our eyes up.” "I can know a lot of truth, but I have to live it for it to make a difference. “Living in the 'and's' of life is our open hands to receive God's grace."   Scriptures Mentioned: Matthew 11:28-30 – Jesus invites us to take His yoke and find rest for our souls. Luke 19:1-10 – The story of Zacchaeus, reminding us Jesus welcomes us before we clean ourselves up. Resources Mentioned: 🌿Becky's book A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul 🎶 Becky's go-to grace song I Speak Jesus by Charity Gayle Connect with Becky Keife: Website: beckykeife.com Instagram: @beckykeife Facebook: @beckykeife   Related Episodes: Ep. 61 Walking in Grace & Other People's Shoes with Neil Matthews Ep. 10 Scars of Grace: Embracing Our Woundedness for Wholeness with Russell Joyce Ep. 39 God's Steadfast Love in Daily Life with Rachael Adams Stay Connected with Jennifer Sakata: 🎁 My FREE gift to you: Prayers That Change Us 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content & episode updates ⭐ If this episode resonated with you, leave a review and share it with a friend!   Website | Instagram | Facebook