Walking with God When We’re Afraid: Embracing God’s Good Character in Anxiety and Disappointments with Rick Witmer, Part 2

In Part 2 of our conversation with Rick Witmer, we focus on applying biblical truth through the “anchors” in his book Walking with God When I’m Afraid. Rick shares how seasons of anxiety in his own life shaped the anchor metaphor and explains how steady meditation on Scripture helps children (and adults!) find stability in life’s storms.This episode explores how to patiently shepherd anxious hearts with gospel-centered truth, why quick fixes don’t work, and how long-term confidence in God is formed through slow, faithful exposure to Scripture.This episode unpacks:Grounding fearful hearts in God’s unchanging characterHelping children slowly “metabolize” truth through steady Scripture meditationResponding to anxious children with patience instead of urgencyHolding grief and worship together in seasons of disappointmentCultivating a reflex of turning to God first in moments of fearPursuing long-term spiritual formation rather than immediate emotional reliefRecommended Resources:Walking with God When I'm Afraid by Rick WitmerOther helpful parenting resources:Shepherding a Child's HeartInstructing a Child's Heart