Walking with God When We’re Afraid: Shepherding Your Child Through Anxiety with Biblical Hope | Part 1 with Rick Witmer and Shannon K. McCoy

In this episode of the Shepherd Press Podcast, pastor and biblical counselor Rick Witmer joins us to talk about anxiety in children — how it shows up and how parents can shepherd fearful hearts with biblical truth. Rather than offering surface coping techniques, Rick points us to something deeper: anchoring children in the character and promises of God.This episode offers biblical clarity, practical guidance, and gospel-rooted hope for parents, counselors, and churches seeking to shepherd anxious children with wisdom and compassion.The episode unpacks:Recognizing how fear and anxiety commonly appear in childrenUnderstanding anxiety as both a heart and embodied struggleBiblical versus cultural approaches to childhood anxietyAnchoring fearful hearts in God’s sovereignty, goodness, and carePractical ways parents can shepherd anxious childrenModeling trust in God while walking through fear togetherUsing Scripture to cultivate lasting peace rather than temporary reliefMentioned Resources: Walking with God When I'm Afraid: 30 Biblical Anchors for Anxious Young Hearts