Has anxiety and fear ever gripped you so tight that you didn’t know how to respond to it? Sometimes, as believers, we can feel shame over the inability to handle anxiety and fear. In this episode, hosts Ben Sorrells and Kim discuss anxiety, its various forms, and how different personality types (using the Enneagram framework) experience and handle anxiety. They share personal experiences and provide practical strategies for managing anxiety, emphasizing the importance of seeking professional help when needed and maintaining a strong spiritual foundation.KEY TAKEAWAYSThere are both helpful and unhelpful forms of anxietyDifferent causes of anxiety include biological, environmental, and psychological factorsThe importance of professional help (doctors, counselors, therapists) in managing anxietyHow different Enneagram types experience and process anxietyThe power of breathing techniques and meditationThe significance of changing pace and environment to gain new perspectivesThe role of faith and scripture in managing anxietyThe importance of not facing anxiety aloneRESOURCES1. Scripture Resources:Psalm 232 Corinthians 10:4-52. Musical Resources:"Still Waters" by Lena Crawford (featuring Psalm 23)3. Anxiety Management Tools:Breathing appsBox breathing techniqueAshwagandha supplements4. Professional Support Options:Primary care physiciansTherapistsCounselorsNatural health practitionersADDITIONAL RESOURCES12-minute scripture meditation on anxiety and fear (narrated by Pastor Steven Furtick)Christian songs about fear and anxiety:No Fear - Jon ReddickStill Waters (Psalm 23) - Leanna CrawfordHard fought Hallelujah - Brandon LakeDesperate - Jamie MacDonaldAnxious Heart - Jeremy CampBible verses to overcome each Enneagram Type's greatest fearType 1 2 Corinthians 12:9 “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”Type 2Romans 8:37-39 “No, in all things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”Type 3Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”Type 4 Psalm 139:14 “I praise you because I am fearfully adn wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”Type 5Psalm 118:6-7 “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? The Lord is with me; he is my helper.”Type 6Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”Type 7Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”Type 8Isaiah 52:12 “But you will not leave in haste or go in flight; for the LORD will go before you, the God of Israel will be your rear guard.”Type 91 Peter 1:2 “You were chosen according to the purpose of God the Father and were made a holy people by his Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be purified by his blood. May grace and peace be yours in full measure.”Note: This episode provides general information about anxiety and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult healthcare professionals for personal medical concerns.WAYS TO CONNECTNewsletter: Subscribe for further information about enneagram types and regular updates from the podcast. Visit our website, wearethebridge.org/enneagram, to subscribe and find more episodes, resources, and show notes.Social Media: Follow us for updates and more encouraging content:**Instagram**:@enneagrampodcast**Facebook**:@enneagrampodcastEmail: Have questions or suggestions? knewme@wearethebridge.orgSubscribe and Review: Don’t forget to subscribe to us on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others discover the show.Would you like to have YOUR question answered and maybe even featured on a future episode? Submit your enneagram question to knewme@wearethebridge.orgIf you find this information helpful to you, SUBSCRIBE and journey with us.If you’re not sure where to start but want to know more, refer to Ep 2 - The Enneagram ExplainedInfo credit: Beth McCord (Your Enneagram Coach)Hosts: Kim Willey and Ben SorrellsBen is a Certified Enneagram Coach through YEC and Beth McCordHelpful Links:Discover your Enneagram Type: Here's one that we like! YEC Enneagram Type AssessmentLearn about all 9 types: 9 Types OverviewIn-depth Enneagram Courses: YEC Enneagram Courses Please share If You Really Knew Me with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. If You Really Knew Me is still growing, ...
