Home Podcasts Overcoming Anxiety Through Faith
Overcoming Anxiety Through Faith

Overcoming Anxiety Through Faith

Alyssa Avant 24 Episodes Feb 21, 2026

This podcast is designed to help women overcome anxiety and fears through faith in Jesus Christ. The host, who has personally dealt with anxiety for over 30 years, shares practical techniques and spiritual practices for moving from panic to peace. Listeners can expect encouragement and actionable steps grounded in Christian faith.

Episodes

23: Anchored Above: Finding Peace after Loss
23: Anchored Above: Finding Peace after Loss Feb 21, 2026 00:10:23 In this tender episode, I’m joined by my daughter-in-law, Ashlyn, as she shares her journey of losing her mom at 20 while stepping into a new season of engagement and marriage. We talk about grief, anger, clinging to Scripture, and what it truly means to be anchored in Christ when life feels overwhelming. If you’re walking through loss or anxiety, this conversation will remind you that real peace
22: What the Bible Says about Anxiety
22: What the Bible Says about Anxiety Feb 7, 2026 00:07:34 Anxiety, stress, and fear are words we use interchangeably—but they’re not the same. In this episode, we unpack the differences between anxiety, stress, and fear, explore what the Bible says about each one, and look at how they affect our relationship with God. Through Scripture, real-life examples, and timeless truths from Philippians 4 and Matthew 6, we’re reminded where true peace is found and
21: Why Seeing a Counselor Can Help with Anxiety
21: Why Seeing a Counselor Can Help with Anxiety Sep 23, 2025 00:11:17 In this episode of Overcoming Anxiety Through Faith, Alyssa shares why seeking counseling can be a powerful step toward healing for those struggling with anxiety. Drawing from her own experience with both in-person and online counseling, she addresses common hesitations—such as fear of judgment, cost, or concerns about faith—and explains how counseling actually provides tools, accountability, and
20: Faith in the Middle of Anxiety: A Conversation with Dayna Clunan
20: Faith in the Middle of Anxiety: A Conversation with Dayna Clunan Sep 9, 2025 00:11:35 In this episode of Overcoming Anxiety Through Faith, Alyssa talks with Dayna Clunan, wife, mom of two, and executive director of a mobile outreach ministry in Mississippi. Dayna shares her personal journey with anxiety, including living with OCD and emetophobia, and how it has shaped her daily life and faith.She opens up about the challenges, the role of medication, and the hope she’s found in lea
19: Is Anxiety a Sin? A Faith & Counseling Perspective with Deanna Woods
19: Is Anxiety a Sin? A Faith & Counseling Perspective with Deanna Woods Sep 9, 2025 00:17:50 In this episode of Overcoming Anxiety Through Faith, Alyssa sits down with licensed clinical social worker Deanna Woods, founder of Woods Wellness and Counseling. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, including hospice care, Deanna brings both professional insight and a compassionate heart to the conversation.Together, they discuss what anxiety really means from a counseling perspective,
18: Why I’m Relaunching the Podcast & How God Has Been Working
18: Why I’m Relaunching the Podcast & How God Has Been Working Sep 9, 2025 00:09:14 Welcome to the relaunch of the Overcoming Anxiety Through Faith Podcast!In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind the pause, why I’m coming back now, and how God has been at work in my life through the ups and downs of anxiety.You’ll hear:The reason I first launched this podcast in 2021 and why I had to step awayHow God has continued to stir my heart to speak on anxiety and faithWhat you can e
17: Endurance
17: Endurance Jan 19, 2022 00:07:47 This year like many years in the past I spent some time in prayer and asked God for a word of the year.  I'm not exactly sure why I started this practice, but I've been doing it for quite some time.  In today's episode I share with you my Word of the Year for 2022 and how it has already played out in my life.
16: What is Spiritual Warfare?
16: What is Spiritual Warfare? Sep 18, 2021 00:07:53 In today's episode, we are beginning a series on Spiritual Warfare.  This is such an intense topic that we will need several episodes to really dive into the topic at hand.  For today's episode, we basically define Spiritual Warfare.  
15: Making Decisions Based on Faith
15: Making Decisions Based on Faith Sep 2, 2021 00:07:37 In today's episode we talk about making decisions based on faith and some things to consider when making a decision.
14: Seek Truth
14: Seek Truth Aug 19, 2021 00:06:52 With so much uncertainty in today's world, we must seek truth.  Jesus is the way, the truth, and the Life.  Satan on the other hand is the Father of lies.  Be sure you know how to identify the plans and schemes of the devil.  
13: Trusting in God's Miracle Math
13: Trusting in God's Miracle Math Aug 12, 2021 00:14:07 Today's episode is actually a chapter from my book FaithLeaps: The Christian Mom's Guide to Passion, Purpose, and Profits.  However, this chapter is about anxiety when it comes to finances so I find it to be quite relevant.  
12: You Are Not Alone
12: You Are Not Alone Aug 5, 2021 00:08:36 In today's episode, I share with you some statistics about anxiety as well as common situations that 24 of my friends & family from Facebook struggle with to show you that you are not alone.  I also give you some encouragement about how to overcome these struggles.  

Recommended