Broken to Beloved Podcast 078: Seeking Hope in Anxious Seasons with Sara Billups
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Oct 28, 2025 Sara Billups, a Seattle-based writer and cultural commentator, discusses her journey with anxiety and how it can be reframed as a source of creativity and empathy. She delves into her book, Nervous Systems, addressing ways to find hope amid chaos, especially within the church. Sara critiques consumer wellness culture, advocating for spiritual practices that promote true wholeness. She reflects on re-entering church communities after experiencing harm, emphasizing the importance of belonging, mutual care, and the power of communal rituals to heal and connect.
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Jesus Meets Anxiety, Not Demand
- Sara Billups reframes “do not worry” as a scripture that can deepen faith rather than increase shame.
- She argues God meets us in anxiety instead of demanding its eradication.
Anxiety Can Be A Communal Resource
- Billups sees anxiety as intertwined with creativity, empathy, and communal care.
- She suggests anxiety can draw us into community rather than isolate us.
Practice Holy Indifference Daily
- Practice the Ignatian Exercises or daily contemplative routines to open to God's presence.
- Use holy indifference to hold outcomes loosely and reduce anxiety.
