S10 E6 | Tools To Fight Anxiety and Better Your Mental Health

Oct 16, 2025

Rebecca Maxwell, a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of "Jesus & Your Mental Health," joins the conversation to shed light on the intersection of faith and psychology. She shares practical morning routines and journaling techniques to foster mental wellness. The importance of community in combatting loneliness post-divorce takes center stage, along with insights on recognizing and managing anxiety. Rebecca also breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, enhancing our understanding of mental health.

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INSIGHT

Scripture And Psychology Align

Scripture and psychological research converge on many mental-health practices Christians need.
A biblical foundation helps Christians navigate mental-health tools without being led away from God.

ADVICE

Start The Day Intentionally

Create a phone-free morning routine that moves and nourishes your body first thing.
Use scripture or a memorized verse in the morning to set your mind on truth for the day.

ADVICE

Journal To Rewire Your Mind

Journal to release negative thoughts and to write scripture and responses that reinforce truth.
Use writing to create new neural pathways by implanting positive, scriptural truths in your mind.

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When life takes an unexpected turn — whether it’s going through a divorce or another unwanted circumstance — it can feel like survival mode is the only option. Our mental health begins to suffer, bringing increased anxiety, loneliness, and endless what-if questions. But there is hope — and this conversation with Lysa TerKeurst, Shae Hill, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Rebecca Maxwell will help you find it.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How the Bible and therapy actually complement each other, rather than compete with each other.
Practical rhythms and activities for your mind that can help lead to peace.
How to take the mystery out of anxiety by knowing exactly how to recognize it.

A special thank-you to our partner for this season: Convoy of Hope. For over 30 years, Convoy of Hope has helped vulnerable communities around the world — and empowering women and girls is a key part of that mission. Convoy of Hope partners with women so they can start their own businesses to better support themselves and their families. Because when women are empowered, entire communities are transformed. Visit convoy.org/p31 to help empower women and girls today.

Links and Resources We'll Mention in This Episode:

Get your copy of Surviving an Unwanted Divorce by Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, and Jim Cress.
Get your copy of Jesus & Your Mental Health by Rebecca Maxwell, and learn more about Rebecca's practice, Jacksonville Counseling Services, by visiting their website.
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See Lysa in a city near you this fall on the Trust Again Tour. Bring a friend, and get your tickets here!
The Therapy & Theology podcast is brought to you by Proverbs 31 Ministries. Proverbs 31 Ministries exists to help women encounter the Truth of God's Word in every season. Learn more here!
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Go Deeper:

Listen to "When Divorce Makes You Feel Like You Weren't Enough" to hear a teaching on taking your thoughts captive.
Listen to "How To Be Brave When You Don't Feel Brave."
Watch "Stop the Shame Scripts Holding You Back."