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The Men Who Love God

Finding Spiritual Calm: John Delony on Managing Anxiety with God

Oct 5, 2023
John Delony, expert in crisis response and student leadership, discusses managing anxiety and finding spiritual calm. Topics include self-reflection, embracing challenges, and belief in something greater. They explore the concept of Memento Mori for anxiety management and the importance of faith in navigating life's challenges.
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Quick takeaways

  • Recognize the brevity of life and embrace joy instead of pessimism.
  • Anxiety serves as a signal for change and can be managed by embracing belief in something bigger than oneself.

Deep dives

The Importance of Letting Go and Believing in Something Bigger

In this podcast episode, Dr. John Deloney emphasizes the need to let go and believe in something bigger than oneself. He discusses how the modern world and culture of self-actualization often lead to self-worship and anxiety. He highlights the importance of choosing reality and recognizing that we don't have all the answers or a roadmap for life. Dr. Deloney also explores the epidemic of loneliness and the need for human connection and community. He emphasizes the need to do the hard work of intentional choices every day in order to find peace and live a fulfilled life.

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