Sarah Billups

Sarah Billups, a Seattle-based writer and cultural commentator, dives into the complexities of faith and mental health. She shares insights from her upcoming book, discussing how understanding personal and generational anxiety can foster peace. Billups illuminates the concept of 'holy indifference' as a tool for navigating fear, particularly in churches and politics. She highlights strategies for nurturing anxious children and emphasizes the importance of community and presence in countering today's pervasive anxiety.

In a thought-provoking discussion, Sarah Billups, an author and podcaster known for her insights on spirituality and anxiety, delves into the generational transmission of anxiety. She shares fascinating stories about her neurotic Jewish father and how family dynamics shape our fears. Sarah critiques how the church absorbs cultural anxiety and examines the polarization in today’s society. Highlighting her journey through Ignatian spiritual exercises, she introduces 'holy indifference' as a counter to OCD and emphasizes navigating loss in an increasingly anxious world.

Sara Billups, a Seattle-based writer and cultural commentator, discusses her book, Nervous Systems, exploring the pervasive anxiety in our lives, churches, and society. She delves into Ignatian spirituality and 'holy indifference' as tools to find peace and presence. Sara highlights the difference between fear and anxiety, how to support mental health in families, and the importance of community care. She encourages a non-anxious posture in society, blending joy with suffering, and offers practical tools for managing worry.