Today is a super exciting day, 1) because one of my best friends, Barb Roose is joining me on the podcast and 2) while this episode marks the end of the “Finding Joy” season of my ministry, it marks the beginning of an amazing new frontier, and I couldn’t imagine a better way to wrap this chapter up than with Barb.
Don’t worry, I’ll still be podcasting, writing and speaking. But I’m going to take a break for a little while as I get ready to share with y’all the NEW THING God has spoken over me and my ministry. I can’t wait until the day comes for me to unveil all of this to you, but until then, don’t miss my incredible conversation with Barb (and while I’m taking a break, feel free to catch up on the other 54 episodes too!) OK, onto today’s show.
Barb Roose joins me today for Finding Joy #55. Barb is not only one of my best friends, but she’s also an amazing speaker and the author of several books, including the recently released Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle book and Bible Study companion.
As you’ll hear in our conversation today, Barb spent years struggling to get a grip on the worries, anxieties and mental movies that attacked the victorious position she had been given in Christ. People told her to “just pray about it and trust God,” but the worries remained. Barb’s journey in overcoming worry led her to write books that would provide others with practical techniques and biblical tools to win the worry battle once and for all.
In this episode, Barb and and I talk about those books and discuss practical strategies to beat worry and claim God’s victory in this fight of faith—day in and day out. We also talk about the value in learning to view uncertainty from God’s perspective rather than our own. Uncertainty can drive us mad if we let it, but Barb has found another way to deal with the unknowns of the life.
I love what Barb had to say regarding the breakthrough she had in learning to change her perspective and get comfortable with uncertainty. “I came to a point where I realized that God has no cliffhangers,” she says. “And if he has no cliffhangers, that means we can trust that the information He’s given us is all we can handle for right now. And the rest of the uncertainties? Well, when it is time, He will let us know what else we need to know and give us what we need.”
I hope you enjoy our conversation, and please don’t miss the chance to enter to win a copy of Barb’s latest book below!
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Hi Lauren and Barb
I left a comment on Face book but wanted to thank you both for this podcast today. I have a college daughter diagnosed in elementary school with anxiety disorder. We have had challenges along the way but it has hit its peak now that she is away in school. She has panic attacks and worries. She also has ADD As a mom. it has sent me into a state of worry over how she is doing.
It is finals time right now so i sent her this podcast praying it will bring her peace as she prepares for and takes exams. Please say a prayer for her. Her name is Sinclaire . Reading about the book to purchase as well.
God Bless you both.
Hi, dear Lisa! I am so sorry to hear about your daughter’s struggle with anxiety. She is not alone in that struggle and I can definitely relate. I will be praying for you both—for peace for you and for healing for Sinclaire. Hugs and much love to you!
This conversation had been good to me.How to claim God’s victory .He gives us what we need.
I am so glad this podcast could bless you in some way, Jesly. I pray you have a great week!
Thank you for the message!! I struggle with anxiety and worry to the highest power. I am a 58 yr old female with bipolar/borderline personality disorder. I’m am stuck in “Inner Turmoil “ mode. I hope to find a copy of this book to ease my thoughts and anxiety.
I pray for peace of mind
Thank you