How to Trust God When Anxiety Won’t Go Away

Have you ever prayed and prayed for peace, but the anxiety still hangs around? You tell yourself to “trust God,” yet your heart keeps racing and your thoughts won’t slow down. It can feel discouraging — even a bit lonely — when faith and feelings don’t seem to line up.

In this week’s episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson shares gentle encouragement for those who are doing their best to trust God but still feel anxious. You’ll hear how trust isn’t a quick fix or a switch you flick on — it’s a process, built one honest prayer and one small step at a time.

Together, we’ll explore:

• Why it’s okay if peace doesn’t come instantly
• How faith still counts even when your emotions disagree
• Practical ways to lean on God through everyday anxiety
• Hope for those who keep praying but still feel the struggle

If you’ve ever wondered why anxiety doesn’t simply vanish when you pray, this episode will remind you that God’s love is steady even when your mind feels anything but calm. His peace isn’t the absence of fear — it’s His presence right in the middle of it.

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Is Anxiety a Sin for Christians? What the Bible Really Says About Worry and Faith

It’s a question many Christians quietly carry, especially when worry feels constant and hard to shake.

In this episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson gently unpacks what the Bible really says about anxiety — and what it doesn’t say. With warmth and honesty, Ken helps you separate common misconceptions from biblical truth, so anxiety no longer comes wrapped in guilt or shame.

You’ll explore where the idea that “anxiety equals sin” comes from, and why that belief can actually make things heavier instead of lighter. Ken explains the important distinction between feeling anxious and choosing fear, and examines what Jesus truly meant when He spoke about worry — not as a rebuke, but as an invitation to rest.

This episode also highlights God’s deep compassion for anxious hearts. Rather than condemning anxiety, Scripture shows a God who welcomes honesty, understands human weakness, and invites you to bring your worries to Him without fear of rejection.

If you’ve ever felt like anxiety means you’re failing God, this conversation offers freedom. Freedom from self-blame. Freedom from pressure. And reassurance that God’s grace meets you right where you are.

This is a gentle, hopeful episode for anyone who wants to walk into the week ahead with a lighter heart, renewed trust, and the comforting reminder that you are not alone.

Do you ever feel anxious and then quietly wonder if you shouldn’t? Have you ever told yourself, “If my faith was stronger, I wouldn’t feel this overwhelmed”? Or felt alone because other Christians seem to be coping just fine?

This episode of The Week Ahead Podcast is for you.

In Christian Anxiety – Why So Many Believers Feel Overwhelmed, Ken Robinson speaks honestly and gently about something many Christians experience but rarely talk about out loud — anxiety. Not the dramatic kind. The everyday kind. The racing thoughts. The tight chest. The sense of pressure that just won’t lift.

This episode doesn’t offer quick fixes or spiritual clichés. Instead, it creates space to breathe. Ken normalises anxiety without minimising faith. He reminds you that feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re weak, broken, or failing God. It means you’re human.

You’ll hear why faith doesn’t automatically switch anxious feelings off, and why that doesn’t make you a bad Christian. You’ll be reminded that the Bible is full of faithful people who struggled internally — and that God met them with kindness, not disappointment.

Most of all, this episode removes shame. It reassures you that God is not distant from your anxiety. He’s close. Gentle. Present. And walking with you right where you are.

If you’re tired of feeling like you have to hold it all together… If you’re carrying worries you don’t talk about… If you need reassurance that you’re not alone and not failing…

This episode will feel like a quiet conversation over a cuppa with a trusted friend.

It’s honest. It’s hopeful. And it might be exactly what you need for the week ahead.

Feeling Lost? Here’s How to Discover God’s Will

Do you ever wonder if you’ve missed God’s plan for your life? Feel stuck, confused, or like you’ve taken a wrong turn somewhere?

In this episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson shares a gentle, practical conversation about discovering God’s will — not as a pressure-filled puzzle, but as a daily walk with Him. If you’ve been feeling lost or unsure about what’s next, this one’s for you.

You’ll hear:

• Why God’s will isn’t as complicated as we often think
• What Micah 6:8 says about living with purpose
• How to stop overthinking and start moving
• Encouragement if you feel like you’re behind or off-course
• Real steps you can take this week to walk in God’s direction

Ken reminds us that God isn’t in a rush — and we’re not behind. He unpacks how God uses detours, delays, and even doubt to shape us. You don’t need all the answers to move forward. You need enough light for the next step.

Whether you're 22 or 62, this episode offers peace, purpose, and a friendly nudge toward trusting God’s timing. So if you’re asking, “What am I meant to be doing with my life?” — tune in.

Subscribe, share it with a friend, and let this week be one of quiet confidence in the One who’s leading you.

When God Feels Silent – Trusting Him Anyway

Have you ever prayed deeply and felt like God went quiet? Have you wondered what to do when there’s no clear answer — just waiting?

In this episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson talks honestly about those seasons when God feels silent — and how to keep trusting Him anyway.

This isn’t about formulas or quick fixes. It’s about staying close to God when the answers don’t come.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:

• Why God’s silence doesn’t mean He’s distant
• What Scripture shows us about unanswered prayer
• How to find peace without explanations
• Practical ways to keep trusting God in the quiet

Ken shares warm, pastoral encouragement and reminds you that silence isn’t rejection — it can be redirection.

If you’re waiting for an answer. If you’re carrying disappointment. Or if you’re learning how to trust God without clarity.

This episode is for you.

Pull up a chair. Take a breath. And be encouraged — God is still at work, even when He feels quiet.

How Christians Can Find Peace When Life Feels Overwhelming

Do you ever feel like life’s just too much? The to-do list keeps growing, the pressure builds, and peace feels miles away.

In this week’s episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson talks about finding calm in the middle of the chaos — not when everything’s fixed, but right where you are.

Through honest reflection, practical steps, and the peace Jesus promised in John 14:27, Ken shares how to breathe again when life feels heavy. / You’ll be reminded that God’s peace isn’t about perfect circumstances — it’s about His steady presence in the storm.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:

• What kind of peace Jesus offers — and how it’s different from the world’s version
• How to hand over what’s not yours to carry
• Simple ways to pause, breathe, and make space for God’s presence
• How to hold on to peace even when life doesn’t slow down

If you’re feeling weary or stretched thin, this episode will help you take a deep breath and remember: You’re not alone. God’s peace is still within reach — right here, right now.

So grab a cuppa, take a moment to pause, and let this week’s message remind you that Jesus is still saying, “My peace I give you.”

Fear About the Future – What the Bible Really Says

Do you ever find yourself worrying about what’s next? / Maybe it’s the future of your job, your health, your kids — or just the world in general. / You try to trust God, but sometimes the “what ifs” get loud, don’t they?

In this week’s episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson unpacks what the Bible really says about fear and the future — and how you can live with peace, even when life feels uncertain.

You’ll discover:

• Why fear often grows when we try to stay in control
• The difference between “what if” thinking and “even if” faith
• Simple ways to find calm when tomorrow feels foggy
• How to trust that God is already in your future

Through down-to-earth wisdom, Scripture, and personal reflection, Ken reminds you that you don’t have to figure everything out — because God already has.

So, if you’ve been lying awake wondering what’s ahead, this episode will help you breathe again and rest in the One who holds your tomorrows.

Grab a cuppa, take a breath, and let’s talk about how to face the week ahead with courage and calm.

Praying for God's Direction: What to Do When You Feel Uncertain

Have you ever prayed for clear direction and still felt unsure what to do next? Maybe you’ve asked God for guidance about work, a move, or a relationship — and the silence has left you wondering if you’re missing something.

In this week’s episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson talks about what to do when you’re waiting for direction and life feels uncertain. You’ll learn how to trust God’s timing, listen for His voice, and find peace even when the path ahead isn’t clear.

Ken shares gentle, practical wisdom for those seasons when you can’t see the whole picture but still want to walk by faith.

You’ll discover:

• Why God doesn’t always show the whole plan at once
• How to recognise His quiet guidance in everyday life
• What to pray when you’re not sure which way to go
• How peace can become your signpost when clarity is missing

If you’ve been feeling stuck or unsure about your next step, this episode will remind you that God hasn’t forgotten you — He’s guiding you one step at a time.

So grab a cuppa, take a deep breath, and be encouraged. God knows the way ahead, even when you don’t.