Join us on this week’s episode of the More to Be Podcast to hear from our special guest, Jessica Smartt, a fellow author, blogger, and homeschooling mama, who has learned to cling to Jesus through her struggle with anxiety.
Jessica and I chat about what that looks like to deal with anxiety with a wholly committed faith.
She shared how her mom’s response enabled her to see her need to get help as well as how her Bible-steeped upbringing has benefited her on this journey.
It was interesting to be on the other side of her story, as I completely identified with Jessica’s mom, feeling ill-equipped to help my daughter, Leah, in her struggles with anxiety, long before we knew that is what it was. By the way, Leah gives her full blessing for me to share her story.
Before we dive into Jessica’s story, we chat about homeschooling and curriculum. For those interested in what we mentioned, I included the links below.
Meet Jessica Smartt
Jessica Smarrt is a former teacher, current homeschool mom, and passionate Christ-follower. She is passionate about helping moms to detach from the ever-present lure of technology (which can feel way more fun than parenting), helping women recover from worry, and discovering how to be a confident, purposeful homeschooling mom.
It’s so hard to help someone struggling in the mind. – Jessica
God uses the body of Christ to heal our bodies. – Elisa
The Word of God is powerful in order to get our brains around truth rather than feelings. – Jessica
He already gave up everything. What in the world are we worried about? – Jessica
When we look back at what actually happened, we see what God actually provided. – Jessica
It’s an overwhelming victory when we fought hard and won. – Elisa
Scripture Focus
- Romans 8
- John 6
Notable Links & Mentions
- 40 Bible Verses to Calm an Anxious Heart {Free Download}
- Help for When You’re Dealing with Anxiety
- Using Oils to Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety {Feel free to drop Elisa a message about this!}
- Three Ways to Help Your Teen Struggling with Anxiety
- The Ultimate List of Anxiety Resources from Jessica Smartt
- How to Introduce Your Child to Jesus from Jessica Smartt
- Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
- Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
- Curious about creating a Titus 2 homeschooling approach? I can help you map that out using the Project Action Plan!
- Homeschool Curriculum Mentions: Sonlight, Apologia, Story of the World, Classical Conversations.
- Grow spiritually and relationally through the coach training course.
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