If you’re an anxious Christian mom who overthinks decisions, struggles with mom anxiety, or feels stuck in decision fatigue, this episode is for you.

Do you replay choices over and over in your mind before committing? Do you imagine worst-case scenarios before saying yes to something good? Do you feel overwhelmed just trying to make a simple decision in motherhood?

In this episode of Faith Over Anxiety for Moms, we’re diving into why anxious Christian moms overthink decisions — and what’s actually happening in your brain when anxiety makes decision-making feel heavy.

Rachel shares a personal story about wrestling with whether to book a family trip and how overthinking nearly kept her stuck. What she discovered is something many Christian moms experience: it wasn’t fear of danger — it was fear of overwhelm.

You’ll learn:

💜 Why mom anxiety increases overthinking and mental loops 💜 How the amygdala impacts anxious decision-making 💜 What research says about decision fatigue in motherhood 💜 Why anxious brains overestimate risk and underestimate coping ability 💜 How intolerance of uncertainty keeps Christian moms stuck 💜 Why anxiety can spike even after you’ve made the decision

We also explore three biblical examples of uncertainty and anxiety:

⭐️ Abraham & Sarah (Genesis 15–16) — struggling with waiting and uncertainty ⭐️ The Israelites at the Red Sea (Exodus 14) — catastrophizing in moments of fear ⭐️ Peter walking on water (Matthew 14:22–33) — fear rising after obedience

If you’ve ever wondered:

▪️“Why do I overthink everything as a Christian mom?” ▪️ “Why is it so hard for me to make decisions?” ▪️“Is this anxiety or lack of faith?”

This episode will help you understand the difference between uncertainty and true danger — and give you one simple, faith-based step to stop overthinking and move forward with clarity.

You’ll walk away knowing:

💜 Overthinking is often your nervous system trying to protect your capacity. 💜 Mom anxiety does not mean you lack faith. 💜 God meets you in uncertainty — He doesn’t remove it first.

The next time you feel stuck in overthinking:

1️⃣ Ask: Is this truly unsafe, or simply uncertain? 2️⃣ Identify what feels heaviest about the decision. 3️⃣ Ask: What would make this 10% lighter?

You don’t need perfect certainty.

You need one small, faithful step.

If this episode encouraged you, share it with another anxious Christian mom who struggles with overthinking and decision-making.

And make sure you follow Faith Over Anxiety for Moms for weekly encouragement, biblical wisdom, and practical help for Christian moms navigating anxiety in motherhood.

Xoxo,

Rachel

Do you love Jesus but still feel anxious in your body?

Do you pray and trust God, yet your chest feels tight and your nervous system feels stuck in fight-or-flight?

Have you wondered why anxiety doesn’t just disappear if your faith is strong?

In this episode of Faith Over Anxiety for Moms, we explore how anxiety affects the nervous system — not just the mind — and why Christian moms often feel overwhelmed, tense, or emotionally exhausted even when they trust God.

Using research from polyvagal theory and biblical examples from Martha (Luke 10), Gideon (Judges 6), and Jesus in the garden (Matthew 26), you’ll learn how Scripture and neuroscience align when it comes to overload, fear, and deep distress.

If you’re searching for how to calm anxiety as a Christian mom, regulate your nervous system in a faith-based way, or stop living in constant overwhelm, this episode will give you clarity and one simple, repeatable tool you can use today.

⭐️ Polyvagal Theory – Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges

⭐️ Luke 10:38–42 (Martha and overwhelm) ⭐️ Judges 6:11–24 (Gideon and fear) ⭐️ Matthew 26:36–46 (Jesus in Gethsemane) ⭐️ Psalm 23:1

The 60-Second Scripture Breath

1. Practice the 60-Second Scripture Breath once a day this week.
2. Notice which nervous system state you experience most often: safe, fight-or-flight, or shutdown.
3. Share this episode with another overwhelmed Christian mom who feels anxious in her body and needs to know she isn’t failing at faith.

If this episode encouraged you, please leave a written review on Apple Podcasts so more Christian moms struggling with anxiety and overwhelm can find support and peace.

Xoxo,

💜 Rachel

Do you ever feel your mind start racing out of nowhere, even when everything seems fine?

Are you a Christian mom who struggles with overthinking, mental load, or anxiety spirals in motherhood?

Do you want to calm your nervous system and find biblical peace without feeling like you have to fix everything at once?

In this episode, Rachel shares an honest, faith-based conversation about anxiety spirals in motherhood and what actually helps when your thoughts feel loud and overwhelming. If you are a Christian mom navigating stress, overthinking, and mental exhaustion, this episode will meet you with both biblical encouragement and practical insight. We explore why anxiety does not mean you lack faith, how your nervous system responds to stress, and how small, intentional steps can help you gently return to peace. This episode is for the mom who wants real tools, rooted in Scripture, to calm anxiety and feel steady again.

Bible studies from The Daily Grace Co., including:

-Studies on specific books of the Bible

-Year long Bible studies

-His & hers studies

-Studies for men and women

-Peace for the Anxious Heart (an anxiety-focused Bible study)

Christian moms community through The MomCo

Scriptures referenced in this episode include:

-Psalm 46:10

-1 Peter 5:7

-Psalm 19:1

-Proverbs 4:23 -Romans 12:2 -1 Corinthians 6:19

Resources:

Bible studies: https://thedailygraceco.com/collections/all-bible-studies

MomCo: https://www.themom.co/home

If this episode encouraged you, please leave a written review on Apple Podcasts. Your review helps another Christian mom struggling with anxiety spirals and overthinking find this show and feel less alone.

Xoxo,

Rachel