Anxiety can feel especially confusing for Christians. You pray. You trust God. You believe His Word. And yet your body still feels tense, restless, and unable to truly rest.

In this opening episode of What’s Ailing Ya?, Christian counselor Elva Chase, BCCC gently explores anxiety through a faith-based, trauma-informed lens. Rather than treating anxiety as a spiritual failure, this episode reframes it as a nervous system response to prolonged stress, overwhelm, or emotional strain.

You’ll learn why anxiety does not mean weak faith, how shame often complicates healing for Christians, and why God’s posture toward anxiety is compassion, not disappointment. This episode creates a safe starting place for honest reflection, emotional validation, and hope-filled healing.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why anxiety doesn’t mean you lack faith
• How the nervous system impacts rest and peace
• Why Christians often feel guilt or shame about anxiety
• Signs anxiety may be affecting your body and emotions
• A gentle grounding moment to help your body feel safer

This episode is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and begin healing—without pressure, judgment, or spiritual bypassing.

If this episode resonated with you, gentle resources are available at ElvaChase.com. You’re welcome to explore support if and when you feel ready.

DISCLAIMER

This podcast is for educational and faith-based support purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, medical care, or emergency services. Listening to this podcast does not establish a counseling relationship. If you are in crisis or feel unsafe, please contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.

Elva Chase, BCCC | www.ElvaChase.com | Podcast: What's Ailing Ya?