Has anxiety and fear ever gripped you so tight that you didn’t know how to respond to it? Sometimes, as believers, we can feel shame over the inability to handle anxiety and fear.  

In this episode, hosts Ben Sorrells and Kim discuss anxiety, its various forms, and how different personality types (using the Enneagram framework) experience and handle anxiety. They share personal experiences and provide practical strategies for managing anxiety, emphasizing the importance of seeking professional help when needed and maintaining a strong spiritual foundation.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• There are both helpful and unhelpful forms of anxiety
• Different causes of anxiety include biological, environmental, and psychological factors
• The importance of professional help (doctors, counselors, therapists) in managing anxiety
• How different Enneagram types experience and process anxiety
• The power of breathing techniques and meditation
• The significance of changing pace and environment to gain new perspectives
• The role of faith and scripture in managing anxiety
• The importance of not facing anxiety alone

RESOURCES

1.   Scripture Resources:

• Psalm 23
• 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

2.   Musical Resources:

• "Still Waters" by Lena Crawford (featuring Psalm 23)

3.   Anxiety Management Tools:

• Breathing apps
• Box breathing technique
• Ashwagandha supplements

4.   Professional Support Options:

• Primary care physicians
• Therapists
• Counselors
• Natural health practitioners

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• 12-minute scripture meditation on anxiety and fear (narrated by Pastor Steven Furtick)
• Christian songs about fear and anxiety:
• No Fear - Jon Reddick
• Still Waters (Psalm 23) - Leanna Crawford
• Hard fought Hallelujah - Brandon Lake
• Desperate - Jamie MacDonald
• Anxious Heart - Jeremy Camp

Bible verses to overcome each Enneagram Type's greatest fear

Type 1

2 Corinthians 12:9 “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”

Type 2

Romans 8:37-39 “No, in all things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Type 3

Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”

Type 4

Psalm 139:14 “I praise you because I am fearfully adn wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

Type 5

Psalm 118:6-7 “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? The Lord is with me; he is my helper.”

Type 6

Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Type 7

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Type 8

Isaiah 52:12 “But you will not leave in haste or go in flight; for the LORD will go before you, the God of Israel will be your rear guard.”

Type 9

1 Peter 1:2 “You were chosen according to the purpose of God the Father and were made a holy people by his Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be purified by his blood. May grace and peace be yours in full measure.”

Note: This episode provides general information about anxiety and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult healthcare professionals for personal medical concerns.

WAYS TO CONNECT

Newsletter: Subscribe for further information about enneagram types and regular updates from the podcast. Visit our website, wearethebridge.org/enneagram, to subscribe and find more episodes, resources, and show notes.

Social Media: Follow us for updates and more encouraging content:

**Instagram**:@enneagrampodcast

**Facebook**:@enneagrampodcast

Email: Have questions or suggestions? knewme@wearethebridge.org

Subscribe and Review: Don’t forget to subscribe to us on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others discover the show.

Would you like to have YOUR question answered and maybe even featured on a future episode? Submit your enneagram question to knewme@wearethebridge.org

If you find this information helpful to you, SUBSCRIBE and journey with us.

If you’re not sure where to start but want to know more, refer to Ep 2 - The Enneagram Explained

Info credit: Beth McCord (Your Enneagram Coach)

Hosts: Kim Willey and Ben Sorrells

Ben is a Certified Enneagram Coach through YEC and Beth McCord

Helpful Links:

Discover your Enneagram Type: Here's one that we like! YEC Enneagram Type Assessment

Learn about all 9 types: 9 Types Overview

In-depth Enneagram Courses: YEC Enneagram Courses

Please share If You Really Knew Me with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. If You Really Knew Me is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help.

The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.com

Feedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to knewme@wearethebridge.org

Download The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!