Fearless (Week 7): Worry

Jul 19, 2026    Pastor Tom Pound

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Worry and anxiety are the silent weight many of us carry daily, and in this episode Dr. Tom Pound pulls apart Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6 to show how faith actually frees us from that weight. We explore the Greek word marimnao—how it can be a healthy care, an anxious distraction, or a crippling perpetual worry—and why Jesus tells us to stop living like pagans frantically running after needs. Tom walks through cultural drivers of modern anxiety (the pandemic, smartphones, and certain parenting messages), gives honest pushback about hard situations, and then points to a counterintuitive cure: seek first God’s kingdom. You’ll get practical steps for daily living—how to partner with God by doing your part without being consumed by fear—and the comforting reminder that each day has enough pressure of its own. Whether you’re trapped in chronic worry or want better tools to support someone who is, this episode offers compassion, truth, and actionable faith. 

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