Struggling with Christian anxiety, panic attacks, or unanswered prayer? You aren't alone. In this deep dive podcast, we explore the messy intersection of mental health and biblical faith. We break down the theology behind the "three wills of God" (Decree, Desire, and Direction) to help you find peace when God feels silent. If you've ever felt trapped in the "weeds" of life—overwhelmed by an amygdala hijack, modern decision fatigue, or spiritual paralysis—this episode offers both psychological grounding techniques and profound theological comfort.

We also tackle the hardest mysteries of faith: Why does God say no? Is waiting just passive suffering, or is there a deeper biblical meaning (Kavah)? From the raw, bitter prayers of Hannah in 1 Samuel to the enduring mystery of Paul's "thorn in the flesh" in 2 Corinthians, we uncover how our deepest pain and unanswered prayers might actually be the very things protecting us from a lesser life and drawing us into a deeper experience of grace.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to navigate the "gap" between God's promise and your current reality.

• The difference between the Will of Decree, Desire, and Direction.

• Why telling someone to "just pray" during a panic attack is biologically ineffective—and what to do instead using bottom-up processing.

• How to properly define forgiveness and reconciliation without enduring toxic behavior.

• The true purpose of Paul's Thorn in the Flesh and the paradox of finding power in absolute weakness.

00:00 Introduction: Faith, Human Struggle, and Being "In the Weeds"

01:25 The Theology of God's Will: Decree, Desire, and Direction

03:50 God's Sovereign Plan vs. Our Free Will

05:15 Why the "Will of Direction" Causes Modern Anxiety

07:10 The Psychology of Panic Attacks: Amygdala vs. Prefrontal Cortex

08:45 How to Spiritually and Physically Ground Yourself During Panic

09:40 Forgiveness vs. Trust: The Boundaries of Reconciliation

11:05 Unanswered Prayer: Why Does God Say No?

13:10 The Biblical Meaning of Waiting: Understanding "Kavah"

15:45 Hannah’s Story: Bringing Raw Bitterness to God

18:20 The Mystery of Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh

21:00 The Paradox of Unanswered Prayer and Spiritual Growth

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