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Anxious - Bible Study Book with Video Access: Fighting Anxiety with the Word of God
We live in a broken, sad, scary place. We don’t need to watch the natural disasters and political unrest in the news to know what our bodies already know. Our bodies get sick. Our minds are fragile. The mortality rate for humans is astonishingly high. There’s plenty to worry about, and the world is full of faulty solutions for our anxieties.
But true peace comes when we learn to hold God’s Word up to what worries us. There, we learn we can’t fix ourselves; we can’t protect ourselves. Instead, the Bible tells us we can rest, knowing that Jesus walked into the broken, sad, scary places to rescue us and love us. He is the One who fixes. His is the only protection that matters.
Join Scarlet Hiltibidal in this 8-session study to learn how we can practically take hold of the perfect peace that is only available through God as we dive deeply into His Word, embrace the practice of prayer, and live authentically in the support of our communities of faith.
Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groupsPersonal study segments to complete among 8 weeks of group sessionsEight enriching teaching videos, approximately 10–15 minutes per session. (Redemption code for individual access to stream video content is printed in the Bible study book.)
Learn how to fight your anxiety with the Word of God so you can take hold of the abundant life Jesus has purchased for you.Realize you're not alone in your struggle with anxiety by prioritizing community and confession over isolation.Practice bringing your anxieties to God and come to know prayer as a pathway to peace.
Video Session 1: Introduction | Anxious to Be Here (10:05)—In this introductory session, Scarlet unpacks how true rest and peace, the opposite of the anxiety, can be found in the person and presence of Jesus. She also explains the flow of the study and how in it we'll pursue joy in Jesus through His Word—trusting that He holds eternal peace for His children someday and abundant life for us now.Session 2: Anxious David (10:05)—In Session 2, Scarlet explores the week's Jesus is our shield in the fight against anxiety. She also looks at the life of David and, using Psalm 3, what we can learn from the way that he brought many anxiety-inducing moments to the Lord. She discusses how we can bring our own cares to God.Session 3: Anxious Jonah (8:45)—As Scarlet discusses the life of Jonah, she helps us understand that we may wrestle with anxiety because we don't trust God's Lordship and surrender to His leadership in our lives. She encourages us to walk in obedience to God's call and seek His kingdom above all else as we experience God's provision (Matthew 6:33-34).Session 4: Anxious Moses (5:54)—In Session 4, we discuss this week's Jesus is our strength in the fight against anxiety. We also look at the story of Moses, highlighting the way that God uses weak people to showcase His own strength. Session 5: Anxious Esther (8:51)—In Session 5, we trace the thread of God's sovereignty in the story of Esther and discuss how God's sovereignty in our own lives and our trust in His character can lead us to confident rest in His goodness.Session 6: Anxious Prayer (6:35)—As the Bible tells us, there's power in what you set your mind on. We've also learned together that prayer changes how we think about everything, even our worries. In Session 6, Scarlet walks us through 1 Peter 5:6-7 and encourages us to posture ourselves in humble prayer, coming to God for help as a child would come to a good and loving father.Session 7: Anxious Reader (7:36)—In Session 7, we discuss this week's main takeaway—the Bible is our weapon in the fight against anxiety. Scarlet helps us understand how to live joy-filled lives by embracing the Word of God and its instructions for us.Session 8: Anxious Together (7:29)—In Session 8, Scarlet helps us understand how loving the community of God and being loved by it can help us in our fight against anxiety. It can also help us grow more into the image of Christ, learning to love the way that He does.
But true peace comes when we learn to hold God’s Word up to what worries us. There, we learn we can’t fix ourselves; we can’t protect ourselves. Instead, the Bible tells us we can rest, knowing that Jesus walked into the broken, sad, scary places to rescue us and love us. He is the One who fixes. His is the only protection that matters.
Join Scarlet Hiltibidal in this 8-session study to learn how we can practically take hold of the perfect peace that is only available through God as we dive deeply into His Word, embrace the practice of prayer, and live authentically in the support of our communities of faith.
Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groupsPersonal study segments to complete among 8 weeks of group sessionsEight enriching teaching videos, approximately 10–15 minutes per session. (Redemption code for individual access to stream video content is printed in the Bible study book.)
Learn how to fight your anxiety with the Word of God so you can take hold of the abundant life Jesus has purchased for you.Realize you're not alone in your struggle with anxiety by prioritizing community and confession over isolation.Practice bringing your anxieties to God and come to know prayer as a pathway to peace.
Video Session 1: Introduction | Anxious to Be Here (10:05)—In this introductory session, Scarlet unpacks how true rest and peace, the opposite of the anxiety, can be found in the person and presence of Jesus. She also explains the flow of the study and how in it we'll pursue joy in Jesus through His Word—trusting that He holds eternal peace for His children someday and abundant life for us now.Session 2: Anxious David (10:05)—In Session 2, Scarlet explores the week's Jesus is our shield in the fight against anxiety. She also looks at the life of David and, using Psalm 3, what we can learn from the way that he brought many anxiety-inducing moments to the Lord. She discusses how we can bring our own cares to God.Session 3: Anxious Jonah (8:45)—As Scarlet discusses the life of Jonah, she helps us understand that we may wrestle with anxiety because we don't trust God's Lordship and surrender to His leadership in our lives. She encourages us to walk in obedience to God's call and seek His kingdom above all else as we experience God's provision (Matthew 6:33-34).Session 4: Anxious Moses (5:54)—In Session 4, we discuss this week's Jesus is our strength in the fight against anxiety. We also look at the story of Moses, highlighting the way that God uses weak people to showcase His own strength. Session 5: Anxious Esther (8:51)—In Session 5, we trace the thread of God's sovereignty in the story of Esther and discuss how God's sovereignty in our own lives and our trust in His character can lead us to confident rest in His goodness.Session 6: Anxious Prayer (6:35)—As the Bible tells us, there's power in what you set your mind on. We've also learned together that prayer changes how we think about everything, even our worries. In Session 6, Scarlet walks us through 1 Peter 5:6-7 and encourages us to posture ourselves in humble prayer, coming to God for help as a child would come to a good and loving father.Session 7: Anxious Reader (7:36)—In Session 7, we discuss this week's main takeaway—the Bible is our weapon in the fight against anxiety. Scarlet helps us understand how to live joy-filled lives by embracing the Word of God and its instructions for us.Session 8: Anxious Together (7:29)—In Session 8, Scarlet helps us understand how loving the community of God and being loved by it can help us in our fight against anxiety. It can also help us grow more into the image of Christ, learning to love the way that He does.
176 pages, Paperback
Published August 2, 2021
About the author
Scarlet Hiltibidal
21 books8,137 followersScarlet Hiltibidal is the author of Afraid of All the Things and He Numbered the Pores on My Face. She also writes a regular column for ParentLife Magazine and enjoys speaking to women around the country about the freedom and rest available in Jesus. Scarlet lives in Middle Tennessee, where she loves sign language with her daughters, nachos by herself, writing for her friends, and learning how to raise ducks with her husband for no reason other than cuteness.
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March 20, 2024
The ladies in my Bible study really loved this book. And the suggestions the author makes for working through Anxiety are solid and biblically based.
Had my group not loved this so much, I probably would have given it only three stars because, as the facilitator, this was a difficult book to go through.
Most of the Bible studies we do have weekly homework, but the focus is for the time spent together in the group. That didn't seem to be the case with this study. The weekly meetings gave sparse - almost non-existent - suggestions for activities. There were 5 questions that could be discussed, one from each lesson, but nothing new to uncover or dig into.
And what was more disappointing - and almost non-existent - were the videos. Scarlet has stories to share, but she clearly didn't like being in front of the camera. Her longest video wasn't even 8 minutes long. That compacted with the lack of material from the book itself left me scrambling to build lessons every week.
It is a good study, but leaders need to be aware of the teaching element and needs before jumping into this study.
Had my group not loved this so much, I probably would have given it only three stars because, as the facilitator, this was a difficult book to go through.
Most of the Bible studies we do have weekly homework, but the focus is for the time spent together in the group. That didn't seem to be the case with this study. The weekly meetings gave sparse - almost non-existent - suggestions for activities. There were 5 questions that could be discussed, one from each lesson, but nothing new to uncover or dig into.
And what was more disappointing - and almost non-existent - were the videos. Scarlet has stories to share, but she clearly didn't like being in front of the camera. Her longest video wasn't even 8 minutes long. That compacted with the lack of material from the book itself left me scrambling to build lessons every week.
It is a good study, but leaders need to be aware of the teaching element and needs before jumping into this study.
August 31, 2024
wowow so so good. the things the Lord showed me through this study are honestly the main reason I was able to go through the season of applying for jobs & starting my new one with so much trust in Him. I was so down, pessimistic, and anxious at the beginning of the summer and He transformed my heart and my mind to trust so much more in His plan and I had so much peace over the whole process & going into my first day. this is one of the studies I’ve gone through where I’ve seen the most transformation in my life and I am so thankful!!!!
December 31, 2022
Wonderful book about how to turn to the Lord and His word to fight anxiety! It also was very refreshing to read and meet with my women's Bible study group to learn and realize that just because you may struggle with anxiety doesn't mean that you are a bad Christian! This book explores different people in the Bible and how they also struggled with anxiety, and then gives you scripture and strategy to fight your own anxieties! I really loved it!
July 21, 2023
I really enjoyed this study. I and a group of women of all ages and back grounds studied together how to combat anxiety. It’s not a quick fix for anxiety. We will continue to struggle with day to day battles and worries. Scarlet Hiltibidal does a wonderful job of using her personal struggles and prominent figures from scripture to give us examples of how the lord works for us through his plan. She is able to keep deep situations light, and she is so sweet.
April 7, 2022
Really great Bible study. It was a great bonding experience, as many ladies felt like they didn’t “have anxiety” but really, turns out we all do, it just looks different one different people. Really eye opening and helpful! Would highly suggest.
January 18, 2024
Great study! Helps you remember that you aren’t alone in your struggle with anxiety and gives you ways to fight it. Not a quick fix but definitely puts weapons in your arsenal to help fight the good fight and take control where you can on your anxiety.
November 21, 2021
Wonderful Bible study that teaches to turn to scripture to relieve anxiety.
August 27, 2022
Excellent! Highly recommended!
December 30, 2022
Very good principles to put into practice. A lot of homework and thought go into change.
May 3, 2025
Practical, hilarious, and instructive on how to deeply connect with Jesus.
November 22, 2025
One of my favorite studies I’ve done so far! It’s so so good
February 8, 2026
With everything feeling so chaotic and anxiety-inducing in the world lately, I thought a topical study on anxiety would be really timely. I enjoyed the way this study directs you to specific verses to fight anxiety and helps you search through scripture to address your worries. It does a good job pointing you back to Christ as the true remedy for anxiety, which is exactly what I needed to hear. The study walks you through different biblical characters and topics related to anxiety, and I did take away some really great verses that I'll use to help combat my anxious heart when those familiar worries creep back in.
That said, I found this study pretty short and quick compared to other studies I've completed. It felt a bit more surface level, which might be perfect if you're new to Bible study or just need a quick refresher on what scripture says about anxiety. But because it's a topical study that jumps around to various scriptures, it felt a little disjointed at times. I'm more used to studies that go through a book of the Bible verse by verse, so the format took some getting used to. I also didn't feel like the short videos added much value to the study, and I think you could easily complete it without watching them. Overall, I enjoyed it and got some solid takeaways, but it's not my favorite study I've done. If you're looking for a quick introduction to what the Bible says about anxiety, this would be helpful, but if you want something with more depth, you might want to look elsewhere.
That said, I found this study pretty short and quick compared to other studies I've completed. It felt a bit more surface level, which might be perfect if you're new to Bible study or just need a quick refresher on what scripture says about anxiety. But because it's a topical study that jumps around to various scriptures, it felt a little disjointed at times. I'm more used to studies that go through a book of the Bible verse by verse, so the format took some getting used to. I also didn't feel like the short videos added much value to the study, and I think you could easily complete it without watching them. Overall, I enjoyed it and got some solid takeaways, but it's not my favorite study I've done. If you're looking for a quick introduction to what the Bible says about anxiety, this would be helpful, but if you want something with more depth, you might want to look elsewhere.
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