The #1 Cause of Anxiety in Your Life | Jason & Tori Benham

On this episode of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, Jason and Tori Benham sit down to share their deeply personal journey through anxiety, fear, and faith—and how God met them in their weakest moments to bring lasting freedom and hope. In a culture overwhelmed by worry and uncertainty, Jason and Tori open up about their battle with panic attacks, the spiritual roots of anxiety, and the powerful truth that God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness. Through raw storytelling and biblical insight, they offer practical encouragement for anyone struggling—or walking alongside someone who is. 🔹 The key difference between fear and anxiety—and why it matters 🔹 Jason’s first panic attack and the spiral that followed 🔹 How “projected powerlessness” fuels anxiety 🔹 The role of faith in overcoming mental and emotional battles 🔹 How loved ones can bring hope in the middle of someone else’s struggle Get a copy of the Benham's book, "Unshakeable" here: https://bit.ly/4bye51o --- Chapters: 0:00 – Watching a Loved One Struggle with Anxiety 2:24 – Fear vs. Anxiety: Understanding the Difference 5:29 – The “Intruder” Story & Real Fear Explained 8:26 – How Anxiety Distorts Reality 13:14 – Jason’s First Panic Attack 16:01 – Watching Someone You Love Suffer 20:06 – When Anxiety Takes Over Your Life 25:21 – The “Car” Analogy Explained 30:45 – Identifying the Root of Anxiety 38:03 – A Turning Point: Choosing Faith Over Fear --- Check out Focus on the Family on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/focusonthefamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focusonthefamily X: https://twitter.com/FocusFamily --- #FocusontheFamily #ChristianLiving #AnxietyHelp #FaithOverFear #MentalHealth #BiblicalTruth #HopeInChrist #OvercomingAnxiety