Dealing with Pandemic Anxiety and Stress in Your Life and in the Church: An Interview with Dr. Gregory L. Jantz

Episode #686
March 9, 2021
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On today’s episode of Rainer on Leadership, Thom and Sam interview Dr. Gregory L. Jantz, an expert in treating depression and anxiety. Dr. Jantz provides a leading-edge framework for understanding and overcoming any type or level of anxiety, and provides a new plan for hope, equipping people to fight despair and regain the joy they’ve been missing.

  1. Why is anxiety so rampant in today’s world? Why is it so paralyzing?
  2. What are some symptoms of new or growing anxiety? What are some common misconceptions about anxiety?
  3. In what ways is anxiety the new depression?
  4. How can pastors help a church member who struggles with anxiety?
  5. What are some small steps we can take today to foster joy and peace in ourselves and in others?

Mental health expert Dr. Gregory L. Jantz pioneered whole-person, holistic care. He is the founder of The Center: A Place of Hope, which was voted one of the top 10 facilities in the United States for the treatment of depression. Dr. Jantz is a bestselling author of more than 37 books. He is a go-to media source for a range of behavioral-based afflictions, including drug and alcohol addictions.

 

Dr. Jantz’s new book, The Anxiety Reset – A Life-Changing Approach to Overcoming Fear, Stress, Worry, Panic Attacks, OCD and More (Tyndale) releases TODAY, March 9, 2021.

 

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