In this episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Jennifer Tucker—artist, author, and speaker—who is passionate about helping others experience God’s peace in the midst of anxiety. Jennifer shares insights from her bestselling book Breath as Prayer and her latest release, Present in Prayer: A Guided Invitation to Peace Through Biblical Meditation.

We dive into the power of Christian meditation and how reframing anxiety can help us turn our eyes to Christ. Jenn shares how meditating on Scripture rewires our thought patterns, bringing healing, hope, and a deeper intimacy with God. We also explore practical ways to cultivate stillness, embrace silence, and help both ourselves and our children find peace in anxious moments.

If you’ve ever struggled with worry, stress, or feeling overwhelmed—or want to help your kids navigate anxious feelings—this conversation is for you. Tune in as we discuss how Jesus meets us in our messiness, transforms our anxious hearts, and invites us into His perfect peace.

What We Talk About in This Episode: ✨ Seeing anxiety differently: How to reframe anxiety as an invitation to rely on Christ ✨ Spiritual practices for finding peace when we feel anxious ✨ Helping our kids find peace when they feel anxious

About Jennifer Tucker: Jennifer Tucker is an artist, author, and speaker passionate about guiding others toward peace in the midst of anxiety. Her bestselling book, Breath as Prayer, introduced Christian breath prayer as a powerful tool for calming the mind and soul. Her new book, Present in Prayer, explores the transformative practice of Christian meditation, offering a framework to experience God’s presence and peace in everyday life.

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Reframing Anxiety for Ourselves and Our Kids with Jennifer Tucker