The Missional Life Podcast

Learning to Trust God Through Fear with Dr. Nancy Meyer

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Description

What do you do when fear feels louder than faith? In this powerful episode of The Missional Life Podcast, Dr. Nancy Meyer shares her journey from chiropractic physician to courage coach and author of Defying Fear. Through personal stories, spiritual insight, and practical tools, Nancy reveals how God leads us from fear to faith one step at a time. This conversation will encourage you to face fear honestly, anchor your worth in Christ, and step boldly into God’s calling. 💛✝️

About the Guest

Dr. Nancy Meyer is a licensed chiropractic physician, keynote speaker, author, and courage coach dedicated to helping people move from fear to faith. After retiring from clinical practice, she stepped fully into writing and speaking, focusing on encouragement, identity, and spiritual resilience. Dr. Meyer is the author of Defying Fear, a narrative-driven book that weaves together faith, emotional healing, and practical courage, helping readers embrace their God-given worth and step boldly into the life God is calling them to live.

Reasons to Listen

  1. Practical Courage – Learn tangible ways to face fear using faith-based spiritual, emotional, and physical practices.
  2. Real-Life Storytelling – Be encouraged through relatable stories of perseverance, healing, and God’s timing.
  3. Faith-Centered Hope – Discover how anchoring your worth in Christ leads to lasting peace and confidence.

Big Takeaways

  1. God’s Timing Matters – Delayed dreams are often preparation, not denial.
  2. Fear Thrives in Silence – Honesty with God and others breaks fear’s hold.
  3. Worth Is Unshakable – Our value comes from Christ, not performance or perfection.
  4. Faith Requires Action – Courage grows when we take small, faithful steps forward.
  5. Community Heals – God often uses supportive relationships to restore strength and hope.

Missional Challenges

  1. Speak the Truth – This week, be honest with God about a fear you’ve been carrying.
  2. Anchor in Scripture – Choose one Bible verse and place it where you’ll see it daily.
  3. Take One Brave Step – Do one safe but challenging action that pushes past fear.

Episode Chapters

  1. 00:00 – Introduction & Background
  2. 02:30 – God’s Long-Term Calling
  3. 05:45 – Writing Defying Fear
  4. 10:00 – From Fear to Faith