Overcoming Anxiety & Spiritual Abuse

Guest Bios Show Transcript Fear and anxiety are gripping society today. A stunning 42.5 million Americans are diagnosed with anxiety disorders each year. Nearly 800,000 people worldwide die by suicide each year. Repeatedly, Jesus said fear not. But let’s face it, many of us are finding that increasingly difficult. In this edition of The Roys Report, you’ll hear from someone who knows about fear and anxiety firsthand. In 2011, Christy Boulware suffered a debilitating panic attack. Then she experienced vision issues, paralysis, and hospitalization. At one point, she couldn’t get out of her bedroom, so her mom had to help her care for her own kids. Prior to this, Christy had been ‘superwoman,’ excelling personally and professionally at most everything she did. But out of nowhere, fear and panic rendered her unable to do even basic tasks, and she was on the verge of suicide. If you’ve struggled with fear and anxiety, you’re going to find Christy’s story of how she overcame a severe panic and anxiety disorder extremely helpful. But there’s another battle Christy has fought that many listeners to this podcast will relate to: her battle against spiritual abuse and control. In fact, for many of you, your fear and anxiety is due to spiritual abuse or church hurt. What Christy learned through her process was painful, and it reveals powerful truths for us all. Guests Christy Boulware Christy Boulware is an international speaker, author of Nervous Breakthrough, Bible study creator, and founder of Fearless Unite. She is happily married to the love of her life, Troy. They have three beautiful children together. Show Transcript SPEAKERS JULIE ROYS, CHRISTY BOULWARE JULIE ROYS  00:04 Fear and anxiety are gripping our society. A stunning 42.5 million Americans are diagnosed with anxiety disorders each year. Nearly 800,000 people worldwide die by suicide each year. And depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Repeatedly Jesus said Fear not. But let’s face it, many of us are finding that increasingly difficult.   Welcome to The Roys Report, a podcast dedicated to reporting the truth and restoring the church. I’m Julie Roys and joining me today is someone who knows about fear and anxiety firsthand. In 2011 Christy Boulware suffered a debilitating panic attack. Then she experienced vision issues paralysis and was even hospitalized. At one point she couldn’t even get out of her bedroom, so her mom had to help her care for her own kids. Prior to this, Christy had been super woman excelling personally and professionally at most everything she did. But out of nowhere fear and panic gripped her, and she was on the verge of suicide.   If you’ve ever struggled with fear and anxiety, I think you’re going to find Christie’s story of how she overcame a severe panic and anxiety disorder extremely helpful. But there’s another battle Christy has fought that many of you will relate to as well. And that’s her battle against spiritual abuse and control. In fact, for some of you, your fear and anxiety is due to spiritual abuse or church hurt. And I think hearing this part of Christy’s story and what she learned through this painful process is going to be especially powerful for you. So, I’m super excited to talk to Christy and to dive into her story.   But first I’d like to thank our sponsors, Judson University, and Marquardt of Barrington. If you’re looking for a top ranked Christian University, providing a caring community and an excellent college experience, Judson University is for you. Judson is located on 90 acres just 40 miles west of Chicago in Elgin, Illinois. The school offers more than 60 majors, great leadership opportunities and strong financial aid. Plus, you can take classes online as well as in person. Judson University is shaping lives that shaped the world. For more information, just go to JUDSONU.EDU. Also, if you’re looking for a quality new or used car, I highly recommend my friends at