Attacking Anxiety
From Panicked and Depressed to Alive and Free
- Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
- Publisher: Nelson Books (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2022
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Publisher's Description
Even in the middle of brokenness and overwhelming pain, God has a plan and a purpose for your life, and he is ready to rescue you in ways you never thought possible. Join Shawn Johnson, lead pastor of Red Rocks Church, as he gives a searingly honest portrait of anxiety and depression and shows you how to fight back and live with purpose once again. Shawn Johnson was the lead pastor of a thriving, fast-growing church. He was supposed to have it all together. But he was also struggling in silence with anxiety and depression, suffering from debilitating panic attacks that told him the lie that this would never end, that he'd spend the rest of his life in excruciating pain. In Attacking Anxiety, Shawn vulnerably shares about this dark time and offers those familiar with that same struggle everything he's learned in his battles with anxiety, depression, and hopelessness. Join Shawn as he: Exposes the lies that lead to isolation and replaces them with the truths that are essential to survival Reveals the things that most of us don't realize are adding more anxiety and depression to our lives, and replaces them with the wisdom and support that lead to newness of life Explains what to do when you, or someone you love, is in the middle of a panic attack Guides you through what you need to know in order to start attacking anxiety and depression God created you, He loves you, and He is ready to restore your life in ways you never thought possible. It's time to start fighting.
Endorsements (7)
“This is not a book, it is a call to arms. If you feel like you are losing the battle that is anxiety, it is now time to fight back. My friend Shawn Johnson will show you how. This is not a collection of theories, it is a war-torn, battle-proven playbook that he has employed in the midst of his personal hand-to-hand combat with panic that will give you tools you need to thrive in your own fight. I have called Shawn on the darkest of days and his encouragement to me is what he will share with you if you let him.”
“When you find yourself at the end of yourself, Shawn doesn’t just give you inspiration—he gives you application. As a leader navigating uncertainty in work and life, Shawn’s wisdom and practical insights have been a gift in this season! His simple yet profound words are a playbook on how to handle anxiety and attack it with supernatural strength.”
“I’ve been privileged to walk with Shawn Johnson during some of his battles with anxiety, and his courage, faith, and reliance on God’s power continue to inspire me. Attacking Anxiety is so much more than Shawn’s story—it’s a hands-on, in-the-trenches survival manual for anyone experiencing this crippling condition that affects millions of people around the world. Shawn discovered resources that help him fight back and now shares a battle plan to help all of us enjoy the freedom we have in Christ. A must-read!”
“The feeling of intense fear when anxiety and depression close in on our minds and hearts is unbearable, and often times traps our minds into believing that God is not in this fight with us. Shawn’s story is one of God’s grace in the midst of unbelievable anxiety and depression, and it’s also one of winning, if you choose to not give up. This book is a refreshing and encouraging guide to fighting back, to not letting anxiety and depression define us, and to trusting God with complete joy.”
“In our current culture where depression and anxiety are at an all-time high, Attacking Anxiety comes at just the right time. This book is the perfect resource to read if you, like me, have battled anxiousness, loss of control, or even the inability to cope. Pastor Shawn dives into how we can live a life where anxiety isn’t our label or our future. He shows us that we don’t have to just sit back and let it attack us, we can choose to fight back—with the weapons of God’s Word—and overcome the anxiety monster once and for all and live the life God always intended for us to live: free.”
“Anxiety is running amuck everywhere we turn. We’re anxious about the future, the past, about our family, our lives, and it seems to be inescapable. It’s as if we are in a pit looking up, ill-prepared and unprotected from an oppressive enemy. There is hope, but you cannot do it alone! In this book, Shawn has a thoughtful and inspired approach to help you face your fears and find calm in the chaos, step-by-step. Get ready to discover how to stand up, fight back, and unleash the peace of God in your life!”
“Whenever Pastor Shawn speaks, you should listen. He uses real-life situations that we all can understand, while also referencing Scripture to paint a clear picture of the message coming from it. He has the ability to make everyone feel welcomed and accepted while withholding judgement—‘we are all imperfect people pursuing a perfect God.”
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