Finding Peace in the Unknown: How God Helps Us in Uncertainty
Peace in His Presence: Hope for the Anxious Heart
Release Date: 04/29/2025
When Life Feels Overwhelming | God Walks With You (Isaiah 43)
Peace in His Presence: Hope for the Anxious Heart
Maybe you've had the phone call you weren't expecting. The diagnosis. The season you didn't choose. Maybe you're watching someone you love suffer and there's nothing you can do to fix it. Maybe you're just bone-tired from carrying more than you were ever meant to carry. Whatever brought you here today — you are welcome. You don't have to have it together. You just have to show up. About This Episode Isaiah 43 opens with words God spoke to a people in exile — people who were far from home, overwhelmed, and wondering if God had forgotten them. And before anything else, before the command not...
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Can’t Sleep Worrying? Psalm 121 for Peace at Night
Peace in His Presence: Hope for the Anxious Heart
It's the middle of the night. Your mind is moving. Your heart is racing. Your body just won't settle — even though you know you need sleep, even though you've prayed, even though you trust God. You're not alone. And you're not failing. This episode is for you — the one lying awake in the dark, scanning for danger that may never come, carrying worry about someone or something you cannot control. About This Episode Psalm 121 was written for travelers on a road — people who didn't know what waited around the next bend. Maybe that feels familiar. Maybe lately you've been lifting your eyes to...
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Rest from Anxiety | Bible Verses for When You Feel Overwhelmed (Psalm 91)
Peace in His Presence: Hope for the Anxious Heart
Are you carrying something heavy right now? Maybe it's fear about someone's health. Maybe it's worry about your finances, your children, or the weight of everything happening in the world — things you cannot fix no matter how hard you try. This episode is a place to slow down, breathe, and remember who holds you. This guided meditation on Psalm 91 is part of the Be Still Series on the Peace in His Presence podcast — scripture-centered meditations designed for the moments when you know what's true, but your body hasn't settled down yet. About This Episode Psalm 91 opens with a stunning...
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You Trust God — So Why Does Your Body Still Feel Anxious?
Peace in His Presence: Hope for the Anxious Heart
Have you ever noticed your stomach clenching, your shoulders tightening, or your chest going tight — even when you know God is in control? Even when you trust His promises? You're not spiritually defective. You're not failing at faith. There's actually a beautiful, science-backed reason your body responds the way it does — and in this episode, Michelle explains exactly what's happening and why it makes complete sense. What This Episode Is About In this deeply personal episode, Michelle shares a breakthrough moment that connected years of theological study,...
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Rest For Your Soul:When the World Feels Shaken
Peace in His Presence: Hope for the Anxious Heart
Does your heart feel shaken right now? Social media feels like a war zone. The news is devastating. People you love are tearing each other apart. And you're already carrying your own heavy weight—relationship struggles, financial stress, health concerns, kids you're worried about. You go online looking for connection and find division instead. The weight just keeps getting heavier. If you're exhausted from trying to hold it all together, if you're weary of watching people fight, if you're searching for peace when the world feels like chaos—this episode is for you. In This Episode, You'll...
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What To Do When Grief Shows Up
Peace in His Presence: Hope for the Anxious Heart
Grief doesn't follow a schedule. It shows up in the grocery store aisle, while looking through recipes, when you hear a certain song. And during the holidays, grief can feel even more intense. In this final episode of the Be Still series, I'm sharing what I've learned about welcoming grief instead of trying to fix it—and how Immanuel (God WITH us) meets us right in the middle of our pain. You'll discover: • Why "small" griefs matter just as much as "big" ones • The REST framework for processing grief when it catches you off guard • How to hold both grief and joy at the same time •...
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The Wonders of His Love: When Christmas Feels Hard
Peace in His Presence: Hope for the Anxious Heart
Are you struggling to find joy this Christmas season? Maybe finances are tighter than usual. Maybe there's an empty chair at your table. Maybe you're exhausted from trying to make everything perfect when nothing feels right. You're not alone. In this episode, Michelle shares the beautiful encounter between Mary and Elizabeth - two women holding onto impossible promises - and a personal Christmas story that changed everything she thought about holiday perfection. You'll discover: Why God's promises are unshakeable even when your circumstances feel shaky How to find peace when Christmas...
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The Empty Chair: Coping with Grief During the Holidays
Peace in His Presence: Hope for the Anxious Heart
Are you dreading the holidays this year because someone won't be at your table? Maybe someone you love has died. Maybe your kids have grown up and moved away. Maybe traditions are changing and your heart is aching in ways you didn't expect. You're not alone. And you don't have to "get through" this season by gritting your teeth and pretending you're fine. In this episode, you'll discover: ✓ Why trying to plan or control your grief doesn't work (and what to do instead) ✓ How to process grief when it ambushes you unexpectedly—in the grocery store, looking at recipes, or decorating the tree...
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Remember This When You Wonder If You're Enough
Peace in His Presence: Hope for the Anxious Heart
Do you struggle with feeling like you're not enough? Are you tired of comparing yourself to others and always coming up short? Does shame whisper that your past, your failures, or your struggles disqualify you from being loved by God? If you've ever wondered "why do I feel like I'm not good enough" or searched for Christian help for overcoming shame, this episode is for you. Today we look at the woman at the well in John 4 - a woman who was hiding in shame, coming to draw water alone at noon so no one would see her. But Jesus saw her. He knew her whole story - five husbands, the man she was...
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When You Struggle With Negative Thinking
Peace in His Presence: Hope for the Anxious Heart
Do you wake up to the same negative thoughts every morning? Thoughts like "I'm not enough," "This will never change," or "I'm too broken"? You're not alone, and those thought patterns aren't permanent. In this episode, we explore the story of the woman who bled for 12 years - a woman whose thought patterns ran deep from isolation, suffering, and disappointment. We'll see how one desperate touch changed everything, and how Jesus rewrites our thought patterns with His truth. In This Episode, You'll Discover: Why negative thought patterns feel so permanent (and why they're not) How God's Word...
info_outlineFinding Peace in the Unknown: How God Helps Us in Uncertainty
Episode Notes:
In this transformative episode, Michelle Diercks explores how we can discover deep, lasting peace even during life's most uncertain seasons through understanding the powerful Hebrew name of God "El Chay" (the Living God).
Episode Timestamps:
- 00:00 - Welcome and introduction to finding peace in uncertainty
- 01:06 - Addressing the mixed emotions of life transitions
- 02:05 - Introduction to El Chay (the Living God)
- 03:00 - The Israelites' journey into the unknown promised land
- 04:11 - Michelle's personal story of being lost in fog during campus security
- 07:41 - How the Living God walks with us through every uncertain step
- 08:36 - Identifying thoughts that cause anxiety during transitions
- 09:54 - Creating your "stones of remembrance" for future challenges
- 11:18 - Isaiah 43:1-2 as an anchor during uncertain times
- 13:06 - Summer Sessions coaching opportunity introduction
- 16:12 - Closing thoughts on God's presence in uncertainty
What You'll Hear:
In today's episode, Michelle dives into one of the most powerful aspects of faith during seasons of change and uncertainty: the presence of El Chay, the Living God. Whether you're watching your child prepare for college graduation, facing a career change, or navigating any significant life transition, this episode offers biblical wisdom and practical guidance.
Michelle shares the story of Joshua taking leadership from Moses as the Israelites prepared to enter the promised land - a perfect example of stepping into the unknown with God's guidance. God's powerful words to Joshua, "Be strong and courageous...for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go," remain equally relevant for believers today facing their own uncertain territories.
Through Michelle's vulnerable personal story of being lost in fog during her campus security job - alone, without backup, in an unfamiliar area - we experience how the Living God meets us in our moments of complete helplessness. Her testimony of feeling God's presence during this frightening experience offers a powerful reminder that even when we feel lost, we're never lost to God.
Practical Faith Applications:
This episode provides practical spiritual exercises to help you navigate uncertainty:
- Thought Identification Exercise: Learn to recognize anxious thoughts that spiral during transitions and replace them with God's promises
- Creating Stones of Remembrance: Discover how to document past experiences of God's faithfulness as anchors for future challenges
- Scripture Memorization: Use Isaiah 43:1-2 as a powerful declaration during uncertain times
Key Scripture References:
- Joshua 1:9 - "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened. Do not be dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
- Isaiah 43:1-2 - "Fear not for I have redeemed you. I have called you by name. You are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you."
Resources Mentioned:
- Promised Hope: Finding Peace in God's Faithfulness by Michelle Diercks - [LINK TO BOOK]
- This episode draws specifically from Chapter 5, which explores the name "El Chay" (The Living God)
Who This Episode Is For:
- Parents watching children transition to new life stages
- Anyone facing significant life changes or decisions
- Those struggling with anxiety about the future
- Christians seeking deeper understanding of God's presence in uncertainty
- Anyone needing encouragement during a difficult season
Special Announcement - Summer Sessions Coaching:
Michelle is offering "Summer Sessions" coaching - a flexible 8-session package available through September 6th. Unlike standard coaching packages with rigid timeframes, Summer Sessions can be used anytime throughout the summer months, working with your unpredictable schedule.
This transformative opportunity is perfect for:
- College students preparing for a new academic year
- Recent graduates starting careers
- Parents navigating empty nest transitions
- Individuals feeling stuck or uncertain about next steps
- Anyone seeking intentional preparation for fall transitions
During these personalized sessions, Michelle uses powerful coaching tools to:
- Identify what's keeping you stuck in uncertainty
- Process difficult emotions in healthy ways
- Replace anxiety with God's unshakeable promises
- Create practical action plans for your next season
With only 8 spots available, secure your complimentary 50-minute consultation today: [LINK TO CONSULTATION]