Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Anxiety is at an all-time high — but Psalm 46 has been speaking into fearful times for thousands of years. In this episode, Wes McAdams and Marcus Stenson dig into one of Scripture's most powerful psalms about finding refuge in God when the world feels like it's shaking apart. They explore the historical context of siege warfare, what it meant for ancient Israel to declare "God is our refuge," and why that confession is even more radical today. They also unpack the famous phrase "Be still and know that I am God" — and why it may not mean what most of us think. If you're struggling with fear and anxiety in uncertain times, this conversation is a reminder that God is your fortress, evil cannot win, and the best thing you can do is be still and remember who God is.
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Songs Mentioned:
"Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)" — Chris Tomlin
"10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)" — Matt Redman
"Our God" — Chris Tomlin
Scripture References:
Psalm 46 (the full text of the episode's focus)
Psalm 103 — "Bless the Lord, O My Soul / Forget Not His Benefits"
Philippians 3:20 — "Our citizenship is in heaven"
Luke 10 — "Your names are written in heaven"
Hebrews 6:17–18 — "We who have fled for refuge"
Romans 8:32 — "He who did not spare his own Son..."
1 Corinthians 2:8 — "The rulers of this age did not understand..."
Job 13:15 — "Though he slay me, yet will I trust him"
Anxiety is at an all-time high — but Psalm 46 has been speaking into fearful times for thousands of years. In this episode, Wes McAdams and Marcus Stenson dig into one of Scripture's most powerful psalms about finding refuge in God when the world feels like it's shaking apart. They explore the historical context of siege warfare, what it meant for ancient Israel to declare "God is our refuge," and why that confession is even more radical today. They also unpack the famous phrase "Be still and know that I am God" — and why it may not mean what most of us think. If you're struggling with fear and anxiety in uncertain times, this conversation is a reminder that God is your fortress, evil cannot win, and the best thing you can do is be still and remember who God is.
Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.
Links & Resources
Songs Mentioned:
"Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)" — Chris Tomlin
"10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)" — Matt Redman
"Our God" — Chris Tomlin
Scripture References:
Psalm 46 (the full text of the episode's focus)
Psalm 103 — "Bless the Lord, O My Soul / Forget Not His Benefits"
Philippians 3:20 — "Our citizenship is in heaven"
Luke 10 — "Your names are written in heaven"
Hebrews 6:17–18 — "We who have fled for refuge"
Romans 8:32 — "He who did not spare his own Son..."
1 Corinthians 2:8 — "The rulers of this age did not understand..."
Job 13:15 — "Though he slay me, yet will I trust him"
