By Holly Rohring (@heyitscounselorholly)
For years as a counselor, I’ve sat across from believers who love God deeply – and still feel overwhelmed by anxiety.
They come into my office and express a sincere desire to trust God – yet their bodies tell a different story. Tight chests. Racing thoughts. Sleepless nights. A nervous system that won’t seem to quiet down, no matter how hard they feel like they try.
Over and over, I heard the same quiet confession:
“I love God, but anxiety still feels loud.”That tension – the space between faith and fear – is what inspired my new Bible study, The Anxious Believer.
The Need I Kept Seeing as a Christian Counselor
As a licensed professional counselor and a Christian, I began to notice this over and over again.
Many believers were carrying unnecessary shame about their anxiety. They wondered:
- Why do I still struggle if I trust God?
- Am I doing something wrong spiritually?
- Is anxiety a sign of weak faith?
Others were trying to “pray away” symptoms their bodies had learned through years of stress, trauma, or chronic overwhelm. They loved God, but anxiety still showed up as racing thoughts, a tight chest, constant what-ifs, and a feeling of being on edge all the time.
What I saw clearly was this:
Faith and anxiety are not opposites.
And anxiety is not a spiritual failure.
I saw a deep need for a resource that honored both Scripture and the way God designed the brain and nervous system.
Why The Anxious Believer Is Different
I didn’t want to write another study that offered quick fixes or platitudes.
The Anxious Believer was created to meet readers in the middle of their lived experience – where faith is real, but anxiety is, too. That’s right, they can walk hand in hand. This Bible study is about finding the place where the existence of anxiety if not a threat to our faith as Christians.
This four-week Bible study blends:
- Biblical truth that anchors identity and hope
- Psychological insight that explains what anxiety actually is and why it shows up
- Practical tools that help calm the body, challenge anxious thought patterns, and build emotional resilience
Each week includes daily lessons, guided prayers, reflection questions, and group discussion prompts- making it just as meaningful for personal study as it is for small groups or women’s ministries.
Rather than asking readers to ignore their anxiety, this study teaches them how to recognize it, respond to it wisely, and loosen its grip – without compromising their faith.
Shedding Anxiety as an Identity
One of the core messages of The Anxious Believer is this:
Anxiety may be part of your experience, but it is not your identity.
Throughout the study, readers are gently invited to examine the stories they’ve been telling themselves- about God, about fear, and about who they are – and to replace them with truth rooted in Scripture.
This isn’t about pretending anxiety doesn’t exist. It’s about learning to walk with God through it, equipped with both spiritual wisdom and practical skills.
My Hope For You
If you’re someone who loves God but feels worn down by anxiety…
If your mind races even when your heart wants peace…
If you’ve ever wondered why trusting God doesn’t automatically quiet your nervous system…
You are not broken.
You are not failing.
And you are not alone.
My hope is that The Anxious Believer feels like a steady hand and a compassionate voice – one that reminds you that God meets you right where you are and invites you into healing that is both faithful and grounded.
Faith doesn’t require the absence of anxiety.
It invites us to learn how to carry it differently.
Grab your copy of The Anxious Believer today: https://amzn.to/4qeOQal
About Holly Rohring
Holly Rohring (@heyitscounselorholly) has over 10 years of experience as an educator and has been working in the mental health field since 2019. She has worked with teens and families in PHP/IOP settings, providing her with experience in the following areas: suicidal ideation, self-harm, psychosis, depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, academic/school concerns, family dynamics, parent/child relationships, personality disorders, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and couples therapy.
Her first book – The Anxious Believer Bible study – was published in 2025.
Holly’s areas of specialty include: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma-informed care, Exposure Response Prevention, Solution-Focused techniques, and Christian Counseling. She has the following trainings: Gottman Level 1 & Treating Affairs/Trauma, and Certified Clinical Anxiety Training.
In 2025, Holly and her twin sister, Heather Kell of Kell of a Plan, released their first Mental Health Journal. Intended for use individually or in tanedem with a counselor or therapist, the journal offers the following sections.
- Mental Health Weekly Check-Ins: Foster self-awareness and track your emotional well-being.
- Daily Mood Journaling: Use an emotion wheel and prompts to reflect on your feelings each day.
- Fighting Anxiety: Confront and process stressors with practical, calming tools.
- Gratitude Journaling: Cultivate a positive mindset through daily gratitude reflections.
- Coloring Sheets: Embrace mindfulness and relaxation with calming, creative outlets.
- Therapy Notes: A space to jot down key takeaways from therapy sessions or mental health insights.
Holly is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works to meet individuals and couples where they are. She believes that every client can build the life they desire and is passionate in aiding them to weather the storms of life.
