Are you able to be still?

You finally have a quiet moment—but your mind won’t stop. You replay conversations, worry about money, anticipate problems, and wonder why rest feels so difficult. What does it mean to “be still” when there’s a storm within? Beginning with Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4, this episode of Beyond the Given explores stillness, faith, and the possibility of finding steadiness while life remains uncertain. We bring scripture into conversation with psychology and spiritual interpretation, asking how inherited beliefs, learned emotional responses, and the pressure to stay in control can shape our experience of peace. You’ll also find gentle, practical ways to pause, separate what’s happening from what you’re predicting, and approach difficult moments with greater clarity. If you’ve been waiting for everything to settle before you can breathe, this conversation offers a place to begin. What happens within you when you try to be still? Share what you feel comfortable sharing. Subscribe to Beyond the Given—exploring what we’ve been taught to believe. #InnerPeace #BeStill #BeyondTheGiven