Learning How to Stop Stress Before it Starts, Part 2
Podcast: Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram Daily PodcastPublished On: Wed Nov 26 2025
Description: We hear a lot today about reducing stress and the health benefits of living with less of it. The question is, how do you do that? How do you get ahead of the stress that comes at you each day? Well, there is a way to stop stress before it starts. Chip walks you through some simple steps you can take to gain victory over stress.Introduction: AQ = (E + P) x O426Anger Quotient = (Environment + Perspective) x Obedience to Ephesians 4:26I. EnvironmentMinimize StressEliminate hurryDownsize expectationsLearn to say noAdmit mistakes and imperfectionsLaugh more—don’t take life or yourself too seriouslyTake care of yourselfKnow what triggers your anger - HALT: Stop when you’re hungry, angry, lonely, or tiredII. PerspectiveMaximize GodGet right with God: believe in Him, confess your sins, forgive others. -James 4:7-8Experience God’s unconditional love and acceptance. -Zephaniah 3:17Accept who God made you to be. -Psalm 139:13-16Trust God and His sovereignty—let Him be in control. -Isaiah 40:25-28Be merciful. -Luke 6:35-36Pray about everything. -Philippians 4:6-7Broadcast ResourceOvercoming Emotions that Destroy ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsOvercoming Emotions that Destroy Small Group OfferConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
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