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The Holy Unraveling, Where Faith Meets the Messy Middle

The Holy Unraveling, Where Faith Meets the Messy Middle

Auteur(s): Silvia
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Real faith. Real psychology. Real transformation.

The Holy Unraveling is the podcast where faith meets real life. Hosted by Silvia Farag, (MSW, LSW) therapist, wife, mother and Orthodox Christian. Each week, Silvia blends psychology, faith, and humor to talk about the things most of us carry silently. She shares practical tools and biblical truths to help you navigate struggles such as anxiety, chronic stress, perfectionism, people-pleasing, emotional burnout, shame, control, boundaries, and what it actually means to let God into the parts of our lives we’d rather keep polished. Each season explores a different theme to help you reconnect with peace, rest, and surrender.
This isn’t about appearing put together, it’s about letting God meet you in the unraveling. With a raw, relatable, laugh-so-you-don’t-cry style, Silvia invites you to stop performing faith and start experiencing it.
This is where unraveling becomes holy. Where surrender becomes strength. Where God meets you in the messy middle.
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(Disclaimer* This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only.
It is not therapy, counseling, or medical advice, and listening does not create a therapist–client relationship.

Always seek the guidance of a licensed mental health professional or physician for your personal situation.)
If you are in crisis, please call or text 988 in the U.S. for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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  • Episode 3: Anxiety or Discernment? How to Know If It’s Fear or the Holy Spirit
    Nov 13 2025

    Anxiety loves to disguise itself in spiritual language—calling itself “discernment” or “lack of peace.”
    But the fruit tells the truth.

    In this episode of The Holy Unraveling, Silvia unpacks one of the most common questions she hears in both therapy and faith conversations:

    “How do I know if this feeling is fear or discernment?”

    You’ll discover how to tell the difference between fear and the Holy Spirit so you can stop second-guessing every decision and finally walk in peace.

    You’ll Learn

    • What God’s voice sounds like vs. what anxiety sounds like
    • Why anxious people often confuse overthinking with “discernment”
    • How anxiety is passed down in families (Harvard research shows it can be learned behavior)
    • The nervous-system connection — how psychology and faith work together
    • A simple grounding exercise to calm your body so you can hear God
    • Why God leads with peace, not pressure

    Practices Mentioned

    Box Breathing (4-4-4-4 Method) — for quick emotional reset
    3-3-3 Grounding Rule — to stop spiraling in anxious thoughts
    Journaling Practice — separating what’s in your hands vs. what’s in God’s hands

    Fear protects you from discomfort.
    The Holy Spirit leads you into obedience.
    • Philippians 4:7 — “The peace of God will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
    • Galatians 5:22 — “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…”

    Reflection Prompt

    Ask yourself:

    “What am I avoiding because it feels uncomfortable — not because it isn’t God?”

    Free Worksheet“Is This Anxiety or Discernment?” PDF — Message me on Instagram @silviafarag25 to receive your free copy (yes, still #techchallenged ).

    Spread the Word: If this episode helped you hear God more clearly:

    • Share it with a friend who’s overthinking their calling.
    • Post your takeaway in your Instagram stories and tag @silviafarag25. I love hearing what resonated.
    • Don’t forget to follow + rate the show so you never miss new episodes.

    Connect with Silvia:
    Instagram: @silviafarag25
    Facebook: Silvia Farag

    https://www.christiancenterforcounseling.com/

    Thank you for listening and don't forget to subscribe.

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    10 min
  • Episode 2: When Perfectionism Becomes an Idol: Letting Go of Control and Learning to Surrender
    Nov 9 2025

    In this episode, Silvia Farag, therapist, wife, mom, and Orthodox Christian, exposes the truth about perfectionism: it’s not excellence, it’s fear dressed up as control. She dives into how perfectionism quietly becomes an idol, something we depend on more than we depend on God. Perfectionism looks like discipline, and responsibility.

    But underneath?

    It’s fueled by fear.
    Fear of disappointing people. Fear of failing. Fear of not being enough.

    You’ll learn:

    • How perfectionism is rooted in fear, not faith
    • Why we chase control when we don’t feel safe
    • How to recognize when you’re trying to “perform” for God
    • The difference between excellence and idolatry
    • A therapeutic tool to interrupt perfectionistic thinking

    And most importantly…

    God never asked you to be flawless, just faithful.

    If you’ve ever struggled with:

    • Overthinking
    • Need to control outcomes
    • Feeling responsible for everyone’s emotions
    • Guilt when you can’t keep everything together

    …then this episode will feel like oxygen.

    You don’t have to earn rest. You don’t have to earn love. You don’t have to earn peace.

    Scripture anchor:
    “His power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9

    If this episode spoke to you, take 10 seconds and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Every review helps another person find this podcast and realize they are not alone.

    Connect with Silvia:
    Instagram: @silviafarag25

    Facebook: Silvia Farag

    https://www.christiancenterforcounseling.com/

    Thank you for listening and don't forget to subscribe.

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    10 min
  • Episode 1: When the Thread Starts to Unravel: How God Uses the Messy Middle to Transform You
    Nov 9 2025

    In this first episode of The Holy Unraveling Podcast, Silvia Farag , therapist, wife, mom, and Orthodox Christian, shares what happens in the moment our souls whisper, “I can’t hold this together anymore.

    What if the unraveling isn’t the end — but the beginning of becoming?

    In this episode, we explore the holy unraveling:

    • Why God sometimes lets our plans fall apart
    • How anxiety and fear surface during transition
    • What it means spiritually to be in the “messy middle”
    • How God rebuilds us thread by thread

    You’ll hear real stories, therapeutic insight, and spiritual truth that help you:

    • Release control
    • Stop trying to hold everything together
    • Trust God in uncertainty

    What if the unraveling isn’t the end — but the beginning of becoming?

    Unraveling isn’t failure. It’s the moment we stop performing and start healing.

    “Come to Me, all who are weary…” Matthew 11:28

    If this episode encouraged you, send me a DM on Instagram @silviafarag25 and tell me one thing you’re unraveling. I love hearing from you.

    Leave a rating + review — It helps those in their messy middle find this show.

    Connect with Silvia:
    Instagram: @silviafarag25

    Fecebook: Silvia Farag

    https://www.christiancenterforcounseling.com/

    Thank you for listening and don't forget to subscribe.

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    6 min
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