What if I fail? What if things never change? How do you trust God when those questions keep running through your mind?
In Episode 29 of the Angela Adkins Podcast, Angela sits down with author and Bible teacher Billie Corley to talk about facing fear, worry, and uncertainty with faith. Billie describes her testimony as going “from the bar to the back pew to the Bible.” She shares how returning to church and learning to read Scripture led her to give her life to Christ and eventually start a ministry for women. At 73, she published her first book, Winning the War Over What-ifs.
Angela and Billie talk about what faith looks like when you’re still waiting for an answer, when your body needs rest, and when an old mistake makes you question whether you can move forward. Angela recalls how Romans 8:28 came to her father’s mind on the night of her crash as he watched her begin to breathe again. Billie shares a moment of her own when, even as her team celebrated 20 years of ministry, she found herself wondering whether her work had made a difference.
Key highlights
What it means to take a thought captive. Drawing on 2 Corinthians 10:5, Billie walks through how she notices a fearful thought, asks whether it lines up with what Jesus says, and replaces it with a promise from Scripture she can return to.
Praying boldly while you wait. Angela and Billie turn to Ephesians 3:20–21 to talk about asking God for help and trusting His timing when the answer is still unclear.
Giving yourself permission to rest. Billie opens up about living with chronic fatigue and explains why she sometimes sets aside a “blanket day.”
Finding a way forward after a mistake. Billie reflects on how Jesus entrusted Peter with caring for others after Peter denied Him three times, and what that story teaches her about forgiveness.
Persevering through discouragement. Billie shares what helps when she feels ready to quit, including being honest with God in prayer and seeking counsel from people she trusts.
Books mentioned
Winning the War Over What-ifs by Billie Corley — Billie Corley’s book page
Miracle Road and A Father’s Fire by Angela Adkins
Listen to the full episode and stay for Billie’s closing prayer for anyone facing fear, discouragement, or uncertainty. If someone came to mind as you listened, send them this episode. Follow the Angela Adkins Podcast for more conversations about faith and healing.
