Facing down political fears

With Jenny Sawyer

No matter where we put ourselves on the political spectrum, most of us have probably felt anything ranging from concern to outright fear about upcoming elections in the United States or elsewhere in the world. Our guest, Jenny Sawyer, has too, and she shares some of what’s fueled her prayers for government—and helped her face down fear.

Citations referenced in this episode:

Patricia B. Sigurdson, “A decision,” Christian Science Sentinel, November 15, 1975

Mark Sappenfield, “Tackling the underlying threat to democracy,” cssentinel.com, August 26, 2024

From the Bible, King James Version:
I John 4:18
Ephesians 6:12
Isaiah 33:22

From the writings of Mary Baker Eddy:
Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 447
Manual of The Mother Church, p. 40
Science and Health, p. 446
Science and Health, p. 447
Science and Health, p. 340

From the Christian Science Hymnal:
 No. 179

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