In this episode of Anchored by the Word, we continue our listener-submitted series on favorite Bible verses, focusing on Philippians 4:6—“Do not be anxious about anything…” Pastor Justin explores the historical and biblical context of Paul’s letter to the Philippians, written from prison to a church facing internal conflict. He explains how understanding the full context of verses is crucial to faithful interpretation, emphasizing the importance of unity in the church, forgiveness among believers, and the dangers of misapplying scripture without context. The episode offers practical application on dealing with anxiety and disunity, highlighting prayer as the antidote to worry and a reflection of our trust in God. Listeners are encouraged to use anxiety as a prompt to seek God in prayer with urgency and thanksgiving, to evaluate the voices they’re listening to, and to guard against being ruled by emotion rather than truth. Through heartfelt teaching, he reminds us that gospel-centered living includes forgiving freely, striving for unity, and replacing worry with trust in God’s faithfulness.