Based on the podcast episode Why You’re Always Anxious—And How to Break Free from the channel Become New, here are the core diagnostic questions discussed by host John Ortberg and guest Steve Cuss:
Core Questions Explored in the Episode
"What do you think you need that you don't really need?" Introduced as the primary "driving question" of the episode [00:00], this challenges listeners to identify the false needs—such as control, perfection, having all the answers, over-functioning for others, or approval [20:54]—that fuel chronic anxiety and reactivity.
"What kinds of situations make me reactive?" A tactical question to help you pinpoint when you shift into a coping mechanism, move away from awareness of God, and start relying entirely on yourself [04:41].
"What is mine to carry? What is theirs to carry? What is God's to carry?" These three simple questions are presented as a framework to manage anxiety and prevent over-functioning [16:21]. Reactivity is defined here as carrying burdens that do not belong to you [15:58].
"What was the look on Jesus' face?" A psychological and spiritual "Rorschach test" based on Luke's account of Peter denying Jesus [23:47]. The hosts use this to ask how you perceive God's disposition toward you when you fail—whether it is disappointment and anger, or love and compassion [25:02].
"What is the gospel that is the primary rival to Jesus' gospel in my life?" A closing reflection question challenging listeners to examine the "gospel of anxiety" or other false systems they rely on, looking closely at the false promises of peace those systems offer [40:24].
You can view the full discussion directly on YouTube.
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