Anchored Nurse Podcast
Hope. Faith. Nursing. Real Conversations.
Are you a nurse navigating the storms of healthcare while trying to stay grounded in your faith? You're not alone—and you’re in the right place. Welcome to The Anchored Nurse, a faith-based podcast for Christian nurses who long to serve with purpose, lead with compassion, and stay anchored in Christ.
Hosted by Paula and Melinda, two nurses with hearts for ministry and decades of experience in bedside care and education, this podcast brings honest conversations, biblical encouragement, real-life stories, and hope for weary souls.
Each weekly episode features:
✔️ Thoughtful reflections on the emotional and spiritual realities of nursing
✔️ Deep dives into Scripture and biblical characters that relate to our calling
✔️ Encouraging discussions around topics like burnout, ethical dilemmas, mentoring, and more
✔️ Christian nursing journal articles that connect faith with practice
✔️ Prayer, reflection questions, and truth you can hold onto
🔔 New episodes every Tuesday
🎙️ Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen
📖 Rooted in Hebrews 6:19 – “This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast…” (NKJV)
Anchored Nurse Podcast
S4 E3: Stories from Fellow Nurses: Finding Joy Before Fear with Jenna Schutt
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**The Joy Reflex: Finding Joy Before Fear with Jenna Schutt**
What do you do when life changes in an instant?
In this heartfelt episode of *The Anchored Nurse Podcast*, Paula and Melinda sit down with Jenna Schutt—former cardiac RN, stem cell transplant survivor, speaker, devotional writer, wife, and homeschool mom—to discuss her powerful journey through a rare incurable disease diagnosis at just 30 years old while raising two young boys.
Jenna shares how a season marked by uncertainty, fear, and suffering became an invitation to draw closer to Christ and discover a deeper, more resilient joy. Through her personal story, she reveals how God taught her to train joy, faith, and peace as a reflex before fear could take hold.
Together, we discuss the difference between happiness and biblical joy, renewing the mind through Scripture, navigating chronic illness, motherhood during difficult seasons, and finding God's faithfulness in the middle of unanswered questions. Jenna also shares the inspiration behind her forthcoming book, *The Joy Reflex*, and the ministry work she is doing through *The Joy Collective* and *Faith with Jenna*.
Whether you are facing a health crisis, caring for a loved one, walking through a difficult season, or simply longing for greater peace in your daily life, this conversation will encourage you to anchor your hope in Christ and discover that joy is possible—even in the midst of suffering.
**Scriptures Discussed:**
• Romans 12:2
• Romans 15:13
• James 1:2–4
• Lamentations 3:22–23
• Philippians 4:6–8
• Isaiah 26:3
**Reflection Questions:**
1. When difficult circumstances arise, is your first response fear or faith?
2. What truths from God's Word help anchor your heart during uncertain seasons?
3. How can you intentionally renew your mind this week?
4. What evidence of God's faithfulness can you identify in your own journey?
5. What practical steps can you take to cultivate joy as a daily spiritual discipline?
We pray this episode reminds you that your circumstances do not define your hope—Christ does.
Connect with Jenna through *The Joy Collective* and *Faith with Jenna* to learn more about her ministry and upcoming book, *The Joy Reflex* at jennaschutt.com. Also here is a link to her free resource http://jenna-schutt-7kfmcu.subscribepage.io
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