Let's Get Tryin' with Aaron Lee

Why do you always check your phone as soon as you wake up? Why do you always make a cup of coffee in the morning? Every single day is filled with routine and chaos, but my guess is that we don't even realize it. Habits drive our everyday, both for the good and the bad. In this episode, we take a look at why we have these habits, evaluating the good, the bad, and the ugly while also looking at how we can use habits to draw us closer to the Lord.Show Notes:https://bit.ly/3ji6zwK

In scripture, there's a very important command that Jesus gives to His disciples; to love others as yourself. Many of us struggle to put that into our everyday lives so in this episode we talk about three practical ways for us to do that. This is a way of living that we can't ignore as believers in the faith. When we put this into practice we begin living real and authentic lives. 

Light and dark are continually in battle. We face this fight every day. Many of us are walking around broken from our past, burdened by our guilt, and even locked down by our sin. There's a freedom that comes when we pull those things out of the darkness and bring them into the light. Jesus tells us in John 12, "I have come as a light to shine in this dark world so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark." In this episode, Bryan and I talk about our journey of living in darkness and how together we were able to bring it to light. Christ died so you wouldn't have to hide any longer. It's time to walk into the light.

How is mental health affecting the Church today? Let me press in a little further, how is mental health affecting Church leadership today? My fear is that it's a great deal! In this episode of Let's Get Tryin' I'm sharing with you a conversation I had with my friend, JR Horn, on his podcast; the Seats to Streets Podcast. Throughout our conversation, we talk about how COVID has caused new mental health challenges for the Church, as well as for staff members of the local church. We talk about some practical ways to help congregations while also addressing how each of us needs community and vulnerability.Check out the Seats to Streets Podcast:www.seatstostreets.com

What would the world look like if we genuinely wanted to know people better? What would it look like if we asked each other more questions and stopped caring only about our lives? I believe it would change the world for the good. In this episode of Let's Get Tryin' my wife, Jerrica, and I talk about this very topic. We unpack the reason this is important, some practical ways of doing it, and also the fears that drive us away from it. Let's get out there and start asking good questions. 

Authenticity is a tricky thing. We all want it, but sometimes we don't want what it takes to be authentic. Recently I sat down with my friends over at GraceStory Podcast and talked about this very topic. This is that interview. As you listen, imagine a world where we truly are real and authentic, not held back by fake instagram accounts and empty words acting like we have it all together. The world could drastically change if we were all authentic.To learn more about GraceStory Podcast head over to www.gracestoryministries.com.GraceStory Instagram accounts to follow:•@my_grace_story •@gracestoryministries •@gracestorypodcastShow Notes:https://bit.ly/3tYgTNxLet's Get Tryin' with Aaron Lee Resources:

For all of us, this past year has been filled with lots of changes. I would imagine that the majority of the changes feel like bad ones, but it's important to see the good things that have come from this season of change. In episode 40 of the podcast, I'm joined by my friend and co-laborer Sam Wilco. Sam was a contestant on season 18 of the voice and is now a worship leader in the local church. Sam and I discuss how this year of change has had its lows, but a year of change can be good. We also talk about spiritual growth and the importance of community. Show Notes:https://bit.ly/3ef5nITLet's Get Tryin' with Aaron Lee Resources:

"My Anxiety Journal" are bonus episodes where I grab the mic and share what's been going on with me that day. Some days are good while others are overwhelming. Hopefully, this will remind us of the journey and be an encouragement to one another. In this entry, I talk about waking up with anxiety and how it'll affect my day as well as my need for control and the ongoing battle we are all facing.Let's Get Tryin' with Aaron Lee Resources:

More than any other time, anxiety and depression are at the forefront of our culture. Whether you deal with it or not, I bet you know someone who does. We're all in a fight right now. In this episode of the podcast, my friend Katelyn Tabb returns to talk about her recent season of overwhelming anxiety and depression. We talk about how important it is to recognize these things in your life, have a support system, and never give up.Show Notes:https://www.aarontlee.com/post/039-we-re-all-fighting-an-anxiety-and-depression-discussion-w-katelyn-tabbLet's Get Tryin' with Aaron Lee Resources:

I've been missing in action for a few months now. From depression and anxiety to thoughts of self-worth, It's been an incredibly difficult season. In this episode of the podcast, I share what the Lord's been teaching me as well as reminding all of us what Let's Get Tryin' is all about. We CAN NOT give up, we have to keep going, keep fighting. Now's the time to Get Tryin.Show Notes:https://www.aarontlee.com/post/038-mia-and-never-giving-upLet's Get Tryin' with Aaron Lee Resources:

Do you get caught up in your failures? Do you bend toward the areas of your life where you still struggle? Guess what?! Me too!!! It's so easy to feel like you have to be perfect; that you have to fix yourself instantly. I mean we are the culture of instant gratification, right? But that's not what God is asking from us. He's whispering softly to you today that you're not alone. That when you fall down, he's by your side to help you stand. He's asking for progress, not perfection. Let's leave that to Christ. Let's Get Tryin'.Show Notes:https://bit.ly/3bDR2VQLet's Get Tryin' with Aaron Lee Resources:

Man, it's been a tough year, hasn't it? I don't know about you, but I've felt like I've been in survival mode these last 12 months. In episode 036 of the podcast, I share 10 things that have helped me survive 2020. These things are timeless and aren't limited to this year alone. Let's head into 2021 living a real and authentic life as we "get tryin'" together. Show Notes:https://bit.ly/3pplarpLet's Get Tryin' with Aaron Lee Resources:

I never thought I'd get it, but guess what?!? I was wrong. I just recently recovered from my bout with COVID-19. This experience was a lot more than I thought it would be. It was a lot harder than I had imagined and it also showed me some powerful things I need to remember every single day. In this episode, I share three lessons that I learned during my time with COVID-19. Whether you've had it yourself or not, these lessons apply to all of us and our everyday lives.Show Notes:https://bit.ly/2WgjzHULet's Get Tryin' with Aaron Lee Resources:

You may have thrown away the leftover turkey, but that doesn't mean that thankfulness should be thrown away too. In this episode of the podcast, my wife, Jerrica and I discuss how gratitude is something we should practice every day of our lives and not just one day a year. We also talk about the importance of looking back at our lives and being thankful, as well as looking ahead with a heart of hopeful thanksgiving.Show Notes:https://www.aarontlee.com/post/034-thanksgiving-is-over-but-gratitude-isn-tLet's Get Tryin' with Aaron Lee Resources:

I don't care what side of the political line you're on, I'd imagine that today you're feeling a lot of anxiety and disunity among the nation. In episode 033 of the podcast, Bryan and I talk about how that anxiety and disunity can drive us further apart. It's not about politics, but about having the heart, vulnerability and mindset of Jesus. Democrat, Republican or whatever, we all need to check our hearts today!Show Notes:https://bit.ly/34V4roILet's Get Tryin' with Aaron Lee Resources:

In part 2 of our episodes on Authentic Relationships, Bryan and I discuss what to look for and how to grow your relationships deeper. This is the friendships you need in your life and the powerful truth is that God didn't intend for you to feel alone, but to have vulnerable, transparent and authentic relationships. These relationships will help you battle your darkest times and also celebrate your victories. Find part 1 here.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3j7oQKRLet's Get Tryin' with Aaron Lee Resources:

What kind of friendships do you have? Are they deep and authentic or are they shallow and generic? Everyone of us desires to have relationships with meaning, purpose and growth. In this episode of the podcast, my friend Bryan and I talk about our 10 year+ friendship, what an authentic friendship looks like and how we all desperately need relationships where we are vulnerable, genuine and transparent. You need this, so join us for this part one of a two part discussion.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3leVSKCLet's Get Tryin' with Aaron Lee Resources:

How are you doing? Don't give the fake answer. How are you really doing? With a world ruled by a pandemic, racism, masks, and politics it would be completely understandable if you were a mess. I know I am. In this episode of the podcast, we talk about depression, mental fatigue and how many people are struggling but don't feel they have permission to be vulnerable about where they are. For us to live real and be authentic, we have to throw off our shame, speak up and help one another.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3iQcg3kLet's Get Tryin' with Aaron Lee Resources:

Have you ever felt like lesser of a person when it seems like someone is counting the seconds until they wrap up their conversation with you? It feels like in today's culture we aren't very good listeners. We're more concerned with ourselves and less concerned about our relationships. In this episode of the podcast, we take a listen to why it's important for us to listen before we speak—to genuinely care about the words that are coming from those whom we're interacting with. Relationships are important and listening is a basic social practice for our relationships.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/35a7PwpLet's Get Tryin' with Aaron Lee Resources:

Are you satisfied with your life? I mean, really satisfied? Do you see others around you getting the new things that you want? Do you long for a luxurious vacation when you see your friend post a picture of their toes in the sand at some beautiful beach? How about the models in those magazines? Do you wish you were as slim or as fit as them or that your spouse looked like them? All of this roots from a life of discontentment and is only heightened by a culture of comparison. That comparison trap is what we're talking about in this episode — how it leaves us dissatisfied — how it loops us into a cycle of envy and how we need to work hard to overcome it.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2Qj7xuxLet's Get Tryin' with Aaron Lee Resources:

What would the world look like if Christians truly adopted the discipline to put others before themselves? I think it would be a radically different place — a place where we listened to one another and cared about each other's needs. Humility seems like an elusive thing, but I think it's easier to do than we might believe. In this episode, we look at how practicing humility actually creates a real and authentic life and there's no better place to learn that than the life of Jesus.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3g7IcxRLet's Get Tryin' with Aaron Lee Resources:

Vulnerability isn't the most popular approach to life. I bet it isn't even in the top 10. But for us to live real and be authentic we must start with vulnerability. We must be willing to lay ourselves out there no matter what. In this first episode under the "Let's Get Tryin'" banner, we start with a look into the art of vulnerability. We look at how God created us to be unashamed, authentic people. That's where we grow. That's where relationships grow and that's where the world changes. So let's live real, be authentic and let's get tryin.'Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3ixRYLhLet's Get Tryin' with Aaron Lee Resources:

The road isn't ending for The Anxious Pastor podcast, but the road is bending and that excites me so much. I want to follow it and see where it takes us. In this episode of the podcast, I share the new name and focus of the podcast as well as the WHY behind the change. It's going to be great, please don't skip this episode.TAP Resources:Show Notes:https://bit.ly/2WcO8ij

What if I told you that there's an addiction that causes you a great deal of anxiety? Would you believe me? I believe that we're highly addicted to both our smartphones and social media. I would even say that we're pretty well aware of it, but truthfully we're OK with it. In this episode of the podcast we talk about how those of us who fight the anxiety battle, need to take a hard look in the mirror and ask the question “Is social media helping or hurting me?” TAP Resources:Show Notes:https://bit.ly/3eP39xY

For those of us who have kids, there's not much that's worse than seeing our children struggle. It's particularly hard when our child is dealing with anxiety. While we may not have all the answers, it's critical that we come along side of them and help them know that they're not alone. In this episode of the podcast, I'm talking with my friend Bethany Payton, a clinical mental health counselor, on this very topic. We talk about the signs to look for in your child that may reveal that their anxious. We also address some ways you can help and encourage your kids. Be sure to check out and pass this episode along on social media.TAP Resources:Show Notes: https://www.theanxiouspastor.com/post/s2-episode-023-bethany-payton-on-helping-your-kids-w--anxiety

Is it hard for you to get out of bed? Would you rather just call in sick to work? What about being around people, do you feel isolated and in deep sadness? These are just a few things that depression can do to you. In Episode 022, I interview my friend Katelyn Tabb on her life with anxiety. We also talk about seasons of deep depression and how it was unbearable for her at times. Through her faith, the help of her husband and a life of vulnerability, she's has been able to find herself on the back side of those dark times. We believe you can too!TAP Resources:Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3ecNRTs

How do you deal with your anxiety? Some of us become passive aggressive, some of us isolate ourselves, but a lot of us lash out in anger causing destruction all around. In episode 021 of the podcast, we talk about the importance of identifying how we respond to our anxiety. We also talk about the specific topic of anger and a few practical tips on what to do in our moments of anger.TAP Resources:Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2Yq5RDc

Understanding ourselves and one another is so important to authentic and vulnerable relationships. One of the best ways to do this is through knowing your Enneagram personality type. In part 2 of our Enneagram episodes, Aaron and Jerrica talk about the core longings and core fears of each type as well as addressing why it can help fend off anxiety and depression.TAP Resources:Show Notes: https://bit.ly/309wPRE

Understanding ourselves and one another is so important to authentic and vulnerable relationships. One of the best ways to do this is through knowing your Enneagram personality type. Never heard of the enneagram? That's ok, you're going to love it and it can be incredibly helpful. In this part 1 of 2 episode, Aaron and Jerrica talk about the importance of knowing your number and how it might help in the battle against our mental health. TAP Resources:Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3eiv8p5

Can we just be real and honest for once? I'm sure many of you are struggling. We often struggle but feel like we have to pretend that everything is OK. That's exactly what the enemy wants us to do. In episode 018 of the podcast, Aaron talks about the importance to fighting against the worlds stance on vulnerability and how your vulnerability can encourage someone else to live an authentic life.TAP Resources:Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3g1MsQZ

Episode Description: Life can be really hard sometimes. It can be filled with hardship, pain and even death. For so many of us, we use things like binge eating, online shopping or pornography as a way to cope with our feelings. In this episode, we talk through dealing with grief, high stress situations and how we medicate ourselves for the good or for the bad. Discipline is so important for us in walking through these hard times.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3dGoaK3

Episode Description: Are you a thrill seeker? Do you enjoy a good roller coaster ride? Maybe you don't, but either way there's something to the peaks and valleys of a good coaster. How about that fear you feel as you go up the first climb anticipating your going to drop. How about the adrenaline that pumps through your body as you complete a 360 degree loop at 80 miles per hour. My stomach sinks just thinking about it. If you're someone who deals with anxiety, I'm going to assume that you can relate to the analogy of an emotional roller coaster ride. In this episode, that's exactly what we're talking about; the highs and lows that come along with this life we live. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2xYSSiE 

"My Anxiety Journal" are bonus episodes where I grab the mic and share what's been going on with me that day. Some days are good while others are overwhelming. Hopefully this will remind us of the journey and to be an encouragement to one another. In this entry, I share how these past two weeks have been really rough. How important it is to have community with others and the grief we're walking through right now. Also, I share that I need your help for future episodes of the podcast.

Episode Description: Does your anxiety drive you to isolate yourself physically or emotionally? How about a Pandemic, does that isolate you? In this episode of the TAP Podcast, we talk about social isolation and how our insecurities convince us to keep our emotions and feelings to ourselves. The tension with this is that we were created to be social beings. We're meant to be part of a community. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2xByaVi

"My Anxiety Journal" are bonus episodes where I grab the mic and share what's been going on with me that day. Some days are good while others are overwhelming. Hopefully this will remind us of the journey and to be an encouragement to one another. In this entry, I talk about how this COVID-19 quarantine has made me wrestle with my need to have control, how I think about myself and where I place my value. 

What do you do when you've lived a life with anxiety? How can you use it to help others? Dave Spruell is the leader and pastor over the support and recovery ministry at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY and walks through a life of anxiety. He shares his story, the turning point in his life and how he uses his anxiety to help others through counseling and support groups today. You don't want to skip over this episode of the podcast. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/33CTBBu

I felt like it was both important and convicting to carve out some extra time and talk about our current crisis that is the Coronavirus also known as COVID-19. I know you're being hammered with negativity from the media, government and your social circles. I know many of you are afraid or have friends and family who are afraid. I would venture to say that we've just added a tremendous amount of new people who deal with anxiety, possibly for the first time in their lives. While these are unprecedented times, this doesn't mean fear has to control you. Don't be like everyone else.  Be the climate changers. Be the people who push through and lead the charge. In this bonus episode, we'll look at 3 ways we can deal with our anxiety toward the Coronavirus.Watch the companion YouTube video:https://youtu.be/NdHbyNBvVxA

Doesn't the word "mental health" feel like it needs to be sterilized? Why is that? Maybe it's because we've been taught to look at it as a stigma. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss how mental health is a real thing that doesn't have to feel so clinical. We get real about the mass number of people who deal with it.  Also, we talk about some practical application as we lean into our struggles rather than running away. TAP RESOURCESSign Up for our Email List: mailchi.mp/2a5e6023b107/tapsubscribe

When those around us suffer, lack of control can be difficult. In part two of our series Anxious and the Diagnosis, Aaron sits down with his friend Bryan Hay to talk about the journey he and his wife has been traveling since her diagnosis. Bryan brings a unique vantage point on how he views this season of trial and suffering for his family.Follow Stephanie's Journey here: Stephanie's "Shining Light" JourneyWebsite: http://www.theanxiouspastor.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/theanxiouspastorInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/anxiouspastorTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/anxiouspastorJoin the Facebook Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theanxiouspastorcommunitySUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://www.patreon.com/theanxiouspastorpodcastSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3edQqUe)

Life doesn't always go as we expect. In the season 2 opener, Aaron sits down with his friend Stephanie Hay to discuss a drastic life change that took place for her and her husband, Bryan. Also, they discuss how anxiety has affected her life and how it's essential to find the good in a situation even when it's tough.Check out the show notes at theanxiouspastor.com by clicking here. Support the show (https://bit.ly/3edQqUe)

"My Anxiety Journal" are bonus episodes where I grab the mic and share what's been going on with me that day. Some days are good while others are overwhelming. Hopefully this will remind us of the journey and to be an encouragement to one another. In this entry, I wrestle with the feelings of self worth and how we can all do a better job of sharing the "why" behind the decisions we make that affect other people. Check out our website at www.theanxiouspastor.comSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3edQqUe)

"My Anxiety Journal" are bonus episodes where I grab the mic and share what's been going on with me that day. Some days are good while others are overwhelming. Hopefully this will remind us of the journey and to be an encouragement to one another. In this fourth entry, I share how I'm on the verge of a panic attack in the midst of a holiday where I should focus on being thankful. For me, it helps to share what I'm feeling in those moments. Support the show (https://bit.ly/3edQqUe)

Denial is the action of declaring something to be untrue. As we close out our 3-part series on 'Anxious and Faking It,” we tackle the gatekeeper to our growth forward. Denial can lock us out from working on our hearts. It can deceive and manipulate us to be unaware of our struggles and the broken relationships around us. May we all be encouraged to conquer denial and find our purpose and live it out.Support the show (https://bit.ly/3edQqUe)

We all struggle with being fakers at some point in our lives. We do this by trying to be someone that we're not. In the second episode of our three part series on being Anxious and Faking It, we talk about how we pretend our lives are perfect and we use the expense of others to deflect away from our pain. We also talk about how we can counter-attack these faker-tendencies by caring about others.Click here to get the SHOW NOTES.Support the show (https://bit.ly/3edQqUe)

Each one of us struggle with hidden pain. The problem is that we go through life and never work through our issues, but instead we fake it and act like everything is fine. In the first of a three part series entitled Anxious and Faking It, we're talking about how we hide this pain and how we need to dig it out and seek freedom.Get the show notes here.Support the show (https://bit.ly/3edQqUe)

We all carry baggage filled with insecurities. Our anxiety loves to pull those insecurities out to the forefront of all that we think and do. In this episode, we talk about the ways that our insecurities hinder us from living out our best lives and how we can combat those feelings from holding us back any longer.Get this episodes' SHOW NOTESSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3edQqUe)

Depression has taken hold of our culture and brought so many people to a place of loneliness and despair. Whether it's seasonal depression, clinical depression or postpartum depression, it is crucial that we seek to have a healthy game-plan on how to deal with it.Get this episodes' SHOW NOTESSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3edQqUe)

"My Anxiety Journal" are bonus episodes where I grab the mic and share what's been going on with me that day. Some days are good while others are overwhelming. Hopefully this will remind us of the journey and to be an encouragement to one another. In this third entry, I share how I had a little victory choosing to see the positive in a situation and how my son showed me what it's like to share true joy. Support the show (https://bit.ly/3edQqUe)

Isn't it miserable when you have your day and life all planned out and suddenly something unexpected comes in and destroys everything?  In my experience, this is when anxiety runs rapid and really gets a foothold on you. In this episode, we look at anxiety when the unexpected happens and how we might seek to lean into those moments for growth and community.Support the show (https://bit.ly/3edQqUe)

"My Anxiety Journal" are bonus episodes where I grab the mic and share what's been going on with me that day. Some days are good while others are overwhelming. Hopefully this will remind us of the journey and to be an encouragement to one another. For this entry, I share how my unmet expectations led me to external frustrations.Support the show (https://bit.ly/3edQqUe)

Does it feel like you're drowning as a parent? I know for us, it can be one of the most challenging assignments we have as adults. In this episode, we talk about how anxiety has affected us as parents and a couple of things we've done to keep our heads above water.Support the show (https://bit.ly/3edQqUe)