About the Book

The Root of All Fear

What if your anxiety isn't the problem, but a symptom of what you believe about God?

Bonus Video

Pre-order the book to receive a bonus video where Dawn walks you through how to uncover the root lie you may be believing about God—and replace it with the truth of who He is.

Preview the Book

Explore a few sample chapters and discover how the beliefs you hold about God shape your thoughts, emotions, and daily life—and how truth can begin to transform them.

Audiobook Visual Companion

This journey isn’t just meant to be heard—it’s meant to be seen. Use these visuals as you listen to explore the roots beneath the surface and the fruit they produce. Click below to access the Berry Bush and Truth Tree Images.

You pray. You read your Bible. You love God deeply. So why does anxiety still have such a grip on your heart?

What if the persistent worry, the late-night spiral of "what ifs," and the suffocating fear aren't just random struggles to overcome? What if they are symptoms pointing to something deeper: lies you've unknowingly believed about who God is, how He feels about you, and whether He can truly be trusted? The Root of All Fear reveals the connection between the false beliefs we hold about God's character and the anxiety that keeps us stuck, offering a fresh, hope-filled path forward.

This book isn't just another Christian self-help guide telling you to "pray more" or "have more faith." It provides a practical, biblically-rooted framework that helps you identify the specific lies fueling your anxiety and gives you concrete tools to take those thoughts captive. You'll learn how to trace your fears back to their source, confront the distortions about God that keep you in bondage, and replace them with the liberating truth of Scripture. Each chapter equips you with actionable steps to renew your mind and rewrite the narrative that's been controlling your emotions.

Imagine waking up without that familiar knot of dread in your stomach. Picture yourself facing uncertainty with confidence instead of panic, trusting God's goodness even when life feels chaotic. The Root of All Fear offers more than temporary relief; it provides lasting transformation. Freedom from anxiety is possible, not through willpower or positive thinking, but through knowing and believing the truth about the God who loves you. Your journey from fear to peace starts here.

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Dig Deeper. Uproot Lies. Live in Truth—TOGETHER

This Group Discussion Guide is designed to help you process the message of this book in community. As you walk through these conversations together, you’ll begin to uncover the beliefs beneath your thoughts and explore how truth can bring lasting change.

While this work is deeply personal, it was never meant to be done alone. The lies we believe about God often take root in isolation—and they lose their power when they are brought into the light of community. Walking through the “Berry Bush” process with others creates space for honesty, encouragement, and perspective.

As we share our thoughts and listen to one another, we begin to recognize patterns we might have missed. Discussing these truths in a group not only deepens understanding but also helps anchor them more firmly in our hearts. Community reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles—and that transformation is something God often does together, not just individually.

Book Details

PaperbackISBN: 978-1-63296-970-5  ebook ISBN: 978-1-63296-971-2

Publication: 05/19/2026 Publisher: Lucid Books in Houston, TX  Printed in the United States of America

Pages: 296 Size: 6 x 9 x 0.6206 in

BISAC:

RELIGION / Christian Living / Personal Growth

RELIGION / Christian Living / Spiritual Growth

SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / General

Themes: 

  • The Hidden Root: The problem is deeper than we think. Fear isn’t just circumstantial—it grows from lies we believe about God.
  • Common Thought Patterns: Fuel fear.
  • Lies vs. Truth: Expose the lie, replace it with truth.
  • Thought Life: The way fear shows up in our thoughts.
  • Mind Renewal: Your thoughts shape your life.
  • Fear vs. Love: Two opposing ways of living.
  • Unmasking the Enemy: Fear as a deceptive voice. 
  • Identity in Christ: Fear attacks identity.
  • Spiritual Formation: Transformation happens beneath the surface.
  • The Journey from Fear to Freedom: Uncovering fear leads to truth and freedom.

Dawn Isler Cox

Helping you uncover the lies behind fear and live from what is true about God