Episode 72 - Fighting Fear of Man with Brian Arnold

Conversations with Pastors · Sep 17, 2026 · 32m

Fear of man is not just a personality quirk or a social anxiety -- it is a deep-rooted condition of the heart that touches every one of us, often without our awareness. At its core, fear of man is a love problem. When we are consumed with how others perceive us, we are not actually thinking about others at all -- we are thinking about ourselves. Whether we are the bold, self-promoting type who flaunts strengths and dismisses what others think, or the quiet, conflict-avoiding type who quietly arranges life around keeping everyone comfortable, both postures orbit the same center: self. The…