A Small Book about a Big Problem

I came to this audiobook after a particularly tense week at work, and it felt less like self-help and more like a series of patient conversations with a wise counselor. Welch doesn’t rush. He dissects anger slowly—its triggers, its lies, its connections to fear and pride—over 50 digestible segments, each around three minutes. Sarris’ voice is steady and warm, with a cadence that feels intentional, almost liturgical. He doesn’t dramatize, which suits the material perfectly; this isn’t about performance, it’s about presence. I found myself pausing after entries to reflect, sometimes replaying a passage that hit too close to home. My only critique? The format assumes consistent daily engagement, and if you miss a few days, returning can feel disjointed—there’s little narrative thread connecting the meditations. Also, listeners unfamiliar with Reformed theology might stumble over terms like ‘idolatry of the heart’ without explanation. Still, these are minor. The production is clean, the message is convicting without being condemning, and the combination of Welch’s insight and Sarris’ delivery makes this one of the most grounded takes on Christian emotional health I’ve encountered.