Healthy & Redeemed - Helping Christians Grow in Mental and Spiritual Health

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this episode, we will talk about how heavy news exposure can affect our mental health, and discover biblical wisdom for guarding your heart and mind. Learn practical ways to set healthy boundaries, renew your focus on Christ, and reclaim the peace that headlines can’t give.  Healey's Children's Books:  The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forg...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Have you recently given your life to Jesus and wondered what comes next? In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed , we gently walk through four simple and essential steps that help new believers grow strong and steady in their faith: sharing your faith, reading God’s Word, praying daily, and connecting with a church community. We’ll also talk about how the H...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Have you been hurt by a church, pastor, or Christian leader — and now find yourself struggling to trust again? In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed , we talk honestly and compassionately about church hurt, spiritual abuse, and religious trauma — and how these experiences can quietly shape your faith, identity, and emotional health. Drawing from Scripture...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail When pastors or church leaders misuse their authority, the damage can run deep — touching faith, trust, and spiritual safety. In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed , we turn to Ezekiel 34 and New Testament warnings to understand how God views leaders who harm His people, neglect their care, or use their position for selfish purposes. You’ll be reminded th...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail False teachers have always been around, twisting God’s Word and leading people astray for their own benefit. Today, they can be found behind pulpits, on podcasts, in books, and across social media. In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed , we will discuss what the Bible says about false teachers, how to recognize their characteristics, and how to protect yo...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail  In this special episode, I read my children’s book The Red Ball . Before the story begins, I share the real-life experience that inspired it and how that moment grew into a meaningful tale for children.   I’ll also talk briefly about its companion book, offering a glimpse into how it can reinforce growing in biblical traits.   Join me for this story-centered...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail My heart has been heavy these past few days.  It has been hard to understand why a couple of recent events has been harder to process.   With the violent m-rd-r of a young lady on public transportation, to the -ss-ssin-tion of a young Christian political activist, I talk about what we can do to help us move forward as Christians. I have been convicted to be m...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail As we close out Season Two, we will review the episodes on Trusting God.  Over those  13 episodes, we’ve looked at what it means to truly place our confidence in Him—in our relationships, our parenting, our health, and the uncertain places of life. We also learned practical coping skills rooted in both Scripture and psychology, tools that we can carry into ev...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Summer Series - Episode 7 of 7  It’s our final episode in the Simple Coping Skills for the Christian Soul summer series, and we’re ending with one of my favorite tools—singing to the Lord. This isn’t just about listening to music—it’s about lifting your own voice, out loud, to shift your focus back to God.   In this episode, we’ll explore the science and scri...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Summer Series - Episode 6 of 7   Simple Coping Skills for the Christian Soul  In today’s episode, we’re slowing down to learn a gentle but powerful coping skill  called breath prayers.   I’ll walk you through what a breath prayer is, when to use it, how to create one, and we’ll practice together so you can begin using this simple skill today. Whether you’re a...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Summer Series - Episode 5 of 7 In this episode, I walk you through how visualization can help calm your mind, reduce stress, and strengthen your faith. We’ll talk about how your brain responds to mental images, how this practice is used by professionals, and how Christians can use it in a godly way. I’ll also guide you through a peaceful imagery exercise usin...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Summer Series - Episode 4 of 7  In today’s episode of Healthy & Redeemed , we’re focusing on a powerful coping tool called an identity script—a written statement you speak aloud daily to reinforce who God says you are. I’ll walk you through the science behind it, the spiritual strength within it, and how to create your own. Whether you’ve struggled with s...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Summer Series - Episode 3 of 7 Gratitude may not seem like a typical coping skill—but it absolutely is, especially for the Christian soul. In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed , I’ll share how intentional thankfulness can change your brain, shift your mood, and anchor your heart in God’s goodness. You’ll learn what Scripture says about gratitude, when an...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail This is an add-on episode to:  Healthy Replacement Thoughts - Simple Coping Skills for the Christian Soul.  In this special bonus episode, I will share some ideas that you, as a parent, can teach your children healthy replacement thoughts.  Just like for adults, healthy replacement thoughts are a vital healthy coping skill for kids that they can use throughou...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Summer Series - Episode 2 of 7  In this episode, I’ll talk through a simple but powerful way to change unhelpful thoughts and replace them with truth. We’ll look at how this skill works in your brain, how it’s rooted in God’s Word, and how to actually do it—step by step. This isn’t about pretending everything’s fine—it’s about renewing your mind with God’s he...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail This is an add-on episode to:  Deep Breathing - Simple Coping Skills for the Christian Soul.  In this special bonus episode, I will share one simple, effective way that you, as a parent, can teach your children the calming skill of deep breathing.  Just like for adults, deep breathing is a vital healthy coping skill for kids that they can use throughout their...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Summer Series - Episode 1 of 7 In this first episode of this series, I’ll walk you through the practice of deep breathing—not just as a way to calm your body and mind, but as a way to connect with the very breath of God. I’ll share what the research says about how deep breathing helps your brain, nervous system, and emotions, and we’ll reflect on Scripture th...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail  In this special trailer episode, we introduce a brand-new 7-week summer series: Simple Coping Skills for the Christian Soul. Each week features one evidence-based coping skill—like deep breathing, thought replacement, gratitude, and breath prayer—paired with powerful truths from Scripture to help you care for your emotional and spiritual health. Episodes are...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Are you trustworthy? In this season finale, we shift from trusting God to becoming someone others can trust. Discover 5 biblical steps to develop trustworthiness that reflects God's character—from honest speech to keeping your word. Learn how small decisions build integrity and why being trustworthy isn't optional for believers. My hope is that this...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Ever feel like you should be more spiritually mature by now? In this episode, we will explore what spiritual maturity really looks like and why trusting God with your growth journey is essential. Discover the key traits of spiritual maturity, and find comfort in five powerful biblical truths about God's commitment to your transformation. Whether you&apos...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Praying for someone you love to know Jesus can be one of the heaviest burdens a believer carries. You may feel helpless, afraid, tired, or quietly discouraged — even while still hoping. In this episode of Healthy and Redeemed, we talk about how to trust God with the salvation of those closest to our hearts — children, spouses, parents, friends, and loved ones...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Have you ever wondered if you are behind in life… if you missed God’s calling… or if everyone else seems to be walking in purpose while you feel stuck? In this episode, we talk honestly about trusting God with your plan, purpose, and calling — especially when life doesn’t look the way you expected. You’ll learn: Why God’s plan for your life began long before...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Beaten, shipwrecked, imprisoned, and constantly in danger—yet the Apostle Paul wrote some of the most joy-filled letters in the Bible. How did he maintain such unshakeable faith through relentless persecution? In this follow-up episode, we examine Paul's remarkable response to suffering and break down the 8 key behaviors that enabled him to not just endu...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail What do you do when you lose everything in a single day? Job faced the unthinkable—the death of all his children, the loss of his wealth, and physical suffering—yet his first response was worship, not blame. In this episode of Healthy and Redeemed, we will unpack Job's incredible story and reveal the 7 specific ways Job maintained his trust in God throug...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail When illness enters our lives, it doesn’t just affect our bodies — it can quietly shake our faith. We may find ourselves wondering why healing hasn’t come, why God feels silent, or whether we are doing something wrong. In this gentle and honest episode, I share from my own heart about the struggle of trusting God when suffering lingers. Together, we’ll look a...