Broken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support

Divorce. It ain't pretty. And if you're going through one, you know first hand that it's one of the toughest battles we can face. However, just because it's hard, that doesn't mean we can't walk through it in a healthy way. On this episode, we're gonna talk about 3 truths when it comes to surviving divorce and this season of your life. So you can move through the pain and suffering, and come out o...

Today we're gonna talk about standing for your marriage. All marriages go through tough times, but for some of you, your marriage is in crisis. And you may have asked yourself, and God, what do I do? So in today's episode, we're going to answer the question: Should you stand for your marriage or should you file for divorce? Does filing for divorce automatically mean you're not standing? I think yo...

Have you been afflicted? Do you feel like you're just going through it right now? Well, I have good news: if you've been afflicted, and you're a Christian, the Bible tells us that you WILL be comforted. That's a promise. To live on this earth means that we will face many trials, some fiery trials, that hurt us and break us and make us feel like we'll never get out. But I want to bring you some wor...

What are the chances for successful recovery? Are you faking your recovery? After years of witnessing and experiencing addiction, I have come to the conclusion that it really comes down to the heart behind the addiction and your response to it. Godly sorrow vs. worldly sorrow. In this episode, we're going to talk about the key differences between the two + share a powerful example, so you can dete...

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired of your addiction? What are you trading for it? Can you have your cake and eat it too? On today's episode, I'm simply going to present you with some questions, some food for thought. My hopes is that through this, you'll start to ask yourself: when is enough enough? and more importantly, when will I let God step in and take over?   Subscribe on Youtub...

Today we're going to talk about something reaaaaallly important. And that is understanding Satan's tactics to destroy you. A tactic is a plan to maneuver you into a certain end. We know that Satan's plan is to steal, kill, and destroy. And how will we know how to overcome and defeat him if we don't know how he's going to present himself? So on today's episode we're going to expose the enemy with 3...

What's expired in your life that you need to toss in the trash? What's gotta go? Because if we hold on to the past and the pain, it's going to eat us alive, keep us stuck, and prevent us from moving forward. Life is constantly changing and we need to be prepared to move on when necessary. Let's dive into 3 points we need to focus on, even when we're struggling to let go of the past.   Subscribe on...

Do you fear change? Are you a creature of comfort? Or do you want things to change but you just feel overwhelmed? In this episode we're going to talk about how great change brings great results. Specifically, how the Bible teaches us to FEAR NOT when presented with a new plan. Not only that, but God is going to teach us and grow us through the process, leading us to greater blessings in the long r...

Here's a hard truth: in life, people we love will hurt us. The betrayal can run deep, sometimes sending us into a downward spiral, backsliding into addiction or plunging us into depression. But is it possible to overcome the hurt? We're gonna talk about this today + how we can use this as opportunities for growth and positive change. Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@randitisdall For...

Forget new years goals and resolutions. Let's talk recovery. How do you plan on recovering successfully in the new year? Like, really taking charge of your life, beyond the new years routine that's just plain stale and outdated. How can we heal and move forward? Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@randitisdall For more help to build your faith, visit me at: https://brokentoblessed.com/...

When life is upside down, it can feel like it will never be right side up again. What do you do when you feel powerless, when outside circumstances or people's choices seem to determine your future, your path, your life, and all we want to do is take control? In this episode, we're going to talk about control. What you can actually control in your life and what you can't. And we're going to talk a...

How do you pray? Where do you pray? Do you have hope, even in the hard times? In this episode, we're going to talk about prayer + real, true hope. So if you're walking through a trial, this episode is for you. For more help to build your faith, visit me at: https://brokentoblessed.com/ Become a Patron/Private Membership: https://www.patreon.com/BrokentoBlessed  

Ever wonder if counseling is right for you? Or are you completely turned off by the idea? On today's episode, we're going to talk about counseling-- the good, the bad, and the ugly. It's my hopes that by exploring this option, you can better understand if it's right for you, worldly vs biblical counseling, and how does it stack up against recovery meetings such as AA? We'll also discuss how to fin...

Hey y'all. Just wanted to give you an update on the podcast and what to expect coming up. We'll also discuss my favorite verse to survive through suffering, and how we'll be restored after a little while. For the Lord's power is made perfect in weakness. This episode format is a little different than the other episodes. No notes. No music. Just real talk. I pray it blesses you.   For more help to...

If you're new to Christianity, you may be wondering, where do I start reading the Bible? How do I start? How do I make sense out of anything that's in the Bible? Maybe you're not "new' to Christianity, but you've never given reading the Bible a real shot. We're going to talk about that today + give some recommendations of the best place to start. Because if we're going to be spiritually strong, it...

If you suffer from depression, you know that it’s not just “being sad” for extended amounts of time. Nope, it’s more like a soul-sucking, heavy feeling of impending doom that can be detrimental to your life. On this episode, we're going to dive back into putting on the full armor of God + share breakthrough Bible verses for depression and hopelessness. For more help to build your faith, visit me a...

If you're a human being living in modern times, no doubt you have to deal with STRESS. No matter the age bracket or season, life definitely has its stressors. But how are you coping with it all? That's why it's so important that we learn how to de-stress. Because honestly, life is not going to slow down. It's not going to get easier. And that means we have to learn stress management tools and stra...

On this episode, we're going to rejoice over the fact that Jesus died for you, for me, and guess what? He died for our addictions. Our shortcomings. Our sins. That we may be freed from them. Hallelujah! Because if we're going to overcome our addiction, it is important that we understand the sacrifice He made for us.   Remember this: just as Jesus conquered death, He can conquer all your problems,...

Sweating. Trembling. Having trouble concentrating or overthinking. Feeling weak, nervous, or scared about what’s going to happen next. If this sounds like you, most likely you’re struggling with anxiety, worry, and fear-based thoughts. But instead of panicking, please pause: take a deep breath, and listen up for calming Bible verses for anxiety and fear. We're also going to discuss the acronym P.A...

Have you become upset and (dare I say it) impatient with God and his timing? Like, when Lord, WHEN? And WHY GOD WHY? Are those questions you've found yourself asking recently? What do you do when you become impatient with Gods timing and His ability to pull you out of this trial? How do you handle it? Lots of questions, I know. We're going to make an attempt today to answer those questions, build...

Depression affects approximately 280 million people worldwide. Are you one of those people? Do you feel hopeless and just stuck in your sadness? And are you wondering if there really is any hope for better days, or if God can really really pull you out of your depression? Well, today we're gonna talk about depression from a Biblical perspective. Specifically, we're deep diving into the symptoms of...

The best thing you can ever witness is God's work: seeing lives CHANGED. Today I'm going off schedule to praise the Lord and His amazing plan of redemption. We're going to talk about what it means to be baptized and declaring a statement of faith + a baptism I just witnessed over the weekend that really encouraged me. I hope it encourages you too. God is SO GOOD. For more help to build your faith,...

Prayer is FOUNDATIONAL to our addiction recovery, and it needs to be a focus. It not only needs to be a focus, but prayer is our RESPONSIBILITY-- do you understand what I mean by that? If not, hang in there, because we're going to walk through the greatest, most amazing prayer ever written (John 17). We'll also discuss how you can strengthen your prayer life, which ultimately, leads to what we all...

Do you know what it means to truly, sincerely end addiction? Do you find yourself stumbling, over and over again? And most importantly, are you changing the right thing to end your addiction? These are just a few things we're going to talk about today. Because ending our addiction, it goes beyond behavior. It goes beyond what's on the outside. So listen up, because we're going to hit the target to...

Do you struggle with reading the Bible daily? Do you wish there was a magic button you could press that would hold you accountable + help you study like a boss? Because let’s be honest: reading the Bible can feel like a hard and daunting task. But it shouldn’t! Read on to learn my tips for how to read your Bible daily, plus a little encouragement from yours truly. For more help to build your faith...