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

Anyone who owns a dog and has bonded with them knows there's nothing like having a good dog in your life. And there's a lot we can learn from our puppy pals about how we should approach our walk with Christ: in this episode, I'm going to list 7 wonderful ways. I know it sounds like I'm going off topic, but trust me: I have a special message for you today that I pray will help you re-frame your min...

Do you ever feel like you're praying for something, and God's not listening? Or do you think He didn't answer your prayers? The Bible tells us that God is near to the brokenhearted, but do you believe that today? Perhaps what you need is a shift in perspective. Maybe God did answer your prayer, but you haven't looked at it that way. Today, I'm going to share with you something I learned this week,...

They say that you’re either going into a trial, going through a trial, or coming out of one. Where are you, currently? I hope you listen up today, because I've got some good news. The good news is that: you're going to get through this. Yes, even though it sucks, even though you may be crying into your pillow every night because you just can't take it anymore-- don't give up because this may be a...

What if you've been trying to build your relationship with the Lord, but you're just like, "yeah, but, I still don't FEEL IT. I want to FEEL the presence of the Lord, and I'm struggling making the connection. I've asked God to come into my heart and I just don't know if I reaaalllly hear Him. What do I do?" Well, today I'm going to give you a sure fire way to HOLY SPIRIT ACTIVATE (cue transformers...

If you were to do a little internet search, you would find that the phrase "fear not" appears 61 times in the King James Version of the Bible, with 31 additional variations such as "fear ye not". BUT, we are also told TO fear, specifically to fear the Lord. So which one is it? Fear or no fear? Today, we're going to discuss what it means to fear the Lord, how, as worriers we're actually fearing the...

On our last episode (#014), we talked about being addicted to social media, addicted to scrolling, and being in love with the likes. Today in Part 2, we're going to discuss discernment, how to pull away from the endless scrolling and get back to your life. Because listen, the Bible tells us that life is a vapor, it appears for a time and then vanishes away. And do we really want to be spending our...

Social media has absolutely changed how our entire society functions, how people communicate and relate to each other. As more time goes on, we're witnessing the ripple effect that's happening, and the consequences of online social that's really impacting the younger generations.   In this episode (part 1) we're going to discuss being addicted to social media, addicted to scrolling, and being in l...

We live in a world that is constantly reminding us to love ourselves. As a result, we approach life with a self-serving attitude instead of an others-serving attitude. But instead of focusing on self love, what if we focused on God's love? On today's episode, we're going to break it all down. Can you guess which one is greater? For more help to overcome addiction, visit me at: https://brokentobles...

Whether it's a family member, parent, sibling, spouse, or friend, loving the addicts in our lives can be very difficult and challenging. And what does it mean or look like to love an addict? Is it possible to love someone through a trial such as addiction? And for how long? On today's episode, we're going to talk about this, provide support for families of addicts, and learn how to love someone th...

What is the POPO Principle and how will it help us overcome our addiction? On today's episode, we'll discuss the POPO Principle (found in Ephesians 4) and why it's so important when it comes to our sobriety and walk with God.  For more help to overcome addiction, visit me at: https://brokentoblessed.com/ Private Membership: https://www.patreon.com/BrokentoBlessed

Are you struggling with addiction and you don't know how to overcome it? Well, I'm gonna tell ya, if this one thing doesn't change, you'll never fully succeed and leave your addiction behind. I'm talking about a surrender-to-God, no-excuses, full-on heart change. If we don't we'll just end up right back where we started. But how do we do this? In today's episode, we're going to talk about our hear...

Coping with anxiety can feel like an uphill battle, but did you know there are things that can actually make your anxiety worse? In today's episode, we're going to run through my top 5 list of things you should avoid if you have anxiety. For more anxiety help, check out the following episodes + articles: Broken to Blessed episode 008: https://brokentoblessed.podbean.com/e/008-five-anxiety-coping-s...

When you suffer from anxiety, every day can feel like a battle. Depending on your schedule, you may be having anxiety before you even get out of bed in the morning. Thankfully, there are practical anxiety coping skills that we can incorporate in our day-to-day. On this episode, we'll talk about 5 coping skills that will help you strengthen your mindset + move through your next attack. For more anx...

12 Step Programs are very popular, but are they really helping you stay sober or overcome your addiction? On today's episode, we're going to talk about the pros and cons of mainstream 12 Step Programs, plus discuss what will really help you make a full transformation and successful recovery. Because priority number one, I want you to find something that works for YOU, and will help you overcome an...

Sometimes it can take you a long time to learn something, and that was definitely the case for me. My birthday is coming up, and today I want to share with you some of the things I learned, especially when it comes to addiction. Because the truth is that while you think you have it together, your addiction (or addictive habits) can be brewing beneath the surface. And it's easy to slip. But it does...

Everyone knows that to be human is to face problems and trials in our lives. But can God help us with our problems, and the storms of life? Whether you're experiencing anxiety or depression, or fighting an addiction, God has your back. He can help you overcome anything, if you would only put your trust and faith in Him. Today, we're going to look at a specific story in the Bible about overcoming t...

Do you get depressed often? Are you wondering if it's fueling an addiction? On today's episode, we're going to get vulnerable about depression, how it may be triggering addictive habits, and what you need to know to get you through it. For more, visit me at: https://brokentoblessed.com/ Private membership: https://www.patreon.com/BrokentoBlessed

Did you know that you have 3 enemies you have to battle every single day? Especially when you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction-- these enemies can make every day feel like a war. In today's episode, we discuss what our greatest weapon is when battling our enemies, and how we can be prepared. For more, visit me at: https://brokentoblessed.com/ Private membership: https://www.pat...

Do you find yourself constantly worrying, to the point that you make yourself sick? Listen I get it: I've struggled with worrying my entire life. But the bible shows us that there's a better way to deal with our anxiety and worrying. In today's episode, we're going to share simple steps + practical application, so you can halt the anxiety cycle and life life at ease. For more, visit me at: https:/...

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or addiction? On today's episode, we're going to break down what it means to go from Broken to Blessed. It's all about having a real relationship with God and surrendering everything to Him. I also share what you can expect from future podcast episodes + a little about how I came to start this podcast. For more, visit me at: https://brokentoblessed....