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

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...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Parenting can be one of the most joy-filled yet heart-wrenching journeys of our lives—especially when we deeply desire our children to walk with the Lord. In this episode of Healthy and Redeemed , we will explore what it truly means to trust God with our children. You'll discover God's heart for your kids, the role we play as stewards of their lives...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Have you ever tried to 'manage' a relationship out of fear—fear of being rejected, fear of not being enough, or fear of being alone?  In this episode, I’m talking about what it looks like to truly trust God with our relationships. We’ll gently explore how early experiences can shape the way we relate to others and how trying to control relationships...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this episode of Healthy and Redeemed, we continue our series on trusting God—this time focusing on our future. Whether you're a student feeling the pressure of big decisions or someone wondering what's next in life, the unknowns of the future can stir up fear, anxiety, or even pride in our own plans. I explore why it’s hard to trust God with what...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail What does it really look like to wait on God—and wait well? In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed , I explore the beauty and the struggle of waiting on the Lord's perfect timing. From Joseph’s years of hardship, to David’s patient endurance before becoming king, Scripture is full of people who had to wait—some patiently, some not. You’ll hear about:...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail  Fear and anxiety can feel paralyzing—but they don’t have to control your life.  In this encouraging episode of Healthy & Redeemed , I share biblical truths and practical steps for trusting God even when life feels overwhelming. Discover how to calm your anxious thoughts, replace fear with trust, and experience God's peace that surpasses understandin...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Before we can grow in our trust in the Lord, we have to understand what trust really means.  In this episode, we’re taking a deeper look at what the Bible means when it says, “Trust in the Lord.” We’ll explore the Hebrew and Greek words for trust—unpacking their meaning and what they reveal about the kind of relationship God invites us into. Trust isn’t just...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this special Easter episode, we will read through the powerful words of Scripture, Luke chapters 22, 23, and 24.  These chapters walk us through the Last Supper, Jesus’ suffering, His crucifixion, and His glorious resurrection. As you listen, I invite you not only to remember what Jesus has done—but to respond. At the end of this reading, I’ll share how yo...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Do you struggle to truly trust in God?  Want the peace only He can give?    In this special preview episode, I’m sharing what’s coming in Season 2 of Healthy & Redeemed —and it’s all about one powerful, life-changing theme: trusting the Lord . Whether you’re facing uncertainty, waiting on answers, or learning to release control, this season is designed to...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail As we wrap up this season of Healthy & Redeemed , let’s take a moment to reflect on the journey we’ve been on together. Have you experienced growth or change in any area?  In this 25th episode, I talk about growth along the journey of growth and share about my own personal journey along the way.  We close the episode with some encouragement from scripture...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail If you're struggling with depression or walking alongside someone who is, I want you to know there is real H.O.P.E. available. As a licensed professional counselor, I've seen how depression can feel overwhelming, but I've also witnessed the power of combining biblical truth with practical steps. In this episode, I'll share four areas that...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Grief is a natural and necessary part of loss, but what happens when it lingers beyond its season? In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed , we explore prolonged or complicated grief —what it is, why it happens, and how to move forward in a healthy way. We’ll discuss: Signs of prolonged grief - when grief has become “stuck” and is interfering with daily lif...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Grief can feel overwhelming, confusing, and even isolating. It is a natural reaction to a loss in our life, especially the loss of a loved one.  If you’ve ever wondered, Is this normal?  You’re not alone. In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed , we’ll explore the difficult journey of grief.   Together, we’ll answer common questions like:   What are the dif...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Are your worries something you should worry about?   How can you manage your worries better?  Worry is a normal part of life—but it doesn’t have to control you. In this episode of Healthy and Redeemed , we look at what worry really is and why it's not always a bad thing. You'll learn practical, faith-based tools to manage your worry with the wisdom...