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

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Guilt can be a powerful emotion, but not all guilt is from God. Some guilt is meant to lead us to repentance, while other guilt keeps us stuck in shame and condemnation. In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed , we’ll explore the difference between true guilt and false guilt , how to recognize each, and how to handle guilt in a healthy way.   We will also d...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Forgiveness is a central part of the Christian faith.  In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed , we explore God’s forgiveness—what it means for us and how it transforms our lives. We also dive into why we need to forgive others and what we do if we have hurt someone.    And what about self-forgiveness? Is it biblical? Join me as we uncover the truth about f...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Fear can feel overwhelming, but as Christians, we don’t have to be ruled by it. In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed , we’ll explore biblical truths about fear and practical ways to trust God when we feel fear. Learn how to replace fear with faith, find peace in God’s promises, and walk in biblical courage every day.  This episode is a longer one, but I...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Are you looking to worldly things to fill your holes?   In this episode, we explore the powerful truth that only God can fill the holes in our hearts and lives as we explore my "H.T. Hole Theory". Drawing from scripture and personal experience, I share how worldly pursuits often leave us empty and how God's promises offer true restoration and f...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this episode, we continue our three-part series on renewing your mind by focusing on how to replace negative thoughts with healthy thoughts. Building on the Cognitive Behavioral Triangle and understanding automatic negative thoughts (ANTs), we’ll talk about the criteria for healthy thoughts and how it will transform us.  We will also learn how to create he...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this episode of Healthy and Redeemed , we dive into the Cognitive Behavioral Triangle, a powerful tool that reveals the connection between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Learn how understanding this triangle can help you identify unhealthy patterns and make meaningful changes. We’ll also explore the impact of automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) and...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Discover how God calls us to transform our thoughts, aligning them with His truth, and learn why this process is essential for emotional and spiritual health. I will explore key scriptures and the therapeutic intervention called cognitive behavioral therapy. If you know that you have negative and unhealthy self-talk, this three-part series will help you chang...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this episode , I will explore the connection between anxiety and the brain. Discover how anxiety starts in the brain, impacts the body, and how God designed your mind with the ability to adapt and heal. I will discuss key areas of the brain involved in anxiety, what happens during anxious moments, and practical steps to care for your brain—spiritually, men...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail What does it really mean to nourish your soul? In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed , we explore the fascinating Hebrew word Nephesh , often translated as "soul" in the Bible. But Nephesh is so much more—it means your whole being: body, mind, and spirit. Join me as we dive into key scriptures like Genesis 2:7, Deuteronomy 6:5, and Psalm 42:1-2...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail As we step into a new year, many of us reflect on the past and look forward to a fresh start. In this episode,, we explore the importance of setting goals.  There are five important characteristics of goals or objectives: 1. Specific 2. Attainable 3. Measurable 4. Observable 5. Positively Focused Whether you set goals in the new year or you choose to set new...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Christmas is a season of joy, but it can also be a time of struggle for many. If you’re feeling down, grieving, or just grasping for some peace in the busyness of the season, this special edition of Healthy & Redeemed is for you. I will read through selected scriptures and meaningful song lyrics helping us remember the true meaning of Christmas—Jesus Chri...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this final installment of the "Creating Healthy Coping Skills" series, I explore how journaling and practicing creativity can help us navigate life’s emotional challenges.  Discover how these expressive practices not only help us process emotions but also provide benefits to our lives.  I discuss a biblical approach to journaling—expressing raw f...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Do you have a lot of tension in your body?  Do you feel extreme anxiety or have post-trauma symptoms? I will share more healthy coping skills, specifically muscle relaxation, grounding, and visualization techniques.  These practical techniques will help with managing stress or emotional overwhelm.   If you ever wanted a toolbox full of healthy coping 'to...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this second part of integrating coping skills into your life, I talk specifically about the benefits of prayer and meditation.  Not only are these things healthy coping skills, but they are also practices that will help you deepen your faith.  Join me on this important journey of creating good mental and spiritual health! *Biblical Meditation is meant to h...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, or anxious?  Do you have a hard time managing all those emotions?  It is time to integrate some healthy coping skills into your life!  Don't underestimate the power of coping to deal with troubling emotions in a healthy way. In this episode, I talk about what coping skills are and how they help us manage our emo...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this episode of Healthy and Redeemed , we dive into the essential foundation for stable emotional and mental health.   I focus on three parts of that foundation—sleep, exercise, and nutrition— emphasizing how each area uniquely contributes to emotional resilience, helping us face daily challenges with greater stability. Special focus is given to the import...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this episode of Healthy and Redeemed , I explore what it means to be emotionally healthy as a Christian. I discuss 11 key signs that help us recognize maturity in our emotions and biblical principles that guide us toward healthier living. I break down each sign and provide practical advice for growing in emotional maturity, no matter where we are on the jo...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail I talk about emotions - what they are and why I believe God gave us these wonderful but sometimes frustrating feelings.  I also provide some simple tips to respond to them and gauge whether they are 'normal'.  I share some better ways to think and manage them.  This is the stuff I share in my counseling office, so please join me!! Support the show G...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this episode, I will share a little bit of my faith journey, and how God helped me see myself as he created me to be.  I also share more about my hopes for the podcast and what you can expect in the future.   Support the show Get Healey's Books:   Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry   The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgi...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail I introduce myself and the new Healthy and Redeemed podcast.  I share my desires and goals of helping people live healthier lives as Christians.  In future episodes, I will share practical ways for you to become more emotionally healthy and deepen your faith.   As a follower of Jesus, it's important that you live as healthy as possible—no matter what you...

Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Welcome to the Healthy and Redeemed Podcast—a place for Christians who want to grow in their emotional health. I’m Healey Ikerd, a licensed counselor, and I’m passionate about helping believers excel in their lives and relationships. In each episode, we’ll explore ways to improve our mental health. We’ll dive into topics like coping skills, managing our emoti...