Life Without Baggage : Insights from Christian Counseling for Greater Confidence, Courage & Comfort

Is God mad at me? Why don't I feel forgiven? How do I get closer to God? This video answers those questions. 0:00" Introduction 0:35" Is God mad at me? 4:45" Why do I have trouble feeling good enough? 7:08" How can I recognize if I have distortions about God 10:50" Four steps to remove distortions ✅ Important Links: 👉 Audio Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V 👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit....

This week looks at the therapeutic power of creativity. Many people do not recognize the creativity they express in the simple tasks of life (like cooking, sewing, repairing items, gardening, solving problems, etc.) Creativity gives us joy and blesses other people. 0:00" Introduction 1:56" Have You Dropped Off Some Baggage? 2:50" Creativity in your everyday life 4:35" Therapeutic benefits of havin...

Today, I am interviewing Jenilee Samuel of "Java with Jen" to discuss how to use your faith to get strategies for your business, podcast, or hobby. 0:00" Introduction to episode and to Jenilee Samuel 2:32" Recognizing the gentle ways that God communicates with us 9:34" Getting help from God to improve your finances, business, hobby, or side hustle 18:42" Dreams, Inventions & Creativity 25:25"...

If you have dropped off some baggage as a result of any of these episodes, or prayers, or insights, I would love to hear from you! This link will give you 90 seconds of recording time. https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithoutBaggage Also, let me know if I have permission to share your recording on a future segment! Looking forward to hearing from you!

This episode looks at the impact of trauma on the body and the brain, triggers, and ways to move forward in recovery from trauma. 0:00" Introduction to the episode and guest 3:20" Trauma & Helplessness 8:50" Triggers and Emotional overload 11:24" Tools for recovery from trauma 14:45" Mistakes people of faith make in their coping 16:05" Increasing your sense of safety 18:34" Improving your self...

This video gives simple tips to use guided imagery and relaxation to reduce anxiety and enjoy greater peace. 0:00" Benefits of Relaxation Techniques 1:06" Preparing Your Setting 3:16" A Guided Relaxation for you 9:50" Additional Suggestions to manage stress 11:11" A Prayer for Peace 🧳Leave me a message about the baggage you released https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithoutBaggage ✅ Important Links:...

In this episode, I explain how to use your faith to build #selfconfidence on the foundation of your position, purpose, and power in Jesus Christ. 0:00" Introduction 2:21" Our POSITION as loved by God 7:30" Our lives have PURPOSE as a child of God 13:07" We have POWER in the Holy Spirit to overcome obstacles 20:35" Prayer of blessing 🧳Leave me a message about the baggage you released https://www.s...

This episode explores some roots of self-rejection and important insights to help you move out of low #selfesteeem. 0:00" Introduction 1:42" ROOTS of Self-Rejection 4:45" Building a foundation of self-acceptance 9:30" A prayer to overcome and move forward 🧳Leave me a message about the baggage you released https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithoutBaggage ✅ Important Links: 👉 Audio Books on Amazon: h...

There are things you can do to move forward after divorce, a break up, or loss of a friendship. Here are 12 steps to help get through it as smoothy as possible. This is taken from the audio book. 0:00" Introduction 3:00" Steps 1 - 12 19:44" Common Mistakes 21:10" Learn what you can so you can choose wisely Psalm 34:18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted. Get the audio book: https://www.amazon.co...

There are trendy practices that take us out of the light of Jesus and into murky spiritual practices. Here is a simple explanation of how to tell the difference. Website drtonicooper.com Books on Amazon amazon.com/author/drtonicooper Video Podcasts channel youtube.com/@ChristianCounselingforaL-gz3mu/featured FB facebook.com/drtonicooper Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tonicooper777/

In this more personal episode, I talk about my struggles with depression, spiritual confusion, and generational patterns. 0:00" Introduction to the episode 2:25" My background of emotional turmoil and depression 10:18" Ways that the Lord started to change me 11:15" Things that the Lord wanted me to address in order to grow 17:25" Closing the door on the occult practices 19:50" Inner vows that boun...

This episode looks at a variety of topics related to overcoming family patterns of abuse & dysfunction in order to have a stronger personality and healthier relationships. 0:00" Introduction 1:57" The prevalence of trauma in society 4:00" The role of learned helplessness 7:29" Childhood abuse & domestic violence 14:20" Coping strategies to build a stronger personality 20:04" Toxic guilt, f...

Today we go step-by-step to help you identify lingering attachments to people, organizations, family members, and spiritual practices that are holding you captive. 0:00" Introduction and Review of Attachments 2:40" Questions to Identify Lingering Attachments 12:50" Prayer to Unload Attachments & Trauma Bonds 🧳Leave me a message about the baggage you released https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWith...

An overview of how secrets, traumatic family dynamics, and false spiritual practices prevent us from resolving losses or moving forward in life. This information can also be found in my book called "Life Without Baggage" which is available on Amazon. 0:00" Introduction and Review of definitions 2:50" Understanding the Intensity of Bonds and Loss 5:40" Trauma Bonds and Traumatic Loss 6:45" Secrets...

This is part 1 in a short series on attachments, soul ties, and trauma bonds. Understanding this concept helps us break free from toxic relationships and memories. 0:00" Introduction to the episode 2:16" What is a soul tie? 4:20" Is this in the Bible? 7:00" What is the purpose of a soul tie? 8:19" What is a bad tie? 9:40" How are these bonds formed? 11:30 Prayer to Break unwanted attachments and t...

Periodically I set aside a time to pray for the requests that people send me. Send me a message, I will keep it confidential, and I will pray for that request on Monday, July 22, 2024. Also, keep me posted when you receive your answer to prayer! 🧳Leave me a message about the baggage you released https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithoutBaggage ✅ Important Links: 👉 Audio Books on Amazon: https://bit...

A short word of encouragement for you. God shares His secrets with those who want to listen. 🧳Leave me a message about the baggage you released https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithoutBaggage ✅ Important Links: 👉 Audio Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V 👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V 👉 Website: https://www.drtonicooper.com/ 👉 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anto...

Today I interview Laura Jane Layton on the importance of self-care and how to build #selfconfidence and #healthyrelationships. 0:00" Introduction 2:15" Why do we need self-care? 6:40" Is self-care selfish? 9:39" Self-care and healthy relationships 15:45" Self-talk and mental health 20:00" Gratitude and self-care Here is the link to Laura Jane website: https://laurajanelayton.com/ 🧳Leave me a mess...

Tips and strategies to help you stop self-criticism (taken from my Livestream on June 21, 2024). 0:00" Introduction 2:20" ROOTS of Self-Criticism 4:07" Journal Exercises that help 6:00" Strategies to get at the ROOTS 7:44" Spiritual & Psychological ways to UPROOT 11:26" Changing Self-Talk 15:00" Forgiving Yourself & Others 20:20" Positive Supports 22:10" Q & A 26:00" Blessing for the L...

A word of encouragement from Ephesians 4:13. 🧳Leave me a message about the baggage you released https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithoutBaggage ✅ Important Links: 👉 Audio Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V 👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V 👉 Website: https://www.drtonicooper.com/ 👉 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antoinette-t-cooper 👉 FREE eBook https://www.drtoni...

A short word of encouragement on how to understand chaos in your personal life and in the world. Here is a link to the YouTube video. https://youtube.com/shorts/OxHOPv3kf08?si=-R8ZPEoMRrvkDXLg 🧳Leave me a message about the baggage you released https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithoutBaggage ✅ Important Links: 👉 Audio Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V 👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2...

Part 2 with Rebekah Anne Perkins, M.S., about emotional intelligence and how to manage difficult emotions like anger and guilt. 0:00" Introduction 2:08" Why people devalue their emotions 3:28" The results of ignoring emotion 7:00" The emotion of anger and how to handle it 16:25" Speaking up in a healthy way will help you build self-confidence 17:20" The power of learning to label your emotions 19:...

This is Part 1 where I interview Rebekah Anne Perkins, M.S., about what defines emotional intelligence and the signs of whether you are strong or weak in E.Q. 0:00" Introduction 2:52" Definition 4:20" The purpose of emotions and need for E.Q. 6:30" The benefits of improving your E.Q. (Emotional Intelligence) 9:15" Ways to determine your EQ Here is the link to Rebekah Anne's website https://www.reb...

I will be LIVESTREAMING on Friday, June 21st from 4:00 - 4:30 PM EST on FB and YouTube. I will be covering ways to stop self-criticism. Send me any questions you want me to answer! ✅ Subscribe To My Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianCounselingforaL-gz3mu/?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Important Links: 👉 Books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/48x5M2V 👉 Leave me a Google Review: https:/...

Take the quiz! Find out the ways that God wants to connect with us and the emotional barriers that interfere with your spiritual health. 0:00" Introduction 2:19" Quiz and Answers 8:30" God's desire for friendship with you 10:20" Emotional Obstacles 14:22" Prayer to Remove Obstacles 🧳Leave me a message about the baggage you released https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithoutBaggage ✅ Important Links:...