Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast

What happens when the marriage you prayed would be restored continues to fall apart? In this powerful episode of the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast, Heidi welcomes Heidi Royle, coach, entrepreneur, and founder of The Grove Collective, as she shares her deeply personal story of faith, heartbreak, healing, and redemption. From a dramatic encounter with God as a teenager to international ministry...

What if the biggest problem in your relationship isn't your spouse—but the story you're telling yourself? In this practical and faith-filled episode, Heidi shares 10 powerful rules that can transform your relationships. Drawing from personal stories, biblical wisdom, and psychological insight, you'll learn how to stop unhealthy patterns, communicate more effectively, and create deeper connection w...

What happens when your faith is tested for years through trauma, medical crises, unanswered questions, and the suffering of your children? In this deeply moving episode of the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast, Heidi sits down with Holly Meisner — president of the Minnesota Christian Chamber and co-owner of His Healing House — to talk about the intersection of faith, suffering, healing, and whole...

Do you ever feel like anxiety is quietly running your life? Maybe it shows up as overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, control, fear of the future, or carrying burdens that were never yours to carry. In this episode, Heidi explores anxiety through both a biblical and mental health lens, sharing practical tools to help you move from striving and worry into greater peace, trust, and freedom....

In this powerful follow-up conversation, Heidi welcomes back Dr. Anita Marchesani to explore how understanding the Bible through its original historical, cultural, and Orthodox context can transform the way we see God, suffering, salvation, and spiritual growth. If you've ever wondered whether you're reading Scripture through a modern Western lens, this episode will challenge and deepen your faith...

What if the thing you've been calling "humility" is actually keeping you trapped in shame? In this episode, Heidi explores the concept of sin consciousness and how many Christians unknowingly live more aware of failure, guilt, and condemnation than intimacy with God. Drawing from Galatians, Ephesians, Hebrews, and 2 Corinthians, Heidi unpacks the difference between behavior-focused Christianity an...

What happens when faith goes from something you "know about" to Someone you truly encounter? In this episode, Heidi sits down with speaker, author, and ministry leader Aminta Geisler to talk about her powerful journey from surface-level Christianity to deep transformation through suffering, surrender, and the presence of God. After walking away from her faith for several years and hitting rock bot...

What if the voice you've been calling "humility" is actually self-hate? In this powerful episode of the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast, Heidi explores one of the most hidden struggles—especially in Christian spaces: self-hate, self-blame, and internalized shame. Many people love God, serve faithfully, and show up for others… yet live with a constant internal voice of criticism, inadequacy, and...

What if anxiety isn't something to fight… but an invitation to meet God? In this powerful conversation, Heidi sits down with author Jennifer Tucker to explore a different way of approaching prayer, mental health, and the body. Through her personal journey with anxiety, depression, and her daughter's struggles, Jennifer shares how she moved from striving and perfectionism into a more embodied, pres...

What if you don't need to deconstruct your faith… but learn how to integrate it? In a culture where questioning often leads people away from God, this episode offers a different path. Heidi explores the difference between deconstruction and integration—and how you can ask honest questions without losing your foundation in Christ. If you've felt confused, unsettled, or unsure what to hold onto, thi...

What happens when deep trauma, spiritual experiences, and faith collide? In this powerful episode of the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast , Heidi sits down with Dusty May Taylor to share an honest and courageous story of survival, healing, and spiritual discernment. Dusty opens up about her childhood trauma, dissociation, encounters with the occult, and the path that eventually led her to healin...

Why do so many Christians know the right theology—but still struggle emotionally? We learned how to pray, serve, and believe… but not always how to regulate emotions, repair relationships, or set healthy boundaries. In this episode, we explore five emotional skills that mark spiritually mature believers and why emotional maturity is essential for a healthy Christian life. You'll learn how to: • Re...

What if true healing isn't found in chasing spiritual experiences—but in deeply knowing Christ? In this episode, Heidi sits down with Psychologist Dr. Anita Marchesani to explore her journey from charismatic Protestant spaces into the historic faith of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Together, they unpack spiritual discernment in a time when supernatural experiences are increasing—and often misunders...

What if spiritual maturity isn't measured by how powerful an encounter feels… but by how we love the person right in front of us? In this episode, Heidi shares a personal reflection on her faith being refined—learning to hold both the gifts of the Spirit and a deeper commitment to Scripture, discernment, and emotional health. As conversations around revival, deliverance, and spiritual experiences...

What happens when someone deeply embedded in darkness encounters the real Jesus? In this powerful episode, Heidi sits down with Riaan Swiegelaar, former co-founder and leader of the South African Satanic Church, who shares his radical transformation after encountering the love and truth of Christ. Together, they unpack the difference between true discernment and a critical spirit, the dangers of c...

Are you carrying emotional or spiritual weight that may not actually belong to you? In this episode, Heidi shares how to recognize and release burdens God never asked you to hold. If you're feeling overwhelmed by others' expectations, ministry pressures, or leadership responsibilities, this conversation will help you return to peace and clarity. In this episode you'll learn: • How to recognize the...

How do you actually know when God is speaking? Pam shares her personal story of walking with God through family dysfunction, deep loss, and healing, and how those experiences taught her to depend on the Holy Spirit's guidance. Together Heidi and Pam explore four levels of listening —listening to, listening for, listening with, and listening in—and how these help believers grow in discerning God's...

What happens when deep faith collides with deep hurt? In this powerful and nuanced conversation, Heidi Mortenson sits down with Jeremy Butros to explore his journey through church hurt, ministry trauma, and personal healing. Jeremy openly shares his experiences of childhood verbal abuse and the trauma he says he endured while working in ministry contexts connected to Bob Hartley and Shawn Bolz. Ra...

What do you do when the Church feels unstable? When ministries you respected face exposure… When leadership disappoints you… When questions shake what once felt certain… In this honest and pastoral episode, Heidi Mortenson speaks directly to the sheep — not just about leaders, but about how to stay rooted in God when confusion rises. This conversation explores how to discern without becoming cynic...

What happens when God interrupts a life headed for destruction? What happens when addiction, depression, identity confusion, and trauma collide with the power of Jesus? In this raw and powerful episode of the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast , Heidi sits down with Pastor Michael to talk about deliverance, healing, spiritual warfare, and what real freedom actually looks like. Michael shares his t...

What if your struggle to be still isn't spiritual failure—but a nervous system that learned survival? In this episode, we explore how to train your body, soul, and spirit to experience God's presence in a real, sustainable way. If you feel restless, bored, agitated, or unable to slow down with God, this conversation will gently show you that stillness is a skill that can be learned. You'll learn:...

What if Jesus isn't just relevant to your faith—but deeply relevant to your emotions, your mind, and your mental health? What if Jesus cares about your mental health as much as your faith? In this episode of the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast , Heidi is joined by licensed marriage and family therapist and author Rebecca Maxwell to explore how biblical truth and psychology work together in emot...

What is God asking of you right now? In a world filled with constant noise, crisis, controversy, and competing voices, it's easy to feel pulled in every direction. This episode invites you to slow down, tune out distraction, and rediscover the peace that comes from knowing your current assignment from God. "Let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has calle...

In this powerful conversation, Heidi sits down with Dr. Crawford to explore how faith and psychology work together to heal the spirit, soul, and body. Crawford shares her journey from acting to becoming a psychologist after overcoming depression, self-harm, and eating disorders—and how the Holy Spirit led her into true transformation. Together, they unpack the difference between the false self and...

Have you ever gone to church, felt better… but didn't know why? Do you love Jesus but still feel stuck in anxiety, striving, or exhaustion? Do you feel like you should be doing more — even when your heart is longing just to rest? You were never meant to live from survival. You were created to live from heaven. In this powerful and revelatory episode, Heidi Mortenson invites you into a life-changin...