Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast

Have you felt stuck and that you couldn't keep doing? This episode is a tender yet bold encouragement to anyone who feels stuck, unseen, or uncertain. Heidi and Melanie bring the listener back to the truth of God's goodness, His faithfulness in hardship, and His purpose even in our pain. Despite early technical difficulties, God's presence filled the conversation as Melanie shared her powerful tes...

What if reaching your goals, healing emotionally, and growing spiritually isn't about trying harder—but about becoming safer? In this episode of the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast , we go deeper into what it actually looks like to live regulated by the Spirit by expanding our window of tolerance and increasing our capacity. Building on Romans 7 and 8, Heidi explores how neuroscience, nervous s...

In this heartfelt and Spirit-led conversation, Heidi and Marie dive deep into the powerful connection between mental health, emotional healing, and the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit. Together, they explore what it means to walk through life's transitions—personally and professionally—while staying anchored in God's truth and love. Marie opens up about her process of facilitating inner heali...

Why do so many faithful, insightful Christians still feel stuck—emotionally, mentally, or behaviorally? In this episode of the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast, Heidi explores Romans 7 and 8 through the lenses of Scripture, neuroscience, and mental health, revealing why insight and willpower alone don't lead to lasting freedom. You'll discover how true healing happens when the Spirit becomes the...

Breaking Financial Strongholds: Healing the Soul's Relationship with Money with Stephen De Silva Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you work, your finances hit a ceiling? What if your beliefs about money —not your bank account—are what's holding you back? In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Heidi Mortenson, MA, LMFT, interviews Stephen De Silva, former CFO of Bethel Church and fou...

Feeling stuck, unworthy, or unsure of your next step? In this episode, you'll discover how to break the lies that hold you back, embrace your God-given identity, and step into the "more of Jesus" in your life. Through heartfelt prayer, revelation, and Scripture, you'll receive encouragement and practical guidance to walk in freedom, confidence, and the power of the Holy Spirit. You'll learn how to...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Lyndsie Schnoor shares her journey from night terrors, demonic visitations, panic disorder, and an eating disorder to a life marked by freedom, identity, and intimacy with God . Through therapy, medication, deliverance, and the presence of Jesus, Lyndsie learned what it truly means to be known by God . Today, she stands as a prophet, worship leader, au...

Are you snapping at your spouse over the smallest things… even though you love them and don't want to feel this way? In this powerful episode of the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast , Heidi dives deep into why anger can feel automatic in marriage — and how Jesus brings real freedom from hidden strongholds, emotional triggers, and patterns you can't seem to break on your own. This episode is vuln...

Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Wendy Backlund! In this episode, discover how you can break free from old mindsets and step into the identity God has for you. Wendy shares her personal story of overcoming shyness and inadequacy, offering practical steps rooted in scripture. Here's what you can expect: Real talk on changing your beliefs to change your life—starting today. Simple, science...

In this powerful episode of the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast , licensed therapist and faith encourager Heidi Mortenson guides listeners through breaking free from the mental, emotional, and spiritual strongholds that keep us bound. Rooted in biblical truth and clinical insight, Heidi helps you identify lies from the enemy, renew your mind through God's Word, and walk boldly in your true iden...

Do You Wonder if There's a Spiritual Root Behind Emotional or Physical Pain? Have you ever felt like your heart's been broken beyond repair—or that your emotional trauma might be connected to physical pain in your body? In this powerful episode, Heidi Mortenson sits down with Joan Hunter , world-renowned healing minister, to uncover how Jesus still heals today —body, soul, and spirit. Joan shares...

Do you believe that you can hear the voice of God? Do you know that God is speaking to you about many things all the time? Many Christians don't realize that as children we are designed to hear our father's voice – "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me." – John 10:14. We were created to operate in sync with God's voice for our life. In this episode I will talk about how we...

Are you dreaming of a family full of love, connection and harmony? Do you want to create a healthy culture for your children? Seth Dahl is a powerful speaker, author, father, husband and child of God. He shares his testimony of struggling with addiction and suicidal thoughts at a young age. He became born again and hasn't been the same because of Jesus. He has taught years of children's ministry a...

Do you feel stuck, spiritually unfulfilled, or wonder why God's promises seem just out of reach? Jason Chin came from a very broken childhood with violence and abuse and shares how God got a hold of his mom and eventually him. He had a lot of anger issues and got kicked out of every high school he attended. He shares how the power of encouragement led him to break low self-esteem and eventually le...

We have all seen the news and impact of Charlie Kirk's assassination on September 10 th and the shooting at Assumption Church and the increased violence. Something is so different with this Charlie Kirk's death. He wasn't just a political commentator or news guy. He was a devoted Christian, father and husband who followed through on this dream. In this episode, I will talk about what I sense God d...

Have you feel unchosen or rejected? Have you had someone else's bad choices squash your hope and give you trauma? Heather grew up Christian but didn't hear God's voice until she was the age of 30. In this powerful episode you will hear Heather's testimony of struggling with trauma she didn't know was trauma, the spirit of fear, depression, panic attacks and lack of security. Her trauma was around...

Do you feel discouraged from certain relationships in your life? Do you have loved ones who aren't getting the help you believe that they need? In this episode, you will hear some practical applications and encouragement when relationships can feel so deflating. You will hear how we can walk in our identity in Christ no matter what is around us, and ways we can navigate God's truth when we bump in...

Donna believed that she wasn't smart enough, didn't belong and didn't fit in. She had lie-based thinking and was getting her identity from what she did, what people said about her and what she had. Growing up Jewish, she had a very strong tight community but only traditions and laws. She had a sense of guilt and shame and not a personal relationship with God. You will hear about her and her husban...

Do you feel like there isn't room for God's blessings? You want them but it doesn't seem like they can fit. This seems silly for a Christian desiring more of God, but sometimes we aren't aware of what we don't know. In this episode stepping back into podcasting after a 6 month break, Heidi will provide ministry and prayer. She will talk about how the power of the truth sets us free and how we can...

Do you feel like God is doing a new thing in you? Have you felt like you've been in transition? I have been in a transition season this past year after selling my business and I am sensing God drawing me into His heart in a deeper way than I've ever been before. I am sensing that I need to lay down the podcast for a season until I have the green light again. Normally I am a big dreamer and have al...

Have you seen angels and demons? Do you sense things in the spirit? In this encouraging episode with Seer and Prophet Micah Turnbo, you will be drawn into the heart of God and a relationship with the Holy Spirit. As a child, Micah could see angels, demons and other spiritual creatures. This episode will dive into many great topics, including when to seek counseling even when you have spiritual gif...

Have you felt ashamed of your addiction? Do you want to experience God's empowerment instead of judgement? Melissa Huray with an author and host of the Hope Report. She challenges our typical belief in addictions and shifts us to think of the radical hope of being free because of Jesus. Many think addictions are a disease but Melissa challenges us to see it as an attempt to solve a problem. In thi...

Are you still dabbling with the world and Christianity? Are you all in for the Kingdom of God? Amanda grew up in a Christian home but wasn't buying it and she rebelled against her parents. She experienced a traumatic moment with a friend who became paralyzed by diving into the water but grew a weird savior complex that she was better than him. She started having affairs, dating and living with oth...

Church hurt is a word that has been used quite a bit lately but what does it mean? And if we have been hurt by a church, what does Jesus want for us in response? What we often don't see when we are hurt is that it is the people of God who hurt us, but God's heart is for us to be healed. Pastor Joe Dobbins is the lead pastor of Twin Rivers Church in Missouri, USA, and he write a book called "Hope A...

Have you felt stuck because of messes in your family? Do you believe some areas in your life are beyond repair? There is a new future with a God of second chances. Dr. Chris Rappazini is an author, speaker and life coach who takes us into his journey. He shares about his own brother's addictions, where he had misses himself and could have been Jesus where he wasn't. He talks about how both him and...