The Christian Wellbeing Show

In this episode of The Christian Wellbeing Show, host Michelle is joined by co-host Stuart as they delve into themes of fear, hope, and eschatology within the modern Christian context, asking the pertinent question: Is the world coming to an end? The discussion covers the origins and evolution of end-of-the-world, ‘dispensational’ teaching, highlighting key figures like Lacunza, Irving, Darby, and...

ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode of the Christian Wellbeing Show, host Michelle delves into the hidden health risks of common breakfast staples like cornflakes, critiquing their nutritional deficiencies, the risks of processed additives such as refined sugars and high fructose corn syrup, and the dangers of glyphosates.  She underscores the significance of starting the day with nutritious wh...

In this episode of the Christian Wellbeing Show, host Michelle is joined by Jose Pereira, a former CEO of Citgo Petroleum, who was wrongfully imprisoned in Venezuela for five years along with five of his colleagues, the group known as the Citgo 6.  Jose details his harrowing experience of being held as a political pawn by a Communist regime, the harsh conditions of solitary confinement, and h...

In this episode of The Christian Wellbeing Show, host Michelle and co-host Stuart take an exciting look at the 'authority of the believer'. They explore the stumbling blocks in people’s thinking about the authority of the believer that undermine the effectiveness of their faith. Stuart and Michelle discuss from the Bible the transformative power of understanding one's spiritual authority in Christ...

In this week's episode of the Christian Wellbeing Show, host Michelle continues to help individuals and the church in her exploration of Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). In a follow up to the episode, Understanding PTSD , she highlights the similarities and the differences between CPTSD and PTSD. Michelle delves into the symptoms of CPTSD including challenges with emotional regulati...

Michelle is joined by co-host Stuart as they delve into the concept of true freedom in Christ.  They discuss the current cultural misconceptions about freedom both within and outside the Christian community, and emphasize the importance of biblical principles and God's boundaries for achieving true freedom.  The conversation explores how knowing God’s truth and following His ways leads t...

In this episode of the Christian Wellbeing Show, host Michelle explores Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from a place of sensitivity, hope and compassion..  She discusses the stigma surrounding PTSD in the Christian community and shares her personal experience with honesty and vulnerability as a tool to help people relate and learn about the condition. Michelle addresses the importance of pract...

ABOUT THE EPISODE In this week's episode Michelle Simpson welcomes Laura Brett, evangelist, author and a former qualified midwife. Laura discusses from her experience in health care the profound impact of the roll-out of the Covid mRNA injection. She shares insights from her book 'Losing Liberty, Finding Freedom,' addressing the spiritual and societal challenges of recent years.  The conversa...

In this episode of the Christian Wellbeing Show, Michelle discusses the fifth and final step in her series, 5 Simple steps to Healthy Living by focusing on the importance of using natural products.  Emphasizing how the chemicals in everyday cosmetics, toiletries, cleaning and other products can negatively impact health, she explains the dangers of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and provides p...

This week on the show Michelle asks and answers…What is the most stupid question in the history of mankind?   Initially addressing the real meaning of the word, ‘mankind’, she goes on to challenge the popular cultural thinking of the day, and address one of the biggest questions, follies and shames of mankind and the church, calling out its ignorance, arrogance and pride.   Referring to...

In this episode of The Christian Wellbeing Show, host Michelle is joined by co-host Stuart to explore the concept of biblical wellbeing and its impact on all areas of life.  They discuss the holistic approach to wellbeing, encompassing physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and financial needs. Through various biblical stories, including accounts of Elisha and New Testament events, they i...

In this episode of The Christian Wellbeing Show, host Michelle is joined by co-host Stuart to take a vital look at the surreptitious rise of censorship and cancel culture in Western society.  From their experience in a Communist country, they explore how these developments are imported from neo-Marxist thought and Communist regimes.  The conversation covers how they are used to erode fre...

This week on the show, host Michelle is continuing her 5 Simple Steps to Healthy living series with Step 4 - Managing Stress.  Michelle explores the dangers of prolonged stress and its impact on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Drawing from her personal experiences of moving homes and countries, she provides practical strategies to manage stress, such as regular exercise,...

In this episode of The Christian Wellbeing Show, host Michelle is here to discuss the importance of Christians speaking out against wrongdoing, both within the church and in the world.  But speaking out can be met with resistance. Michelle highlights some of the various responses Christians may encounter when they voice their concerns, including accusations of disobedience, spreading poison,...

In this FaithBuilder episode, host Michelle looks at understanding and embracing 'The Single Eye of Faith' - the idea that faith is more than just believing in Jesus; it is a substance and an assured expectation that we must hold on to and focus on even when our experience tells us something else. The Bible describes faith as the evidence of things not seen and this episode emphasizes the importan...

This is part 2 of Michelle’s discussion with Debbie Richens on the painful issue of parental alienation and estrangement. Looking at influences of divorce, social media, peers, and even counsellors on parental alienation, the pair discuss the mental, emotional, and physical effects of being cut off from family, including conditions like broken heart syndrome and fibromyalgia.  Highlighting is...

In this episode of the Christian Wellbeing Show, host Michelle is joined by therapist and expert, Debbie Richens to discuss the painful issue of parental alienation and estrangement. Debbie shares her personal experience and professional insights into the dynamics of parent alienation, the manipulative tactics used by others to cause children to cut off a parent, and the severe emotional and physi...

ABOUT THE EPISODE  In this episode of The Christian Wellbeing Show, host Michelle and co-host Stuart delve into part two of their discussion on spiritual gifts.  They revisit key points from the previous episode, including the need for a broader understanding of spiritual gifts and addressing common hindrances.  The episode explores alternative terms for traditional spiritual gifts...

In this episode of The Christian Wellbeing Show, host Michelle is joined by her co-host Stuart to dive into the concept of spiritual gifts with an alternative perspective.  Stuart shares insights from his book 'Empowered: Discovering Your Place in God's Story' and discusses how spiritual gifts extend beyond traditional church settings into all areas of life.  They explore the dichotomy b...

ABOUT THE EPISODE In this week’s episode of The Christian Wellbeing Show, host Michelle is joined by her co-host, Stuart, to explore the importance of natural ability assessments. An excellent tool for anyone, Stuart and Michelle discuss why natural ability assessments are good for Christians specifically, as individuals, in marriage, in teams, in business, and in the church. They look at how natu...

In this episode, host Michelle is back with her “5 Simple Steps to Healthy Living”, and this week she is looking at exercise.   Exploring the many benefits of regular exercise for the body and mind, Michelle addresses common barriers people face to exercise, either from their lives or themselves, creative tips for incorporating exercise into your daily life, a broad and refreshing variet...

In this week's episode of the Christian Wellbeing show, Michelle and Lisa Oakley continue their conversation around Spiritual abuse.  Looking at spiritual abuse through the lens of the culture of the church, its leadership and its teachings, Lisa underscores the need for healthy and open leadership and how this can help not only members that are experiencing spiritual abuse, but also church l...

In this episode of The Christian Wellbeing Show, host Michelle Simpson interviews Professor Lisa Oakley about the sensitive but very real topic of Spiritual Abuse. They discuss the definition of spiritual abuse as a form of psychological or emotional abuse characterised by highly controlling, coercive behaviour in a religious context. They explore the different characteristics and effects of...

This week on The Christian Wellbeing Show, host Michelle addresses the topic of trauma, how alone people can feel in this painful journey, the daily intensity of trying to survive, and the importance of people being able to look at others’ journeys to help them feel they are not alone. But how can they hear other people’s stories without being traumatised even more? Through reflective discussions...

This week Michelle is back with her ‘5 Simple Steps to Healthy Living’ series and in Step 2 is taking sugar - “The Sweet Deceiver” - to task. Since the 1970’s, we have been constantly warned that we consume far too much sugar in our diets, but that hasn’t stopped us yet.  With its myriad of uses and addictive qualities, which are pushed on consumers by the food industry, it is no surprise tha...