Illuminated Soul with Craig Westhoff

Let's realize and admit our capacity for self-deception. It's a helpful step towards emotional health and well-being. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

A short, centering prayer we can practice to calm our nerves. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

What does it really mean to bear or hold a grudge? When you find out, you won’t want to hold one again! If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Maybe some of the depression, anxiety and emotional battles we face in life can be the by-product of having questions about God, life and self that we believe we can never ask. In order to believe in a new way and become free, the questions must be asked. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

In this episode I share one of my most embarrassing and humiliating experiences that reintroduced me to the healing power of confession. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

A simple tool to help you remember who you are when emotions and circumstance attempt to define you. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Self-hatred. Low self-esteem. Feelin' like a loser. If we're honest, often times positive affirmations don't work as well as we wish they would. Why? And is there a better way? If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Overwhelmed? Freakin' out? Here are 3 simple, yet powerful words to help ground us in the present moment when we don't like the moment we find ourselves in. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

When we reason from how we feel, we can quickly make a mess of things and cause ourselves undue emotional turmoil. Let's learn a better way. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Instead of pretending it's not there, what if we admit it when we are afraid? And if we do, is that a contradiction to trusting God? Can we be afraid AND trust God? If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Forgiveness is a powerful weapon and a healing agent. But, let’s do it well and not discount our emotions! If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Some of our anxiety, depression, feelings of failure and more might be the result of buying into this particular illusion. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

A helpful tool to aid us in surrendering, letting go, and embracing the present moment with God. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Two thieves have much to teach us about how to approach suffering, mental anguish and pain. Let's learn how to surrender well. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

There is a secret weapon you can use in the fight against anxiety and worry, but...it's not in our nature to use this weapon. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Overwhelmed? Freakin' out? Before thinking your way out of what ever stressful moment you find yourself in, first ask yourself this profound question. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

A beautiful and beneficial way of how to see people that will open our eyes to wonder and awe instead of judgment. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

What if some of the emotional turmoil we experience as sons and daughters of God is simply due to a misapplied or misguided hope? If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

In this episode we look at some of the differences between expectation and hope. Understanding expectations properly can help us avoid lots of emotional roller coaster rides! If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Maybe you've seen the signs: Silence = Violence. But, there is also a silence that brings healing. An inward and outward healing. There is a silence that helps us see God and makes room for His presence and His words. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

So many opinions flying around, right? Opinions we will have, but when we mistake our opinions for THIS...it becomes an open doorway to frustration, irritation and more. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Why me? Why now? Unfortunately, these questions are unanswerable. Maybe there are better questions to ask in the midst of pain. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

In the midst of tumultuous times we often deal with tumultuous emotions. And whatever negative emotion we resist, only persists. Instead of being victims to what we feel, what if we become investigators? If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

A lot going on in our country right now regarding racial injustice. Here's one sometimes forgotten, but constructive way to deal with tough emotions in the midst of tough times. And to pray when words fail. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

A simple question that began my healing journey out of clinical depression and chronic anxiety. How human are you allowed to be? If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!