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Trauma can make healing feel complicated, especially when you love God, believe in prayer, and have already been praying about the same struggle for years.

In this conversation with Jared Laskey, we talk about biblical healing for trauma, his testimony of Jesus healing him from combat PTSD, and how the Holy Spirit helps us recognize God's voice even when fear, pain, or overwhelm have been loud. This episode is a hope-filled reminder that God is not intimidated by trauma, and your struggle is not your identity.

Jared's story points us back to this truth: healing is possible with God. Not because we force ourselves to be stronger, but because Jesus still heals, the Holy Spirit still comforts, and God still speaks into the places we thought we would have to manage forever.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• God can heal what trauma has touched.

• Biblical healing is not about pretending pain is not there.

• The Holy Spirit brings comfort, clarity, and peace.

• Hearing God can help reveal what is happening beneath the struggle.

• A symptom may be a signal, not the conclusion.

• Hope matters because sometimes we need to know healing is possible before we can envision it for ourselves.

Listen now and let this conversation remind you that you are not too wounded, too stuck, or too far gone for God to meet you in the middle of your healing story.

Connect with Jared Laskey and Fireborn Ministries here: https://www.firebornministries.com/

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Nick had spent a year and a half praying, studying Scripture, and doing everything he knew to hear God clearly. But instead of finding clarity, he felt exhausted, confused, and afraid that God had given up on him. During this live coaching session, God revealed that Nick had unknowingly turned spiritual disciplines into spiritual performance—and believed the outcome depended on him.

Key Takeaways

• Spiritual disciplines can become performance when I use them to earn an answer from God.

• Trying harder is not always the answer when I still feel confused or stuck.

• Performance, perfectionism, and pride can place responsibility on me that belongs to God.

• Grace is a free gift I receive through faith—not a reward for doing everything perfectly.

• My responsibility is to hear God, obey what He shows me, and trust Him with the outcome.

• The pressure I'm carrying may be a signal that there is a deeper belief God wants to reveal.

Listen now and hear the moment Nick says it feels like a "1,000-pound gorilla" has lifted as he releases the pressure to perform and receives God's grace.

Prayer: God, show me where I have turned my relationship with You into performance. Forgive me for believing everything depends on how hard I work. I release the pressure to strive, receive Your grace, and trust You with the outcome. In Jesus' name, amen.

Declaration: I do not have to earn the voice or attention of my Father. I will obey God, trust His grace, and leave the outcome in His hands.

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Prayer is powerful, but sometimes we keep praying the same prayer at a symptom without understanding what God may be revealing beneath it. When the struggle remains, it can leave us discouraged, confused, and wondering whether we are doing something wrong spiritually.

In Episode 279, I'm sharing my conversation with Beatty Carmichael about hearing God's voice during the healing process. We talk about why Christians can love God, pray faithfully, and still feel stuck—and why needing another person's perspective does not mean you lack faith.

Key Takeaways

• Why remaining stuck is not proof that prayer failed

• Two ways to test whether you are hearing God

• How a symptom can reveal a deeper emotional or spiritual need

• Why we cannot always recognize the root from inside the struggle

• How identity, fear, agreements, and unforgiveness can affect healing

• Why one clear next step can be more helpful than another checklist

Listen now and consider whether the struggle you have been trying to silence may be pointing toward something God wants to help you understand.

Declaration: My struggle is not my identity. I am loved by God and learning to recognize His voice as He leads me toward truth, clarity, and healing.

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You can know the Bible, love God, and still feel unsure about what He is saying to you personally. That uncertainty does not mean you are failing spiritually. God may already be speaking through Scripture, nature, dreams, other people, or ordinary moments—but you may be overlooking what He is doing within them.

In this episode, I share June's story from the Heal with God Signature Program and how learning to recognize God's voice more tangibly helped her deepen her trust in Him, understand her identity, steady her emotions, and find the courage to move forward.

• Recognize four purposes in God's communication: teaching, correction, preparation, and equipping

• Understand why God's loving correction is different from condemnation

• Notice repeated themes without forcing an immediate interpretation

• Move from simply hearing truth to responding with one faithful step

• Replace "I don't hear God" with the identity of someone learning His voice

Listen now and ask God which of these four purposes He may already be using in your everyday life.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 10:27

Prayer: God, open my awareness to the ways You are teaching, correcting, preparing, and equipping me. Help me recognize Your voice, test what I hear against Scripture, and respond with trust.

Declaration: I am not spiritually defective. I am learning to recognize the voice of my Shepherd. God is not withholding Himself from me.

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For seven years, I lived with depression without ever asking why I was sad in the first place. I cried myself to sleep, woke from a dead sleep to vomit, and eventually accepted that this was simply how life was going to be. But as I began pursuing Jesus, taking communion, and paying attention to what He was doing around me, my mind was slowly being retrained. In this episode, I'm sharing the two Biblical healing practices that helped me stop rehearsing what pain had done and begin remembering what Jesus had done—and was still doing.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Why depression can keep pulling your attention back toward painful memories

How to recognize what your mind has been rehearsing without shaming yourself

Why communion is a practical way to remember Jesus' finished work

How Biblical, shared, and personal testimonies can strengthen hope

Why taking thoughts captive is simple, but requires intentional practice

How supported walking out can help when information alone has not changed the pattern

Listen now, then ask God to show you what your mind has been rehearsing and which testimony of His faithfulness you need to remember today.

Scripture: "They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony." — Revelation 12:11

Prayer: Jesus, thank You that what happened to me does not get the final word. Show me what my mind has been rehearsing, and bring Your faithfulness back to my remembrance. Help me take every thought captive and walk in the freedom You have already made possible. Amen.

Declaration: I am not defined by depression or by what happened to me. I am an overcomer through Jesus, and I will train my attention toward truth and hope.

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Betrayal can do more than break trust. It can make you question your worth, your identity, your ability to hear God, and whether healing is actually possible for you. In this episode, Heather talks with Kristina Joy about healing after betrayal, rebuilding safety with Jesus, and learning how to stop letting shame name who you are.

This conversation is for the Christian who has been hurt, hidden, or emotionally guarded and still wonders why they feel stuck after praying, forgiving, or trying to move forward. You are not who betrayal told you you were. You are still loved, still seen, and still invited into freedom with Jesus.

You'll gain:

• A clearer understanding of how shame attaches itself to betrayal

• Language for the lies betrayal can create around your identity

• Encouragement for healing with Jesus without hiding or self-punishment

• Insight into why safety matters in emotional and spiritual healing

• A first step for bringing shame into the light without condemnation

Listen now and connect with Kristina Joy through her podcast, Intimacy After Infidelity: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intimacy-after-infidelity-cut-contact-rebuild-trust/id1691443054

Scripture: Romans 8:1 says, "So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus."

Prayer: Jesus, thank You that shame does not get to name me. Show me where betrayal has shaped the way I see myself, others, or You. Lead me into truth, safety, and healing. Help me receive Your love in the places I have wanted to hide. Amen.

Declaration: I am not who betrayal told me I was. I belong to Jesus. I can bring my pain into the light, receive grace, and walk in freedom.

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Anger can feel like the whole problem when it's the thing coming out of your mouth, affecting your relationships, and leaving you regretting how you responded. In this episode, I'm letting you listen in on Keenan's real live coaching from a Heal with God Workshop as we slow down, ask God questions, and follow the anger somewhere Keenan had never fully connected before.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why Keenan came into coaching wanting freedom from anger outbursts

• The childhood connection that surfaced as he talked about feeling unheard

• The moment anger led deeper into loneliness, worth, and identity

• What Keenan recognized about depending on other people's opinions

• The prayer and declarations that helped him reconnect with his identity in God

• Why Keenan ended the coaching feeling more free, peaceful, and secure in God's heart

Listen now and consider whether the symptom you've been fighting may be pointing toward something deeper God wants to help you see.

Declaration: I am a child of God. I am not abandoned. I am not alone. My struggle is not my identity. My identity comes from God.

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Marriage can quietly become frustrating when you feel like you are the only one trying to grow, heal, communicate, or change.

I know how easy it is to start focusing on everything your spouse is not doing. But sometimes the first place God wants to bring healing is not in their heart. It is in ours.

In this episode, I am sharing four ways to heal your marriage as a Christian without waiting for your spouse to change. We are talking about unmet needs, expectations, forgiveness, judgment, and what happens when we accidentally make our spouse responsible for giving us something only God can fully provide.

• Why your spouse can be a vessel God uses, but cannot become your source of peace, joy, love, or security

• How to recognize when you are waiting for your spouse to heal before giving yourself permission to heal

• Why disappointment often points to hidden expectations, comparison, or a fantasy of what marriage "should" look like

• How words like "always" and "never" may reveal unforgiveness and judgments you have been collecting

• A simple way to ask God what He wants to heal in your own heart instead of constantly diagnosing your spouse

• Why forgiving quickly can protect your heart from bitterness and emotional distance

Listen now and ask God one honest question: What are You showing me about my heart in my marriage?

Declaration:
God, You said Jesus is the cornerstone. Therefore, I am built on Jesus, and I will receive my love, peace, joy, and security from You. I will forgive quickly, release judgments, and let You lead my healing.

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You may feel like God is silent when you pray, especially when you're trying your hardest to hear Him clearly. That tension can create confusion, self-doubt, and the belief that something is wrong with your ability to hear God.

But often, the issue isn't silence—it's recognition.

In this episode, I share a simple but powerful shift in how hearing God actually works. Through a real-life moment watching birds feed and a coaching breakthrough inside the Heal with God Workshop, you'll see how God often speaks in patterns, awareness, and subtle clarity rather than obvious answers.

You'll also learn a 4-step process to begin recognizing His voice more clearly and consistently in your everyday life.

• Feeling like God is silent often comes from misunderstanding how He speaks

• Hearing God is a learned awareness, not a spiritual "ability you either have or don't"

• God often speaks through repetition, impressions, Scripture alignment, and peace

• You can train your awareness by slowing down and asking intentional questions

• Discernment is what turns hearing into clarity and direction

• Application is where trust in God actually becomes healing

Listen now and begin learning how to recognize God's voice with clarity instead of confusion.

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Forgiveness can feel tender, especially when you've already prayed about the same pain for years and still feel the sting of what happened.

In this conversation, I'm sitting down with Kathleen Johnson to talk about the power of forgiveness for Christian healing—not as a religious phrase, not as pretending it didn't hurt, and not as forcing yourself to trust someone who hasn't rebuilt trust.

Kathleen shares how unforgiveness can become a block in our spiritual, emotional, mental, and even physical healing. We talk about what forgiveness is, what it is not, and why releasing unforgiveness can open the door for God to reach the wound we've been trying so hard to protect.

Key Takeaways:

• Forgiveness is not the same as trust
• Forgiveness does not mean giving up on justice
• Forgiveness does not mean what happened was okay
• Unforgiveness can keep us tied to the person or pain we're trying to move past
• God can heal in layers, even when the process takes longer than we expected
• When God heals us, our story can become part of how we help someone else heal too

Kathleen's resources:

Kathleen Johnson Ministries
https://kathleenjohnsonministries.com

Scripture Girl
https://scripturegirl.com

Healed to Heal Podcast
https://healedtohealpodcast.com

Listen now and ask God if there is any place where unforgiveness has been acting like protection, but is actually keeping the wound closed off from His healing.

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I've noticed that a lot of people can feel like they've already dealt with something in their life, but it keeps showing up again in different forms. When that happens, it's easy to assume something is wrong with you or that you're not actually making progress. But often what's really happening is that there's still something deeper underneath the surface that hasn't been fully seen yet.

In this episode from a Heal with God workshop, I walk through a real coaching moment with Shawna where her cycle of inconsistency was exposed at the root level. What looked like a discipline issue was actually tied to something internal around what feels safe when change begins to take place.

Key Takeaways:

• Inconsistency is often not about discipline, but about internal beliefs that get activated when change starts happening

• When something in me feels unsafe about growth or change, I may unknowingly pull back into old patterns

• God often uses repeated cycles in my life to reveal something deeper that needs attention, not to condemn me

• Awareness of what's happening beneath the behavior brings clarity and breaks the cycle of shame

• Healing happens at the root level, not just through trying harder to change the outward behavior

Listen now and reflect on where I may be seeing repeated patterns in my life that are actually pointing me toward something God wants to heal more deeply within me.

Scripture, Prayer & Declaration
"God, You said You search my heart and know my ways. Therefore I am and I will allow You to reveal what is beneath the surface so I can walk in truth, peace, and freedom. I am and I will trust You with what You are uncovering and let You heal what I cannot fix on my own."

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If affirmations have ever made you feel worse instead of better, you may not be the problem.

You may just be missing the pimentos.

In this episode, Heather shares the difference between affirmations and biblical declarations — and why positive self-talk may give a temporary boost, but still leave the root untouched.

Using a funny story about accidentally making pimento cheese without the pimentos, Heather explains why affirmations can sound good but still miss the most important ingredient: the Word of God.

You'll learn why biblical declarations are not just Christian affirmations, how God's Word becomes the sword of the Spirit, and why hidden identity lies like "God heals people… but me" need truth with authority.

If you've ever said, "I am enough," "I am confident," or "I am loved," but still felt anxious, ashamed, rejected, or stuck afterward — this episode will help you stop blaming yourself and start asking what God says instead.

Scriptures mentioned:

Ephesians 6:17
John 17:17
Isaiah 55:11
John 6:63

Prayer + Declaration:

God, Your Word is truth. Your Word will not return void. Your words are spirit and life.

Show me where I have agreed with fear, shame, rejection, striving, or "but me." I repent for believing I am the problem or the exception to Your truth.

I receive Your Word as truth over my life. I am not too broken. I am not the exception. I am not the "but me."

Your Word is working in me, even when I cannot feel it yet.

I will take up the sword of the Spirit, declare Your truth, and walk it out with You.

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Do you love God but feel anxious, ashamed, or stuck when it comes to money? You are not alone. In this episode, Stephen K. De Silva shares biblical and practical insights for financial healing, uncovering the roots of money anxiety and helping Christians take their first steps toward freedom.

You'll gain:

• A clear understanding of what financial healing really is and how it differs from advice or budgeting

• Insight into the beliefs and patterns that fuel money anxiety, shame, and fear

• A simple method to identify poverty, mammon, and orphan thinking in your own life

• A biblical framework for making clear, confident money decisions

• Practical first steps you can take this week to begin your journey toward financial freedom

Listen now and then go follow Stephen De Silva on Instagram: @stephenkdesilva and learn more about him at www.prosperoussoul.com

Declaration
"God, You said I am Your child and You care about all areas of my life. Therefore I am and I will steward my resources wisely and walk in freedom from fear, shame, and scarcity. {Insert your name}, you are and you will live in confidence, peace, and trust in God with every financial decision you make."

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Do you ever feel like you've already dealt with something in your life, but it keeps showing up again in different forms? In this episode, Heather explores what it means when "rotten fruit" keeps resurfacing and how God often uses repeated patterns as invitations to deeper healing rather than signs of failure.

You'll gain:

• A clearer understanding of why certain emotional or behavioral patterns keep repeating even after prayer or effort to change

• Insight into how God uses "fruit" in your life to reveal hidden roots instead of condemning your struggle

• A new way to separate your identity from your reactions, emotions, or symptoms

• Practical ways to slow down and ask better questions with God when something feels off internally

• A simple shift from managing symptoms to partnering with God for deeper, lasting healing

Listen now and reflect on what patterns in your life may actually be pointing you toward what God wants to heal beneath the surface.

Scripture, Prayer & Declaration
"God, You said You search my heart and know my ways. Therefore I am and I will allow You to reveal what is beneath the surface so I can walk in truth, peace, and freedom. {insert your name}, you are and you will trust God with what He is uncovering and let Him heal what you cannot fix on your own."

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You may not realize you are burning out because you are still getting things done.

Hidden burnout can look like constantly running behind, struggling to relax, getting sick as soon as vacation begins, scrolling long after you meant to go to bed, or feeling mentally foggy when you try to hear God. It is not always caused by a demanding career either. Motherhood, caregiving, ministry, emotional pain, and continually saying yes can place the same kind of stress on your body.

In this conversation, physician psychiatrist and Christian educator Dr. Ioana Popa explains why burnout can remain hidden while you still feel productive. We talk about how chronic stress affects your body, mind, emotions, and connection with God, and why slowing down is not selfish, lazy, or a failure.

You'll learn:

• How to recognize the subtle signs of hidden burnout before you completely crash
• Why brain fog, confusion, and emotional overload can make hearing God's voice feel harder
• How sleep, water, movement, stillness, and daily recovery help your nervous system reset
• Why Christian helpers may feel guilty setting boundaries or caring for themselves
• How to create small, consistent rhythms of renewal that are simple enough to maintain

Dr. Ioana reminds us that the goal is not to begin another overwhelming routine. Start with the smallest rhythm you can consistently repeat, even if that means sitting quietly with God for only three minutes.

"Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer." Luke 5:16 NLT

Jesus did not respond to every need by continually pushing Himself harder. He intentionally withdrew, rested, prayed, and reconnected with the Father.

Father, show me where I have mistaken constant productivity for faithfulness. Help me recognize the signals my body, soul, and spirit have been sending. Release me from guilt when I need to rest, say no, or create space to be with You. Quiet the noise within me so I can recognize Your voice, receive Your peace, and serve from renewal instead of exhaustion. In Jesus' name, amen.

God, You said that Jesus often withdrew to pray. Therefore, I am allowed to slow down, and I will create space to rest and hear Your voice. I do not have to earn Your love through exhaustion. Heather, you are allowed to rest, and you will live and serve from the peace of God.

Listen to Thriving in Christ:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thriving-in-christ-burnout-stress-leadership-faith/id1714458584

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Panic attacks can feel overwhelming, and sometimes we believe that the only way to respond is through silent obedience. In this episode, Heather O'Brien teaches you how to use a spiritual warfare kit to calm your body, ask God bold questions, and listen to what's being held inside without fear or shame.

This episode is for any Christian who has experienced panic, anxiety, or racing thoughts and wonders if God can still speak in the chaos.

You'll gain:

• How to settle the physical alarm and create space to hear God

• Ways to ask God honest questions during anxiety attacks without fear of disobedience

• How to identify unspoken thoughts or unresolved emotions behind panic

• Practical steps from the Heal with God book's anxiety prayer cheat sheets

• A reminder that panic is happening to you — it's not who you are

Scripture: Psalm 46:10; 2 Timothy 1:7; Isaiah 41:10; Philippians 4:6–7; John 10:27

Prayer & Declaration:
"God, You said that Your sheep hear Your voice. I am safe. I am free. I can ask questions and listen. I will slow down, invite You into what I am experiencing, and respond from my identity in Christ, not fear. In Jesus' name, amen."

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What if the outburst is not your identity, but a signal?

In this vulnerable solo episode, I'm sharing the struggle I usually kept vague: cussing when anger felt like it took over.

If you've ever had words come out of your mouth and wondered, "What is wrong with me?" this episode will help you see the moment differently. We'll talk about biblical healing, shame, confession, control, and hearing God's voice beneath the reaction so you can stop only managing the symptom and start asking God for the root.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why the outburst is a signal, not your identity
• How shame keeps hidden struggles alive
• Why control can hide under anger
• Why old feelings returning does not mean you lost your freedom

Scriptures:

Luke 6:45
James 5:16
2 Timothy 1:7
2 Corinthians 10:5

Prayer:

God, show me what is really underneath the anger. Reveal where fear, shame, control, or old wounds have been influencing my reactions. Help me hear Your voice, receive biblical healing, and walk in power, love, and a sound mind. In Jesus' name, amen.

Declaration:

God, You said You have not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. Therefore, I am not the outburst. I am not the shame that came after it. I can hear God's voice, receive healing with prayer, and walk in self-control through the Holy Spirit.

Heather, you are not the outburst. You are not the shame that came after it. You can hear God's voice, receive healing with prayer, and walk in self-control through the Holy Spirit.

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What if the anger you keep trying to manage is not actually the root?

In this live coaching episode from a previous Heal with God Workshop, I coach Denise through anger connected to betrayal, divorce, custody pain, and family wounds. At first, anger seemed like the main issue. But as we slowed down, listened to God, and asked Spirit-led questions, the deeper root began to surface.

Denise realized her anger was connected to fear.

Not just fear in general, but fear of not being in control, especially when it came to protecting her children from more pain.

Then God revealed another layer: shame and condemnation. Through healing with prayer and declaring biblical truth out loud, Denise was able to separate herself from shame and receive the truth that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

This episode is for the Christian who has prayed, forgiven, tried to move on, and tried to keep it together, but still feels anger, anxiety, or a fight response rising in the body.

You are not your symptom.

Your symptom may be a signal.

And God may be using that signal to lead you into deeper biblical healing.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• How anger can point to a deeper root underneath the surface
• Why your body may go into fight mode after betrayal or emotional pain
• How hearing God's voice can reveal the real issue beneath the symptom
• Why shame and condemnation are not your identity in Christ
• How healing with prayer becomes clearer when you stop praying only at the symptom

Featured Scripture:

Romans 8:1

"So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus."

Psalm 139:23-24

"Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life."

Prayer:

God, show me what is really underneath the thing I keep trying to manage. Search my heart. Reveal the fear, shame, grief, or false belief that I have not known how to name. Help me stop calling my symptom my identity. Lead me into truth, healing, and freedom through Jesus. Amen.

Declaration:

God, You said there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. Therefore, I am forgiven, loved, and free from shame. I will not partner with shame as my identity. I will listen for Your voice and follow You into healing.

Heather, you are forgiven, loved, and free from shame. You will not partner with shame as your identity. You will hear God clearly, heal deeply, and walk in the resurrection power of Jesus.

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Your symptom may not be your identity. It may be a signal.

Have you ever had a symptom that kept showing up and wondered, "What is wrong with me?" Maybe it's anxiety, exhaustion, stomach issues, panic, emotional shutdown, intrusive thoughts, or that constant feeling that something bad is about to happen.

In this episode, Heather shares how discernment can help you stop shaming the symptom and start asking God what it may be revealing. Through Mackenzie's Heal with God testimony, you'll hear how one hidden root belief affected her emotions, relationships, spiritual life, and even her body until God exposed the lie and brought freedom.

This episode is for the Christian who loves God but feels frustrated by symptoms that do not seem to go away, even after praying, trying harder, or doing all the "right" things.

You'll gain:

• A simple way to ask God if a symptom is connected to body, soul, spirit, or all three
• Hope that your symptoms are not proof you are broken beyond healing
• Discernment for recognizing when a physical reaction may be connected to a deeper belief
• A practical prayer to help you stop blaming yourself and start hearing God for the root
• A fresh identity reminder that you are not your anxiety, fear, diagnosis, or body's reaction

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23 says, "Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again."

Prayer: God, You are the God of peace, and You care about my whole spirit, soul, and body. Show me what is a symptom and what is the root. Help me stop shaming myself for what I do not yet understand. Give me discernment to know whether this is connected to my body, my soul, my spirit, or all three. Lead me into truth, healing, and freedom with You. In Jesus' name, amen.

Declaration: God, You said You care about my whole spirit, soul, and body. Therefore, I am not my symptom. I am Your child. I will stop partnering with shame. I will ask You for discernment, listen for Your voice, and let You reveal the root so I can heal with You.

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Have you ever prayed, declared Scripture, gone to counseling, tried to renew your mind, and still wondered, "Why am I not free yet?"

In this episode, I'm joined by Beatty Carmichael, author of The Prayer of Freedom, for a powerful conversation about finding freedom by addressing the spiritual roots underneath anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, addiction, and the cycles that keep showing up even when you love Jesus.

Beatty shares a simple picture of the body, soul, and spirit connection, describing our lives like a three-legged stool. When the spiritual side is out of alignment, it can place stress on the mental and physical parts of our lives. That's why outside effort alone often does not fix an inside issue.

If you've felt like you're doing "all the right things" but still feel stuck, this conversation will help you consider what may be happening beneath the surface and why healing with prayer may need to go deeper than symptom management.

• How spiritual roots can affect emotional, mental, and physical struggles
• Why declarations, discipline, and outside effort may not work if there is still an internal misalignment
• How unforgiveness, bitterness, fear, and unresolved pain can quietly keep cycles alive
• Why biblical prayer can help uncover and address the real root instead of only managing the symptom
• How freedom becomes possible when we stop assuming we are the problem and start asking God what is really going on

Father, thank You that You do not leave us stuck, confused, or alone in our pain. Show us the roots that need Your healing. Reveal anything we have been carrying that You never designed us to hold. Teach us how to pray with wisdom, truth, and faith. Bring our body, soul, and spirit into alignment with Your love, Your Word, and Your design. In Jesus' name, amen.

God, You said that where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. Therefore, I am not stuck forever, and I will follow You into the freedom Jesus paid for. I can hear Your voice, receive Your truth, and heal with You one step at a time.

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Why Father Wounds Can Cloud Your Discernment & Ability to Hear God

Sometimes the voices of our past—particularly from fathers or authority figures—can distort the way we hear God. In this episode, Heather O'Brien teaches a practical three-step framework to discern God's voice even when father wounds have left you anxious, discouraged, or stuck.

This episode is for you if you:

• Struggle to hear God clearly because of unresolved father or authority wounds

• Feel anxious, depressed, or uncertain about God's guidance

• Want a safe way to practice hearing God and begin restoring trust in His voice

You'll gain:

• Understanding how father wounds create internal "noise" that can block spiritual clarity

• Shanna's story showing how trusting God as your ultimate Father allows freedom and discernment

• A practical three-step listening practice to distinguish God's voice from fear, guilt, or lies

• How the Heal with God Program weekly group coaching provides a safe, guided community for practicing discernment and building confidence in God's guidance

• One simple action step to start building your own supportive community today

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Feeling stuck trying to heal alone?

Many Christians attempt to walk their healing journey solo—reading the Bible, praying, journaling—but still feel isolated, anxious, or stuck. In this episode, Heather O'Brien explores why healing often comes through connection, accountability, and community, and how you can start building your own support system today.

This episode is for you if you:

• Feel isolated in your spiritual or emotional healing

• Want freedom from anxiety, shame, or depression

• Are ready to take practical steps toward building life-giving relationships

You'll gain:

• Understanding why healing often happens through authority figures or safe peers, not necessarily the people who hurt you

• Insight from Natasha's story about the power of reconnecting with community after church hurt

• A practical first step to begin building your own support system

• How the Heal with God Program weekly group coaching can be your safe, consistent community until you establish your own

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Feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to hear God in the middle of life's chaos?

In this episode, Heather O'Brien talks with Elyse Sheeler from Speaking Life into Motherhood about trusting God, surrendering control, and creating rhythms that bring peace even in overwhelming seasons. Elyse shares her journey through infertility, hitting rock bottom, and learning to trust God while navigating the messy middle.

This episode is for anyone who feels stretched thin, anxious, or unsure how to take the next right step in their faith, family, or daily life.

You'll gain:

• How to trust God even when life feels out of control

• How to identify your mission and focus on what matters most

• Practical daily rhythms to stay anchored and peaceful

• Ways to quiet your mind and hear God's voice in the chaos

Romans 8:28 – "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him…"

"God, help me trust You with what I cannot control. Lead me in the next right step today and every day."

Be sure to check out Elyse's podcast: Speaking Life into Motherhood

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Stuck in shame or guilt despite doing all the right spiritual things?

In this solo Heal episode, Heather O'Brien shares Brittany's story of feeling trapped by shame and guilt even while praying, reading the Bible, and following spiritual practices. Learn how to recognize shame, uncover the lies behind it, and walk into freedom through God's truth.

This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in shame, guilt, or "not enough" despite their spiritual efforts.

You'll gain:

• How to recognize shame and guilt in your life

• How to uncover the beliefs keeping you trapped

• Steps to exchange shame for God's truth

• How to walk daily in freedom

Brittany found freedom by following a step-by-step framework in the Heal with God Program. Each step helped her untangle shame and guilt, receive God's truth, and reclaim her identity in Christ—so listeners can see themselves in her story and know there is a path forward.

Romans 8:1 – "There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."

"God, I release shame and guilt into Your hands. I receive Your forgiveness and declare that I am righteous, loved, and whole in You."

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Sometimes a loved one dies before you can reconcile, apologize, or receive the closure you longed for. You may feel stuck, angry, or powerless. In this episode, Heather O'Brien walks you through a high-level framework to bring God into that space, heal the memory, and release the weight you've been carrying—all before a full forgiveness process.

Who This Episode is For:

• Anyone carrying unresolved grief from a loved one who passed too soon
• Christians struggling to forgive when no apology or explanation is possible
• Those ready to hear God into the place where their heart still hurts

You'll Gain:

• A high-level path to assess memories and uncover hidden beliefs
• Tools to release lingering judgment and bitterness without pretending what happened was okay
• Practical prayers to bless the person who died and receive God's comfort

Scripture:

• Matthew 5:4 – "God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
• 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – God comforts us so that we can comfort others.
• Matthew 18:34-35 – Forgive from the heart.
• Romans 12:19 – Vengeance belongs to God.
• 1 Corinthians 13:5 – Love keeps no record of wrongs.

Prayer:
"Father, You know the pain I carry for [person's name]. Help me bring it to You. Heal my memory. Teach me to forgive, release, and bless. Replace the grief, anger, and unmet expectations with Your comfort, peace, and presence. Amen."

Declaration:
"I can forgive someone who died because my healing does not depend on their apology. God can comfort my heart, expose the lies I've believed, and help me release what I was never meant to carry."

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Forgiveness is powerful, but what if it is not always the end of the healing process?

In this live coaching episode from the Heal with God Workshop, I coach Caitlynn through irritation in her marriage. She had already forgiven. She kept forgiving. She wanted to respond from Christ instead of reacting from pain.

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But as we prayed and asked Spirit-led questions, it became clear that her irritation was not the root. It was the signal.

There was an open wound being touched over and over again, connected to years of hurt, disrespect, and deeper childhood pain. This episode is a powerful reminder that forgiveness matters, but sometimes forgiveness opens the door for God to reveal what still needs healing.

This episode is for the Christian woman who has said, "I already forgave them, so why am I still hurt?"

You'll learn:

• Why forgiveness may not always be the final step in healing

• How irritation can be a clue that a deeper wound is being touched

• Why your reaction does not automatically mean you failed

• How hearing God's voice can help you discern the root beneath the symptom

• Why healing with prayer goes deeper than behavior management

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24
"Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life."

Prayer:
God, search my heart and show me what still needs healing. I thank You for the grace to forgive, but I also ask You to reveal any wound that is still open. Help me stop shaming myself for my reactions and start listening for what You want to heal. I want to respond from Christ in me, not react from old pain. In Jesus' name, amen.

Declaration:
I have grace to forgive, and I have permission to heal deeper. My reaction is not my identity. God is showing me the wound so He can heal the root.

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Intrusive thoughts aren't the problem—they're the signal pointing to what needs healing.

If your mind feels loud, overwhelming, or hard to trust, you're not alone—and you're not broken. Intrusive thoughts aren't random. They're often connected to deeper wounds, beliefs, or unresolved pain that God wants to bring into the light.

This episode will help you stop fighting thoughts at the surface and start responding with prayer so you can walk in real, lasting freedom.

This is for the Christian woman who:

• feels overwhelmed by her thoughts

• questions why they keep coming back

• wants to hear God clearly instead of spiraling

• is ready to stop managing symptoms and actually heal

You'll gain:

• Clarity on why intrusive thoughts keep showing up

• Discernment to understand what's underneath them

• A simple, prayer-based response for when they hit

• A pathway to real freedom—not just temporary relief

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Prayer: God, reveal what is underneath these thoughts and lead me into truth and healing.

Declaration: I am not my thoughts. I have the mind of Christ, and I walk in freedom.

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Still saying you forgave her… but something in you is still hurting?

In this episode, Heather talks about how disappointment with your mom can become a hidden block in your healing with God. Sometimes the issue is not just what happened in the past. Sometimes it is the bitterness, grief, identity wounds, and judgments that formed because of it.

Using a powerful workshop story from Regina, this episode walks through how pain with your mother can move from hurt to bitterness, and how God invites you into real healing through forgiveness, release, and mourning what you never got. Regina shared that her bitterness was directed at her mother because of lifelong abuse, and that it had grown into something that felt like it had taken her over.

This episode is for the Christian woman who loves God, has tried to move on, and still feels triggered, heavy, shut down, or stuck in old pain she cannot explain.

You'll gain

• how to recognize when a mother wound is showing up as a symptom instead of a story

• how disappointment with your mom may have shaped your identity

• what biblical forgiveness actually is and what it is not

• why grief may be the missing step in your healing

• how the Heal with God program addresses this in Steps 1, 2, and 4

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Hebrews 12:15, Matthew 22:37–40

Prayer: God, show me where disappointment with my mom has become a bitter root in me. Help me forgive, release, and grieve with You so I can heal deeply and truthfully.

Declaration: I am not abandoned in my healing. God is near to me, He is telling me the truth, and I am safe to release what I have carried too long.

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Love Jesus and still feel depressed? You are not broken, and you are not alone.

In this honest conversation, Heather sits down with Gabe Cox to talk about what depression can really feel like as a Christian and why so many believers carry shame around something they were never meant to hide. Gabe shares her personal story of struggling silently while looking "fine" on the outside, and how real healing began when she stopped pretending, got honest, and started getting the right kind of help. This episode makes space for the Christian woman who loves Jesus but still feels heavy, foggy, tired, or stuck.

This episode is for the Christian who has prayed, pushed through, stayed busy, and tried to be strong—but still feels the weight of anxiety or depression and wonders what's wrong with her. If you've ever felt ashamed for struggling, afraid to ask for help, or confused about what healing is supposed to look like, this conversation will meet you with honesty and hope.

You'll gain:

• clarity around why depression in Christians is often hidden behind shame

• encouragement to stop assuming struggle means spiritual failure

• insight into what it can look like to get real help and pursue healing honestly

• hope that healing is possible, even if your journey has felt long

• language for the tension of loving Jesus while still battling heaviness

Listen now and then go subscribe to Gabe Cox's show, Pursuing Goals God's Way. You can also connect with Gabe at redhotmindset.com.

Scripture: Psalm 34:18 — "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed."

Prayer: Father, thank You that You are not intimidated by our pain. I ask that the listener would feel seen, safe, and supported by You today. Break shame, lift heaviness, and lead them toward the healing and help they need. Remind them they are not failing You by being honest. In Jesus' name, amen.

Declaration: I am not abandoned, disqualified, or too broken to heal. Jesus meets me in truth, and I can receive help without shame.

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Putting off what God said does not mean you are lazy. It may mean fear got louder than truth.

If you know God has been nudging you to do something for your healing, your calling, or your obedience — but you keep delaying it — this episode is for you.

In this episode, Heather shares why delay is often not a discipline issue at all. It is often connected to fear, identity, and the lies we believe after God has already spoken. Through a live workshop story and simple teaching from the Heal with God framework, you will learn how to hear God clearly when hesitation keeps getting in the way.

This episode is for the Christian who loves Jesus, wants to obey, and is tired of feeling stuck in the gap between hearing God and actually moving forward.

You'll gain:

• A clearer understanding of why you keep putting off what God already asked you to do

• A simple way to uncover the lie underneath your delay

• Practical steps to hear God and respond with healing prayer

• A fresh reminder that obedience can start small

• Encouragement to stop partnering with fear and move with God again

Scripture: Psalm 139:23–24
Prayer: God, search me and show me what I have delayed out of fear. Reveal the lie underneath my hesitation, and teach me how to hear You clearly and obey You with peace.
Declaration: I will not let fear reinterpret what God has said. I hear His voice, I agree with His truth, and I take my next step with Him.

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Sick with no answers doesn't mean you're broken—it means it's time for discernment.

If you've been dealing with mystery symptoms, anxiety that feels physical, or chronic issues that don't make sense, this episode will help you breathe again. Today, we're looking at mold illness through a discernment lens—so you can stop spiraling, get clarity, and take your next step in peace.

This episode is for you if you love Jesus, you've prayed, you've tried to push through, but you still feel "off" in your body and you don't know why.

You'll gain:

• How to think about mystery symptoms with discernment instead of fear

• Common mold clues doctors often miss

• Why one person can react strongly while others seem fine

• A sane first step that helps you avoid panic and rabbit holes

• Hope for healing that doesn't turn into a full-time obsession

Listen now and then go subscribe to Aubree's show, Mold Free Mom Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% globally. Take her Free Mold Symptom Assessment to find out if mold could be affecting your health.

Scripture, Prayer, and Declaration:

Scripture: James 1:5

Prayer: God, thank You that You give wisdom generously. Show me what You see at the root of what I'm experiencing. Lead me in peace, not panic.

Declaration: God gives me wisdom. I will discern my next step with clarity, courage, and peace.

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You don't need counterfeit peace when God is offering the real thing.

If you've been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, mentally loud, or like your mind never fully settles, this episode is for you. Heather shares how thankfulness is not just a nice Christian habit — it is one of the ways you interrupt worry, shift the atmosphere, and begin receiving the peace of God in a real and practical way.

This episode is for the Christian who is tired of trying to calm down with distraction, busyness, scrolling, food, noise, or just pushing through. If you've been reaching for quick relief but still not feeling settled, this conversation will help you understand why thankfulness matters so much in your healing journey.

You'll gain

• A fresh understanding of how thankfulness interrupts anxiety

• A simple 4-step process to shift from panic into peace with God

• Clarity on why peace is something you practice, not just something you wait to feel

• Encouragement to stop identifying with anxiety and start partnering with truth

• A practical way to walk this out daily with God

Listen now and begin practicing peace on purpose.

Scripture: Philippians 4:6–7, Psalm 100:4, 2 Timothy 1:7

Prayer: God, thank You that I do not have to live ruled by anxiety. Thank You that Your peace is available to me, that Your presence is near, and that I do not need counterfeit comfort when You are my peace. Teach me to turn to You first, to thank You on purpose, and to receive the peace You already paid for me to have.

Declaration: Anxiety is not my identity. The presence of God is my portion. I do not need counterfeit peace. I will thank God on purpose, worship on purpose, and walk in peace on purpose.

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God didn't go quiet—your life just got loud.

If you've felt disconnected from God during busy seasons, this episode will help you reconnect and hear Him clearly again—without needing perfect routines.

This episode is for the Christian who feels off, out of rhythm, or disconnected from God when life gets busy or schedules change.

You'll gain:

• Clarity on why God feels quiet in busy seasons

• A new way to hear Him in your current lifestyle

• Confidence to stay connected without perfect routines

• Practical steps to hear God daily—even in summer

Scripture: John 10:27

Prayer: God, you said your sheep hear your voice. Therefore I am and I will hear you in every season, not just when life is quiet. Heather, you are and you will stay connected to God no matter what your schedule looks like.

Declaration: I hear God clearly in every season, and I stay connected to Him no matter what my life looks like.

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What if the intrusive thoughts are not the real issue?

In this powerful live coaching replay, Heather walks with Mckensy through the fear, shame, and accusation hiding underneath intrusive thoughts in motherhood. What starts as a conversation about scary thoughts becomes a deeper moment of clarity, healing, and freedom as the real root is uncovered.

If you have ever felt tormented by thoughts that made you question yourself, your heart, or your ability to lead your family well, this episode will remind you that those thoughts are not your identity and they do not get the final say.

This episode is for Christian women, especially moms, who love Jesus and still feel exhausted by fear, shame, and mental torment they cannot seem to shut off.

You'll gain:

• hope that intrusive thoughts do not define who you are

• insight into how shame and fear can hide underneath mental struggles

• a real-life example of hearing God to get to the root

• encouragement that freedom starts with truth, not self-condemnation

• language for understanding why managing symptoms is not enough

Scripture, Prayer, and Declaration:
God, thank You that You are not afraid of the thoughts that scare us. Thank You that You tell the truth about who we are. We ask You to uncover every root of fear, shame, and accusation and lead us into peace. I declare that intrusive thoughts are not my identity, fear is not my master, and God is leading me into truth and freedom.

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If you've been praying, trying to stay strong, and wondering why the heaviness still won't lift, this conversation is going to meet you right where you are. In this episode, Heather talks with Jennifer Stirling-Campbell about depression through a Christian lens that makes room for the full picture of healing. They unpack what it looks like to stop assuming every struggle is "just spiritual" and begin using discernment to understand what may be happening in the body, soul, and spirit.

This episode is for the Christian who loves Jesus but still feels tired, flat, triggered, overwhelmed, or discouraged. If you have been asking God for help but still feel stuck, this conversation will help you hear God's voice with more clarity, grow in discernment, and recognize that healing may involve more than one layer of your life.

You'll gain

• A clearer understanding of how depression can affect the body, soul, and spirit

• Christian discernment for recognizing triggers instead of just managing symptoms

• Encouragement to hear God's voice more clearly in the middle of emotional heaviness

• Hope that healing is still possible even when prayer alone has not felt like enough

• A more compassionate framework for walking through depression as a believer

Listen now and then go subscribe to Jennifer Stirling-Campbell's show, Overcome Depression for Christians Struggling with Faith

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23 — "Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again."

Prayer: Father, thank You that You care about every part of us — body, soul, and spirit. Give us discernment to recognize what is really going on beneath the surface. Teach us how to hear Your voice clearly, partner with You in our healing, and receive Your peace without shame, striving, or confusion. In Jesus' name, amen.

Declaration: I am not weak because I need help. God cares about my body, soul, and spirit. I have discernment through the Holy Spirit, I can hear God's voice, and I am allowed to heal in every area Jesus wants to touch.

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Resurrection is available, but your mind is still trying to live like it's Friday.

If you have ever looked at your week, your responsibilities, your family, your calendar, and felt that wave of overwhelm hit, this episode is for you. In this solo episode, Heather shares a personal story about how God gently showed her that the problem was not her schedule, but the moment her mind started carrying the whole week at once. This conversation will help you renew your mind, heal anxiety with God, and walk in peace one day at a time.

This episode is for the Christian who loves Jesus but still feels weighed down by the mental load of everyday life. If you are juggling family, ministry, work, home, or just the pressure of trying to hold it all together, these 3 Christian habits will help you stop borrowing tomorrow's weight and start walking in today's grace.

You'll gain

• A fresh post-Easter perspective on what it means to walk in resurrection power

• Practical Christian habits to renew your mind when overwhelm hits

• Encouragement to stop carrying the whole week at once

• Simple truth declarations to speak when anxiety starts rising

• A better way to walk with peace through everyday responsibilities

Scripture: Matthew 6:34, Romans 12:2, Psalm 119:105

Prayer: Father, thank You that because Jesus rose, I do not have to stay stuck in old ways of thinking. Teach me how to stay present with today's grace, speak truth over my mind, and take the next faithful step with peace. In Jesus' name, amen.

Declaration: I do not need tomorrow's grace today. Jesus is alive, and I am not alone. My mind is being renewed, and I have peace for today.

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You don't need more prayer—you need a process.

If you've been asking God to heal you but still feel stuck, this episode will show you the missing steps that unlock true healing and deliverance.

This episode is for the Christian who loves God, has tried to heal, but still feels like something is holding you back.

You'll gain:

• A clear 3-step process for healing with God

• Understanding of why you're still stuck

• A practical way to forgive and release

• Confidence to walk in real freedom

Scripture: Matthew 18:34–35

Prayer: God, you said that when I forgive, I will be set free. Therefore I am and I will release every person and every pain that has kept me stuck. Heather, you are and you will walk in freedom and healing.

Declaration: I release the past, I break agreement with lies, and I walk in the truth that sets me free.

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You're not struggling to hear God—you're struggling to discern what you're already hearing.

If your mind feels loud, confusing, or unclear when you try to hear God, this episode will show you exactly why—and how to fix it so you can move forward in your healing with confidence.

This episode is for the Christian who loves God but feels stuck, unsure if you're hearing Him clearly, and tired of second-guessing every thought.

You'll gain:

• Clarity on what's blocking your discernment

• A simple way to recognize God's voice

• Confidence to trust what you hear

• A practical starting point to hear God today

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Prayer: God, you said your sheep hear your voice. Therefore I am and I will hear you clearly. Heather, you are and you will hear God clearly and walk in confidence.

Declaration: I hear God's voice clearly and I trust what He says.

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You don't have to keep saying "I'm fine" when your heart is still hurting.

In this episode of the Heal with God podcast, Heather is joined by author and speaker Willow Weston for a real conversation about what it means to stop managing pain and finally let Jesus meet you in it. Together, they unpack why so many Christians stay stuck in silent hurt, why "being strong" can sometimes look a lot like emotional hiding, and how healing with prayer often begins by naming the pain instead of minimizing it.

This conversation is for the Christian woman who loves Jesus, keeps showing up for everyone else, and still feels tender, tired, or quietly torn down inside. If you've been trying to push through grief, sadness, disappointment, or old wounds without slowing down long enough to let God into the real story, this episode will meet you right there.

You'll gain

• A fresh picture of what real strength looks like in the healing journey

• Encouragement to stop performing and start being honest with Jesus

• Insight into why hidden hurt stays tender when it goes unnamed

• Practical perspective on partnering with God in your healing process

• Hope that healing can still happen, even when it feels slow and messy

Listen now and then go subscribe to Willow Weston's work, including her book Collide Running Into Healing When Life Hands You Hurt and the Collide Podcast.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9 — "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."

Prayer: Jesus, thank You that You are not afraid of my pain. Show me where I've been managing what You want to heal. Give me courage to name what hurts, invite You into it, and trust You in the process. Lead me to the right help, the right support, and the next right step. Amen.

Declaration: I do not have to perform to be healed. Jesus meets me in truth, weakness, and honesty. I am allowed to stop saying I'm fine and start healing with God.

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Cycles don't always return because you didn't love God enough. Sometimes it returns because there's still a lie believed, a need unmet, or no plan in place to maintain freedom.

In this solo episode, Heather shares 3 Christian healing scriptures to help you keep your healing and deliverance when old cycles try to come back. If you've ever had a breakthrough moment with God and then felt discouraged because the temptation returned, this episode will help you understand what may really be going on underneath the surface.

This episode is for the Christian who is tired of cycling through the same struggle and wants real, lasting healing with God.

You'll gain:

• A biblical understanding of why cycles can keep returning

• Help identifying the lie underneath the craving

• A practical way to let God meet the real need beneath temptation

• Insight into why accountability and daily foundations matter

• Hope that freedom can be maintained, not just momentarily experienced

Scripture: John 8:32, 1 Corinthians 10:13, James 5:16

Prayer:
God, show me every lie I have believed about the thing I keep reaching for. Reveal the real need underneath it, and teach me how to let You meet that need in a holy way. Give me the courage to walk in truth, use the way out You provide, and receive healing through safe accountability and Spirit-led discipline. In Jesus' name, amen.

Declaration:
I do not need counterfeit comfort. God is my peace, my comfort, and my way out. I agree with truth, I receive healing, and I am learning to walk in freedom that lasts.

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Curious why inner healing didn't do the trick? You might be missing the prophtic deliverance part of it.

In today's episode of Heal with God, I'm joined by Bruce Davis from In Awe by Bruce. We're diving deep into the topic of prophetic deliverance, exploring why inner healing might not be enough and why deliverance could be the missing key to your true freedom.

If you've tried inner healing but still find yourself stuck in cycles of fear, shame, or anxiety, this episode will help you understand the importance of prophetic deliverance in the healing process. Bruce shares powerful insights on how hearing God's voice can uncover spiritual blockages, break unhealthy patterns, and lead to lasting change.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why prophetic deliverance is the missing key when inner healing isn't enough

• How hearing God's voice can help identify and break spiritual blockages

• A personal story of breakthrough from double-mindedness and its physical manifestation in cold feet

• Practical tools and insights for stepping into freedom and healing

Scripture References:

• Matthew 21:22 – "You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it."

• James 1:8 – "A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways."

• John 8:32 – "And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

Go check out Bruce's podcast for more awe inspiring God stories! In Awe by Bruce

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Is Healing Just Luck? 3 Steps to Intentionally Get Christian Inner Healing & Deliverance

In today's episode of the Heal with God podcast, we're addressing a crucial question: Is healing just luck? Many Christians feel stuck, wondering why others seem to experience breakthrough while they remain in the same struggles. Healing, however, isn't about luck—it's about taking intentional steps to partner with God for lasting freedom.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Step 1: Laying the Foundation – Why building a strong foundation in Jesus is key for accessing healing and why it's important to make Him the cornerstone of your life.

• Step 2: Identifying and Breaking Free from Lies – How the lies you believe about your worth, your ability to heal, and your past can keep you stuck, and how to replace those lies with God's truth.

• Step 3: Deliverance – Understanding the process of breaking free from fear, shame, and guilt, and how deliverance can be the gateway to your healing.

Scripture References:

• Matthew 21:22 – "You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it."

• Hebrews 13:8 – "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever."

• John 8:32 – "And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

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Grief can make God feel quiet, but journaling can help you hear Him again without forcing anything.

If you've been trying to pray, read your Bible, or "pull yourself together," but grief or trauma has left you feeling numb, scattered, or shut down… this episode will meet you gently. In today's conversation, I'm joined by Kari Bartkus to talk about journaling as a simple, Spirit-led way to reconnect with God when your heart feels tender and your thoughts feel loud.

This episode is for you if you love Jesus and you want to hear God's voice clearly, but grief or trauma has made you feel stuck, emotionally flooded, or afraid of what will come up if you slow down.

You'll gain

• A grounded way to use journaling to hear God's voice again after grief

• How to journal with the Holy Spirit without turning it into pressure or performance

• What to do when you feel numb, overwhelmed, or triggered while writing

• Gentle prompts that support Christian inner healing and trauma recovery

• Permission to let God set the pace so healing stays safe and steady

Listen now and then go subscribe to Kari's show: Journal Gently

Scripture: Psalm 34:18; Isaiah 42:3; John 14:26
Prayer: Jesus, You are close to the brokenhearted. Help me hear Your voice again in small, gentle ways. As I journal with You, bring clarity, comfort, and healing with prayer. Calm my nervous system, guard my heart, and lead me one step at a time.
Declaration: God, You said You are near to the brokenhearted. Therefore I am not abandoned, I am not behind, and I am not too wounded to be led. I hear God's voice with peace and I heal gently with Him. Heather, you are and you will hear God clearly, heal deeply, and walk in the resurrection power of Jesus.

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Anger isn't your personality—it's a symptom, and discernment can take you straight to the root.

In this powerful live coaching session from my workshop, you'll hear Shelly get real-time deliverance and inner healing as we trace anger and perfectionism back to fear, abandonment, and control. This episode will help you use discernment to assess what's happening inside you, identify the lie you're partnering with, and pray in a way that actually produces freedom.

This episode is for you if you love Jesus, you're trying to "handle yourself better," but you keep snapping when things don't go as planned… and you're ready to stop managing symptoms and finally heal at the root.

You'll gain

• A simple discernment framework to assess your "one annoying symptom" and find the root

• How to identify the lie underneath anger, control, and perfectionism

• Why anger is often fruit from fear and how to name what you're afraid of

• A live example of repentance, breaking agreement, and deliverance prayer

• How to get free without labeling it as your personality

Listen now and then come join me live at the next free workshop so you can experience coaching like this in real time.

Scripture: Psalm 139:23–24; Matthew 22:37–40
Prayer: God, search me and know my heart. Show me the real root of what I've been calling "my personality." I repent for partnering with control, perfectionism, and fear. I renounce every lie and I receive Your peace and freedom in Jesus' name.
Declaration: God, You said You will lead me in the way everlasting. Therefore I am led by the Holy Spirit, I have discernment, and I walk in peace. Heather, you are and you will hear God clearly, heal deeply, and walk in freedom.

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Anxiety is loud, but God is still speaking.
If you've been trying to hear God's voice but anxiety and depression keep drowning everything out, this episode will bring you back to simple, Spirit-led clarity without making hearing God feel like pressure.

This episode is for the Christian woman who loves Jesus, is trying to heal, and feels frustrated because she can't tell if she's hearing God or just hearing fear.

You'll gain:

• 3 prophetic keys to discern God's voice when anxiety and depression feel loud

• A simple way to build rhythms that help you hear God clearly even on hard days

• Practical steps to use Scripture out loud when your thoughts are spiraling

• Why support and accountability can be the missing piece in your healing

Listen now and then take one active step today: stack one routine, speak one scripture out loud, and reach out for support.

Scripture: John 10:27; 2 Timothy 1:7; Matthew 6:34; 1 John 4:18
Prayer: God, quiet every competing voice and restore clarity. Give me one simple rhythm, one anchoring scripture, and the courage to reach out for support.
Declaration: I hear God clearly. I follow the Shepherd. Truth is louder than anxiety.

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Unforgiveness doesn't just live in your thoughts. It can show up in your body.

In this episode with Heidi Mortenson on the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast, we talk about why symptoms don't always mean the problem is physical—and how prophetic discernment helps you identify whether what you're dealing with is body, soul, or spirit.

If you've been stuck managing symptoms, this conversation will help you get to the root—so you can heal with God, not just cope.

This episode is for you if you:

• Keep dealing with the same symptoms even after you've "done the right things"

• Feel confused about whether you need prayer, counseling, medical help, or all three

• Suspect bitterness, fear, or trauma is affecting your body

• Want a Spirit-led approach to forgiveness, inner healing, and deliverance without weirdness or fear

You'll gain

• A simple way to ask God what's really going on: body, soul, or spirit

• Why unforgiveness can create spiritual and emotional "weight" that affects your life

• How to use triggers as information instead of shame

• A grounded approach to deliverance that's clear and practical

• A powerful prayer for anxiety and panic attacks

Listen now and then go subscribe to Heidi Mortenson's show, Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast

Scripture: Psalm 139:23–24
Prayer: God, search me and know my heart. Show me what I'm carrying that You never asked me to hold. Give me discernment to know what's physical, what's emotional, and what's spiritual. Lead me into forgiveness at the root and into the healing You already paid for.
Declaration: I am not confused. I have the mind of Christ. I hear God's voice and I have discernment. I release unforgiveness, bitterness, and fear. I receive God's love, peace, and healing in my body, soul, and spirit.

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Healing shouldn't feel like punishment. It should feel like love.

If you've been consistent for a while, then suddenly "fell off," this episode will help you stop blaming yourself and start discerning what's really driving the cycle. Using Romans 12:1–2, Heather breaks down why healing starts to feel like work, why shame makes routines unsustainable, and how discernment renews your mind so your habits become care again.

This episode is for you if you love Jesus, you want to grow, and you're tired of starting over—whether it's health goals, emotional healing, spiritual disciplines, or everyday routines.

You'll gain

• How to tell if your routines are rooted in love or punishment

• Why shame triggers sabotage and "relief-seeking"

• A simple reframe to turn checklists into love lists

• Discernment questions to expose hidden motives

• A quick agreement-breaker to stop repeating the same cycle

Listen in and let Romans 12 renew the motive behind your healing—so you can practice love consistently, even when results feel slow.

Scripture: Romans 12:1–2

Prayer: God, You said I can be transformed by the renewing of my mind. I present my body to You—not in shame, but in worship. Expose every motive rooted in fear, punishment, or striving, and heal it at the root. Teach me to live from love, not performance.

Declaration: I do not abandon myself. I practice love, not punishment. I am being transformed by renewing my mind. I will steward my body, care for my soul, and stay connected to God in the Spirit—so that my healing becomes sustainable.

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Spring clean your soul and stop carrying what God never asked you to hold.

In this episode, Heather sits down with Mackenzi Blasko and Denise Stiffler from From Run Down to Renewed to talk about what "spring cleaning" looks like in the spirit—clearing out fear, lies, unforgiveness, and performance so you can breathe again and actually receive renewal. You'll hear real deliverance fruit, practical questions God asks in Scripture, and simple ways to partner with the Holy Spirit without striving.

This episode is for the Christian woman who feels spiritually run down, stuck in cycles, or tired of "doing all the right things" while still feeling heavy inside. If you've been managing what Jesus already paid to heal, this conversation will help you make space for God to restore you at the root.

You'll gain:

• A simple picture of what spiritual "spring cleaning" really is

• How to identify the lie behind what you're feeling (and who told you that)

• How fear of punishment and performance keep you stuck even when you love Jesus

• Why healing prayer often includes deliverance, forgiveness, and renewing your mind

• One grace-filled next step to begin today without shame

Listen now and then go subscribe to Mackenzi and Denise's show, From Run Down to Renewed

Scripture, Prayer, and Declaration: Scripture: Genesis 3 (Where are you? Who told you that?), Psalm 139:23–24, John 10:10. Prayer: Holy Spirit, search me and show me what's been building up in my heart. Reveal the lie I've agreed with, where it entered, and what You want to heal. I choose surrender over striving, and truth over performance. In Jesus' name, amen. Declaration: God, You said You would search me and lead me in the way everlasting—so I will not fear what You reveal. I will come into the light, break agreement with lies, and receive the renewal You already promised.

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Stepping into Abundant Living: Women's Webinar

Date: February 28, 2026 | 4-hour live Zoom event

Time: 5:30am PST / 6:30am MST / 7:30am CST / 8:30am EST

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Perfectionism doesn't make you holy—it makes you tired.

This episode is for the Christian woman who keeps trying to "get it right," but secretly feels anxious, pressured, and never finished. We talk about the difference between excellence and performance, why discouragement hits so hard when you attach outcomes to identity, and how prophetic discernment helps you hear God's voice and come back to peace.

This episode is for you if you love Jesus, but you feel trapped in overthinking, people-pleasing, fear of failure, or the need to prove you're enough.

You'll gain:

• How to tell the difference between excellence and perfectionism

• Why "I failed" is not the same as "I am a failure"

• A simple, practical way to cultivate hearing God's voice (thanksgiving, repentance, quiet)

• What to do when discouragement and comparison start shouting

• A prayer moment to come out of performance and back into peace

Listen now and then go subscribe to Jackie Brindle's show, Be Encouraged.

Scripture, Prayer, and Declaration: Ephesians 3:14–21, 1 John 4:18. God, uproot perfectionism and fear in me, and establish me in Your love. I receive Your peace and I choose "good enough" with joy.

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Forgiveness isn't just a virtue—it's a doorway to peace, inner healing, and deliverance.

If you've been trying to forgive but still feel anxious, heavy, or stuck in mental loops, this episode will help you connect the dots between repentance, forgiveness, and freedom. 

This episode is for you if you're a Christian who loves Jesus but you're struggling to forgive yourself, forgive someone who never apologized, or forgive a repeat offender without becoming hard.

You'll gain:

• A simple forgiveness + repentance path that calms anxiety and lifts heaviness

• How to forgive yourself when shame says "you should know better"

• What to do when there's no apology coming

• How to forgive repeat offenders while still using boundaries and wisdom

• A guided prayer and declaration to break condemnation and offense

Listen now and then take a next step below.

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Romans 8:1, Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 18:21–22
Prayer: Jesus, I repent for unforgiveness and shame. I choose forgiveness. Cleanse me and heal me, and remove every attachment connected to this wound.
Declaration: God you said, "There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Therefore I am forgiven, cleansed, and free.

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