Heal Depression with God

Have you ever felt exhausted, as you work through hurt from past trauma? Does weariness weigh you down, as you struggle through health issues or grieve the loss of a family member? If you are weary in that place of adversity and fatigue, God the Father invites you come into His presence. He helps you endure, just like He inspired people of faith in the Old Testament and encouraged His Son in his deepest hours of need, heading to th...

Have you ever felt gangly and awkward, like you didn’t belong? Or felt subconscious in your plain and ordinary compared to everyone else who wears designer clothes? Or believed you were not worthy to be a princess?  You are not alone, friend. I understand your pain of not fitting in. Low esteem can contribute to mental illness and depression. The good news is that you can build confidence, using healing Bible verses and renewing yo...

Have you ever woken up cranky because you haven’t slept well? Or struggled to fall asleep at night, because you’re stressed out? Have you ever felt irritable and exhausted, and you just want to stay in bed because you’re depressed? You are not alone and have lots of company.  Sixty-five to ninety percent of people experiencing depression can suffer sleep disturbance, according to research published through the National Institute of...

Feeling weary or discouraged? Instead of hanging your head down, try looking up and soar with eagles, who fly high above the storms. For thousands of generations, people have looked to eagles for courage, strength and inspiration to keep enduring through difficult and stressful times. They also inspire us spiritually. If you need fresh perspective, tune in to today’s episode 66-Need Fresh Perspective? 3 Ways Eagles Inspire Us to ov...

If you are stuck in winter slush and struggling with depression, you can find hope by cultivating a garden of gratitude. If you plant seeds of gratitude and water it with God’s Word, you can begin to flourish, as if sprouting in a well-watered garden. Ready to get unstuck from the mush? Tune in today and listen to 65-Stuck in Winter Slush? Cultivate a Garden of Gratitude to Refresh Your Mind.

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Be kind to yourself. If your inner critic is loud and continually bringing up times you’ve messed up, you can flip the script by rewiring your brain with self-compassion. Self-compassion is kindness, grace, believing God’s word that He accepts you. If you need encouragement and fresh perspective today, tune in to this week’s episode, 64-Three Ways Self Compassion Quiets Your Inner Critic.

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Have you ever felt left out on Valentines’ Day, where everyone else gets cards and gifts, but your box is empty? It can feel lonely. The world says our worth comes from how many gifts we receive, or how we perform. God’s view, however, is so much different than the world’s viewpoint. He loves you unconditionally and calls you beloved. If you are searching for affirmation, listen in today’s podcast, 63-Left out on Valentines? Belove...

Have ever felt distraught and desperate for answers in your healing journey? You won’t want to miss this episode about Jesus and the woman with the 12-year bleeding condition. Ostracized and considered unclean, she bravely touched the hem of His garment. Jesus’ response healed more than her physical body. Come and be inspired with this week’s episode, 62-Feeling Distraught? Take Heart, Daughter from Matthew 9.

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Anxiety and stress can feel overwhelming at times, like a river rushing through a canyon. Up above the raging river, however, you can find safety in the cleft of a rock, protected by God Almighty. In today’s episode, we will dig deep into Psalm 91, discovering His truths to help us cope with our struggles. Almighty God stands ready to help you through depression and provide hope. You won’t want to miss this week’s episode, 61-Five ...

Have you ever felt discarded or abandoned in a relationship? Divorce hurts, the pain ripping your heart apart. Grieving from what feels like a death but rarely has closure, you may struggle with depression, fear, anxiety and self-doubt as you try to heal. You are not alone in your pain. Brandy Griggs understands, after struggling through unexpected divorce. Surrounded by supportive friends and embraced by God, she is pushing throug...

Have you ever beat yourself up when you’ve made mistakes? Have you ever struggled with low self-esteem, where you criticize who you are and how you were made? It is easy to focus on the negative, especially if you are experiencing depression. You need to recharge with God’s perspective! He is kind towards you and wants you to know His truth. You can heal and build confidence through His words. If you are searching for ways to grow ...

Do you feel blah and lackluster in winter? Are you struggling to function when the sun sets early and darkness cloaks the day in late afternoon? You are not alone, friend! You may be experiencing seasonal depression, which is a disorder linked to shorter days and less sunlight. If you are looking for solutions to help you heal, check out this week’s episode, 58-Three Ways to Heal Seasonal Depression.

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Embarking on a New Year, we get to start fresh with new goals and new dreams. At least that’s how we’re expected to act, as we move into 2026. Some of you, however, may feel stuck, exhausted in your healing journey. Climbing up out of depression can feel like that, hard and challenging, like you are hiking up a steep mountain. In the midst of the journey, it is difficult to keep enduring. When you are struggling, put your hope in J...

How is your heart faring this Christmas season? Joyfully connecting, you may anticipate family gatherings, opening presents, and special Christmas Eve Services. You celebrate Jesus, who came as a tiny baby in a manager 2000 years ago and became our Savior as an adult. Lighting flickering candles that cloak in a peaceful glow, you enjoy singing Away in a Manger and Silent Night. Christmas can also stress us out, as we wrap presents,...

Are you looking for a safe place to process dark soul emotions? Christian counseling sets itself apart, offering a place to heal with faith-based holistic encouragement. Our guest this week for part two of her interview is Meredith Koontz, a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, who shares the benefits of Christian therapy to help heal depression and move toward wellness. Last week she shared about cho...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed and stressed with chronic health problems? You are not alone. Meredith Koontz was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease, which is an autoimmune condition that affects the digestive system, when she was 15. Struggling with fatigue and depression, she forges forward with hope, as she anchors herself in her faith in the Lord. Hear her incredible story of courage and faith on this week’s episode, 54-Struggling i...

When you are struggling with deep depression, you may feel alone, hopeless, stressed. In the midst of the heartache, God cares and wants to help you. You can cry out to Him. He is ready to defend you and deliver you from the trouble. Check out this episode of continuing the two-part series of gratitude from Psalm 107. 53-Remember God’s Deliverance in Deep Depression from Psalm 107.

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When you find yourself distressed, try remembering ways God has helped you in your time of need. Focusing on His goodness and His redemption and expressing gratitude to God will lift your spirits and help you to be resilient. Gratefulness is not just a once-a-year-deal, but helpful for mental health all year round! You won’t want to miss the new episode 52-Distressed? Remember to Give Thanks for God’s Goodness from Psalm 107.

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Have you ever had a wonderful friend, with whom you laughed, cried and shared life, then suddenly they left? That pain of rejection can stab like a sword, leaving a gaping wound. Even Jesus was rejected, when his disciples abandoned him. He was hurt when people, who once shouted Hosanna and praised him, turned just a few days later, shouting crucify instead. Yet through it all, He endured, knowing that His Father loved him in the d...