Healthy & Redeemed - Helping Christians Grow in Mental and Spiritual Health
Healthy & Redeemed is a podcast designed to help Christians grow emotionally and spiritually, equipping them to live healthier, more Christ-like lives. Healey Ikerd, a psychotherapist with nearly 20 years of experience and a U.S. Army Veteran, will blend biblical wisdom with psychological concepts to help listeners learn to manage their emotions, improve their mental health, and deepen their faith. The goal is to help listeners live out God’s word in every aspect of their lives and be healthy reflections of Jesus Christ. In this podcast, we will talk about: Practical steps to strengthen your mental and emotional health, including help for anxiety, worry, depression, guilt, and forgiveness. Simple coping skills you can use every day, grounded in both psychology and Scripture. How good mental health supports spiritual growth—and how the two work together. How living out biblical principles brings emotional stability, peace, and healthier relationships. What it really looks like to trust God more deeply in your thoughts, habits, and decisions. How to live out your faith in real, practical ways during ordinary moments and difficult seasons. How to nurture a healthier brain, including tools that reshape thought patterns and support long-term well-being. Developing Christ-centered thinking, replacing unhealthy thoughts with truth. Building resilience through community, healthy boundaries, and God-honoring connections. More information and resources can be found at: https://writtenbyhealey.com/
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In this episode of the Healthy & Redeemed Podcast, we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series by exploring the biblical meaning of goodness.
What does true goodness actually look like? Is it simply being nice, or is there something deeper that God wants to produce within us?
Together, we discover how Spirit-produced goodness differs from self-produced goodness, and explore what Scripture tea...
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In this episode of the Healthy & Redeemed Podcast, we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series by exploring biblical kindness. What does true kindness really look like? Is it simply being nice, or is there something deeper God wants to produce in us?
Together, we look at the Greek word chrēstotēs and how Jesus modeled a Spirit-produced kindness that met people’s real needs with love, wisdom, ...
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What does it really mean to be patient?
In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series by exploring forbearance, often translated as patience. This kind of patience is more than simply waiting—it is a steady, Spirit-produced ability to remain slow to anger, respond with restraint, and bear with others even in difficult moments.
We will look at the biblical m...
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Are you longing for encouragement about attaining peace in difficult seasons of life?
In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series by exploring the peace that comes from God through Jesus Christ. This episode looks at how biblical peace is more than the absence of problems—it is a deep steadiness, wholeness, and security rooted in our relationship with Go...
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In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series by exploring what the Bible really means by joy. Unlike happiness, which depends on circumstances, biblical joy is a steady, Spirit-produced reality rooted in God’s grace and presence.
Drawing from Galatians 5 and John 15, we look at how joy flows from abiding in Christ, how we are both given joy and called to ...
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What does it really mean to love?
In this episode, we explore agapē—the selfless, sacrificial love described in Galatians 5:22. Unlike the world’s definition of love as a feeling, this kind of love is produced by the Holy Spirit as we remain in Christ.
You’ll learn the difference between Spirit-produced love and effort-produced love, and how to walk in love practically using a simple framework: ...
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Have you ever looked at the list of the fruit of the Spirit and turned it into a personal improvement checklist?
In this episode, we lay the foundation for our new series on the Fruit of the Spirit. We explore Galatians 5:22-23 and John 15 to understand what biblical abiding really means, the difference between the fruit and gifts of the Spirit, and why striving harder is not the answer. We al...
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In this special Easter episode, we read the account of Jesus’ betrayal, crucifixion, and resurrection from John, chapters 18–20. Let's take time to reflect on the truth of what Jesus Christ has done and what it means for your life.
The episode closes with a moving rendition of “Were You There," an old hymn sung by a talented young lady, Kaylah T. (at minute 20:43).
This song is a trad...
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In this special episode for parents, we share some practical ways for helping children manage anger in a healthy way. Drawing from my therapy experience, this episode covers ideas on how to teach kids about emotions, build coping skills, and respond to anger using books and games.
As parents, we have the unique opportunity to teach our children how to manage their emotions in a way that honors...
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In this episode of the Healthy & Redeemed Podcast, we explore practical and biblical ways to manage anger. Using a structured exercise we will walk through identifying anger triggers, recognizing intensity levels, examining reaction patterns, and choosing healthier responses.
We also discuss how the thoughts and beliefs behind our anger shape the way we react—and how replacing those thoughts...
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Have you ever wondered why you feel angry all the time — even when nothing specific is wrong? In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we explore chronic anger: what it is, where it comes from, and why it matters more than most of us realize.
If you've been feeling constantly irritated, easily triggered, or like you're always simmering just under the surface — this episode can help!....
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What do we really mean when we talk about righteous anger?
Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I'm not just angry — I'm righteously angry"? Or maybe you've justified your frustration by asking, "Wasn't Jesus angry too?"
We've all been there. But what if the way Christians talk about righteous anger, justified anger, and righteous indignation is ac...
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What does God actually want us to do with our anger once it shows up?
In this episode of the Healthy & Redeemed Podcast, we continue the anger series by turning directly to Scripture. Rather than denying anger or excusing it, this episode explores what God’s Word teaches about managing anger in ways that honor Christ and protect our hearts.
Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, we wal...
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In Part 2, we continue examining anger in Scripture by looking at examples where anger was tied to pride, control, resistance to truth, and fear of losing power.
We will continue our look at individuals' anger as well as the collective anger displayed by the Pharisees and the Sanhedrin when confronted with God’s truth. These examples help us see how anger can become especially dangerous whe...
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Anger shows up often in Scripture—not just among those far from God, but among God’s own people. In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we begin a careful look at how anger appears in the Bible and why God gives so many warnings about it.
In Part 1, we explore several well-known biblical figures who struggled with anger and examine what sparked their responses, how they handled that anger, a...
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In the first episode of this multi-part anger series, we begin by examining what anger actually is and why it requires careful attention. This episode lays the groundwork for understanding anger as a real and powerful emotion—one that Scripture repeatedly warns us to handle wisely.
In this episode, we explore:
- What anger is and how it functions emotionally and physically
- The different ways peo...
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Anger is an emotion many people experience, yet often feel confused, ashamed, or unsure how to handle in a God-honoring way. In this series, we will gently explore what anger is, what Scripture says about it, and how faith and psychology together can help us respond more thoughtfully when anger arises.
Rather than offering quick fixes, this series is designed to increase understanding, self-awar...
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What does it really mean to be mentally healthy, emotionally healthy, and spiritually healthy? And how do these areas differ while still working together?
In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we define mental health, emotional health, and spiritual health in clear, practical ways. We talk about what each one involves, how they show up in everyday life, and why paying attention to all three...
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With the recent news of another famous Christian influencer who has betrayed his followers, it is time to dig into this concept of Integrity.
In this episode, we will talk about what is integrity, how it is good for our mental health, what the Bible says, and things to implement in our life that will help with not fall before the finish line. Join us for this timely and needed episode of integ...
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Many Christians want to read the Bible consistently but aren’t sure how to engage it in a meaningful and sustainable way.
In this episode, we explore practical ways to approach God’s Word, including how the Bible is structured, why translations matter, and different ways Scripture can be read, heard, and studied. We will also answer common questions and concerns that people often ask when first...
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