The Faith Filled Therapy Podcast
Hello to you, I’m glad you’re here. The Faith Filled Therapy podcast sits at the intersection of Scripture, neuroscience, and therapeutic insight, exploring how we actually experience change, not just talk about it. Each episode gently unpacks what it means to renew your mind in a real, lived way, looking at thought patterns, the nervous system, and the inner world we carry, all through a lens that holds neuroscience with curiosity, while ultimately submitting it to the truth of Scripture. This isn’t about quick fixes or surface-level faith. It’s about understanding why you feel the way you feel, learning how your mind and body work, and discovering how transformation happens-spirit, soul and synapses. If you’ve ever loved God but still felt stuck in your thoughts, overwhelmed in your emotions, or unsure how faith connects to your mental health, you’re not alone. This podcast will help you make sense of your inner world, and take small, meaningful steps towards wholeness.
Episodes
A Faith-Filled Insight Into Adlerian Therapy: “Belonging Without Proving Your Worth” with Judy Potts
Why do we still feel not good enough, even when we know God loves us? Could perfectionism, people pleasing and constant striving be connected to how we learned to belong? What might change if we no longer felt we had to prove our worth?
In this episode of the Faith Filled Therapy Podcast, Jo Hargreaves is joined by Judy Potts, an Adlerian therapist known as The Social Therapist, to explore our longing to feel equal, secure and good ...
Can we really heal from the things that have shaped us? What does it mean to renew your mind after trauma? And how can we learn to live from love rather than spending our lives trying to earn it?
In this episode of the Faith-Filled Therapy Podcast, Jo Hargreaves is joined by pastor, author and former NFL player Dr Derwin L. Gray for a powerful conversation about trauma, healing, identity and the transforming love of Jesus.
Derwin sha...
How does faith shape the brain? Can neuroscience help us understand spiritual growth? And what does epigenetics have to do with transformation?
In this episode of the Faith-Filled Therapy Podcast, Jo Hargreaves is joined by author, speaker and leadership expert Dr Chuck Coker to explore the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, psychology and biblical wisdom.
Together, they discuss emotional intelligence, spiritual formation, Gen...
Exploring the Mind-Body Connection with Dr. Lee Warren
Join us in this insightful episode as Dr. Lee Warren, a renowned neurosurgeon, shares his unique perspective on neuroscience, faith, and mental well-being. Discover how understanding the brain can deepen our spiritual walk and improve mental health.In this episode:
- The role of neuroplasticity and how deliberate mental practices can reshape our brains
- Practical strategies for s...
Hello to you.
After a short break, the podcast returns with an honest and gently reflective episode about waking up feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and physically on edge. From that real-life moment, this conversation explores what it means to regulate your nervous system in a way that is both deeply therapeutic and rooted in faith.
Blending neuroscience with scripture, you’ll be guided through simple, grace-filled practice...
In this episode, Jo Hargreaves, faith-filled therapist and writer, is joined by Dr Perrianne Brownback for a thoughtful conversation about the left and right hemispheres of the brain, moving beyond pop-psychology myths into something far richer and more meaningful.
Together, they explore how simplistic ideas about being “left-brained” or “right-brained” have been largely debunked, while also uncovering the pr...
Keywords
Faith, Therapy, Biblical Meditation, Neuroscience, Mental Health, Spiritual Growth, Peace, Mindfulness, God's Word, Self-Understanding
Summary
In this episode of the Faith Filled Therapy podcast, Jo Hargreaves discusses the significance of biblical meditation and its impact on mental health and spiritual growth. She shares her personal journey with God's word, emphasizing the importance of taking scrip...
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intrusive thoughts, neuroscience, scripture, mental health, compassion, grounding techniques, faith, anxiety, emotional regulation, spiritual wellness
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In this episode of Faith Filled Therapy, Jo Hargreaves explores the complex nature of intrusive thoughts, their intersection with neuroscience and scripture, and how to manage them compassionately. She discusses the role of stress, hormonal changes, and the impo...
In this episode of the Faith Filled Therapy podcast, Jo Hargreaves explores the intersection of neuroscience and scripture, focusing on the concept of taking thoughts captive as outlined in 2 Corinthians 10:5.
Jo delves into the workings of the brain, including the default mode network and the reticular activating system, and offers practical strategies for managing thoughts and emotions. The episode emphasises the impor...
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In this episode of the Faith Filled Therapy podcast, Jo Hargreaves explores the concept of attachment styles and their impact on our relationship with God. She discusses the importance of feeling safe and loved in forming healthy attachments and how our early relational experiences shape our connections with others and with God. Jo outlines the four main attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized, and...
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intentional thinking, faith, neuroscience, cognitive overload, positive mindset, emotional wellbeing, therapy, scripture, mindfulness, community
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In this episode of the Faith-Filled Therapy podcast, Jo Hargreaves explores the powerful connection between intentional thinking, faith, and neuroscience. She discusses the importance of managing negative thoughts, the gut-brain connection, and how intentional thinkin...
In this episode of The Faith Filled Therapy Pod, I dive into the transformative power of reflection for personal and spiritual growth.
We will explore how intentional moments of looking back not only help us grow but also impact our brains in powerful ways. I share insights from neuroscience to show how reflection strengthens our neural pathways and helps us process emotions and experiences more deeply.
We also turn to ...
The episode explores how our daily stream of 60,000–70,000 thoughts, 80% of which are often negative and repetitive, can be reframed through scripture.
It covers the power of replacing limiting beliefs with scriptural truths like Philippians 4:13, demonstrating how this can reshape neural pathways and promote mental well-being.
I link neuroplasticity to spiritual practices, explaining how meditation ...
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In this second episode of The Faith Filled Therapy Podcast I talk the threat response, namely Fight, Flight, Freeze and Fawn.
I of course mention my disco ball diffuser and talk about what I am diffusing today. Link to the diffuser below
I chat about why I swore in the church car park and how in no way do I want to ju...
In this first episode of The Faith Filled Therapy Podcast I talk about how I love to work from the intersection of therapy and theology and why I believe that a holistic approach to wholeness and well-being is Biblical.
I talk about my disco ball diffuser which you can get here if that's your thing:
This episode includes a brief look at the link between CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) and how the Apostle Pa...
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