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Have you ever experienced devastating loss? The fires burning in Los Angeles show how quickly life as we know it can vanish in minutes. The fires have burned whole neighborhoods, destorying lives and felling an estimated 12,000 buildings across 37,000 acres, according to NBC news on Jan. 11. Amid it all, neighbors are reaching out to help, opening hotels and homes to evacuees, consoling and providing food and help. In our times of hurt and pain, God as Counselor listens, comforting us with compassion, caring support, and courage, guiding us to a place of mental and spiritual wellness. Todayâs episode is Part 2 of Proclaim His Name Series in Isaiah 9:6, God is Counselor. Come on in, to discover âThree Ways God the Counselor Comforts through Devastating Loss.â
Be sure to tune in for other upcoming episodes in this five-part Proclaim His Name Series in Isaiah 9:6!
10-God is Wonderful: Distraught? Gaze Upon Godâs Wonder to Boost New Year Mental Wellness
11-God is Counselor: Three ways God as Counselor Comforts Through Devastating Loss
12-God is Mighty God: Suicidal? Mighty God Fights for Us through Battle of Depression
13-God is Father: Discouraged? Everlasting Father Embraces us to Restore Hope After Failure
14-Prince of Peace: Anxious? God Calms the Chaos to Anchor us in Storm of Anxiety
If you are enjoying this podcast, please share it with a friend, so they can journey toward mental health and discover hope in the process. Also please consider posting a review on iTunes! The reviews spread the word about the podcast, so many can discover strategies to boost mental wellness. Thank you!
Scriptures Used in this Podcast
Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. KJV
Psalm 119:28 My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.
Three ways God as Counsel Comforts us
Compassion Isaiah 54:10 Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed,yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed, says the Lord, who has compassion on you.Caring Support Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.Courage a. Isaiah 53:4 He is despised and rejected by men, he is a man of sorrows, he is acquainted with grief.Isaiah 61:3 to grant to those who mourn in Zionâto give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.Express Healing through Journaling.
Pour out your heart to God. Psalm 62:8 Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.Comfort someone else, If you are currently not suffering from loss. How can you be the hands and feet of Jesus to someone who is broken? 1 Corinthians 1:3,4 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.KJV, Public Domain
New International Version (NIV)
Holy Bible, New International VersionŸ, NIVŸ Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.Ÿ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Disclaimer: I am not a licensed professional therapist, and unable to diagnose, treat or analyze depression or other associated mental illnesses. Based on Biblical principles, my personal experience of healing, and creative expression, I offer these Christ-centered mental wellness strategies to support, encourage and instill hope through your journey to mental and spiritual health. Please see your doctor, psychologist, or professional therapist for help with diagnosing and treating mental illness. If you are severely depressed, to the point where you are considering suicide, please get help immediately! Your life matters, and you are loved and valued. It is possible to find hope and healing.
Here are some resources to help you.
Christians in Crisis https://www.christiansncrisis.com phone or text 1-844-472-9687 Started by Marriage/ Family Therapist Dr. Cheryll Holmes, this faith-based hotline offers a listening ear and counsel for severe depression and other mental illness issues.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988 for emotional support through depression/Suicide.
If you have enjoyed this podcast, could you please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing in their journey to mental wellness? Also, please consider writing a review on Apple/iTunes. These reviews help spread the word about Heal Depression with God Podcast, so other people can rise above depression and begin to thrive in mentally-well health, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning. Best Regards, Beth Steigerwalt
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Have you ever gazed at a star-studded sky or topped a mountain to view a stunning magenta sunset? God's creation amazes, inspiring awe and wonder in our hearts. God is Wonderful. Meditating on Godâs names can shift our perspective, lift our spirits, and calm the chaos. In todayâs episode, weâre soaring high into the heavenlies for part 1 of Proclaim His Name Series in Isaiah 9:6, which can revitalize mental health in the new year. Come on in and listen to âDistraught? Gaze Upon Godâs Wonder to Boost New Year Mental Wellnessâ and discover the God of Wonderful.
Be sure to tune in for other upcoming episodes in this five-part Proclaim His Name Series in Isaiah 9:6.
10-God is Wonderful: Distraught? Gaze Upon Godâs Wonder to Boost New Year Mental Wellness.
11-God is Counselor: Three ways God Counsels Us to Help Heal Depression.
12-God is Mighty; Suicidal? Mighty God Fights for Us through Battle of Depression.
13-God is Father: Discouraged? Everlasting Father Embraces us to Restore Hope After Failure
14-Prince of Peace: Anxious? God Calms the Chaos to Anchor us in Storm of Anxiety
If you are enjoying this podcast, please share it with a friend, so they can journey toward mental health and discover hope in the process. Also please consider posting a review on iTunes! The reviews get the word out about the podcast, so many can discover strategies to boost mental wellness. Thank you!
Scriptures used in this podcast:
Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. KJV
Isaiah 40:26Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name; by the greatness of his might and because he is strong in power, not one is missing. NIV
Psalm 147:4 He determines the number of stars and knows them by name. NIV
Psalm 147:3 God heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds. NIV
KJV public domain
New International Version (NIV)
Holy Bible, New International VersionŸ, NIVŸ Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.Ÿ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Journal inspirations:
How does gazing at a star-studded sky or stunning sunset inspire you to see God as wonderful?Just as God knows the names of the stars, He knows you. How does that idea comfort you in your struggles with depression and restore hope?Intro, outro, and trailer music âBright as the Dawnâ is licensed by Taizo Audio through Premium Beat by Shutterstock. #6193805
Disclaimer: I am not a licensed professional therapist, and unable to diagnose, treat or analyze depression or other associated mental illnesses. Based on Biblical principles, my personal experience of healing, and creative expression, I offer these Christ-centered mental wellness strategies to support, encourage and instill hope through your journey to mental and spiritual health. Please see your doctor, psychologist, or professional therapist for help with diagnosing and treating mental illness. If you are severely depressed, to the point where you are considering suicide, please get help immediately! Your life matters, and you are loved and valued. It is possible to find hope and healing.
Here are some resources to help you.
Christians in Crisis https://www.christiansncrisis.com phone or text 1-844-472-9687. Started by Marriage/ Family Therapist Dr. Cheryll Holmes, this faith-based hotline offers a listening ear and counsel for severe depression and other mental illness issues.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988 for emotional support through depression/Suicide.
If you have enjoyed this podcast, could you please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing in their journey to mental wellness? Also, please consider writing a review on Apple/iTunes. These reviews help spread the word about Heal Depression with God Podcast, so other people can rise above depression and begin to thrive in mentally-well health, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning.
Best Regards and Joy on your Journey to Mental Wellness, Beth Steigerwalt
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9-Are you stressed out? We hustle and bustle at Christmas, wrapping gifts, preparing a feast, baking cookies, gathering with family. Maybe you will attend a Christmas Eve service. Remember to pause and focus on the most important gift, Jesus our King. In todayâs episode, we will celebrate the baby born to be our Savior, singing and delving into three famous Christmas Carols. Welcome to Episode 9, Proclaim the Savior with these Three Famous Christmas Carols.
Contact by Email: [email protected]
If you are enjoying this podcast, please send it to a friend, so they can journey toward mental health and discover hope in the process. Also please consider posting a review on iTunes! The reviews get the word out about the podcast, so many can discover strategies to boost mental wellness. Thank you!
Three Carols listed in this podcast
Away in a MangerHark the Herald Angels SingJoy to the World1. Away in a Manger
Psalms and Hymns to the Living God #230, https://hymnary.org/text/away_in_a_manger_no_crib_for_a_bed,
Hark the Herald Angels Singhttps://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/84
Joy to the WorldHymns and Devotions for Daily Worship #29
https://hymnary.org/text/joy_to_the_world_the_lord_is_come
Scriptures used in this podcast
Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin] will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. Public Domain King James Version (KJV)
Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn Son and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.â
Luke 2: 9-14 But the angel said to them, âDo not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.â Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, âGlory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.â
Romans 5:8 God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. NIV
Colossians 1:22 But now he has reconciled you by Christâs physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation.
Nehemiah 9:6, The Joy of the Lord is your Strength.
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Intro, outro, and trailer music âBright as the Dawnâ is licensed by Taizo Audio through Premium Beat by Shutterstock. #6193805
Disclaimer: I am not a licensed professional therapist, and unable to diagnose, treat or analyze depression or other associated mental illnesses. Based on Biblical principles, my personal experience of healing, and creative expression, I offer these Christ-centered mental wellness strategies to support, encourage and instill hope through your journey to mental and spiritual health. Please see your doctor, psychologist, or professional therapist for help with diagnosing and treating mental illness. If you are severely depressed, to the point where you are considering suicide, please get help immediately! Your life matters, and you are loved and valued. It is possible to find hope and healing.
Here are some resources to help you.
Christians in Crisis https://www.christiansncrisis.com phone or text 1-844-472-9687 Started by Marriage/ Family Therapist Dr. Cheryll Holmes, this faith-based hotline offers a listening ear and counsel for severe depression and other mental illness issues.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988 for emotional support through depression/Suicide.
If you have enjoyed this podcast, could you please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing in their journey to mental wellness? Also, please consider writing a review on Apple/iTunes. These reviews help spread the word about Heal Depression with God Podcast, so other people can rise above depression and begin to thrive in mentally-well health, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning.
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8-Are you feeling despondent? Do you wish someone could restore your broken heart? You are not alone. The news is full of hurting people, crying out from grief from loss of loved ones from a recent school shooting or car accident, or they feel lonely in difficult circumstances. Todayâs episode explores how the Christ Child heralded by angels came to heal us and give us hope in all seasons, through the lens of characters in Luke 2. Come on in and listen to episode 8 "Despondent? How the Christ Child Rises to Restore our Broken Hearts!"
If you are enjoying this podcast, please send it to a friend, so they can journey toward mental health and discover hope in the process. Also please consider posting a review on iTunes! The reviews get the word out about the podcast, so many can discover strategies to boost mental wellness. Thank you!
Contact by Email: [email protected]
Scriptures Used in this podcast
Luke 2
Read from Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)KJV reproduced by permission of Cambridge University Press, the Crownâs patentee in the UK.
Psalm 34:18 âThe Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.â NIV
Isaiah 9:2
"The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.
Isaiah 9:6 "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given;and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be calledWonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
Hark the Herald Angels Sing lyrics, public domain, Charles Wesley, accessed through hymnal.net, who freely shares music and lyrics. https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/84
Intro, outro, and trailer music âBright as the Dawnâ is licensed by Taizo Audio through Premium Beat by Shutterstock. #6193805
Disclaimer: I am not a licensed professional therapist, and unable to diagnose, treat or analyze depression or other associated mental illnesses. Based on Biblical principles, my personal experience of healing, and creative expression, I offer these Christ-centered mental wellness strategies to support, encourage and instill hope through your journey to mental and spiritual health. Please see your doctor, psychologist, or professional therapist for help with diagnosing and treating mental illness. If you are severely depressed, to the point where you are considering suicide, please get help immediately! Your life matters, and you are loved and valued. It is possible to find hope and healing.
Here are some resources to help you.
Christians in Crisis https://www.christiansncrisis.com phone or text 1-844-472-9687 Started by Marriage/ Family Therapist Dr. Cheryll Holmes, this faith-based hotline offers a listening ear and counsel for severe depression and other mental illness issues.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988 for emotional support through depression/Suicide.
If you have enjoyed this podcast, could you please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing in their journey to mental wellness? Also, please consider writing a review on Apple/iTunes. These reviews help spread the word about Heal Depression with God Podcast, so other people can rise above depression and begin to thrive in mentally-well health, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning.
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7-Are you feeling distressed and overwhelmed with sadness? Are you wondering if you will ever climb out of the pit of suffering? I understand your pain. When I was going through cancer, especially through chemotherapy treatments, I wept, curled up on my bed, wishing my suffering would end. I dragged through the day, stressed out and depressed. I didnât understand why I had to go through all that pain. Looking back now, I have better perspective and can be grateful Jesus embraced me through the sadness. Gratitude can touch us, helping us cope better with stressful situations, and can help us comfort others who are going through difficult times. Would you like to know how gratitude can transform you? Come join me for todayâs episode, âFeeling Distressed? How Gratitude Touches Us So We Can Cope Through Sufferingâ This is part 4 of the Count Your Blessings, using the acronym G.I.F.T.
Check out the other episodes in this G.I.F.T. of Gratitude in the Count Your Blessings series.
4-G. Gratitude Grows Goodness in our hearts
Apple iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-4-count-your-blessings-series-part-1-how-gratitude/id1783189689?i=1000679252039
5-I.How Gratitude Inspires our Minds to Reset Depression
Apple iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-5-feeling-blah-from-holiday-brain-fog-how-gratitude/id1783189689?i=1000679747270
6-F. Feeling Grumpy? How Gratitude Frees us and Freshens Our Perspective
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/6-feeling-grumpy-how-gratitude-frees-us-and-freshens/id1783189689?i=1000679932150
If you are enjoying this podcast, please send it to a friend, so they can journey toward mental health and discover hope in the process. Also please consider posting a review on iTunes! The reviews get the word out about the podcast, so many can discover strategies to boost mental wellness. Thank you!
Contact by Email: [email protected]
Books referenced in this four-part series:
Dr. Robert A Emmons, The Little Book of Gratitude: Create a Life of Happiness and Wellbeing by Giving Thanks
Dr. Robert A Emmons, Thanks, How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier
Scriptures used in this episode:
Psalm 34: 18 âThe Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. NIV
Isaiah 40:11 âHe gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.â Isaiah 40:11 NIV
Corinthians 1 3-5 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 5 For as we share abundantly in Christ's sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too. ESV
Psalm 103 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits,3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,4 who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, NIV
Three journaling Prompts
Describe a situation where you suffered, naming all the feelings. Now, ask âHow did that experience impact my life and help me to grow?How did God show up in that situation and comfort you?Through that experience, how can you touch and comfort someone else in a similar situation?Count Your Blessings Hymn Lyrics, Public Domain.
Lyrics by Johnson Oatman Jr. (1856-1926); Music by Edwin Othello Excell (1851-1921)
Accessed through https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/707, who freely shares hymn information.
Intro, outro, and trailer music âBright as the Dawnâ is licensed by Taizo Audio through Premium Beat by Shutterstock. #6193805
Disclaimer: I am not a licensed professional therapist, and unable to diagnose, treat or analyze depression or other associated mental illnesses. Based on Biblical principles, my personal experience of healing, and creative expression, I offer these Christ-centered mental wellness strategies to support, encourage and instill hope through your journey to mental and spiritual health. Please see your doctor, psychologist, or professional therapist for help with diagnosing and treating mental illness. If you are severely depressed, to the point where you are considering suicide, please get help immediately! Your life matters, and you are loved and valued. It is possible to find hope and healing.
Here are some resources to help you.
Christians in Crisis https://www.christiansncrisis.com phone or text 1-844-472-9687 Started by Marriage/ Family Therapist Dr. Cheryll Holmes, this faith-based hotline offers a listening ear and counsel for severe depression and other mental illness issues.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988 for emotional support through depression/Suicide.
If you have enjoyed this podcast, could you please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing in their journey to mental wellness? Also, please consider writing a review on Apple/iTunes. These reviews help spread the word about Heal Depression with God Podcast, so other people can rise above depression and begin to thrive in mentally-well health, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning.
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6-Do you ever grump and complain about your circumstances? Do you ever feel like God is not hearing your prayers for provision? Do you ever compare yourself to a neighbor who seems to have a lot more than you do? I hear you, friend. It was not that long ago that I stormed out of my house in Minnesota, and stomped through the chilly winter morning, trudging over rural roads toward a cemetery. It was still dark, and gray storm clouds covered the sky. Clenching my fist, I complained about my circumstances. We didn't have enough to provide for our family, I felt stuck in my home, and lacked purpose. I felt cold and hard like the graveyard stones, marking the time of people who had passed away.
When youâre depressed, it is easy to focus on everything that is going wrong and forget to thank God who created you. Practicing gratitude can free us from that pit of rehash and freshen our perspective. In todayâs episode, I will explore how God helps us unclench our fists to release stress, and focus on Him, who lightens our load. Welcome to the third part of the Count Your Blessings Gratitude Series, using the acronym G.I.F.T. Episode 6 is âFeeling Grumpy? How Gratitude Frees Us and Freshens our Perspective.â Come on in and take a listen!
Check out the other episodes in this G.I.F.T. of Gratitude in the Count Your Blessings series.
4-G. Gratitude Grows Goodness in our hearts
Apple iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-4-count-your-blessings-series-part-1-how-gratitude/id1783189689?i=1000679252039
5-I. How Gratitude Inspires our Minds to Reset Depression
Apple I tunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-5-feeling-blah-from-holiday-brain-fog-how-gratitude/id1783189689?i=1000679747270
If you are enjoying this podcast, please send it to a friend, so they can journey toward mental health and discover hope in the process. Also please consider posting a review on iTunes! The reviews get the word out about the podcast, so many can discover strategies to boost mental wellness. Thank you!
Contact by Email: [email protected]
Books referenced in this four-part series:
Dr. Robert A Emmons, The Little Book of Gratitude: Create a Life of Happiness and Wellbeing by Giving Thanks
Dr. Robert A Emmons, Thanks, How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier
Scripture used in this podcast
Let Go Acts 3:19 Turn Grumpy into Gratitude Phil 2:14, 1 Thessalonians 5;183. Allow God to soften your heart of stone Ezekiel 35: 25, 27
4. Ask God to help you be content and full of gratefulness Phil 4:12
Promises of God
He will be our God. Ezekiel 36: 28 God turns struggle into hope. Ezekiel 36:29-30God restores our devastation so we can know Him. Ezekiel 36:33-35, Acts 3:20,21His face will shine on you. Numbers 6:24-26Journaling Prompts:
When have you grumbled about circumstances that seemed overwhelming?How can you reframe your suffering response and change it to Gratitude? Examples: God I am really struggling right now, and I donât understand why _______________is happening. What is your perspective? God, I am hurting, what Character do you want me to focus on during this difficult time?Do you ever compare yourself to others? Why do you think you are not content? What are three things you can express gratitude for, through challenging circumstancesCount Your Blessings Hymn Lyrics, Public Domain.
Lyrics by Johnson Oatman Jr. (1856-1926); Music by Edwin Othello Excell (1851-1921)
Accessed through https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/707, who freely shares hymn information.
Intro, outro, and trailer music âBright as the Dawnâ is licensed by Taizo Audio through Premium Beat by Shutterstock. #6193805
Disclaimer: I am not a licensed professional therapist, and unable to diagnose, treat or analyze depression or other associated mental illnesses. Based on Biblical principles, my personal experience of healing, and creative expression, I offer these Christ-centered mental wellness strategies to support, encourage and instill hope through your journey to mental and spiritual health. Please see your doctor, psychologist, or professional therapist for help with diagnosing and treating mental illness. If you are severely depressed, to the point where you are considering suicide, please get help immediately! Your life matters, and you are loved and valued. It is possible to find hope and healing.
Here are some resources to help you.
Christians in Crisis https://www.christiansncrisis.com phone or text 1-844-472-9687 Started by Marriage/ Family Therapist Dr. Cheryll Holmes, this faith-based hotline offers a listening ear and counsel for severe depression and other mental illness issues.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988 for emotional support through depression/Suicide.
If you have enjoyed this podcast, could you please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing in their journey to mental wellness? Also, please consider writing a review on Apple/iTunes. These reviews help spread the word about Heal Depression with God Podcast, so other people can rise above depression and begin to thrive in mentally-well health, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning.
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5-Do you ever feel blah at Christmas time, not wanting to decorate, bake or celebrate? Do you ever just want to stay in bed, covering your ears from joyful Carols? I understand, because that is how I felt the year I struggled through breast cancer treatments during the holiday season. I grumped through Thanksgiving, nauseated from chemotherapy treatments. In December, I wanted to stay curled in my bed, not wanting to decorate or make cookies. I felt blah, agreeing with the Scrooge from Christmas Carol, âBah Humbug.â In my case, the brain fog resulted not just from the chemicals bombarding my body, but from focusing on the negative depressive thoughts.
Sometimes what we focus on manifests in our brain and spirit. If we constantly focus on everything that is wrong with our lives, our brain responds by pushing away from the vibrant and creative centers, and hunkers down in survival mode, it. However, scientific studies show that if you focus on gratitude, the brain responds eagerly, lighting up on scans in the creative and innovative parts of our mind, releasing positive hormones that help us to move toward emotional wellness. There are also many Scriptures that remind us to renew our minds, by dwelling on whatever is true, noble right and pure. In this episode, which is the second in the four-part Count Your Blessings series, we will explore the âIâ of Gift, how Gratitude inspires Your Mind. Come on in and join me for todayâs episode of âFeeling Blah from Holiday Brain Fog? How Gratitude Inspires Your Mind to Reset Depression.â
Contact by Email: [email protected]
If you have enjoyed this podcast, please consider sending it to a friend, so they can move toward mental wellness. Also, I so much enjoy hearing from listeners. Could you please write a review on Apple Itunes? Your review helps get the word out about the podcast, which helps people heal and find hope for mental health.
Link to Part 1 of Count Your Blessings Series: Part 1 How the Gift of Gratitude Grows Goodness in our Hearts
https://mentallywellwithbethsteigerwalt.podbean.com/e/count-your-blessings-four-ways-the-gift-of-gratitute-boosts-mental-wellness-beyond-thanksgiving-day/
Books referenced in this four-part series:
Dr. Robert A Emmons, The Little Book of Gratitude: Create a Life of Happiness and Wellbeing by Giving Thanks
Dr. Robert A Emmons, Thanks, How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier
Scriptures used in this podcast:
Philippians 4:8-9 âFinally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirableâif anything is excellent or praiseworthyâthink about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in meâput it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.â
Eph 4:22-24 âto put off your old self,[a] which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.
Psalm 139: 7-10 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea,10 even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.
Journaling Questions: 1. What are three things you know to be true about Godâs Character?
What does it mean to you, that God is Immanuel, God with us?What are some positive memories of the holidays?Name two ways why you appreciate your family.Count Your Blessings Hymn Lyrics, Public Domain.
Lyrics by Johnson Oatman Jr. (1856-1926); Music by Edwin Othello Excell (1851-1921)
Accessed through https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/707, who freely shares hymn information.
Intro, outro, and trailer music âBright as the Dawnâ is licensed by Taizo Audio through Premium Beat by Shutterstock. #6193805
Disclaimer: I am not a licensed professional therapist, and unable to diagnose, treat or analyze depression or other associated mental illnesses. Based on Biblical principles, my personal experience of healing, and creative expression, I offer these Christ-centered mental wellness strategies to support, encourage and instill hope through your journey to mental and spiritual health. Please see your doctor, psychologist, or professional therapist for help with diagnosing and treating mental illness. If you are severely depressed, to the point where you are considering suicide, please get help immediately! Your life matters, and you are loved and valued. It is possible to find hope and healing.
Here are some resources to help you.
Christians in Crisis https://www.christiansncrisis.com phone or text 1-844-472-9687 Started by Marriage/ Family Therapist Dr. Cheryll Holmes, this faith-based hotline offers a listening ear and counsel for severe depression and other mental illness issues.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988 for emotional support through depression/Suicide.
If you have enjoyed this podcast, could you please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing in their journey to mental wellness? Also, please consider writing a review on Apple/iTunes. These reviews help spread the word about Heal Depression with God Podcast, so other people can rise above depression and begin to thrive in mentally-well health, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning.
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In between stuffing yourself with turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie, did you remember to give thanks to God for all His blessings and express gratitude for abundance in your life? It is easy to do at Thanksgiving, and we are reminded to give thanks. But after snarfing down the meal, when your belly is full and you watched some football or played with the grandkids, do you still remember to express gratitude? Or do you let gratitude slide as you push through the hustle of preparing for Christmas glitter and gifts?
If you are anything like me, I often let gratefulness slip, as the stress of Christmas can overwhelm. Expressing thanks is important and can boost our mental wellness all year long, according to science research and Scriptures. In today's podcast, we will explore four ways to improve mental wellness, using the acronym G.I.F.T. Come on in and join us for Part 1, Gratitude Grows Goodness in Our Hearts, which is a series in Count Your Blessings: Four Ways the Gift of Gratitude Boosts Mental Wellness Beyond Thanksgiving Day.
Contact by Email: [email protected]
Books referenced in this four-part series:
Dr. Robert A Emmons, The Little Book of Gratitude: Create a Life of Happiness and Wellbeing by Giving Thanks
Dr. Robert A Emmons, Thanks, How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier
Scriptures used in this podcast:
Ezra 3:11 11 With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord. He is good; his love toward Israel endures forever. And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid.â
Journaling Questions: 1. What are five things that you appreciate about your life?
2. Name three ways that God has provided for you and your family.
3. Have you experienced a miracle in your life? Describe the experience in detail in your journal and express gratitude to God for helping you.
Count Your Blessings Hymn Lyrics, Public Domain.
Lyrics by Johnson Oatman Jr. (1856-1926); Music by Edwin Othello Excell (1851-1921)
Accessed through https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/707, a website that freely shares hymn information.
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Disclaimer: I am not a licensed professional therapist, and unable to diagnose, treat or analyze depression or other associated mental illnesses. Based on Biblical principles, my personal experience of healing, and creative expression, I offer these Christ-centered mental wellness strategies to support, encourage and instill hope through your journey to mental and spiritual health. Please see your doctor, psychologist, or professional therapist for help with diagnosing and treating mental illness. If you are severely depressed, to the point where you are considering suicide, please get help immediately! Your life matters, and you are loved and valued. It is possible to find hope and healing.
Here are some resources to help you.
Christians in Crisis https://www.christiansncrisis.com phone or text 1-844-472-9687 Started by Marriage/ Family Therapist Dr. Cheryll Holmes, this faith-based hotline offers a listening ear and counsel for severe depression and other mental illness issues.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988 for emotional support through depression/Suicide.
If you have enjoyed this podcast, could you please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing in their journey to mental wellness? Also, please consider writing a review on Apple/iTunes. These reviews help spread the word about Heal Depression with God Podcast, so other people can rise above depression and begin to thrive in mentally-well health, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning.
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When you are deep in depression, how do you navigate through the sadness? How do you cope and have courage to rise out of bed to face the day? When I was deep in depression, feeling overwhelmed with sadness while I battled breast cancer, I had to choose to find goodness and Godâs grace through the pain. In this podcast, I will explore three ways I navigated depression, using the acronym A.S.K. Come on in and listen to todayâs podcast to discover three ways you can navigate deep depression, which will help you on your way to mental wellness.
Check out these Scriptures mentioned in this podcast and journal your thoughts on these questions!
2 Chronicles 20:1-29
God routs the enemy after King Jehoshaphat prays and sends praisers ahead of the army.
Hebrews 13:6 âNever will I leave you; never will I forsake you.â
Psalm 27: 1 âThe Lord is my light and my salvationâ whom shall I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my lifeâ of whom shall I be afraid?
Isaiah 41:10 âSo do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.â
Holy Bible, New International VersionŸ, NIVŸ Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.Ÿ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Why is the act of praising God important in the healing process?How can you add gratitude to your life? What are simple things you can appreciate and thank God for?How does knowing God is with you help you to navigate deep depression?Contact by Email: [email protected]
Intro, outro, and trailer music âBright as the Dawnâ is licensed by Taizo Audio through Premium Beat by Shutterstock. #6193805
Disclaimer: I am not a licensed professional therapist, and unable to diagnose, treat or analyze depression or other associated mental illnesses. Based on Biblical principles, my personal experience of healing, and creative expression, I offer these Christ-centered mental wellness strategies to support, encourage and instill hope through your journey to mental and spiritual health. Please see your doctor, psychologist, or professional therapist for help with diagnosing and treating mental illness. If you are severely depressed, to the point where you are considering suicide, please get help immediately! Your life matters, and you are loved and valued. It is possible to find hope and healing.
Here are some resources to help you.
Christians in Crisis https://www.christiansncrisis.com Phone or text 1-844-472-9687. Started by Marriage/ Family Therapist Dr. Cheryll Holmes, this faith-based hotline offers a listening ear and counsel for severe depression and other mental illness issues.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988 for emotional support through depression/Suicide.
If you have enjoyed this podcast, could you please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing in their journey to mental wellness? Also, please consider writing a review on Apple/iTunes. These reviews help spread the word about Heal Depression with God Podcast, so other people can rise above depression and begin to thrive in mentally-well health, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning.
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Have you ever had church women wound you, with cutting words and mean actions? Have you ever been so hurt, that you vow not to participate in womenâs groups again? If you are anything like me, I run away, stuffing down the pain and saying everything is fine, even as I struggle with rejection and sadness. For me, the woundedness festered for eight years, after women at a Christmas party stabbed and accused me with their words. In this episode, I explore the hurt of that situation. While I was battling breast cancer eight years later, I plummeted into depression and called a friend who was there at the party. She asked me if I ever had dealt with that situation. Working through the betrayal, I had to be R.E.A.L., an acronym for specific steps to be set free from church hurt. Come on in and discover how you can manage church hurt and heal your wounded heart, by being authentic and real in todayâs episode of âWhen Women Wound You, How to Manage Church Hurt.â
Contact by Email: [email protected]
Intro, outro, and trailer music âBright as the Dawnâ is licensed by Taizo Audio through Premium Beat by Shutterstock. #6193805
Disclaimer: I am not a licensed professional therapist, and unable to diagnose, treat or analyze depression or other associated mental illnesses. Based on Biblical principles, my personal experience of healing, and creative expression, I offer these Christ-centered mental wellness strategies to support, encourage and instill hope through your journey to mental and spiritual health. Please see your doctor, psychologist, or professional therapist for help with diagnosing and treating mental illness. If you are severely depressed, to the point where you are considering suicide, please get help immediately! Your life matters, and you are loved and valued. It is possible to find hope and healing.
Here are some resources to help you.
Christians in Crisis https://www.christiansncrisis.com phone or text 1-844-472-9687 Started by Marriage/ Family Therapist Dr. Cheryll Holmes, this faith-based hotline offers a listening ear and counsel for severe depression and other mental illness issues.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988 for emotional support through depression/Suicide.
If you have enjoyed this podcast, could you please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing in their journey to mental wellness? Also, please consider writing a review on Apple/iTunes. These reviews help spread the word about Heal Depression with God Podcast, so other people can rise above depression and begin to thrive in mentally-well health, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning.
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Does depression keep you from getting out of bed in the morning? Do you still carry burdens from unresolved childhood trauma? Do you say everything is fine, when inside you are hurting deeply, and wish you could find a friend who understands?
You have come to the right place, friend. Through Heal Depression with God Podcast, you can find hope and healing in your journey to mental wellness. I am a cancer-conquering, set-free-from depression daughter of the King, best-selling author, mom of five and grammy, prayer warrior, loyal friend, and encourager. I like to meander through mountain meadows, enjoying the sweet-smelling butterscotch scent of lodgepole pines and admiring wildflowers. I like listening to the chickadees sing.
When I am at home, I play board games with my family, and dance in my furry lion pajamas, raising the praise in my living room.
It was not that long ago, where I was weeping in the middle of the night, crying out to God as I suffered through breast cancer treatments of chemotherapy, surgery and radiation in my mid forties. Though I was a Christian, I felt alone, like I was abandoned. Sobbing continually, I struggled to get out of bed, and care for my five children. At one point, I didnât want to live anymore. My sadness had much deeper roots than just cancer. Deep down inside, I also still carried wounds of shame, grieving from childhood abuse from a known teen neighbor.
It wasnât until I began journaling my grief in my mid-forties, surrendering all my tears and sadness, to the Comforter and spending time in His presence, that I began to heal. I had to stand on His promises even though He seemed far away. Jesus, who suffered on the Cross for you and me, knew what it felt like to have his friends hurt him and leave him. Yet he gave them grace, forgiving them, the model for which helped me work through the hurt of childhood trauma. Immersing myself in His Word, in worship, and in nurturing nature, I began to heal and find emotional wellness. The Lord, in His goodness and mercy, met me through moonlit nights, rustling autumn leaves, and the hugs of my children. And he can touch you, too. It is possible to heal and find hope, rising from the pit of depression to joy.
In this podcast, youâll learn how Christ-centered mental-wellness strategies, creative expression, and soul-nurturing nature imagery can help you connect with God and jumpstart the healing journey so you can flourish in wellness. To calm your soul, I may sing or pray, inviting our Comforter to touch you and give you hope.
If youâre ready to ditch depression and rise in resiliency, letâs find freedom together. Walk with me as we stroll through the forest, picking wildflowers and listening to chickadees sing. We can dip our toes into living water, skipping in newly found joy and wholeness. And wherever you are, you can put on your garments of praise (I will smile if you are leaping in furry lion pjs, like me!) and dance with me, as we sing praises to our Lord and King.
Come on in and connect with your Creator. We can discover spiritual and mental wellness together on the Heal Depression with God podcast, where hope rises like the morning sun glowing on a majestic mountain.
Contact by Email: [email protected]
Intro, outro, and trailer music âBright as the Dawnâ is licensed by Taizo Audio through Premium Beat by Shutterstock. #6193805
Disclaimer: I am not a licensed professional therapist, and unable to diagnose, treat or analyze depression or other associated mental illnesses. Based on Biblical principles, my personal experience of healing, and creative expression, I offer these Christ-centered mental wellness strategies to support, encourage and instill hope through your journey to mental and spiritual health. Please see your doctor, psychologist, or professional therapist for help with diagnosing and treating mental illness. If you are severely depressed, to the point where you are considering suicide, please get help immediately! Your life matters, and you are loved and valued. It is possible to find hope and healing.
Here are some resources to help you.
Christians in Crisis https://www.christiansncrisis.com phone or text 1-844-472-9687 Started by Marriage/ Family Therapist Dr. Cheryll Holmes, this faith-based hotline offers a listening ear and counsel for severe depression and other mental illness issues.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988 for emotional support through depression/Suicide.
If you have enjoyed this podcast, could you please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing in their journey to mental wellness? Also, please consider writing a review on Apple/iTunes. These reviews help spread the word about Heal Depression with God Podcast, so other people can rise above depression and begin to thrive in mentally-well health, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning.
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Does severe depression keep pressing you down and prevent you from getting up in the morning? Do you wish you could heal from childhood trauma? Do you wish you could draw near to God and be comforted, but feel abandoned in the storm of despair? You are not alone, friend.
It was not that long ago that I was sobbing through breast cancer treatments in my mid-forties, unable to get out of bed or care for my five.children. Despairing, I thought about ending my life. The root of my depresson went much deeper than just breast cancer. As a young child, I experienced abuse from a known neighbor, which resulted in life-long depression, anxiety, and feelings of worthlessness. While battling breast cancer at age 45, and working through the betrayal of childhood trauma, I scrawled my pain onto the pages of my journal. I cried out to God in my distress, feeling broken like the branches felled in a blasting windstorm. And God met me, comforting and meeting me. Come listen to this episode âStill Standing: My Journey from Depression to Redemptionâ and discover my story of healing, and how you can enhance mental wellness and keep standing, rising resiliently above depression to redemption in your life, too.
Contact by Email: [email protected]
Intro, outro, and trailer music âBright as the Dawnâ is licensed by Taizo Audio through Premium Beat by Shutterstock. #6193805
Disclaimer: I am not a licensed professional therapist, and unable to diagnose, treat or analyze depression or other associated mental illnesses. Based on Biblical principles, my personal experience of healing, and creative expression, I offer these Christ-centered mental wellness strategies to support, encourage and instill hope through your journey to mental and spiritual health. Please see your doctor, psychologist, or professional therapist for help with diagnosing and treating mental illness. If you are severely depressed, to the point where you are considering suicide, please get help immediately! Your life matters, and you are loved and valued. It is possible to find hope and healing.
Here are some resources to help you.
Christians in Crisis https://www.christiansncrisis.com phone or text 1-844-472-9687 Started by Marriage/ Family Therapist Dr. Cheryll Holmes, this faith-based hotline offers a listening ear and counsel for severe depression and other mental illness issues.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988 for emotional support through depression/Suicide.
If you have enjoyed this podcast, could you please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing in their journey to mental wellness? Also, please consider writing a review on Apple/iTunes. These reviews help spread the word about Heal Depression with God Podcast, so other people can rise above depression and begin to thrive in mentally-well health, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning.
