10.  A Special Christmas Edition | A Reading to Remember the True Meaning of Christmas

10. A Special Christmas Edition | A Reading to Remember the True Meaning of Christmas

Author: Healey Ikerd, LPC, LMFT December 24, 2024 Duration: 16:07
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Christmas is a season of joy, but it can also be a time of struggle for many. If you’re feeling down, grieving, or just grasping for some peace in the busyness of the season, this special edition of Healthy & Redeemed is for you. I will read through selected scriptures and meaningful song lyrics helping us remember the true meaning of Christmas—Jesus Christ. He is the greatest gift ever given! Inspired by the timeless question from A Charli...

Healey Ikerd brings over fifteen years of experience as a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist to Healthy & Redeemed. This isn't about quick fixes or abstract theology; it's a practical conversation for anyone who has ever felt the tension between their faith and their emotional reality. Each episode considers how psychological health and spiritual formation are deeply intertwined, moving beyond theory to offer tangible tools for everyday life. You'll hear discussions on managing anxiety, navigating relationships, and processing grief, all through a lens that respectfully integrates clinical insight with scriptural truth. The aim is to foster a holistic sense of wellness where one's internal world and spiritual walk inform and strengthen each other. Healey's approach demystifies therapy concepts for a Christian audience, making them accessible and applicable for personal growth. Tuning into this podcast feels like gaining a compassionate guide who understands the complexities of the human heart and the transformative power of faith. It's for those seeking to cultivate resilience, find deeper peace, and embody their beliefs with greater integrity and emotional health. The conversations here are grounded, honest, and focused on sustainable growth in both mental and spiritual realms.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 85

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24. 4 Ways to Fight Depression Using H.O.P.E [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:43
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail If you're struggling with depression or walking alongside someone who is, I want you to know there is real H.O.P.E. available. As a licensed professional counselor, I've seen how de…
23.  Is This Normal? Exploring the Difficult Journey of Grief - Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:30
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Grief is a natural and necessary part of loss, but what happens when it lingers beyond its season? In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we explore prolonged or complicated grief—w…
22.  Is This Normal? Exploring the Difficult Journey of Grief - Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Grief can feel overwhelming, confusing, and even isolating. It is a natural reaction to a loss in our life, especially the loss of a loved one. If you’ve ever wondered, Is this norm…
21.  When Worry Takes Over: Skills to Calm Your Heart and Mind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:10
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Are your worries something you should worry about? How can you manage your worries better? Worry is a normal part of life—but it doesn’t have to control you. In this episode of Heal…
20.  True Guilt or False Guilt - How to Tell the Difference [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:22
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Guilt can be a powerful emotion, but not all guilt is from God. Some guilt is meant to lead us to repentance, while other guilt keeps us stuck in shame and condemnation. In this epi…
19. Forgiving Others and the Myth of Self Forgiveness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:47
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Forgiveness is a central part of the Christian faith. In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we explore God’s forgiveness—what it means for us and how it transforms our lives. We al…
18. Overcoming Fear and Trusting God [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:29
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Fear can feel overwhelming, but as Christians, we don’t have to be ruled by it. In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we’ll explore biblical truths about fear and practical ways to…
17.  From Holes to Wholeness - H.T. Hole Theory [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:50
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Are you looking to worldly things to fill your holes? In this episode, we explore the powerful truth that only God can fill the holes in our hearts and lives as we explore my "H.T.…
16. Renewing Your Mind with Healthy Thoughts - Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:04
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this episode, we continue our three-part series on renewing your mind by focusing on how to replace negative thoughts with healthy thoughts. Building on the Cognitive Behavioral…
15.  Renewing Your Mind with Healthy Thoughts - Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:10
Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this episode of Healthy and Redeemed, we dive into the Cognitive Behavioral Triangle, a powerful tool that reveals the connection between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. L…