Strong Tower Mental Health with Heidi Mortenson
Strong Tower Mental Health is an authentic and encouraging podcast hosted by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Heidi Mortenson. Get ready for heaven to be unlocked in your soul with real life stories, skills, and amazing guests who will inspire you. Topics on this podcast include vulnerability, authenticity, how to have difficult conversations, keeping healthy boundaries with others, marriage, depression, anxiety, addiction, co-dependency and more. You will learn how to pull the gold from yourself and others, and walk in freedom no matter the circumstances surrounding you. Learn more at https://heidimortensonlmft.com/
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200. Witchcraft, Affairs and Magic with Amanda Hirdler
11/25/2024
200. Witchcraft, Affairs and Magic with Amanda Hirdler
Are you still dabbling with the world and Christianity? Are you all in for the Kingdom of God? Amanda grew up in a Christian home but wasn’t buying it and she rebelled against her parents. She experienced a traumatic moment with a friend who became paralyzed by diving into the water but grew a weird savior complex that she was better than him. She started having affairs, dating and living with other man while still being married. They got divorced and she got involved in crystals, tarot cards, horoscope, gnosticsm, magic rituals and more. She started to experience physically sicknesses and was lost. Since she was open to a broad “spiritual package” she also brought in some Bible verses. Slowly, there was a slow slide of her drawing closer to God. She still had a plan to be a witch with a guy she was with but heard a voice that told her to go to church. The Lord brought her miraculously back to her husband and they remarried again. Her story is full of twists and turns and all the miracle working God that is available to all of us. Be encouraged and full of hope in this amazing interview of redemption! “You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.” ~Psalms 23:5-6 NLT Amanda’s website: Amanda’s podcast: Find more about Heidi: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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199. Hope After Church Hurt with Joe Dobbins
11/18/2024
199. Hope After Church Hurt with Joe Dobbins
Church hurt is a word that has been used quite a bit lately but what does it mean? And if we have been hurt by a church, what does Jesus want for us in response? What we often don’t see when we are hurt is that it is the people of God who hurt us, but God’s heart is for us to be healed. Pastor Joe Dobbins is the lead pastor of Twin Rivers Church in Missouri, USA, and he write a book called “Hope After Church Hurt”. He talks about 8 unique hurts from the church and how we can find a unique path forward. We often ask the question why and this is not always helpful. Some topics discussed are hypocrisy, judgementalism, rejection, sexual abuse, toxic leaders and more. This episode will empower you to make a decision to say yes to Jesus healing your hurt, instead of staying in it. You don’t need to be partially healed, but all the way. We aren’t in charge of this, Jesus is. But Jesus doesn’t heal us without us saying YES to the healer. “Just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:6-7 Joe’s website: https://www.joedobbins.org/about Purchase Joe’s book: Find more about Heidi: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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198. Moving Forward After Messing Up with Dr. Chris Rappazini
11/11/2024
198. Moving Forward After Messing Up with Dr. Chris Rappazini
Have you felt stuck because of messes in your family? Do you believe some areas in your life are beyond repair? There is a new future with a God of second chances. Dr. Chris Rappazini is an author, speaker and life coach who takes us into his journey. He shares about his own brother’s addictions, where he had misses himself and could have been Jesus where he wasn’t. He talks about how both him and his brother can move forward but not after accessing God’s grace. Our God delights in forgiveness and redemption. Are you needing redemption in areas in your life? Be encouraged by this hopeful interview! “Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.” ~Proverbs 15:33 Chris’s website: Purchases Chris’s book: Find more about Heidi: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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197. False Prophets and Psychological Control with Dr. Mark Chironna
11/04/2024
197. False Prophets and Psychological Control with Dr. Mark Chironna
Have you experienced false prophesy and psychological damage from it? Have you had a leader in your church demand that you listen to them even though their character was tainted? In this revelatory episode, you will hear the brilliant Dr. Mark Chironna talk about the biblical intention of prophesy and how we have gravitated towards trinket show prophesy instead of Jesus. He talks about the shift in the church of egos wanting to be praised instead of seeking the real savior in Jesus Christ. We all have aspects of our psyche like memory, imagination, intuition, will, cognition and this is part of being a human being. We are subjective and have opinions, distortions and biases. We need accountability in the prophetic. We need to focus on character, the fruit of the spirit and self-awareness. If we lose the perspective of the nature of the God-head and worship is about what feels good. We need to fall in love with Jesus and see the beauty of prophesy through Him. “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.” ~Matthew 7:15 “Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, The LORD of hosts.” ~Isaiah 6:5 “The spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.” ~1 Corinthians 14:32 Mark’s website: Purchase Rising with Hope: A 30-Day Devotional for Overcoming Anxiety and Depression: Find more about Heidi: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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196. The Satanic Church to Jesus Encounter with Riaan Swiegelaar
10/28/2024
196. The Satanic Church to Jesus Encounter with Riaan Swiegelaar
Riaann Swiegelaar was one of the founders of the Satanic Church of South Africa and was radically transformed by the love of Jesus. In the middle of a sacrifice, Jesus came into the room. He shares his powerful testimony of transformation through real love. Riaann is candid and talks about how we, as Christians need to trust in the power of the Holy Spirit to transformation people, instead of controlling them. We need to understand the battle that is around us instead of ignoring it and looking the other way. Many Christians aren’t aware of the spiritual world and think that going to a psychic or using healing rocks is okay. There is a real battle out there! You will be encouraged to grow in confidence as you hear Riaan share his testimony and wisdom with what God is showing him now. “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” ~Matthew 6:33 Riaan’s website: Instagram: Find more about Heidi: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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195. Confronting the Thief with Jane Hamon
10/21/2024
195. Confronting the Thief with Jane Hamon
Do you feel like you are under attack lately? Do you feel equipped to take on the enemy? Many Christians operate with a “this is life” mentality and don’t know how to truly utilize the power of God within them. Renowned minister, author and pioneer of faith, Jane Hamon, shares some powerful strategies of how we can overcome the enemy. Jane has overcome much in her life and has paved the way for many of us to know what to do. In this powerful episode, you will hear how we can take back what the enemy stole and declare divine recovery over your heart, family and life. “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 Jane’s website: Purchase Jane’s book: Find more about Heidi: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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194. Prayer for Relationships and Difficulties - BONUS EPISODE
10/17/2024
194. Prayer for Relationships and Difficulties - BONUS EPISODE
Looking for more prayer or ministry? This episode is a BONUS episode for prayer for our hearts in the midst of difficulties. There is a lot going on and we can get distracted away from God. “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” ~Ephesians 6:12 Find more about Heidi: Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: Join my mailing list: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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193. Impossible to Possible Relationships
10/14/2024
193. Impossible to Possible Relationships
When the trauma and pain others have that they aren’t deal with affects us, it gets really hard. We want to just check out or leave or not continue that relationship. This is how divorce and broken families happens. But what about what God can do? How do we allow God to move in dry and hard ground where there isn’t permission by the person? For example, a spouse who is not a believer and continues to struggle with addiction, abusive language and heart towards others? People may or not be aware of the harm they are causing. Some of the harm may be name calling, belittling, impatience, passive aggressiveness, gaslighting, ignoring, and more. In this episode, you will hear how God can bring us and our loved ones into awareness of that which we are avoiding or unaware of. He is the God of the impossible. And that what we don’t love, we won’t have authority over. “Jesus said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.’” Matthew 28:18 “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” ~Ephesians 6:12 “Under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.” ~Psalms 91:4 Find more about Heidi: Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: Join my mailing list: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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192. Don’t Stop in Defeat with Tyler Feller
10/07/2024
192. Don’t Stop in Defeat with Tyler Feller
Have you felt hardships holding you back to move forward? Are you wanting to move forward with what God has for you? God isn’t a cosmic coke machine! Too many of us settle for the mediocre when God desires for us to live a life greater than we could ever imagine. Pastor Tyler Feller shares his childhood story of being inspired by a teacher mistakenly calling him “preacher”, and his love of God brought him to learn the Truths of God’s kingdom. This interview is engaging and inspiring. You will hear Tyler talk about how we need to honor people where they could become, get on God’s frequency, experience thrills of victory in the midst of defeat, and get away from co-dependency of the “thing” instead of God. We have spiritual blind spots and we need to be with people we can be vulnerable with so they can come out. God hasn’t given up on you or the dream He has placed in your heart. You shouldn’t either. Tyler wrote a book called “Don’t Stop” along with is 365 motivating devotions. If you are looking for encouragement, this interview is for you! “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.” ~Ephesians 3:20 Purchase the book and devotion Don’t Stop: Devotion: Find more about Heidi: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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191. It Starts in the Heart | Mark 7
09/30/2024
191. It Starts in the Heart | Mark 7
Do you feel like you have big emotions and can’t control them? Or you have people around you who continue to have big emotions and make unhealthy choices with them? We can speak all you we but if our heart is impure and defiled, what comes out of it won’t be good. We can get stuck in bitterness, fear, anger or unforgiveness and have spiritual blindness that we don’t want. The fruit that grows is more important that what is said. Jesus wants us to live with joy, vitality, peace and with a pure and holy heart. Hear this inspiring episode about Mark 7 and how our hearts have more impact on the fruit in our life. “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45 “‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.’ You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human traditions.” ~Mark 7:6-8 Find more about Heidi: Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: Join my mailing list: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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190. Kingdom Culture Transformation with Luke Askew
09/23/2024
190. Kingdom Culture Transformation with Luke Askew
Do you know where God wants you to transform culture? Do you know where your place is in the Kingdom of God? Jesus is about bringing heavenly culture to the earth, teaching us how to live and create His culture. Luke Askew is a Kingdom Coach from England. He grew up doing this his way and struggled with anxiety and depression. He came to the end of his own will and path. He found himself shouting to a God that he didn’t believe in. He had great parents with good morals, but did not know God or who Jesus was. In this episode, you will hear Luke’s testimony and what God has shown him about God’s Kingdom culture to do the work God has called us to. The kingdom of God is within each one of us and we need to all discover what God is doing inside each one of us. The only way we can get to the promise is to go through the field of field and gain a great revelation of God in each of it. Come and be inspired to continue through the fear to do it anyway because of God in each of us. “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.” ~Proverbs 19:21 Instagram @LukeAskew TikTok @lukeaskew Find more about Heidi: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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189. Beat Worldly Distractions
09/16/2024
189. Beat Worldly Distractions
Have you been getting distracted lately? Do you feel like God’s voice has been muffled a bit? In this political season, it can be hard to feel like you hear clearly from the Lord. There are so many stories that can get our attention and we can be sucked into the news and stay there. It’s not that these stories or the news are bad, but what stirs in our heart and mind afterwards can be. How can we identify if we are getting too distracted, and what can we do about this? In this episode, you will hear how we can beat distraction, even with a lot of noise in our world right now. “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.” ~John 2:15-17 To get Magic Mind, you can get 20% off one time purchases with code STRONGTOWER at checkout. You can claim it at: Sign up for the Daring Greatly Group: Find more about Heidi: Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: Join my mailing list: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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188. Spiritual Family & Mental Health in the Church with Colette Toach
09/09/2024
188. Spiritual Family & Mental Health in the Church with Colette Toach
Do you believe that most trauma takes place in the home? What is God’s purpose for trauma? God doesn’t waste anything. This episode is rich with revelation, wisdom and trauma healing. Colette Toach and her husband are originally from South Africa and are in full time ministry all over the world. They saw miracles take place by walking through deliverance and trauma dealing at the dinner table. This beautiful conversation blends mental health in the church naturally. She was doing neuroscience before there was even a word for it. She believes that trauma takes place in the home and that if you really want to change the church you have to go back to the beginning. Our trauma is a doorway into the wilderness and God is found in the wilderness. We can find out call of God through the trauma. Colette uniquely empowers us to praise God for the trauma. You don't want to miss this episode! "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." ~Romans 8:28 Toach Ministries website: LaunchU writers program: Find more about Heidi: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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187. 6 Myths of Vulnerability
09/02/2024
187. 6 Myths of Vulnerability
Do you wonder how some people seem to do “authenticity” so well? Or they just seem so confident and sure of themselves but it’s not fake? In this episode you will hear the 6 myths of vulnerability based on the research by Brene Brown. Heidi is a Certified Daring Way Facilitator and teaches groups like Daring Greatly and today you will get a little piece of this work. It's world changing and head tipping. Why does vulnerability make you authentic? Because Jesus was authentic. Jesus cried, wept, was angry and had compassion. He was real. And sometimes we need to little help to get there ourselves. “That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” ~2 Corinthians 12:10 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” ~Proverbs 3:4-5 Available for only 10 users, you can get 40% off a subscription at , using STRONGTOWER40 at checkout. Otherwise, you can get 20% off one time purchases with code STRONGTOWER at checkout. You can claim it at: Sign up for the Daring Greatly Group: Find more about Heidi: Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: Join my mailing list: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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186. Atheism, Kindness, Nobility and Wisdom with Carrie Lloyd
08/26/2024
186. Atheism, Kindness, Nobility and Wisdom with Carrie Lloyd
Are you frustrated by the divisiveness in the world? Do you desire a world of kindness and wisdom as a Christian? Carrie Lloyd is an author, pastor, foster parent and many other roles. She is from England and was an only child raised by 2 Baptist parents. She left her extremist faith and became an atheist after the death of her father. However, God pursued her in such a beautiful way through butterflies. She says that she “got fed up with being arrogant” and wanted to truly know what defines nobility. In this podcast, you will hear a deep and thought provoking conversation about many topics like gaslighting in the church, anthesis of the 7 deadly sins, nobility, kindness and character. Carries says that kindness person on the planet is Jesus, regardless if I believe in Him or not. Carrie’s website: Find more about Heidi: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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185. EMDR Therapy: What It Is and What a Session Looks Like
08/19/2024
185. EMDR Therapy: What It Is and What a Session Looks Like
Have you heard of EMDR therapy or had someone recommend it to you? Do you wonder what it actually is and what happens in a session? Is it like hypnosis? In this episode, you will hear the details about what EMDR therapy is, who it’s recommended for and what it does. It stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. You will learn what happens in an actually session and the pros and cons of it. As a Christian trauma therapist, Heidi is certified in EMDR and integrates it in her therapy with clients who could benefit from it and are ready. She integrates client’s faith with session for God to do the healing through neuroscience. Sometimes we need Holy Spirit to help us with our mind, body and soul just like Paul said. “Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” ~1 Thessalonians 5:23 Magic mind limited off that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code STRONGTOWER at checkout. You can claim it at: Find more about Heidi: Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: Join my mailing list: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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184. Judgement, Satanism and God’s BIG Love with Adele Vrey
08/12/2024
184. Judgement, Satanism and God’s BIG Love with Adele Vrey
Have you felt judged by other Christians? Have you secretly judged others for their choices or even how they look? Adele Vrey had her first experience of God during an abortion and was apart of the Satanic Church. She now loves other Satanists into the arms of God. God is not intimidated by our circumstances, secrets and sins. In this episode, you will hear Adele share the testimony of Riaan Sweigalaar, the ex-leader of the Satanic Church of South Africa. She was the person who loved him even through his hate for her and simply asked him to coffee. Riaan eventually radically experienced the love of God and gave his life to Jesus. He, along with Adele, have received many threats and judgements from other Christians. This episode may stir a lot of emotions and also to help us all grow in our love for others, no matter what they look like, or what they wear. People’s choices are not bigger than God’s love. “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” ~Matthew 7:1-2 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” ~John 3:16 Adele’s website: Find more about Heidi: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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183. Insecurities and Struggling to Fit In
08/05/2024
183. Insecurities and Struggling to Fit In
Do you feel like you don’t fit in? Have you felt like your insecurities keep you from completely being yourself? We weren’t meant to fit in! We were meant to stand out and be the vessel of the Kingdom of God. We often struggle to recognize this because of who and what is around us. The world can “feel” so much bigger. In this episode, you will hear a very vulnerable and authentic journal that was written 6 years ago that many of us might need today. Sometimes you need to get advice from yourself because you are more amazing than you believe. “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” ~1 John 4:8 “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” ~Psalm 139.14 There is a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code STRONGTOWER at checkout. You can claim it at: Find more about Heidi: Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: Join my mailing list: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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182. Does God Actually Care? with Patricia Olson, LMFT
07/29/2024
182. Does God Actually Care? with Patricia Olson, LMFT
Have you struggled to believe God actually loves you? Have you been angry with God? Patti Olson struggled with low self-esteem, teen pregnancy, rage, sexual abuse, partying and being angry with God. Now a licensed therapist and author, she shares her powerful testimony and how God healed her. We often try to avoid everything and everyone because they hurt us, but this doesn’t allow God into those spaces in our heart. If there is something you are believing that is not true, God wants to heal this part of our heart. God wants us to trust Him and do the work we need to do to get there, no matter what you’ve gone through. “The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways.” ~Proverbs 14:1-2 Patti’s book: Find more about Heidi: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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181. How to Handle Toxic Shame
07/22/2024
181. How to Handle Toxic Shame
Have you been dealing with toxic shame and feel like you are less than God designed? Do you have close people in your life who continue to toxically shame you? Are you toxically shaming yourself? We need to get a hold of unhealthy and toxic shame and instead behold The One who made us, Jesus Christ. This world has so much toxicity and polarity that it can be hard to field through where we end and toxicity begins. Jesus is the author of Truth and Life and He designed us to live in freedom. We need to get set free from toxic shame around us and be reminded of who we are to live in Christ’s Kingdom as a daughter or son. Try Magic Mind for free here (make sure to cancel to not get charged after 1 month): With my code STRONGTOWERTRIAL There is a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code STRONGTOWER at checkout. You can claim it at: Find more about Heidi: Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: Join my mailing list: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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180. Raising Prophetic Children with Debra Giles
07/15/2024
180. Raising Prophetic Children with Debra Giles
Has your child had a bad dream? Do you sense your children have spiritual gifts but aren’t sure how to steward them? Do you want to integrate faith for your kids but aren’t sure how? Debra Giles did just that for 4 of her spiritually gifted sons and has written a book to share with us! Often our children share spiritual things with us but we don’t know how to steward what they are seeing or sensing. We just think they are creative and imaginative. What if they are sensing something from God and have something to share with your family or even the world? It this episode you will be encouraged to hear Debra share about how we understand paranormal activity, recognize prophetic gifting, discern purpose and identity, cultivate a spiritual home, the importance of mentorship, and prepare our children for God’s calling on their life. “But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.” ~1 Corinthians 14:3 Debra’s website: Debra’s book: Find more about Heidi: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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179. Healthy Shame verses Toxic Shame
07/08/2024
179. Healthy Shame verses Toxic Shame
We hear the word shame and believe that it’s bad right? When we feel it we want that feeling gone, no matter how we can get it to leave. Is shame always bad? Is there such thing as healthy shame? We usually use church words such as condemnation or conviction. God can use neuroscience to help us understand relationships, connection and joy. In this episode, I will take from different sources, including the Bible, the book The Other Half of Church, Brené Brown and my personal experiences. When we ignore pain, we don’t allow real transformation to happen within our souls. This episode discusses the power of healthy shame being necessary for us to be transformed more like Jesus. “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” ~Romans 12:2 There is a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code STRONGTOWER at checkout. You can claim it at: Find more about Heidi: Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: Join my mailing list: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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178. Biblical Masculinity with Jake Hamilton
07/01/2024
178. Biblical Masculinity with Jake Hamilton
Do you have passion for your family and your legacy to be in God’s will? Are you tired of the attack on marriage, gender and families? In this episode, you will hear an encouraging interview with well known worship artist and author Jake Hamilton. This conversation will lead you deep into the impact of story and what men truly need right now. Jake is honest and vulnerable as he shares his weaknesses and misses he has had himself. Self-confidence is found in self-awareness, asking questions, dealing with the good parts and the hurting parts. Jake is part of a movement that men and our world desperately needs right now. It’s time for men of conviction and character to rise up, stand with humble strength, and learn to fight for their identity, marriage, children and the Kingdom of God. Jake’s website: To purchase Jake’s book (pre-order): Find more about Heidi: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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177. Whole Brain Christianity
06/24/2024
177. Whole Brain Christianity
Have you felt discouraged with your faith? Do you feel like you have a healthy community to grow in? There is revelation and hope in neuroscience for us to be encouraged, increase in joy and feel loved in our community. Spiritual growth is something that can be missing if we aren’t using our whole brain. We may not even realize that we are only using half of our brain. In this episode, I will take from the book The Other Half of Church and talk about the elements they identify are needed in the church and how this connects to our lack of joy. “The bless you, and keep you, the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face towards you and give you peace.” ~Numbers 6:24 – 26 Find more about Heidi: Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: Join my mailing list: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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176. Finding Audacious Boldness with Kim Maas
06/17/2024
176. Finding Audacious Boldness with Kim Maas
Do you feel like you don’t have the strength to fight the things in your life? Have you felt like you have low self-worth? In this episode, you will be encouraged to find audacious boldness that God gave you. Kim Maas didn’t have self-worth. Medication didn’t help. She was convinced SHE was the problem. She was married to an alcoholic and drug addict and filed for divorce. But she heard the voice of God and a miracle happened in her life. You will hear her compelling testimony and be encouraged to receive your own breakthrough. We carry around the shame for far too long. We are not bad we have worth! We are all called to royal commission. We have permission to answer the call of God the purpose for which you were created!! “Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward.” ~Hebrews 10:35 “The Lord announces the word, and the women who proclaim it are a mighty throng.” Psalm 68:11 Kim’s website: To purchase Kim’s book: Find more about Heidi: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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175. Sowing and Reaping For Mental Health
06/10/2024
175. Sowing and Reaping For Mental Health
How do we grow good fruit, healthy emotions and mental health in our life? Conversations have been coming up in my sessions and I think I want to share it here. We hear about spending time with God and the need for this, but isn’t it hard to do? I feel like we can get caught in the wheel of our busy lives and much of this busy is good stuff. So we are doing good things but not taking the time to spend with God. There is a lot in the gospel about Matthew with seeds and the connection with our mental health. Praying for your soul to be blessed from this episode! “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” ~Matthew 6:6 NIV “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.”” Psalms 91:1-2 NKJV Find more about Heidi: Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: Join my mailing list: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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174. Practical Ways to Hear God’s Voice with Sterling Harris
06/03/2024
174. Practical Ways to Hear God’s Voice with Sterling Harris
Do you want to hear the voice of God? Do you need practical ways to know how to engage with Jesus daily? Sterling is a formal NFL player and former federal prisoner. He fought anxiety and depression for a long time and listened to the wrong voices. Sterling “tried it all” by being religious, being worldly, partying, drinking, putting himself in business, being a workaholic, motivational speaker, serving God and being philanthropic. Religion, successful or church attendance cannot fill the void in your heart that a daily relationship with Jesus can do. We can’t live off of yesterday’s encounter and yesterday’s time with Jesus. We need to be connected to God on a daily basis. The all day every day connection with God is not just for the super spiritual, it’s for all of us. Hearing God is simple and we have made it complicated. Listen to this very practical and real conversation that will invite you into a intimate daily walk with your Jesus. “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” ~John 10:27 “For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say and what I should speak.” ~John 12:49 Sterling’s website: To purchase Sterling’s book: Find more about Heidi: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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173. Declarations of Truth over our Mental Health
05/27/2024
173. Declarations of Truth over our Mental Health
Do you feel weary lately? Insecure or not yourself? I have felt “off” and it feels real. In this episode, you will be encouraged by declarations of truth. Sometimes we need a rejuvenation in the spirit, a Holy Spirit dousing of His love and affection. We aren’t meant to live in the lack, but confidently walking in Christ, no matter our circumstances or environment. Rest and receive as these powerful words of hope are spoken over you. “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly”. ~John 10:10 To sign up for the Daring Greatly™ Group: Find more about Heidi: Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: Join my mailing list: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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172. Gender Distress – A Practical Response with Pamela Garfield-Jaeger, LCSW, MS
05/20/2024
172. Gender Distress – A Practical Response with Pamela Garfield-Jaeger, LCSW, MS
In this opinionated and divided world, it can be hard to know how to response to the transgender issues in a Godly and honoring way. How do we continue to love those and walk in the healthy choice? Known as “The Truthful Therapist”, Pamela is a licensed social worker who has experience on both sides of opinions with transgender issues. She calls the current transgender craze we are in as the “modern day lobotomy”. She sees the pain that families experience as well as the doctors and therapists involved. She has spent a lot of time with those who have painfully de-transitioned and are getting little help and public attention. Her book, “A Practical Response to Gender to Distress”, is a very easy and helpful tool to be able to confidently walk through the gender issues with kindness, love and truth. As a Jewish woman herself, she knows what it is like to be discriminated against but she honors those with different faith. She walks through this difficult topic with humor, confidence and most importantly, love. Pamela’s website: To purchase Pamela’s book: Find more about Heidi: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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171. Power of Prayer for Mental Health
05/13/2024
171. Power of Prayer for Mental Health
Do you something wonder if your prayers are working? Have you been feeling the need to pray more? I think we can forget the power of prayer and get lost in our daily shuffle too often. I personally have struggled with prayer and haven’t felt like I was “good” at prayer. Have you? Did you know there is not wrong way to pray? Honestly prayer is like talking and being yourself. In this episode, you will be inspired by transformation from the power of prayer to ignite the power of prayer for your life. When we don’t pray, nothing happens. So why not pray? Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. ~1 Thessalonians 5:18 “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. ~Matthew 7:7 Find more about Heidi: Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: Join my mailing list: If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit . You are loved!
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