Heal Depression with God

Have you ever felt gangly and awkward, like you didn’t belong? Or felt subconscious in your plain and ordinary compared to everyone else who wears designer clothes? Or believed you were not worthy to be a princess?  You are not alone, friend. I understand your pain of not fitting in. Low esteem can contribute to mental illness and depression. The good news is that you can build confidence, using healing Bible verses and renewing your mind with His truth. You are created wonderfully, royalty, valued. If you are searching for ways to boost your confidence, tune into this week’s episode. We’ll address low esteem issues and dive into three ways God crowns you with confidence.  68-Ever Felt Gangly and Awkward? Three Ways God Crowns You With Confidence to Affirm Your Worth *Top Five Percent Podcast* In this episode You will connect with the awkward teenager who didn’t belong. Be reassured that God cares about you. Understand three ways that you can boost your self-esteem and renew your mind. Connecting with me and Next Steps Contact: Hello@bethsteigerwalt.com Podcast Listen on Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-depression-with-god/id1783189689 Podcast Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MiPb2jyVDGN7FCHXoXH67 Next Steps: Join a supportive community of depression survivors and receive encouraging prayer, natural treatment ideas, Healing Bible verses and nature-inspired messages. Natural Healing Community for Christian Women Overcoming Depression https://bit.ly/3FMactK Sign up and become an insider with the Natural Healing Connection Newsletter, so you can receive healing tips, Biblical encouragement, and understanding of your God-created design. Be the first to know about new podcast episodes and upcoming healing opportunities! https://natural-healing-connection-92441.gr-site.com/ Disclaimer: I am not a licensed professional therapist, and unable to diagnose, treat or analyze depression or other associated mental illnesses. This podcast and any coaching connected with it are not intended to replace professional medical care.  Based on Biblical principles and my personal experience of healing, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to bring healing from past trauma and depression. In this podcast, you will receive encouragement, Healing Bible verses, natural treatment ideas and nature-inspired messages to help you heal. 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 from depression. If you have enjoyed this podcast, please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing from trauma and depression. Also, please consider writing a review on Apple iTunes or the host on which you listen. These reviews help spread the word about the podcast, so other people can rise above depression into confidence, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning. Walking with you, Beth Steigerwalt Connect with me:  hello@bethsteigerwalt.com

Have you ever woken up cranky because you haven’t slept well? Or struggled to fall asleep at night, because you’re stressed out? Have you ever felt irritable and exhausted, and you just want to stay in bed because you’re depressed? You are not alone and have lots of company.  Sixty-five to ninety percent of people experiencing depression can suffer sleep disturbance, according to research published through the National Institute of Health. It is possible to build habits of promoting better sleep, however. If you’re searching for better methods of prepping for sleep time, tune into this week’s episode. I’m sharing five tips to settle your mind, so you can get a great night’s sleep and feel rested in the morning. 67-Cranky from Lack of Sleep? Five Tips to Calm Your Mind for Peace-filled Dreams. *Top Five Percent Podcast* Resources: Are you ready to meditate on resting Scriptures? Here are four that will help you rest better at night: Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 91:1, Psalm 3:5 and Psalm 4:8. Would you like more inspiration from Psalm 91, as noted in this episode? Here is the link to Episode 61-Five Ways Almighty God Quiets Your Anxiety from Psalm 91 https://bit.ly/AlmightyGodQuietsYourAnxiety. Connecting with me and Next Steps Contact: Hello@bethsteigerwalt.com Podcast Listen on Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-depression-with-god/id1783189689 Podcast Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MiPb2jyVDGN7FCHXoXH67 Next Steps: Join a supportive community of depression survivors and receive encouraging prayer, natural treatment ideas, Healing Bible verses and nature-inspired messages. https://bit.ly/3FMactK Sign up and become an insider with the Natural Healing Connection Newsletter, so you can receive healing tips, Biblical encouragement, and understanding of your God-created design. Be the first to know about new podcast episodes and upcoming healing opportunities! https://natural-healing-connection-92441.gr-site.com/ Disclaimer: I am not a licensed professional therapist, and unable to diagnose, treat or analyze depression or other associated mental illnesses. This podcast and any coaching connected with it are not intended to replace professional medical care.  Based on Biblical principles and my personal experience of healing, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to bring healing from past trauma and depression. In this podcast, you will receive encouragement, Healing Bible verses, natural treatment ideas and nature-inspired messages to help you heal. 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 from depression. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988 for emotional support through depression/Suicide.                                                                                                                             If you have enjoyed this podcast, please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing from trauma and depression. Also, please consider writing a review on Apple iTunes or the host on which you listen. These reviews help spread the word about the podcast, so other people can rise above depression into confidence, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning. Connect with me:  hello@bethsteigerwalt.com

Feeling weary or discouraged? Instead of hanging your head down, try looking up and soar with eagles, who fly high above the storms. For thousands of generations, people have looked to eagles for courage, strength and inspiration to keep enduring through difficult and stressful times. They also inspire us spiritually. If you need fresh perspective, tune in to today’s episode 66-Need Fresh Perspective? 3 Ways Eagles Inspire Us to overcome Adversity. Heal Depression with God is a top 5 percent in the world podcast! Connect with me: hello@bethsteigerwalt.com Next Steps Searching for more encouragement, natural healing support and Biblical wisdom to help you heal and gain confidence? Become an insider with the Natural Healing Connection newsletter! Link is https://natural-healing-connection-92441.gr-site.com/ Meditate on these inspiring Bible verses on eagles: Isaiah 40: 29-31, Deuteronomy 31:10-11, Exodus 19:4. Disclaimer: I am not a licensed professional therapist, and unable to diagnose, treat or analyze depression or other associated mental illnesses. This podcast and all associations with this site are not intended to take the place of medical care. Based on Biblical principles and my personal experience of healing, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to bring healing from trauma and depression. You will receive natural healing support, Biblical encouragement, and nature-inspired messages to help you heal. 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 from depression. 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, please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing from trauma and depression. Also, please consider writing a review on Apple iTunes or the host on which you listen. These reviews help spread the word about the podcast, so other people can rise above depression into wellness, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning. Connect with me:  hello@bethsteigerwalt.com

If you are stuck in winter slush and struggling with depression, you can find hope by cultivating a garden of gratitude. If you plant seeds of gratitude and water it with God’s Word, you can begin to flourish, as if sprouting in a well-watered garden. Ready to get unstuck from the mush? Tune in today and listen to 65-Stuck in Winter Slush? Cultivate a Garden of Gratitude to Refresh Your Mind. Connect with me: hello@bethsteigerwalt.com Next Steps: Become an insider! Get Healing tips, Biblical encouragement and nature inspired messages. Be the first to know when new episodes come out. Get connected through the Natural Healing Connection Newsletter. Become an insider today! https://natural-healing-connection-92441.gr-site.com/ Meditate on Isaiah 51:3 and Isaiah 58:11 Picture yourself flourishing in a well-watered garden and start journaling about gratitude. Disclaimer: I am not a licensed professional therapist, and unable to diagnose, treat or analyze depression or other associated mental illnesses. This podcast and all associations with this site are not intended to take the place of medical care. Based on Biblical principles and my personal experience of healing, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to bring healing from trauma and depression. You will receive natural healing support, Biblical encouragement, and nature-inspired messages to help you heal. 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 from depression. 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, please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing from trauma and depression. Also, please consider writing a review on Apple iTunes or the host on which you listen. These reviews help spread the word about the podcast, so other people can rise above depression into wellness, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning. Connect with me:  hello@bethsteigerwalt.com

Be kind to yourself. If your inner critic is loud and continually bringing up times you’ve messed up, you can flip the script by rewiring your brain with self-compassion. Self-compassion is kindness, grace, believing God’s word that He accepts you. If you need encouragement and fresh perspective today, tune in to this week’s episode, 64-Three Ways Self Compassion Quiets Your Inner Critic. *Top Five Percent Podcast Worldwide* Next Steps Connect with me Hello@bethsteigerwalt.com. I’d love to hear your story of overcoming depression and discovering healing with God. Reach out with your story! Your story may help inspire someone else to discover healing and hope! Check out Dr. Tracey Mark’s article on compassion. How Compassion Changes Your Brain: Neuroscience Behind Loving Kindness Meditation. https://markspsychiatry.com/how-compassion-changes-your-brain/ 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 and my personal experience of healing, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to bring healing from trauma and depression. You will receive natural healing support, Biblical encouragement, and nature-inspired messages to help you heal. 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 from depression. 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, please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing from trauma and depression. Also, please consider writing a review on Apple iTunes or the host on which you listen. These reviews help spread the word about the podcast, so other people can rise above depression into wellness, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning. Connect with me:  hello@bethsteigerwalt.com

Have you ever felt left out on Valentines’ Day, where everyone else gets cards and gifts, but your box is empty? It can feel lonely. The world says our worth comes from how many gifts we receive, or how we perform. God’s view, however, is so much different than the world’s viewpoint. He loves you unconditionally and calls you beloved. If you are searching for affirmation, listen in today’s podcast, 63-Left out on Valentines? Beloved, God's Love Endures Way Beyond The Faded Flowers     *Top Five Percent Podcast in Alternative Health* Connect with me! https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhopesteigerwalt/ Next Steps Share the podcast with a friend, so they can discover healing and hope. With God, you can heal depression. Thanks for your support to help me reach 3,000 downloads! If you need encouragement and Biblical wisdom, check out You Version Bible App. The App contains the Bible in 2300 languages, and has been downloaded 710 million times! https://www.youversion.com/bible-app Intro, outro, and trailer music “Bright as the Dawn” are 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 and my personal experience of healing, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to bring healing from trauma and depression. You will receive natural healing support, Biblical encouragement, and nature-inspired messages to help you heal. 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 from depression. 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, please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing from trauma and depression. Also, please consider writing a review on Apple iTunes or the host on which you listen. These reviews help spread the word about the podcast, so other people can rise above depression into wellness, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning. Connect with me:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhopesteigerwalt/  

Have ever felt distraught and desperate for answers in your healing journey? You won’t want to miss this episode about Jesus and the woman with the 12-year bleeding condition. Ostracized and considered unclean, she bravely touched the hem of His garment. Jesus’ response healed more than her physical body. Come and be inspired with this week’s episode, 62-Feeling Distraught? Take Heart, Daughter from Matthew 9. *Top Five Percent Podcast in Alternative Health* Connect with me https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhopesteigerwalt/ Next Steps Share this podcast with a friend! I have 300 downloads to reach 3,000! Read Matthew 9:18-26. Journal about ways Jesus has seen you and touches you with His compassion. Intro, outro, and trailer music “Bright as the Dawn” are 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 and my personal experience of healing, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to bring healing from trauma and depression. You will receive natural healing support, Biblical encouragement, and nature-inspired messages to help you heal. 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 from depression. 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, please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing from trauma and depression. Also, please consider writing a review on Apple iTunes or the host on which you listen. These reviews help spread the word about the podcast, so other people can rise above depression into wellness, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning. Connect with me:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhopesteigerwalt/  

Anxiety and stress can feel overwhelming at times, like a river rushing through a canyon. Up above the raging river, however, you can find safety in the cleft of a rock, protected by God Almighty. In today’s episode, we will dig deep into Psalm 91, discovering His truths to help us cope with our struggles. Almighty God stands ready to help you through depression and provide hope. You won’t want to miss this week’s episode, 61-Five Ways Almighty God Quiets Your Anxiety From Psalm 91.   *Top Five Percent Podcast in Alternative Health* Connect with me! https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhopesteigerwalt/ Next Steps Read Psalm 91 to discover how God Almighty helps you. Listen to Episode 12 about how God Almighty Fights for you through Deep Depression (mentioned in current episode) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/12-feeling-hopeless-three-ways-mighty-god-fights-for/id1783189689?i=1000693639011 Journal and visualize God lifting you up through your struggles, based on the principles suggested in this episode. Intro, outro, and trailer music “Bright as the Dawn” are 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 and my personal experience of healing, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to bring healing from trauma and depression. You will receive natural healing support, Biblical encouragement, and nature-inspired messages to help you heal. 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 from depression. 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, please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing from trauma and depression. Also, please consider writing a review on Apple iTunes or the host on which you listen. These reviews help spread the word about the podcast, so other people can rise above depression into wellness, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning. Connect with me:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhopesteigerwalt/

Have you ever felt discarded or abandoned in a relationship? Divorce hurts, the pain ripping your heart apart. Grieving from what feels like a death but rarely has closure, you may struggle with depression, fear, anxiety and self-doubt as you try to heal. You are not alone in your pain. Brandy Griggs understands, after struggling through unexpected divorce. Surrounded by supportive friends and embraced by God, she is pushing through the pain, stubbornly refusing to stay stuck there. In the messy middle of healing, she now helps other women through her mentoring program Divorce Recovery Partnership. Like a caring big sister, she’ll support you in your healing journey. It is possible to heal after divorce and forge forward, living life authentically and audaciously. Tune in to hear her story of healing in today’s episode, 60-Feeling Discarded? Healing Your Heart After Divorce with Brandy Griggs. *Top Five Percent Alternative Health Podcast* If you need some encouragement, you can connect with Brandy Griggs in several ways: Check out her Instagram @iambrandygriggs for information on healing support and her mentoring program Divorce Recovery Partnership. Be inspired and follow along with her YouTube channel @PinkPostItClub. I’d love to hear your stories of how God is healing you! You can connect with me @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhopesteigerwalt/ Coming soon: My website is being developed! Soon, you can connect with me for more healing support through Biblical encouragement, confidence coaching, natural healing newsletters and more! Intro, outro, and trailer music “Bright as the Dawn” are 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 and my personal experience of healing, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to bring healing from trauma and depression. You will receive natural healing support, Biblical encouragement, and nature-inspired messages to help you heal. 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 from depression. 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, please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing with God from trauma and depression.  Also, please consider writing a review on Apple iTunes or the host on which you listen. These reviews help spread the word about the podcast, so other people can rise above depression into wellness, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning. Connect with me:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhopesteigerwalt/ Walking with you,  Beth Steigerwalt

Have you ever beat yourself up when you’ve made mistakes? Have you ever struggled with low self-esteem, where you criticize who you are and how you were made? It is easy to focus on the negative, especially if you are experiencing depression. You need to recharge with God’s perspective! He is kind towards you and wants you to know His truth. You can heal and build confidence through His words. If you are searching for ways to grow in confidence, tune in for this week’s episode 59-Struggling with Self-Criticism? Five Biblical Truths to Build Wonderfully Made Confidence. *Top Five Percent Podcast in Alternative Health* Connect with me! https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhopesteigerwalt/ Next Steps Searching for encouragement in your healing journey? Would you like to connect with other nature lovers? Check out the free Facebook Group Natural Healing Community for Christian Women:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/naturalhealingcommunityforchristianwomen Renew your mind with Biblical truth. Choose one of the five affirmations (tune in to the episode to find out what they are!) and repeat daily for 30 days. You will be transformed! Memorize one of these Bible Verses: Jeremiah 1:5; Psalm 139: 13,14; Jeremiah 31:3; Romans 15:7;  or Lamentations 3:58. Intro, outro, and trailer music “Bright as the Dawn” are 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 and my personal experience of healing, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to bring healing from trauma and depression. You will receive natural healing support, Biblical encouragement, and nature-inspired messages to help you heal. 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 from depression. 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, please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing from trauma and depression. Also, please consider writing a review on Apple iTunes or the host on which you listen. These reviews help spread the word about the podcast, so other people can rise above depression into wellness, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning. Connect with me:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhopesteigerwalt/

Do you feel blah and lackluster in winter? Are you struggling to function when the sun sets early and darkness cloaks the day in late afternoon? You are not alone, friend! You may be experiencing seasonal depression, which is a disorder linked to shorter days and less sunlight. If you are looking for solutions to help you heal, check out this week’s episode, 58-Three Ways to Heal Seasonal Depression. Next Steps Connect to God, read Psalm 27:1 and Isaiah 9:2. Share this podcast with a friend, so they can heal depression with God. Leave a review, so others can find encouragement in their healing journey. Connect with me:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhopesteigerwalt/ Intro, outro, and trailer music “Bright as the Dawn” are 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 and my personal experience of healing, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to bring healing from trauma and depression. You will receive natural healing support, Biblical encouragement, and nature-inspired messages to help you heal. 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 from depression. 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, please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing from trauma and depression. Also, please consider writing a review on Apple iTunes or the host on which you listen. These reviews help spread the word about the podcast, so other people can rise above depression into wellness, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning. Connect with me:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhopesteigerwalt/  

Embarking on a New Year, we get to start fresh with new goals and new dreams. At least that’s how we’re expected to act, as we move into 2026. Some of you, however, may feel stuck, exhausted in your healing journey. Climbing up out of depression can feel like that, hard and challenging, like you are hiking up a steep mountain. In the midst of the journey, it is difficult to keep enduring. When you are struggling, put your hope in Jesus, who is a solid rock. You can depend on Him, to carry you and help you each step of the way. You can depend on Him, as a solid rock, when you feel your life is crumbling.   Last week and this week, I have reposted top downloaded episodes of this past year, which allowed me to spend more with my family. I look forward to serving you in the new year, helping you to overcome depression and thrive in confidence in your God-Created design. I stand with you, on the Rock and Firm Foundation. I encourage you with Phil 1: 6: “Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it to completion through Jesus Christ our Lord.”   In this week's episode, enjoy a reprise of a popular downloaded episode, 57-Facing Adversity? Stand on the Rock When Your Life is Falling Apart. Next Steps: Read Psalm 18 to encourage you through adversity. God is our Rock and faithful to help you. Connect with me @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhopesteigerwalt/ Intro, outro, and trailer music “Bright as the Dawn” are 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 and my personal experience of healing, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to bring healing from trauma and depression. You will receive natural healing support, Biblical encouragement, and nature-inspired messages to help you heal. 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 from depression. 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, please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing from trauma and depression. Also, please consider writing a review on Apple iTunes or the host on which you listen. These reviews help spread the word about the podcast, so other people can rise above depression into wellness, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning. Connect with me:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhopesteigerwalt/

How is your heart faring this Christmas season? Joyfully connecting, you may anticipate family gatherings, opening presents, and special Christmas Eve Services. You celebrate Jesus, who came as a tiny baby in a manager 2000 years ago and became our Savior as an adult. Lighting flickering candles that cloak in a peaceful glow, you enjoy singing Away in a Manger and Silent Night. Christmas can also stress us out, as we wrap presents, cook, clean, plan and prep. For some people, holiday stress runs deeper, wrought with pain, depression and sadness. You may be grieving the loss of a loved one, and the chair where they used to sit is empty. You may tense up, because your family is not very welcoming, and relationships are strained. You may be struggling with deep depression from past trauma or like me, with cancer from Christmas past. If you are struggling with despair this Christmas, the Lord Jesus sees and understands. He came to bring light in your darkness, hope to the hurting, peace in the chaos. Isaiah the prophet wrote about Jesus, 700 years before He was born. Isaiah 9:2 "The people walking in darkness     have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness     a light has dawned." In this week’s episode, we will revisit Episode 12 from February, the most popular and most often downloaded episode of 2024. “Feeling Hopeless? Three Ways God Fights for You in Deep Depression” was part of a five-part series on proclaiming the names of God from Isaiah 9:6, and how He intercedes for us through struggles with depression. Go back and relisten to the other ones, too! In order, they were episodes 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 to discover God’s character as Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace from Isaiah 9:6. May Jesus light your heart and give you hope in this Christmas season! Next Steps Read Isaiah 9: -9 Journal about ways God has fought for you through deep depression. To be refreshed, go back and listen to the other episodes in this proclaim His name series. In order, they are episodes 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14.   Intro, outro, and trailer music “Bright as the Dawn” are 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 and my personal experience of healing, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to bring healing from trauma and depression. You will receive natural healing support, Biblical encouragement, and nature-inspired messages to help you heal. 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 from depression. 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, please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing from trauma and depression. Also, please consider writing a review on Apple iTunes or the host on which you listen. These reviews help spread the word about the podcast, so other people can rise above depression into wellness, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning. Connect with me:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhopesteigerwalt/

Are you looking for a safe place to process dark soul emotions? Christian counseling sets itself apart, offering a place to heal with faith-based holistic encouragement. Our guest this week for part two of her interview is Meredith Koontz, a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, who shares the benefits of Christian therapy to help heal depression and move toward wellness. Last week she shared about choosing hope through chronic illness. Her faith and gratitude have anchored her for 22 years through the fatigue and complications of Crohn’s Disease, inspiring us to have hope through pain. If you haven't heard her story, check it out!  Also join us for this week’s episode with Meredith, 55-How Christian Therapy Helps Heal Dark Soul Depression with Meredith Koontz, part 2. *Top Five Percent Podcast in Christian Mental Health/Alternative Health*   Next steps: Check out last week’s episode on Meredith’s faith through Crohn’s Disease! https://bit.ly/Choosehopethroughchronic-illness If you need counseling, you can connect with Meredith and other therapists at https://summitwellnesscenters.com/ Another therapy option that Meredith mentioned is Better Health, which provides online mental health services: https://www.betterhelp.com/   Intro, outro, and trailer music “Bright as the Dawn” are 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 and my personal experience of healing, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to bring healing from trauma and depression. You will receive natural healing support, Biblical encouragement, and nature-inspired messages to help you heal. 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 from depression. 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.                                                                                                                            

Have you ever felt overwhelmed and stressed with chronic health problems? You are not alone. Meredith Koontz was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease, which is an autoimmune condition that affects the digestive system, when she was 15. Struggling with fatigue and depression, she forges forward with hope, as she anchors herself in her faith in the Lord. Hear her incredible story of courage and faith on this week’s episode, 54-Struggling in Health? Choosing Hope through Chronic Illness with Meredith Koontz. Next Steps If you are experiencing depression and need a counselor, connect with Summit Wellness Centers in North Carolina, where Meredith works. https://summitwellnesscenters.com/ Read these books to encourage you: The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom and Hinds Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard. Listen to next week’s episode on Meredith’s gratitude through chronic illness.   Intro, outro, and trailer music “Bright as the Dawn” are 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 and my personal experience of healing, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to bring healing from trauma and depression. You will receive natural healing support, Biblical encouragement, and nature-inspired messages to help you heal. 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 from depression. 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, please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing from trauma and depression. Also, please consider writing a review on Apple iTunes. These reviews help spread the word about the podcast, so other people can rise above depression into wellness, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning. Connect with me:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhopesteigerwalt/

When you are struggling with deep depression, you may feel alone, hopeless, stressed. In the midst of the heartache, God cares and wants to help you. You can cry out to Him. He is ready to defend you and deliver you from the trouble. Check out this episode of continuing the two-part series of gratitude from Psalm 107. 53-Remember God’s Deliverance in Deep Depression from Psalm 107. *Top 5% Podcast Worldwide in Christian Mental Health/Alternative Health* Next Steps Meditate and journal on Psalm 107. In what ways has God delivered you from deep depression? How can you express your gratitude to Him? Have you listened to part one of this series? Here is the link to catch up! 52-Distressed? Remember to Give Thanks for God’s Goodness from Psalm 107. https://bit.ly/3LW6iS5 Intro, outro, and trailer music “Bright as the Dawn” are 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 and my personal experience of healing, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to bring healing from trauma and depression. You will receive natural healing support, Biblical encouragement, and nature-inspired messages to help you heal. 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 from depression. 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, please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing from trauma and depression. Also, please consider writing a review on Apple iTunes. These reviews help spread the word about the podcast, so other people can rise above depression into wellness, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning. Connect with me:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhopesteigerwalt/

When you find yourself distressed, try remembering ways God has helped you in your time of need. Focusing on His goodness and His redemption and expressing gratitude to God will lift your spirits and help you to be resilient. Gratefulness is not just a once-a-year-deal, but helpful for mental health all year round! You won’t want to miss the new episode 52-Distressed? Remember to Give Thanks for God’s Goodness from Psalm 107. *Top 5% Podcast Worldwide in Christian Mental Health/Alternative Health* Next steps Meditate Psalm 107:1-9 and remember ways to give thanks to God! Check out other episodes on Gratitude 39- Are you a Whiner or Wise? Five Ways Gratitude Enhances Mental Health https://bit.ly/3JBsS12 40-Sleepless? How Science-based Gratitude Enhances Your ZZZ’s and Zest https://bit.ly/4lTkeZ2 Listen next week to discover ways God delivers us from deep depression. Intro, outro, and trailer music “Bright as the Dawn” are 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 and my personal experience of healing, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to bring healing from trauma and depression. You will receive natural healing support, Biblical encouragement, and nature-inspired messages to help you heal. 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 from depression. 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, please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing from trauma and depression. Also, please consider writing a review on Apple iTunes. These reviews help spread the word about the podcast, so other people can rise above depression into wellness, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning. Connect with me:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhopesteigerwalt/  

Have you ever had a wonderful friend, with whom you laughed, cried and shared life, then suddenly they left? That pain of rejection can stab like a sword, leaving a gaping wound. Even Jesus was rejected, when his disciples abandoned him. He was hurt when people, who once shouted Hosanna and praised him, turned just a few days later, shouting crucify instead. Yet through it all, He endured, knowing that His Father loved him in the depths of despair. He loves you, too, more than you can ever know. If you are hurting, come soak in His love. He is the friend, who loves at all times, and He is waiting to embrace you. His love, which is high and wide and deep, is everlasting, and will carry you through each day. 51-How God Lavishes His Love to Heal Rejection. *Top 5% Podcast Worldwide in Christian Mental Health/Alternative Health* Next Steps Read Ephesians 3:17-19, and 1 John 1:3. Ask God to show His Love to you, in a real and personal way. Share this podcast with a friend!   Intro, outro, and trailer music “Bright as the Dawn” are 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 and my personal experience of healing, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to bring healing from trauma and depression. You will receive natural healing support, Biblical encouragement, and nature-inspired messages to help you heal. You will receive tips to thrive after trauma. For help in diagnosing and treating mental illness, please see your doctor, psychologist, or professional therapist. 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 from depression. 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, please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing from trauma and depression. Also, please consider writing a review on Apple iTunes. These reviews help spread the word about the podcast, so other people can rise above depression into wellness, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning. Connect with me:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhopesteigerwalt/  

I am celebrating 50 episodes this week, and I am so grateful for you, who come alongside me every week to listen! You give me courage every week to post natural healing support and Biblical encouragement to heal from depression. It’s possible to heal with God by your side. You won’t want to miss this weeks’ episode of discovering joy after a time of heartache, based on Psalm 30.  50-Rejoicing Comes in the Morning. Connect with me https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhopesteigerwalt/ Next Steps: Read Psalm 30 Journal about ways God has helped through depression and restored joy. Share this podcast with a friend, so I can cross the threshold of 2,000 downloads! Intro, outro, and trailer music “Bright as the Dawn” are 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 and my personal experience of healing, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to bring healing from trauma and depression. You will receive natural healing support, Biblical encouragement, and nature-inspired messages to help you heal. 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 from depression. 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, please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing from trauma and depression. Also, please consider writing a review on Apple iTunes. These reviews help spread the word about the podcast, so other people can rise above depression into wellness, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning. Connect with me:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhopesteigerwalt/

Have you ever started the day with sunshine, then suddenly the weather shifted, where storm lashed you, where waves crashed over the boat? Or were driving in blue sky when suddenly a squall hit, rain and hail slashed you, and now you’re white-knuckled with windshield wipers flapping furiously? Maybe a storm of cancer or other medical challenge has blasted your way, or life trauma has lashed you. God longs to calm your troubled heart, just like He stilled the disciples’ storm. Come listen to 49-Anxious? How God's Perfect Peace Calms Your Storm of Trauma. Next Steps Post a review! Reviews help connect people to the podcast, where they can receive natural healing support and Biblical encouragement to thrive after depression. Memorize one of these vital Bible verses on peace. John 14:27, Isaiah 26:3, Philippians 4:6-7 When anxiety arises, fight back with God’s Word. Repeat perfect peace affirmation until breakthrough occurs. Check out the episode to discover how you can calm anxiety and journey in His peace! Intro, outro, and trailer music “Bright as the Dawn” are 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 and my personal experience of healing, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to bring healing from trauma and depression. You will receive Biblical encouragement, support, and hope in your journey to healing, using natural life solutions. 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 from depression. 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, please share it with a friend, so they can discover healing from trauma and depression. Also, please consider writing a review on Apple iTunes or on other fine hosts where you listen. These reviews help spread the word about the podcast, so other people can rise above depression into thriving wellness, like the sun ascending and reflecting on majestic mountains, a new day dawning. Connect with me:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhopesteigerwalt/