Heal Depression with God

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  • Do you wish for help in dealing with trauma-related depression that isolates and beats you down? Do you struggle with feelings of worthlessness and shame that sometimes cripple your ability to function? Do you desperately wish you could connect with God and other women to help you heal naturally but don’t know where to start? You are not alone, friend. Welcome to Heal Depression with God. I’m Beth, a cancer-conquering, set-free from-depression daughter of the King, a best-selling author, mom of five and grandma, prayer warrior, encourager, and loyal friend, who enjoys skipping through fields of wildflowers and majestic mountains. It was not that long ago that I felt alone and isolated, sobbing in deep depression as I battled breast cancer and worked through hurt from childhood abuse. Though I was a Christian at the time, I felt God had left me. The shame and sadness overwhelmed me, to the point where I considered taking my life. It wasn’t until I began spending time with My Heavenly Father and understanding His great love for me by reading the Bible, journaling and spending time in nature that I believed my life had worth and I could heal depression naturally, rising up to a joy-filled life. In this podcast, you will receive a Christ-centered life-line supporting you through your depression journey, holistic wellness strategies and creative ideas to help you heal naturally. If you are ready to ditch depression, then stroll with me through a mountain meadow, listening to the birds sing, as we journey together toward hope, wellness and new beginnings, a new day dawning. Come join me, on Heal Depression with God, where healing begins.
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  • 13-Feeling Shame from Childhood Trauma? Two Ways Everlasting Father Lavishes His Love to Heal Us

    13-Feeling Shame from Childhood Trauma? Two Ways Everlasting Father Lavishes His Love to Heal Us
    Feb 25 2025
    Have you ever felt anxiety or shame from childhood trauma? Or feared God like He was a judge who would strike you down if you messed up? After the abuse occurred with a neighbor when I was five, I felt ashamed, as I reverted to wetting my bed. I became withdrawn. I trembled, always anxious when thunder rumbled, and storms blew through the town where I lived. I wished my parents would have comforted me. God seemed distant. It’s taken me decades to understand that God is more like a dad, a Father who loves me. He calls me beloved. And He calls you beloved, too. He loves you unconditionally, embracing you with grace and helping to heal trauma. If you need some encouragement today, come on in and listen to today’s episode, “Feeling Shame from Childhood Trauma? Two Ways Everlasting Father Lavishes His love to Heal Us.” This is part of 4 of Proclaim His Name Series on Isaiah 9:6, God is Everlasting Father Looking for encouragement? Check out the other episodes in this series. 10-Distraught? Gaze Upon God's Wonder to Boost New Year Mental Wellness 11-Three Ways God the Counselor Comforts Through Devastating Loss 12-Feeling Hopeless? Three Ways Mighty God Fights for You in Deep Depression And join us next time for the final part of Proclaim His Name Series. 15-Feeling anxious? Three Ways You Can Pray for Prince of Peace to Calm the Chaos Are you encouraged by this podcast on healing trauma? Please share it with a friend to encourage them on their healing journey. Also, could you please take a moment to write a 5-star review on Apple Itunes? I enjoy hearing how the podcast is impacting you. The reviews help spread the word, so others can find healing from trauma, community and Biblical encouragement. Bible verses for Depression used in this podcast: Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. KJV Jeremiah 31:3 I have loved you with everlasting love; therefore, I have continued my faithfulness to you. ESV Psalm 103:13 As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. ESV 1 John 3: 1 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! NIV Luke 3:22 And the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased. ESV 1 john 4; 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Song of Songs 6:3 I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine. Action points See a Christian Counselor to help you heal from trauma.Insert your name in this sentence: This is my beloved daughter _____________, and I am pleased with her.Practice affirmations every day. I am beloved. God is a good father. He loves me. Helpful resources Intro, outro, and trailer music “Bright as the Dawn” is licensed by Taizo Audio through Premium Beat by Shutterstock. #6193805 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed professional therapist, and unable to diagnose, treat or analyze depression or other associated mental illnesses. Based on Biblical principles, my personal experience of healing, and natural treatments for depression, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to support, encourage and instill hope in your journey to healing. 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.
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    18 mins
  • 12-Feeling Hopeless? Three Ways Mighty God Fights for You in Deep Depression

    12-Feeling Hopeless? Three Ways Mighty God Fights for You in Deep Depression
    Feb 18 2025

    Have you ever felt so depressed and hopeless that you wanted to take your life? Several times in my life, I heard those taunting voices, saying "No one would care if you were gone. Just drive off a cliff and end it all." I almost responded. But Almighty God was fighting for me, and He fights for you, too. You are valuable and wanted. In today’s episode, we will dive into how we can overcome with God’s help. Come in and listen to Part 3 of Proclaim His Name series in Isaiah 9:6, “Feeling Hopeless? Three Ways Mighty God Fights for You Through Deep Depression.”

    *Correction in Podcast, the Hotline number for Depression is 988.

    Contact information: beth@healdepressionwithgod.com

    Needing some inspiration? Check out other episodes in Proclaim His Name series on Isaiah 9:6.

    10-Distraught? Gaze Upon God’s Wonder to Boost New Year Mental Wellness

    11-Three Ways God the Counselor Comforts through Devastating Loss

    Coming soon: Tune in for the next two parts in this series on Isaiah 9:6.

    13-Feeling Unwanted? Three Ways Everlasting Father Lavishes His Love on You

    14-Feeling anxious? Three Strategies Prince of Peace offers to Calm our Minds

    If you are enjoying this podcast, please share it with a friend, so they can journey toward mental wellness. Also please consider posting a review on iTunes! The reviews get the word out about the podcast, so many can discover strategies to enhance holistic wellness. Thank you!

    Bible Verses for Depression used in this podcast

    Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. KJV

    Ways God Fights for us

    1. God Defends us: Jehoshaphat 2 Chronicles 20;1-28
    2. Commands His Angels around us: Psalm 91: 3-6, 11
    3. Puts on full armor to help us stand: Ephesians 6:10-20

    Action Prompts

    1. Cry out to God for help, like Jehoshaphat
    2. Tell a trusted adult or pastor
    3. Connect with a Christian Counselor or call 988, a national suicide hotline
    4. Dig into God’s Word, Meditate on Psalm 139;13,14 and Psalm 91

    Helpful resources

    Intro, outro, and trailer music “Bright as the Dawn” is licensed by Taizo Audio through Premium Beat by Shutterstock. #6193805

    Disclaimer: I am not a licensed professional therapist, and unable to diagnose, treat or analyze depression or other associated mental illnesses. Based on Biblical principles, my personal experience of healing, and natural treatments for depression, I offer these holistic wellness strategies as a guide to support, encourage and instill hope in your journey to wellness. 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, could you please send it to a friend, so they can discover healing in their journey to holistic wellness? 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.
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    16 mins
  • 11-Three Ways God the Counselor Comforts Through Devastating Loss

    11-Three Ways God the Counselor Comforts Through Devastating Loss
    Jan 15 2025
    Have you ever experienced devastating loss? The fires burning in Los Angeles show how quickly life as we know it can vanish in minutes. The fires have burned whole neighborhoods, destorying lives and felling an estimated 12,000 buildings across 37,000 acres, according to NBC news on Jan. 11. Amid it all, neighbors are reaching out to help, opening hotels and homes to evacuees, consoling and providing food and help. In our times of hurt and pain, God as Counselor listens, comforting us with compassion, caring support, and courage, guiding us to a place of mental and spiritual wellness. Today’s episode is Part 2 of Proclaim His Name Series in Isaiah 9:6, God is Counselor. Come on in, to discover “Three Ways God the Counselor Comforts through Devastating Loss.” Be sure to tune in for other upcoming episodes in this five-part Proclaim His Name Series in Isaiah 9:6! 10-God is Wonderful: Distraught? Gaze Upon God’s Wonder to Boost New Year Mental Wellness 11-God is Counselor: Three ways God as Counselor Comforts Through Devastating Loss 12-God is Mighty God: Suicidal? Mighty God Fights for Us through Battle of Depression 13-God is Father: Discouraged? Everlasting Father Embraces us to Restore Hope After Failure 14-Prince of Peace: Anxious? God Calms the Chaos to Anchor us in Storm of Anxiety If you are enjoying this podcast, please share it with a friend, so they can journey toward mental health and discover hope in the process. Also please consider posting a review on iTunes! The reviews spread the word about the podcast, so many can discover strategies to boost mental wellness. Thank you! Scriptures Used in this Podcast Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. KJV Psalm 119:28 My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. Three ways God as Counsel Comforts us Compassion Isaiah 54:10 Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed, says the Lord, who has compassion on you.Caring Support Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.Courage a. Isaiah 53:4 He is despised and rejected by men, he is a man of sorrows, he is acquainted with grief.Isaiah 61:3 to grant to those who mourn in Zion—to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified. Express Healing through Journaling. Pour out your heart to God. Psalm 62:8 Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.Comfort someone else, If you are currently not suffering from loss. How can you be the hands and feet of Jesus to someone who is broken? 1 Corinthians 1:3,4 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. KJV, Public Domain New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Intro, outro, and trailer music “Bright as the Dawn” is licensed by Taizo Audio through Premium Beat by Shutterstock. #6193805 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed professional therapist, and unable to diagnose, treat or analyze depression or other associated mental illnesses. Based on Biblical principles, my personal experience of healing, and creative expression, I offer these Christ-centered mental wellness strategies to support, encourage and instill hope through your journey to mental and spiritual health. Please see your doctor, psychologist, or professional therapist for help with diagnosing and treating mental illness. If you are severely depressed, to the point where you are considering suicide, please get help immediately! Your life matters, and you are loved and valued. It is possible to find hope and healing. Here are some resources to help you. Christians in Crisis https://www.christiansncrisis.com phone or text 1-844-472-9687 Started by Marriage/ Family Therapist Dr. Cheryll Holmes, this faith-based hotline offers a listening ear and counsel for severe depression and other mental illness issues. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988 for emotional support through depression/Suicide. If you have ...
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    17 mins

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