In this episode, Carrie Sheffield recounts her upbringing under the influence of a father who claimed Mormon prophetic authority, enforced fear-based teachings and subjected the family to instability and trauma. After leaving faith behind for over a decade, her pursuit of truth — through science, philosophy and deep soul-searching — ultimately led her to God. Her story is a moving testimony of hope, healing and forgiveness. 

In her conversation with NAE President Walter Kim, they discuss:   

• Understanding how the brain’s ability to change offers hope for overcoming mental health challenges;
• How Carrie experienced personal healing through prayer and deliverance ministries;
• A call to action for the Church to actively engage in addressing mental health with truth; and
• How forgiveness is not just a theological idea but a lived reality that brings freedom, healing and redemption. 

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Resources

• Full conversation with Carrie Sheffield on YouTube
• For reflection, see Psalm 34:18, Ephesians 4:32 and John 10:10
• “Motorhome Prophecies: A Journey of Healing and Forgiveness,” by Carrie Sheffield 
• “Called to Forgive,” by Anthony B. Thompson 
• Harvard Human Flourishing Program
• Healing Church Hurt edition of the NAE magazine
• Exploring Soul Care, NAE podcast with Dr. Curt Thompson