🔍 Episode Overview:

Ever had an outsized reaction and wondered, “Why did that hit me so hard?” You're not alone—and it might have more to do with your roots than the moment itself. In this episode, we explore whether healing requires revisiting the past, using the powerful metaphor of a tree: roots, trunk, and branches. We’ll talk about how belief systems are formed, how wounds become lies, and how true healing happens—not through behavior management, but through heart-level transformation with Jesus.

⏱️ Timestamps:

• 02:22 – The Tree Metaphor: Roots (events), trunk (beliefs), and branches (behaviors) explained
• 05:13 – Do We Have to Dig Into the Past?: Yes…and no (and why that’s good news)
• 05:52 – What Healing Actually Looks Like: From behavior modification to root transformation
• 06:19 – God's Timing & Triggers: How God reveals what needs healing
• 07:09 – Recap
• 08:26 - Practical Challenge: One step you can take this week toward healing

✅ Key Takeaways:

• Our lives are like trees: behaviors (branches) grow from beliefs (trunk), which are nourished by life experiences (roots).
• Many unhealthy behaviors are rooted in lies we believed during painful moments.
• True healing doesn't come from just "chopping off" bad behaviors—it comes from letting God transform the roots.
• We don’t have to obsessively dig through our past. God reveals what needs to be healed, in His timing.
• Emotional triggers are not random—they’re often clues pointing to deeper roots that need attention and truth.

DISCLAIMER

I am a licensed professional counselor, however this podcast (and the info shared on my blogs and social media) is not therapy. It is for informational purposes only; this is not a professional therapy relationship; and it is not personal advice to your specific situation. If you wonder whether professional counseling may be helpful for you in this season of life, check out this article that outlines when you might need to seek the help of a professional counselor and how to find a good one: https://shelleyspence.com/how-to-find-a-christian-counselor

📖 Resources Mentioned:

• Keys to Freedom Bible study – Mercy Multiplied
• https://mercymultiplied.com/keys-to-freedom

How to Find a Christian Counselor:

https://shelleyspence.com/how-to-find-a-christian-counselor

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