In this episode of the Grow + Go podcast, I sit down with Tabitha Yates—mental health advocate, survivor, and author of Jesus and Therapy—for a vulnerable, honest conversation about trauma, healing, and rediscovering faith. Tabitha shares her story of navigating spiritual abuse, mental health struggles, and the long, painful journey back to the heart of God.

We talk about what it means to be honest about our pain, how to support others without trying to fix them, and why the church needs a better conversation around mental health. This is a breath-for-your-lungs kind of episode—a tender reminder that God doesn’t rush our healing, and Jesus walks with us through every step of it.

We discuss:✨ How trauma and abuse shaped (but didn’t silence) Tabitha’s story✨ The courage it takes to come back to church after spiritual hurt✨ Why seeking therapy and community isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom✨ How vulnerability and boundaries can coexist in Christian community✨ The deep love of God for those in the middle of the healing process

Know someone who feels like faith and pain don’t belong in the same sentence? Share this episode with them—it might be the breath of hope they need today.

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