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What do you do when God seems silent and waiting on Him becomes difficult? Do you trust His timing, or take matters into your own hands?

In this episode of the Healthy & Redeemed Podcast, we explore the story of the golden calf in Exodus 32 and discover how impatience can lead us to seek control, comfort, and answers apart from God. Learn how the Israelites' return to familiar ways of thinking can show up in our own faith walk—and how to recognize when we're relying on our own solutions instead of trusting the Lord.

If you're struggling to wait on God, hopefully this episode will challenge you to examine what you turn to when faith requires patience and remember where your trust belongs.

Summary: Exodus 32 and The Idols we build when we are impatient

Episode on Patience as a Fruit of the Spirit

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When life becomes difficult, have you ever wondered if God is against you—or if He really wants what is good for you?

In this episode of Egypt in the Heart, we explore how a skewed view of God can shape the way we interpret difficult circumstances. When past hurt influences what we believe about God, we may begin to see His provision as inadequate, His instructions as unreasonable, and His intentions as harmful.

We’ll look at what the Israelites’ story teaches us about distrust, complaining, and the assumptions we make about God when things don’t go the way we expected. 

We have to consider the question for ourselves:  When hardship comes, what story are you telling yourself about God?

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Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry  

The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness

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The Worried Little Goat

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*This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.  I approach scripture through the lens of a Christian licensed counselor, combining biblical insight with clinical understanding of emotional health.  It does not constitute professional advice or is intended to diagnose/treat any disorders and does not constitute a client-therapist relationship.   

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Ever feel like nothing is ever enough, or catch yourself missing a season of life you know was hurting you? The Israelites called slavery “free” and God’s daily provision “anything" or "nothing but this.” 

In this episode of Egypt in the Heart, we look at ingratitude, discontentment, and longing for the old days, and ask whether we do the same thing today.

We look at the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 15-16 and Numbers 11) and how quickly freedom turned into grumbling.  We will also explore how ingratitude, discontentment, and nostalgia for the past are connected, and why the real issue is often what we trust, not what we’re missing. 

This is part of a series on the Israelites’ journey from slavery to freedom and what it can show us about our own thinking. If you’re a believer who has been set free but still catches yourself thinking like you’re not, this one is for you.

Resources Mentioned in Episode:

Why Am I Never Satisfied?  What the Bible Says About Contentment  

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Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry  

The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness

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The Worried Little Goat

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Fear is a normal human emotion. But what happens when we have a spirit of fear?  How does that shape the way we view hard situations?  

In this episode of Egypt in the Heart, we go to the edge of the Promised Land, where the Israelites see the land God has promised them.  Some of the spies let fear make the decision whether they obey God or not.  

The Spirit of fear is one way that we can tell we still have some Egypt in our heart.  

If fear, anxiety, or worst-case thinking has been affecting the way you respond to difficult situations, this episode invites you to consider:

Am I feeling the emotion of fear and looking to God? Or am I letting a spirit of fear control me?

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Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry  

The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness

The Companion Activity Book for The Red Ball

The Worried Little Goat

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*This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.  I approach scripture through the lens of a Christian licensed counselor, combining biblical insight with clinical understanding of emotional health.  It does not constitute professional advice or is intended to diagnose/treat any disorders and does not constitute a client-therapist relationship.   

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What if God has brought you out of something, but you’re still living as though you’re trapped there?

The Israelites were free from slavery, but their minds and behaviors were still shaped by years of fear, hurt, distrust, and survival. Sometimes we do the same thing. Past trauma, anxiety, difficult relationships, and painful experiences can continue shaping how we think, react, and relate to God long after the situation has changed.

Join us in this first episode as we explore the concept that:  Freedom can happen in a moment. Learning to live free is a process.

Egypt in the Heart Episode 1 

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Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry  

The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness

The Companion Activity Book for The Red Ball

The Worried Little Goat

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*This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.  I approach scripture through the lens of a Christian licensed counselor, combining biblical insight with clinical understanding of emotional health.  It does not constitute professional advice or is intended to diagnose/treat any disorders and does not constitute a client-therapist relationship.   

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 In Part 2 of this Romans 12 series, we look at what it means to have a "sober" view of yourself — not too proud, not too small — and how Paul describes using the gifts God has given you.

Then we get to Romans 12:9-21, Paul's picture of what love looks like in practice, including how Scripture calls us to respond to people who hurt or oppose us.
 

This episode digs into what the text says love and humility look like — not a checklist, but a picture of what a life surrendered to God can look like 

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Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry  

The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness

The Companion Activity Book for The Red Ball

The Worried Little Goat

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*This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.  I approach scripture through the lens of a Christian licensed counselor, combining biblical insight with clinical understanding of emotional health.  It does not constitute professional advice or is intended to diagnose/treat any disorders and does not constitute a client-therapist relationship.   

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Do you feel stuck as a Christian trying to do all the things right?  Or do you feel like you are covering under God's grace and don't feel the need to do anything?

In this episode of the Healthy and Redeemed Podcast, we will go through Romans 12:1-2 and look at what biblical transformation as a Christian really means.  Hint:  It is not trying harder and it isn't just sitting still.  

We will talk about what it means to offer your body as a living sacrifice, renewing your mind, and the four ways to abide in Christ. 

If you're tired of legalism on one side and empty grace on the other, this episode looks at what Scripture says about the biblical middle ground — and how transformation actually begins there.  

Part 1 of a 2-part series on Romans 12.  The three sections covered in chapter 12  is Duty to God, Duty to Ourselves and Duty to Others.   

Hope you will join us for these two episodes and learn how we live in response to our salvation.  

Mentioned in the Episode:

The Fruit of the Spirit | What It Is and How It Grows

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Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry  

The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness

The Companion Activity Book for The Red Ball

The Worried Little Goat

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*This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.  I approach scripture through the lens of a Christian licensed counselor, combining biblical insight with clinical understanding of emotional health.  It does not constitute professional advice or is intended to diagnose/treat any disorders and does not constitute a client-therapist relationship.   

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Have you ever thought that you'd finally be happy once something changes — more money, a new relationship, the next milestone? 

In this episode, we dig into what it really means to be content, as something we're called to learn.

We'll look at what Philippians 4 says about contentment, including Philippians 4:13 — a verse most people know as motivation for pushing through something, but is actually Paul's declaration that he learned to be content in any circumstance through the strength of Christ. 

We'll also look 1 Timothy 6:6-10 and Hebrews 13:5, and talk honestly about what discontentment costs us.

If you've ever caught yourself thinking "I'll be at peace when ___," this episode is for you.

Mentioned in the Episode:

 Charles Spurgeon Sermon

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Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry  

The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness

The Companion Activity Book for The Red Ball

The Worried Little Goat

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*This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.  I approach scripture through the lens of a Christian licensed counselor, combining biblical insight with clinical understanding of emotional health.  It does not constitute professional advice or is intended to diagnose/treat any disorders and does not constitute a client-therapist relationship.   

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A Prayer of Blessing Over You: Boldness, Healing & Peace for Every Listener

In this heartfelt episode, join us for a powerful prayer of blessing spoken directly over you, the listener. Rooted in gratitude for God's grace through Jesus, this prayer asks for boldness and humility as we share our faith, wisdom for life's decisions, and healing—body, mind, and spirit.

Whether you're a parent, spouse, sibling, employee, or simply a follower of Christ seeking encouragement today, this episode invites you to receive God's favor, strength, joy, and peace over every area of your life. Let this prayer wash over you as a reminder that you are seen, loved, and covered in blessing.

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Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry  

The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness

The Companion Activity Book for The Red Ball

The Worried Little Goat

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*This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.  I approach scripture through the lens of a Christian licensed counselor, combining biblical insight with clinical understanding of emotional health.  It does not constitute professional advice or is intended to diagnose/treat any disorders and does not constitute a client-therapist relationship.   

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Does your child struggle with worry or ask lots of "what if" questions? 

In this special back-to-school episode of the Healthy & Redeemed Podcast, licensed counselor and author Healey Ikerd reads her children's book, The Worried Little Goat.

Meet Asher, an adorable baby goat who has lots of questions—and plenty of worries—as he explores the world around him. With the patient guidance of his loving Maaa, Asher learns about life on the farm, discovers fascinating facts about goats, and begins to replace fear with trust.

Whether you're preparing for the first day of school or simply looking for a calming bedtime story or your child just wants to learn about goats, this episode offers is for you!  Just click 'play'.

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Get Healey's Books:  

Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry  

The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness

The Companion Activity Book for The Red Ball

The Worried Little Goat

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For free Mental Health Resources:  Create an account on my website for unlimited resource access!  

*This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.  I approach scripture through the lens of a Christian licensed counselor, combining biblical insight with clinical understanding of emotional health.  It does not constitute professional advice or is intended to diagnose/treat any disorders and does not constitute a client-therapist relationship.   

*Any links to specific resources or content (outside of my own) are not an endorsement of the entire websi...