Soul Grit

How does God minister to us through our friendships when we're depressed?

How does God use people to draw us close to Him?

What kind of friends do you need when you're depressed?

Catch this mini-episode with a clip all about friendships between Ann and her friend of 20 years, Rebecca Lee. This is an outtake of last week's episode, where Ann and Rebecca talked about chronic depression and treatment with TMS. Make sure you go back and listen to the whole thing in Episode 17 of the Soul Grit Podcast!

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What if you've tried therapy and meds?

What if depression and anxiety seem to follow you throughout your life?

What in the world is TMS?

How can you see God at work when you just never feel that happy?

Listen in on the conversation between Ann and Rebecca Lee as they talk about chronic depression and treatment with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.

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Faith-based counseling is NOT just slapping a Bible verse on a therapy session. A therapist who is excellent at faith integration can weave the truth of Scripture into the clinical interventions in a way that is healthy and appropriate and builds people up. Listen in for Ann's TOP 10 Bible verses that guide her approach to counseling.

Want to know more about faith integration? Ann offers a course for therapists who love Jesus but don't yet feel confident about incorporating faith in their sessions. Check it out at http://www.soulgritresources.com/courses

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What are intrusive thoughts? Who gets them? and why?

What can we do personally and clinically about intrusive thoughts?

What does the Bible say about managing intrusive thoughts?

Join Ann for a solo episode covering these questions and more! This episode was inspired by a listener question. If you have a question for a Christian therapist or a suggestion for a show topic, email [email protected] or DM Ann on IG @soulgritresources

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In this episode Ann is joined by Roslyn Rene from the "Therapy as a Christian Podcast" to talk about all things mental health and Christ. Some questions covered:

• Why is it so important that we talk about mental health in Christian circles?
• How is the approach to mental health different for African-American Christians versus others?
• How does God work through trials and even motherhood to draw us close?
• Why does it matter if we read our Bibles?

You can find out more about Roslyn at www.roslynrene.com, including her podcast, weekly newsletter, workshops, and more!

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What is yoga therapy?

How can gentle movement help me process difficult emotions?

How can I find a trauma-informed yoga instructor?

Is yoga ok for Christians?

Christian yoga therapist Cynthia Newton shares with Ann about how God moved her from trauma to transformation by using yoga. Now Cynthia is helping others experience healing through yoga therapy! Find out how it might supplement your mental health care in this episode.

You can find out more about Cynthia at www.yogain3d.com and on IG @yoga.in.3d

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Should I see a coach? or a counselor?

What's the difference?

How much training does each have?

What's the focus of coaching vs counseling?

Ann chats with Sue Bidstrup, coach and founder of Great Big Yes, about when it's best to find a counselor and when you really need a coach. If you've ever wondered which type of professional could be the most help for you, listen in on this fun conversation!

You can find more about Sue on IG @greatbigyes and at www.greatbigyes.com.

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What's it like to be a Christian living with chronic anxiety?

How is therapy and daily practice helpful for anxiety?

How does prayer and worship bring perspective to struggles with anxiety?

How can I trick my friend with social anxiety into hanging out with me? J/K

Join Ann and Christy, long ago college roommates, for a conversation that reveals what it feels like to have anxiety, the unexpected impact of post-partum anxiety, and how God loves us through it.

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What would you do if you were living overseas during quarantine?

Learn how this missionary and seminary professor found herself in a pandemic-related depression and how she used her own experience of healing to bring soul care to women across Asia.

Christine Virtue was Ann's mentor in college! She has been on staff with Cru for 21 years. You can read her bio here.

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What does it take to become a counselor?

What do I need to know about grad school and the licensure process?

Is there a specific way to become a Christian counselor?

Ann and Kate talk through these questions and lay out a pathway for those who want to care for others through counseling psychology or social work.

Special thanks to Kate Ordway for being the "guinea pig" for this type of episode. Find Kate online @kateordway and on the Moms Struggling Well Podcast.

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