The Healing & Freedom Journey

Have you felt like you are crashing into an emotional meltdown of some kind? Do you feel like you struggle with this on a regular basis? While we can use numerous terms to describe this feeling–from nervous breakdown to “I’m losing my mind–there are some important things we need to recognize when it comes to […]

What does ” be anxious for nothing” actually mean? Join me for this Sunday live, where I break down Philippians 4, in a way you may not have heard. Because underneath the anxiety you are struggling with is something that needs tender loving care. I will show you the “gentle redirect” that Paul brings for […]

Do you ever feel disconnected from who you are in Christ? Finding yourself under attack in your thoughts that pull you into confusion and insecurity? Do you feel like you have to perform, get everything right or prove you belong? If so, join me as I explore how restoring childlike faith can help you become more secure […]

In this Sunday Live, I explore the powerful meaning of gentleness in Philippians 4:2–5—a quality I describe as gentle reasonability: a humble, kind and reasonable way of relating to others, especially in conflict that invites others to grow. Looking at Paul’s appeal to Euodia and Syntyche, I reflect on how to address disagreements without shaming people, rushing […]

Today, I explore how a punishment-based view of God can shape the way we see Him, relate to Him and interpret our faith. Fear, striving and condemnation can quietly, or loudly, distort our picture of God’s love and grace. Recognizing distortions we carry about God is a very important aspect for experiencing greater healing and […]

In this broadcast, I explore the power of standing fast in the Lord through Philippians 4:1, looking at how faith, perseverance, and loving relationships can help us remain grounded through difficult seasons. I also discuss standing firm in God’s grace and liberty, navigating spiritual warfare and mental health struggles without falling into striving, shame, or legalism and […]

Are you striving to get everything “just right” in your Christian walk—but still feeling like it’s never enough? In this episode, I explore 12 types of Christian perfectionism and how they can show up in our faith, relationships, decisions, and everyday lives. Perfectionism has many “faces” so it can be helpful to see how it […]

In this Sunday Live, Melissa and I catch up on family life and health, then I continue our study of Philippians 3:17–21. I explore Paul’s encouragement to learn from godly examples, why it’s natural to grieve when people we respect stumble or walk away from faith and how to recognize destructive patterns without losing sight […]

Do you live with a looming question hanging over your life: “Am I in trouble?” Maybe it hits when your pastor says, “Can I talk to you for a minute?” or when a letter shows up in the mailbox, or when a friend goes quiet. In this video, I want to explore how a punishment-based […]

Today I open up about how a punishment-based relationship with God quietly erodes your mental, emotional and relational health. I share from my own journey how the lie of disconnection, fear, and chronic condemnation can create a constant sense of “I’m not safe,” leading to anxiety, hypervigilance, torment, perfectionism, OCD patterns, depression, and deep loneliness. […]