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In this riveting episode with Dr. David Hawkins, author of "Why Marriage Counseling Fails: Is the Problem the Marriage or the Counselor?" we open a very candid conversation about the work of love and marriage, why marriages fail, and look at "the autopsy of a failed marriage." This is a hard conversation but a very important one, especially in this post-Covid world we are all trying to live in.

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• Order copies of David's book for yourself and friends/family: WHYMARRIAGECOUNSELINGFAILS
• Visit David's website: DR.DAVIDHAWKINS
• Learn more about The Marriage Recovery Center: MARRIAGERECOVERYCENTER
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• Connect to The Marriage Recovery Center on YouTube: MARRIAGERECOVERYCENTER
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5. Download the 2025 Advent Guide: The Great Glimmer Hunt
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Heartlifters, are you ready for Part 2 of my conversation with Author and Founder/Publisher of Redemption Press, Athena Dean Holtz? Her brave story helps us arm ourselves against the tyranny and power of spiritual deception. Here in this community, we are 100% committed to spiritual formation and ultimately spiritual maturity. Athena helps open our eyes to the subtle and subversive tactics of a dangerous enemy to our authentic faith journey: deception. In Part 2 we hear of the redemptive power of God and how he brought her to wholeness.

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• Order copies of Athena's book for yourself and friends/family: FULL CIRCLE
• Visit Athena's website: ATHENA
• Learn more about Redemption Press: REDEMPTION PRESS
• Learn more about She Writes For Him: SHE WRITES
• Follow Athena on Instagram: ATHENA
• Grab a copy of Janell’s newest book: STRONGEREVERYDAY
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A Season of Slowing Down is fully supported by Heartlift International, a 501-3c committed to making home and family the safest, most secure place on earth. Learn more and help support this podcast: https://www.janellrardon.com/heartliftinternational/

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Heartlifters, meet Lisa Appelo, author of "Life Can Be Good Again: Putting Your World Back Together After It Falls Apart." I have one word for this conversation: wow. Lisa went to bed one night a happily married woman and mother of seven and woke up a widow and single mom. Her story offers us vital spiritual resilience training and empowers us to overcome our own paralyzing fear. 

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• Order copies of Lisa's book for yourself and friends/family: LIFECANBEGOODAGAIN
• Visit Lisa's website: LISAAPPELO
• Learn more about Lisa's FB GROUP: LIFECANBEGOODAGAIN
• Follow Lisa on Instagram: GRIEFWITHHOPE
• Grab a copy of Janell’s newest book: STRONGEREVERYDAY
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• Leave a review, please, of the podcast: LEAVE A REVIEW
• Visit Janell’s site: MORE RESOURCES
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Begin Your Heartlifter's Journey:

1. Support the show: Your Donation Matters
2. Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW
3. Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International
4. Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide.
5. Download the 2025 Advent Guide: The Great Glimmer Hunt
6. Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon

Deception, the act or practice of deceiving—lying, misleading, or otherwise hiding or distorting the truth, is not something we talk a great deal about, but today, in this bonus spiritual formation episode, we meet a woman who shines a light on several deceptive systems that led her into very dark places. In the aftermath of spiritual abuse and toxic leadership, Deceived by Scientology, forays into mysticism, and twelve years in a restrictive and legalistic cult, Athena Dean Holtz lost everything: her marriage, relationships, home, business, money, and reputation. This is a candid and inspirational conversation about how her eyes were opened, how God restored what had been lost, and how God gave her the desires of her heart, including a new love.

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So excited that the podcast has been voted #11 in the Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_health_podcasts/

• Order Athena's book: FULLCIRCLE
• Visit Brad's website: ATHENA
• Listen to Athena's Podcast: REDEEMEDANDRESTORED
• Follow Athena on Instagram: ATHENA
• Learn more about SHE WRITES AND SHE SPEAKS
• Grab a copy of Janell’s newest book: STRONGEREVERYDAY
• Subscribe to Janell’s podcast and newsletter: SUBSCRIBE
• Leave a review, please, of the podcast: LEAVE A REVIEW

Today's Heartlift with Janell is currently fully supported by Heartlift International, a 501(c)3 committed to making home and family the safest, most secure place on earth. Every resource developed, every podcast recorded, and every book written has one goal: To help families become stronger every day.
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Author and Pastor Brad Hoef writes, "Mood disorders are a biological condition involving brain chemistry and genetics. They do not arise from character flaws, lack of faith, or poor choices. Mood disorders are medical conditions. There is no more shame than if we had diabetes, arthritis, or any other medical ailment." In Part 2, Pastor Brad shares candidly about his own diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder and how his journey led him to start FRESH HOPE, a non-profit organization committed to guiding and supporting those with a mental illness (and their families) to find hope based on research. Fresh Hope does this through an international network of support groups, coaching, and resources.

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So excited that the podcast has been voted #11 in the Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_health_podcasts/

• Order Brad's book: FRESH HOPE
• Visit Brad's website: FRESH HOPE
• Follow Brad on Instagram: FRESH HOPE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
• Grab a copy of Janell’s newest book: STRONGEREVERYDAY
• Subscribe to Janell’s podcast and newsletter: SUBSCRIBE
• Leave a review, please, of the podcast: LEAVE A REVIEW
• Visit Janell’s site: MORE RESOURCES
• Follow Janell on Instagram: @janellrardon

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Begin Your Heartlifter's Journey:

1. Support the show: Your Donation Matters
2. Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW
3. Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International
4. Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide.
5. Download the 2025 Advent Guide: The Great Glimmer Hunt
6. Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon

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This summer, Sundays are being dedicated to our spiritual formation and growth. This week, Michele McCarthy, author of "Shattered, Stirred, and Shaken: Living the Book of Acts, My Journey From Here to There," shares her inspirational journey of faith and how she came to know the Holy Spirit in an unusual, yet beautiful, way.

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So excited that the podcast has been voted #11 in the Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_health_podcasts/

• Order Michele's book: SHATTERED, STIRRED, AND SHAKEN
• Visit Michele's website: MICHELE
• Grab a copy of Janell’s newest book: STRONGEREVERYDAY
• Subscribe to Janell’s podcast and newsletter: SUBSCRIBE
• Leave a review, please, of the podcast: LEAVE A REVIEW
• Visit Janell’s site: MORE RESOURCES
• Follow Janell on Instagram: @janellrardon

Support the show

Begin Your Heartlifter's Journey:

1. Support the show: Your Donation Matters
2. Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW
3. Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International
4. Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide.
5. Download the 2025 Advent Guide: The Great Glimmer Hunt
6. Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon

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In Part 1 we heard author Michele McCarthy share her very amazing journey towards knowing and experiencing the power of the Holy Spirit in her life. In Part 2, Michele shares her physical struggles and brings a rare physical condition to light: MTHFR, an enzyme that breaks down the amino acid homocysteine, which causes an inability of our body to convert the B9 vitamin, Folate. This inability can cause mental and emotional disorders, such as depression. This conversation is SO CRITICAL because so often our mental and emotional health is a direct result of something WRONG in our bodies. Our struggles often bring us to our knees. To the end of ourselves. Michele's brave story is one of perseverance. She had to stay with and pray through a very long, arduous, dark valley of her soul.  

Links + Resources from this Episode: 

So excited that the podcast has been voted #11 in the Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_health_podcasts/

• Order Michele's book: SHATTERED, STIRRED, AND SHAKEN
• Visit Michele's website: MICHELE
• Grab a copy of Janell’s newest book: STRONGEREVERYDAY
• Subscribe to Janell’s podcast and newsletter: SUBSCRIBE
• Leave a review, please, of the podcast: LEAVE A REVIEW
• Visit Janell’s site: MORE RESOURCES
• Follow Janell on Instagram: @janellrardon

Support the show

Begin Your Heartlifter's Journey:

1. Support the show: Your Donation Matters
2. Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW
3. Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International
4. Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide.
5. Download the 2025 Advent Guide: The Great Glimmer Hunt
6. Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon

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Author and Pastor, Brad Hoef, writes, "Too often mental health 'recovery' focuses on learning to cope and survive with your mental illness; which leads to helplessness, hopelessness, and a sense of permanent loss. Persistent mental health challenges destroy one's self-confidence and rob you of the joy of living." In Part 1, Janell and Brad open an important conversation about how to recognize, identify, and help someone struggling with mental illness. He shares some of his own signs and signals that got misinterpreted and even heralded as "endless energy." Pastor Brad is open about his own Bipolar Disorder diagnosis and shares his story with grace and candor.

Links + Resources from this Episode: 

So excited that the podcast has been voted #11 in the Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_health_podcasts/

• Order Brad's book: FRESH HOPE 
• Visit Brad's website: FRESH HOPE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
• Listen to Fresh Hope for Mental Health Podcast
• Grab a copy of Janell’s newest book: STRONGEREVERYDAY
• Subscribe to Janell’s podcast and newsletter: SUBSCRIBE
• Leave a review, please, of the podcast: LEAVE A REVIEW
• Visit Janell’s site: MORE RESOURCES
• Follow Janell on Instagram: @janellrardon

Support the show

Begin Your Heartlifter's Journey:

1. Support the show: Your Donation Matters
2. Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW
3. Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International
4. Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide.
5. Download the 2025 Advent Guide: The Great Glimmer Hunt
6. Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon

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Henry James once said, “Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me, those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” Yes, Henry, we all agree! This special Summer 2022 Weekend Edition is dedicated to spiritual growth and formation. I've gone deep into my podcast vault and can't wait to share these beautiful conversations about growing our faith. In summer, my backyard beauties need more attention, more water, more sunshine, and more attention. Why not give our FAITH more of the same? Enjoy today's introductory conversation and get ready to SOAK IN LIVING WATER. 

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Begin Your Heartlifter's Journey:

1. Support the show: Your Donation Matters
2. Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW
3. Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International
4. Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide.
5. Download the 2025 Advent Guide: The Great Glimmer Hunt
6. Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon

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Managing overwhelm has become part of our daily heart work, it seems. Today, we welcome Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, bestselling author of Trauma Stewardship and The Age of Overwhelm, to the show. Laura asks this heart-searching question, "What conditions have you created...what conditions do you have in place...to be able to metabolize the overwhelming "nervous energy" locked and stuck inside your nervous system?" Her story, wisdom, and sage advice invite us to discern the answer and move forward into the future freedom we all seek. Heartlifters, grab a cup of something delicious in one hand and your journal and pen in the other. This is a game-changing conversation.

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So excited that the podcast has been voted #11 in the Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_health_podcasts/

• Order Laura's books: TRAUMA STEWARDSHIP and THE AGE OF OVERWHELM
• Visit Laura's website: TRAUMASTEWARDSHIP
• Please watch Laura's TedTalk: Beyond the Cliff
• Grab a copy of Janell’s newest book: STRONGEREVERYDAY
• Subscribe to Janell’s podcast and newsletter: SUBSCRIBE
• Leave a review, please, of the podcast: LEAVE A REVIEW
• Visit Janell’s site: MORE RESOURCES
• Follow Janell on Instagram: @janellrardon

Support the show

Begin Your Heartlifter's Journey:

1. Support the show: Your Donation Matters
2. Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW
3. Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International
4. Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide.
5. Download the 2025 Advent Guide: The Great Glimmer Hunt
6. Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon