Today’s episode, we will talk about the very important and most meaningful question in our life, who am I? This question can only truly be answered by finding out who we are in Christ many things in life, trauma, ridicule, criticism, and constant images and messages Can create confusion about this question. The number one way to overcome depression is to come to the understanding of who we are, this allows us to find purpose and meaning in our lives. Listen along to find out how to find the answer to the question “What God Says I Am?”

In today’s episode, we discussed the importance of speaking, blessings out loud, thanking God for those blessings, and stepping out in obedience to achieve the blessings in life that God has promised us. we discussed the importance of cultivating the lives, the families, the marriages, the environments, and most importantly, the spiritual life that we so desperately want Check out today’s podcast today, to be encouraged, to be challenged, and to actively participate in thanking God for the blessings you have in your life.

Exciting news I have started season 3 of the Victorious Living Counseling podcast. It’s been at least 6 to 8 months since I have made the last podcast. God has taught me much in this time away and I have been in prayer and thinking about topics for the next season. I hope and pray you find the season to be a blessing. I would greatly appreciate if you would share it with friends, family, and on your social media profiles for anyone who may also benefit and be encouraged through the podcast. The podcast focuses much on what I do in the office with clients, which stems from personal lessons that God has taught me and is still teaching me, and from the knowledge acquired as a counselor working with clients experiencing every day struggles, pain, fear, grief, and difficulties. May you be blessed!

“In today’s episode we talk about a lesson God has taught me and a reminder in my understanding that in my own power, I will mess up and fall short. A recent struggle has reminded me of my desperate need for Jesus in every situation. We need Jesus and his guidance and wisdom to help us to best manage difficult, life circumstances. This episode reveals how a personal life trial, taught me profound lessons from God and the scripture that helped me to manage life‘s most difficult situations. If you’re walking through a difficult situation, a financial struggle, loss of a loved one, or facing a scary unknown battle, life is hard and we need God. I pray this episode will be beneficial, encouraging, challenging, and uplifting for you.”

Blessings, Crystal

Today’s podcast is titled “Never Lose Your Soul”. We find our true identity and our complete fulfillment in an intimate and loving relationship with God and His son Jesus! However, we live in a world that is constantly working overtime to pull us away from the fulfiller of our needs, Jesus Christ himself. As we struggle through life, circumstances, people, and material goods often threaten to steal our joy, and cause us to feel like we’ve lost our soul. In today’s podcast, I, discuss what it means to lose your soul, and ultimately how to find your soul, your peace of mind, your joy, and your true fulfillment. In addition, we discuss how to find self-worth through our identity in Christ. We discuss how to become who God created us to be. The answer to overcoming anxiety, depression, trauma, life difficulties, and all things that bring us pain, is to remain close to Jesus, the shepherd. When we are in “right” relationship with God, the father, we are in our true self, and working towards becoming who God created us to be. Sadly, many of us are operating out of a false self, and this leads to a complete lack of peace, joy, and the losing of our very souls. This episode, points all listeners to Jesus and provides answers, techniques, and necessary life skills to finding victory in our lives.

Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and I love how it brings family together. I especially, love how it is a time for us to pause and thank God for the blessings that he’s given. As, I sat with my family, and while we are personally walking through a difficult trial. I was reminded of the importance of learning to find joy in the midst of suffering. The holidays are wonderful, but tend to bring up a lot of unwanted emotions for many people, especially when you’re currently walking through a difficult time. In this podcast, I discuss how to find joy in the midst of suffering from a Biblical point of you. In addition, I share with the listeners what I would share with clients who are struggling during the holidays from a psychological and spiritual perspective. In today’s podcast I also speak about cognitive behavioral therapy, and how to use these techniques to overcome negative thoughts, anxiety, depression, trauma, and how to replace them with God’s truth and His love and purpose for you. Blessings & Happy Thanksgiving! Crystal Ridlon, LPC, LMHC

Many of us have found ourselves, feeling stuck in our lives, feeling like we are stuck in a dark well, or a deep pit. In this pit, it feels hopeless, broken, and powerless. In the pitch, as when Satan works the hardest to cause us to lose focus, hope, and to turn our hearts from God. This podcast will help you to recognize if you’re in a pit, gain a new and healthier perspective on how to overcome it, and will help you to finally learn the tools and resources to get out of the pit. Will show you how to focus on Jesus, and look up as a means of getting out of that pit.

Friends, are you able to face life courageously, and step out in faith to accomplish the dreams and goals that God has placed on your heart? Or do you find yourself, struggling and suffering in fear and anxiety, unable to take the necessary steps to step out in faith, to achieve the life, goals and accomplishments, that your heart so desperately desires? this podcast is for you! How can we overcome, anxiety and fear in order to be able to have the God-fearing life that we desire? How can we stop the spiral of living in fear and live with peace, courage, and, take steps to achieve gods purposes in our lives? This podcast will help you walk through anxiety, depression, overcome, fearful, tendencies, and show you how to live a victorious and successful life through Christ.

Have you found yourself wishing for life before Covid? Life before losing a loved one? Life before unemployment or a lost relationship? Life before a divorce? Me too! In fact, the past several weeks in prayer God revealed my true self-thoughts “God please bring back life before Covid? Before losing loved ones? Bring back the 80 & 90’s before our nation was overwhelmed with political tension, complete lack of disrespect, and a sense of safety. I long for yesterday!” As I thought and prayed through these thoughts, God gently said “Stop Living in The Past”! We need to properly grieve what and who we lost. If we’re continually wishing for the past, we’re going to feel hopeless today! Listen and be encouraged on how to accept the reality of today and move toward healing with peace, healing, and contentment. This podcast will help you grieve in a healthy manner and move toward the future with hope!

Today’s podcast is on the Savior complex. What is a savior complex? How did we develop the Savior complex? Where did originate? How do we recognize it in our life? Most importantly, how do I heal from this desperate need to save other people? Have you ever been there? Where you’ve been so hurt, sad, angry, and overwhelmed by the decisions that your loved ones around you are making and tried desperately to talk them out of their son and to get them help. But somehow, realize that it feels like you’re losing yourself in the process. This podcast is what you’ve been looking for! Find the answers to how to regain control of your life and finally find peace, healing, and the ability to help others without harming yourself emotionally and the process.

Brittany Braswell is a special guest on today’s podcast. She is a Registered Dietitian and runs a private recovery coaching practice helping Christian women ditch food rules and negative body image so they finally get off the dieting hamster wheel and experience true & lasting freedom in Christ. Discussing the concept of intuitive eating and how to incorporate spirituality, faith, and Christ into our everyday relationship with food. How to overcome shame associated with unhealthy eating and discover healing in the area of food and health.