If you are a parent watching your child struggle with their mental health and you feel completely alone, this episode is for you. You are not failing your child, and you are not out of options.My guest Serena Menken, a mother who found herself in every parent's worst nightmare, watching her daughter Ellie slip into a dangerous mental health crisis. What followed was a years-long journey through fear, heartbreak, and an unexpected reckoning with her own past that changed everything she thought she knew about healing, motherhood, and love.In this conversation we talk about:*What it looks like when a child is struggling and how to spot what you might be missing*Why doing "all the right things" is sometimes not enough and what to do when that's the case*How Serena's own teenage struggles resurfaced when Ellie entered treatment and what she had to face within herself*The impossible question every parent in crisis eventually asks: how do I sustain myself if my child won't choose recovery?*What Serena wants every parent who feels hopeless to know todayThis episode is for the parent who is exhausted, scared, and searching for answers at 2am. You are not alone. There is hope. And this conversation is proof that you can walk through the darkest season of parenting and come out the other side.👇 Drop a comment below, we read every single one📲 Share this with a parent who needs to hear it todayResources:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 (US)Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741NAMI Helpline — 1-800-950-6264 | nami.orgNational Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline — 1-800-931-2237This podcast episode is for informational and storytelling purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified mental health professional or physician with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or your child's mental health. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard in this episode.Connect with Serena:Website: https://serenamenken.com/Substack: https://serenamenken.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenamenken/

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Living with chronic illness is one of the loneliest, most misunderstood battles a person can face and millions are fighting it in silence. If you or someone you love is struggling with chronic illness, chronic pain, or an invisible illness, this episode was made for you.Brianna's story is one that so many in the chronic illness community will recognize, the uncertainty, the grief, the moments where giving up feels easier than pushing forward. But it's also a story of something more: a faith that held firm when nothing else did, and a community that showed up in ways she never expected.In this episode, we sit down with Brianna to talk about:*What it really feels like to navigate life with chronic illness*How leaning on faith became her anchor in the darkest seasons*The power of community and why even the smallest gestures can change everythingWhether you're fighting your own health battle, loving someone who is, or simply looking for a story that reminds you that resilience is possible, this one is for you.Connect with Brianna: https://briannagrams.com/Grab Briannas book "Hope in the Healing" here: https://a.co/d/0fXPyulmCome join me on my social media:Business Website https://www.christajoyministries.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christajoyfaithandfuel/

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Discover how Rhonda lost 100 pounds without dieting by embracing biblical nutrition, breaking free from diet soda addiction, and creating sustainable healthy habits. In this powerful weight loss testimony, you’ll learn practical meal planning strategies, how to overcome cravings, and the connection between faith and lasting health.Rhonda’s journey is for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with diets that don’t work. She shares the exact turning point that changed everything—shifting from restriction to nourishment—and how inviting God into her health journey led to true freedom.If you’re ready to stop dieting and start living in freedom, this episode will inspire and equip you to take your first step.✨ Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs encouragement today.Connect with Rhonda Carroll: [email protected]Join the Inner Circle: https://thebiblicalnutritionist.com/biblical-health-inner-circle/#Disclaimer: This content is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding your health.Come join Christa Joy on my social media:Business Website https://www.christajoyministries.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christajoyfaithandfuel/#weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #lose100pounds #biblicalnutrition #mealplanning #sustainableweightloss#sugaraddiction #realfood #wellnessjourney

Lyme disease healing testimony, supernatural healing story, and faith-based wellness come together in this powerful conversation about restoration, hope, and God’s healing power. If you’ve been searching for encouragement in chronic illness, holistic health, or spiritual healing, this episode will speak directly to your heart.Three years ago, my guest was battling Lyme disease and walking through one of the hardest seasons of her life. She pursued both conventional and holistic approaches, but ultimately experienced a complete and supernatural healing through God. In this episode, she shares her journey, what she learned about faith in the process, and how that healing is now inspiring a new vision to create a ranch with horses as a place of healing and restoration for others.You’ll also hear how horses played a meaningful role in her journey and why they are part of the bigger picture God is unfolding.This episode is filled with hope, encouragement, and a reminder that God heals in many ways through doctors, wisdom, community, and sometimes in miraculous ways we can’t explain. Don’t discount how God may choose to move in your life.ABOUT MY GUEST JENNIFER KNIGHT:Jennifer Knight grew up in Orange, Texas, a small town bordering Louisiana. She is the oldest of three daughters, born to the owners of the local camera store and dance studio. At age 20, she met a Welsh pastor named Sam Knight. Sam had come to town to write his dissertation and had planned to return to the UK at summer’s end. Jen and Sam got engaged after only four dates. Five months later, they tied the knot. This threw Jen, a relatively new Christian, into the whirlwind of being a pastor’s wife. Now, almost three decades later, they have served together at five churches, lived in three states, and had three amazing children, plus too many pets to count. Her moments with God inspired her book and the adjoining blog, JenniferThayerKnight.com. In 2017, Jen began her battle with Lyme disease, but God showed up with a miraculous healing in 2023. What became the hardest time in her life, God uses to inspire creativity in her writing, new ways to serve God, and new ways to disciple people. The goal of Jen’s writing is to share her experiences, hoping to draw others into a deeper, experiential relationship with Christ. Ranch Vision: https://fourriversranch.org/the-ranch-vision/ Jennifers Website: https://jenniferthayerknight.com Come join me on my social media:Business Website https://www.christajoyministries.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christajoyfaithandfuel/Disclaimer: This content is shared for informational and inspirational purposes only and reflects a personal testimony. It is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions. Individual healing journeys are unique, and outcomes may vary.#LymeDiseaseHealing #GodHeals #FaithAndHealth #ChronicIllnessHope #SupernaturalHealing #HolisticHealth #WellnessJourney #HealingJourney #horsetherapy

This is a powerful miracle story of healing, faith, and unstoppable joy. After spending 11 years in a wheelchair and being told she would never walk again, today’s guest shares how she is now walking in complete freedom.In this episode of Wellness Wednesday, we talk about her journey through pain, perseverance, and deep faith and the moment everything changed. Now a Joy-Inspired Coach, she helps others rediscover joy, build resilience, and trust God in every season.If you are believing for healing, breakthrough, or simply need your faith lifted, this conversation will encourage you in a powerful way.In this episode, we cover:• Her 11-year journey in a wheelchair• The moment her healing began• How she held onto faith in the waiting• The connection between joy, mindset, and healing• Simple ways to cultivate joy dailyBiography of my guest:Nikki Cruise is a Kingdom Business Architect™, international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and founder of Kingdom Business Architecture™. She architects high-capacity founders into structured Kingdom CEOs by installing the strategy and infrastructure that safeguards joy and enables scalable impact.Rather than teaching hustle or hype, Nikki specializes in designing sustainable business architecture — aligning identity, positioning, systems, and leverage so growth does not erode purpose. Her work bridges faith and executive leadership, equipping entrepreneurs to build with clarity, steward expansion with integrity, and activate influence without burnout.Rooted in her own testimony of healing in body, mind, and spirit, Nikki’s message is simple yet disruptive: structure safeguards joy, and sustainable scale requires intentional design.Originally from South Africa and now based in Texas, she is known for her calm authority, strategic depth, and ability to turn vision into weight-bearing infrastructure.Connect with Nikki: https://www.joy-inspired.com/Come join me on my social media:Business Website https://www.christajoyministries.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christajoyfaithandfuel/ Disclaimer: This content is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or conditions.#miracle #healingmiracle #christianmiracle #faith #faithhealing #godheals #walkingagain #paralysis #miraclestory #christiantestimony #testimony #godisgood #faithstory #divineheal #inspirational

What happens when chronic illness, trauma, and a wayward faith collide and God heals it all? In this powerful episode of Wellness Wednesday, author and Christian writer Rhame Neubauer shares her remarkable journey through four chronic illness diagnoses in just 18 months, four surgeries, daily medications, and the deep spiritual reckoning that led to complete healing for her body, soul, and spirit.Rhame opens up about what those early doctor visits and hospital days were really like both emotionally and spiritually and the raw honesty it took to face that she wasn't living a fully surrendered life even as a believer. Today, Rhame is completely healed and medication-free, and she's here to tell you that God is still in the business of transforming suffering into purpose.Whether you're walking through chronic illness, stuck in addiction or disordered eating, or simply longing to understand what God might be doing in your pain, this episode is for you. Rhame also shares about her debut book, where to find it, and closes with a prayer specifically for the listener who is struggling with their health right now.About My Guest:Rhame Neubauer writes Christian non-fiction in the hopes of pointing others towards the Savior. She began writing her debut book after sensing a deep need for her message to reach the world. She promises to pull heart strings, offer a few laughs, and be daringly honest. This Southern (South Carolina) girl holds a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Missions from North Greenville University. She considers her greatest accomplishment in life to be her two beautiful children. Rhame loves adventuring with her husband whenever they have the opportunity to step away from busy lives of parenting, work, and writing.Connect with Rhame: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhame_neubauer/Website: https://rhameneubauer.com/ Come join me on my social media:Business Website https://www.christajoyministries.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christajoyfaithandfuel/ Disclaimer: This content is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace professional medical or mental health advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any health concerns.#ChronicIllnessHealing #FaithAndHealth #HealingJourney#TraumaAndHealth #ChronicIllness #FaithOverFear #SufferingAndFaith #GodIsStillHealing 

Struggling with food anxiety or feeling controlled by food and body image? In this Wellness Wednesday episode, we talk about how faith and surrender to God can bring freedom from food obsession, anxiety around eating, and the pressure to control every bite.My guest Elissa Davis shares her powerful journey from weight loss and food tracking to realizing that what started as healthy habits slowly became anxiety, control, and constant worry about food.In this honest conversation, we talk about how inviting the Lord into our daily habits, even something as simple as eating, can lead to peace, healing, and a completely new relationship with food. Elissa shares how prayer, surrender, and seeking God first helped her move from food anxiety and body image struggles to true freedom.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by food rules, tracking, or fear about what you eat, this episode will encourage you and remind you that wellness God’s way leads to peace, not pressure.Connect with Elissa: https://www.iaroseamother.net/ DisclaimerThis content is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace professional medical or mental health advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any health concerns or eating disorders.#FoodAnxiety #ChristianWellness #FaithAndHealth#HealthyRelationshipWithFood #BodyImage #ChristianPodcast#BiblicalWellness #FaithBasedHealthCome join me on my social media:Business Website https://www.christajoyministries.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christajoyfaithandfuel/

Einkorn ancient grain, fresh milled flour, and regenerative farming are changing the way we understand wheat, gluten, and nutrient density. In this episode, we explore how ancient grains like einkorn differ from modern wheat — and why fresh milling preserves more nutrition than store-bought flour.On this Wellness Wednesday episode, I sit down with a regenerative farmer Jade Koyle who is growing ancient grains with deep care for the soil and a commitment to true nutrient density.We discuss:• What makes einkorn genetically different from modern hybridized wheat• How regenerative farming practices improve soil health and mineral content• The complexity of einkorn’s gluten structure and digestibility• Why fresh-milled flour retains more vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats• Practical ways to begin baking with ancient grains at homeLet me know in the comments, have you baked with einkorn or milled your own grain yet?👇 Connect with Jade and Buy Ancient Grains: https://www.ancientgrains.com/Jade Koyle is the co-founder of Grand Teton Ancient Grains, a regenerative organic family farm and mill based in Teton, Idaho. Committed to restoring ancient grains to the family table, Jade ensures that the same organic grains his family eats are shared with customers everywhere who value nutrition and flavor.Grand Teton Ancient Grains specializes in cultivating and milling ancient grains such as einkorn, emmer, spelt, and khorasan. Grown with regenerative practices that nurture the soil and sustain the land, these grains deliver exceptional nutrition and flavor. From freshly milled flour to wholesome pasta, every product reflects a dedication to both quality and authenticity.By combining traditional farming wisdom with modern milling, Jade and his team make ancient grains for families across the world. Grand Teton Ancient Grains continues to build a bridge between the past and present—offering food that is nutritious and delicious.#Einkorn #AncientGrains #FreshMilledFlour #RegenerativeFarming #NutrientDensity #WholeFoodLiving #HealthyBaking #WellnessWednesdayCome join me on my social media:Business Website https://www.christajoyministries.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christajoyfaithandfuel/Disclaimer: The information shared on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. While I am a registered dietitian, the content provided here is general in nature and not a substitute for individualized medical or nutritional care.Please consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, especially if you have a medical condition, are pregnant or nursing, or are taking medications. All views expressed are my own and are shared to encourage informed, thoughtful decisions regarding health and faith.

If you’re on a healing journey and seeking Christian encouragement, biblical wellness, and hope through faith, this Wellness Wednesday episode is for you. In this Christ-centered conversation, we explore hearing God’s voice, trusting the Holy Spirit, and walking a faith-led path to healing, restoration, and renewed strength.In this Wellness Wednesday episode, Bethany Hoffman, a cancer thriver who shares how learning to hear God’s voice transformed her healing journey. This is not about formulas or promises, it’s about surrender, obedience, and trusting the Holy Spirit to guide each step of a Christ-led path to wellness.Whether you’re believing God for physical healing, emotional restoration, or spiritual renewal, this episode offers encouragement, hope, and a reminder that God still speaks and still walks with us through every season.

This conversation is faith-based and reflects personal experiences, not medical advice. Always seek professional guidance for your personal health decisions.Connect with Bethany on her website: https://222candleco.com/Come join me on my social media:Business Website https://www.christajoyministries.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christajoyministries/

This episode marks a new season.

Powerful Whispers is officially becoming WellnessWednesday, a space where we rethink food, health, and wholeness God’s way.

As a dietitian, foodie, and Biblical Wellness Ambassador, I’m leaning fully into the gifts the Lord has given me to help others steward their health with freedom, wisdom, and faith, not fear, trends, or wellness culture pressure.

In this episode, I share:

·        Why I’m shifting the focus of this podcast

·        How God led me to integrate faith and food more intentionally

This Wellness Wednesday podcast is for those who want to rethink health God’s way.

Here, we unlearn traditional wellness culture and relearn how God speaks to us about food, our bodies, and true wholeness, spirit, soul, and body.

I’m blending biblical truth, practical nourishment, and Spirit-led wisdom to help you eat the way God designed andcare for your body with peace and purpose.

If you’re ready to step away from confusion, diet rules, and pressure and move toward clarity, nourishment, and faith-filled wellness this space is for you.

Come join me on my social media:Business Website https://www.christajoyministries.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christajoyfaithandfuel/Important Disclaimer: This content is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding your personal health decisions.