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When Church Becomes Therapy: Baptisms, Megachurches, and Real Healing


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In this episode, we sit down with Heather to have one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the podcast about grief, trauma, therapy, suffering, and mental health through a Christian lens.
Heather shares her story of losing her husband suddenly, wrestling with God through pain, and learning how lament, community, and biblical truth helped her navigate devastating loss. We also dive deep into the differences between secular therapy, Christian therapy, and biblical counseling — including the dangers of over-diagnosis, trauma culture, emotional repression, and why many Christians avoid getting help.
Whether you’re walking through grief, struggling mentally, supporting someone in pain, or simply trying to think biblically about mental health, we pray this episode encourages you.

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Living Sideways Therapy and Coaching | Living Sideways https://share.google/uFKDDaZI5MNCPCyBq

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