You're Not Finished

In this episode of the YNF Podcast, Brittany talks about how & why votes are challenging & ending relationships, as well as how (in certain circles) the Christian response to the election season & its results have contributed to divisiveness amongst Christians & non-Christians alike. Key points: • Despite what is at stake, we should be sober-minded, God-fearing, & people-honoring when casting our votes & expressing our convictions. • As Ch...

In this episode of the YNF Podcast, Brittany talks about how passion & emotion have overcome wisdom & nuance. Wisdom is a key element in the faith & an important aspect of positive mental & spiritual health. Being zealous at the expense of wisdom has increased division & strife, with some of us exchanging truth, justice, & peace for unrighteousness, power, & fear. Key points: • Despite what is at stake, we should be sober-minded, God-fearing, &...

In this episode of the YNF Podcast, Brittany addresses the idea of "renouncing trauma" publicly, the motive behind it, & why it is ineffective & potentially detrimental to the true healing of those who suffer from traumatic experiences & their effects. She also talks about some of the benefits of a trauma-informed church. Key points: • It's important to resist acts & public displays that are used to absolve perpetrators of abuse & misconduct of accountability f...

In this episode of the YNF Podcast, Brittany talks about how connecting with God through the Lord's Prayer can be helpful during a mental health crisis & contribute to healing. Key points: • Breaking down the Lord's prayer to address distress, harmful thoughts, & suicide ideation • Supporting scripture for God's care during trials • Bridging the gap between the Christian church & mental health field • Note: The referenced devotional...

In this episode of the YNF Podcast, Brittany gives an encouraging life update & talks about what it means to go from false intimacy to freedom in life, including detailing her journey in overcoming pornography use & self-stimulation. She's created a helpful resource for women & girls called, "You're Not Finished: The Journey From False Intimacy to Freedom," which is available exclusively on Amazon & Lulu.Key points:How the church & mental health field deal with pornography...

In part two of this survivor story, TEDx speaker, trainer, & writer David Woods Bartley continues to speak about his ongoing journey from "mental hellness to mental wellness," describing how electroconvulsive/shock therapy (ECT) was the treatment method that ultimately changed & improved his quality of life.Learn more about ECT, the expectations, & risks here: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) - Mayo Clinic To learn more about David or book him for a speaking engagement, pleas...

In part one of this survivor story, TEDx speaker, trainer, & writer David Woods Bartley speaks candidly about his ongoing journey from "mental hellness to mental wellness," describing how therapy & community have given him a sense of hope & purpose following being sexual abused, familial loss, & a suicide attempt in 2011. He shares how, with our stories, simple acts of service, & kindness, we all can be empowered to be the light someone needs to continue their journey &...

In this episode, Brittany talks about the importance of awareness on the side that is often overlooked. The awareness of how the thoughts, words, & actions of those who are in distress, struggling with addiction, or have a diagnosed disorder affect themselves & others is just as important as the awareness that ends stigma. Send us a textSupport the showFor more information & YNF content: https://yourenotfinished.com/https://linktr.ee/YoureNotFinishedhttps://www.instagram.com/...

In this episode, Brittany discusses the allegations against former IHOP-KC leader and founder, Mike Bickle. Additionally, she provides Biblical and educational context to focus on the mental, spiritual, and emotional effects of clergy abuse on victims. Please see the following articles below for Tammy Woods' letter to Mike (and Diane) Bickle as well as to reference the research from Psychology Today: Open Letter to Mike Bickle from Alleged Victim, Tammy Woods (julieroys.com)The Psychological ...

#YNF is back! Brittany talks about some much-needed changes for YNF & gives a sneak peek of the next episode. Send us a textSupport the showFor more information & YNF content: https://yourenotfinished.com/https://linktr.ee/YoureNotFinishedhttps://www.instagram.com/ynfcast/ynfdevo | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree