Pursuing Faith Network
Pursuing Faith Network is a Christ-centered podcast for people who want to pursue holiness with conviction, think biblically about the world around them, and live faithfully without apology. Hosted by Mike and Iggy, each episode digs into faith, Scripture, culture, manhood, and life in the public square — grounded in sound doctrine and shaped by honest, unfiltered conversation.
This isn't a show for shallow faith or performative outrage. It's for those who want biblical clarity on real issues; for those who understand that following Christ demands something, and for those who refuse to drift when the culture pushes back.
If you want to think more clearly, stand more firmly, and live like you actually believe what you say you believe, then this show is for you.
Pursuing Faith Network
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.
New conversations every Thursday at 12:00 PM EST.
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Socials:
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Check out Jacobs video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-m4VBrQvGM&t=1s
Heathers information:
Living Sideways Therapy and Coaching | Living Sideways https://share.google/uFKDDaZI5MNCPCyBq
IG for collab on posts:
https://www.instagram.com/heatherlivingsideways
Direct email:
Heather@livingsideways.net
