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Healthy & Redeemed
Healthy & Redeemed is a podcast designed to help Christians grow emotionally and spiritually, equipping them to live healthier, more Christ-like lives. Healey Ikerd, a psychotherapist for over 15 years, will blend biblical wisdom with psychological concepts to help listeners learn to manage their emotions, improve their mental health, and deepen their faith. The goal is to help listeners live out God’s word in every aspect of their lives and be healthy reflections of Jesus Christ. More information and resources can be found at: https://writtenbyhealey.com/
Episodes
56 episodes
Bad Shepherds in the Church
When pastors or church leaders misuse their position, the damage runs deep. Spiritual abuse, betrayal, and neglect can leave believers wounded and questioning their faith. In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we will look at Ezek...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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27:32
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51. Identifying False Prophets and False Teachers
False teachers have always been around, twisting God’s Word and leading people astray for their own benefit. Today, they can be found behind pulpits, on podcasts, in books, and across social media. In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed<...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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38:52
50. Special Edition - The Red Ball Book Read Aloud
In this special episode, I read my children’s book The Red Ball. Before the story begins, I share the real-life experience that inspired it and how that moment grew into a meaningful tale for children. I’ll also talk brief...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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20:27
49. Being Bold and Courageous in Troubled Times
My heart has been heavy these past few days. It has been hard to understand why a couple of recent events has been harder to process. With the violent m-rd-r of a young lady on public transportation, to the -ss-ssin-tion of a young...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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34:46
48. Season Two Finale Review and Reflection
As we close out Season Two, we will review the episodes on Trusting God. Over those 13 episodes, we’ve looked at what it means to truly place our confidence in Him—in our relationships, our parenting, our health, and the uncertain p...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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16:56
47. Sing to the LORD: Simple Coping Skills for the Christian Soul
Summer Series - Episode 7 of 7 It’s our final episode in the Simple Coping Skills for the Christian Soul summer series, and we’re ending with one of my favorite tools—singing to the Lord. This isn’t just abo...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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19:58
46. Breath Prayers -Simple Coping Skills for the Christian Soul
Summer Series - Episode 6 of 7 Simple Coping Skills for the Christian Soul In today’s episode, we’re slowing down to learn a gentle but powerful coping skill called breath prayers. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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18:47
45. Visualization: Simple Coping Skills for the Christian Soul
Summer Series - Episode 5 of 7In this episode, I walk you through how visualization can help calm your mind, reduce stress, and strengthen your faith. We’ll talk about how your brain responds to mental images, how this pr...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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28:34
44. Identity Script - Simple Coping Skills for the Christian Soul
Summer Series - Episode 4 of 7 In today’s episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we’re focusing on a powerful coping tool called an identity script—a written statement you speak aloud daily to reinforce who God ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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12:24
43. Give Thanks - Simple Coping Skills for the Christian Soul
Summer Series - Episode 3 of 7Gratitude may not seem like a typical coping skill—but it absolutely is, especially for the Christian soul. In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, I’ll share how intentional than...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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14:49
42. Bonus Episode | Teaching Your Children Healthy Replacement Thoughts
This is an add-on episode to: Healthy Replacement Thoughts - Simple Coping Skills for the Christian Soul. In this special bonus episode, I will share some ideas that you, as a parent, can teach your children healthy replacement thou...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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8:59
41. Healthy Replacement Thoughts - Simple Coping Skills for the Christian Soul
Summer Series - Episode 2 of 7 In this episode, I’ll talk through a simple but powerful way to change unhelpful thoughts and replace them with truth. We’ll look at how this skill works in your brain, how it’s rooted ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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18:35
40. Bonus Episode | One Practical Way to Teach Deep Breathing To Your Children
This is an add-on episode to: Deep Breathing - Simple Coping Skills for the Christian Soul. In this special bonus episode, I will share one simple, effective way that you, as a parent, can teach your children the calming skill of de...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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5:58
39. Deep Breathing - Simple Coping Skills for the Christian Soul
Summer Series - Episode 1 of 7In this first episode of this series, I’ll walk you through the practice of deep breathing—not just as a way to calm your body and mind, but as a way to connect with the very breath of God. I...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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15:18
Introducing Our Summer Series - Coping Skills for the Christian Soul
In this special trailer episode, we introduce a brand-new 7-week summer series: Simple Coping Skills for the Christian Soul. Each week features one evidence-based coping skill—like deep breathing, thought replacement, gratitude, ...
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2:03
38. Becoming Trustworthy - Reflecting the Character of God
Are you trustworthy? In this season finale, we shift from trusting God to becoming someone others can trust.Discover 5 biblical steps to develop trustworthiness that reflects God's character—from honest speech to keeping your word...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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21:23
37. Trusting God With Your Spiritual Growth
Ever feel like you should be more spiritually mature by now? In this episode, we will explore what spiritual maturity really looks like and why trusting God with your growth journey is essential.Discover the key traits of spiritual matur...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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26:23
36. Trusting God With Your Unsaved Loved Ones
Are you praying for someone you love—maybe a child, spouse, parent, or friend—who still doesn’t know Jesus? The waiting can feel heavy, especially when you don’t see any change. In today’s episode of Healthy and Redeemed, we’ll talk ab...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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27:59
35. Trusting God With His Plan, Purpose and Calling For Your Life
Discover why trusting God in the areas of plan, purpose, and calling is vital for your mental health and spiritual peace. This episode will help you understand that:God does indeed have a plan, purpose, and calling for y...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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29:46
34. Apostle Paul's Response to Hardship - Trusting God In the Midst of Suffering
Beaten, shipwrecked, imprisoned, and constantly in danger—yet the Apostle Paul wrote some of the most joy-filled letters in the Bible. How did he maintain such unshakeable faith through relentless persecution?In this follow-up episode, w...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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31:47
33. Job's Response to Tragedy - Trusting God In The Midst of Suffering
What do you do when you lose everything in a single day? Job faced the unthinkable—the death of all his children, the loss of his wealth, and physical suffering—yet his first response was worship, not blame.In this episode of Healthy and...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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37:20
32. When God Feels Silent - Trusting God in Illness
Illness touches more than just our bodies—it shakes our faith, stirs our emotions, and can leave us questioning God’s goodness. In this heartfelt episode, I open up about the deep struggle of trusting God when healing doesn’t come the way we ho...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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30:06
31. They're Not Really Yours: Learning to Trust God with His Children
Parenting can be one of the most joy-filled yet heart-wrenching journeys of our lives—especially when we deeply desire our children to walk with the Lord. In this episode of Healthy and Redeemed, we will explore what it truly means to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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35:05
30. Breaking Unhealthy Relationship Patterns: Trusting God with Your Relationships
Have you ever tried to 'manage' a relationship out of fear—fear of being rejected, fear of not being enough, or fear of being alone? In this episode, I’m talking about what it looks like to truly trust God with our relationships. We...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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44:02
29. Finding Peace in Uncertainty: Trusting God with Your Future
In this episode of Healthy and Redeemed, we continue our series on trusting God—this time focusing on our future. Whether you're a student feeling the pressure of big decisions or someone wondering what's next in life, the unknowns of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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28:43