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Healthy & Redeemed - Helping Christians Grow in Mental and Spiritual Health
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.
In this podcast, we will talk about:
- Practical steps to strengthen your mental and emotional health, including help for anxiety, worry, depression, guilt, and forgiveness.
- Simple coping skills you can use every day, grounded in both psychology and Scripture.
- How good mental health supports spiritual growth—and how the two work together.
- How living out biblical principles brings emotional stability, peace, and healthier relationships.
- What it really looks like to trust God more deeply in your thoughts, habits, and decisions.
- How to live out your faith in real, practical ways during ordinary moments and difficult seasons.
- How to nurture a healthier brain, including tools that reshape thought patterns and support long-term well-being.
- Developing Christ-centered thinking, replacing unhealthy thoughts with truth.
- Building resilience through community, healthy boundaries, and God-honoring connections.
More information and resources can be found at: https://writtenbyhealey.com/
Episodes
72 episodes
68. What’s the Difference Between Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health?
What does it really mean to be mentally healthy, emotionally healthy, and spiritually healthy? And how do these areas differ while still working together?In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we define mental health, emotio...
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Episode 20
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25:49
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67. Living With Integrity as a Christian
With the recent news of another famous Christian influencer who has betrayed his followers, it is time to dig into this concept of Integrity.In this episode, we will talk about what is integrity, how it is good for our mental health, wha...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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40:49
66. How to Read the Bible Consistently: A Practical Guide for Christians to Engage God’s Word
Many Christians want to read the Bible consistently but aren’t sure how to engage it in a meaningful and sustainable way.In this episode, we explore practical ways to approach God’s Word, including how the Bible is structured, why transl...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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46:27
65. Why Christians NEED To Read the Bible
Why does reading the Bible actually matter—and why reading the Bible matters so deeply for the Christian life?In this episode of the Healthy & Redeemed Podcast, we begin a two part series on Bible reading by focusing on the
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Episode 17
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48:08
64. Being Intentional in the New Year: Simple Goal Setting for 2026
As we step into a brand-new year, we’re taking time to talk about what it means to live intentionally as Christians. In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we explore how to set meaningful, God-honoring goals. Together, we w...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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34:07
63. THE Christmas Story: A Scripture Reading for the Season
In this episode of the Healthy and Redeemed podcast, we read the Christmas story from scripture, highlighting three Old Testament prophecies about Jesus, the announcement to Mary, the birth of Jesus, the shepherds' encounter, and the visit of t...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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11:59
62. A Read Aloud Christmas Story: The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
In this special Christmas episode, we read O. Henry’s beloved classic “The Gift of the Magi.” This tender story reminds us of sacrificial love, humility, and the true spirit of giving — all of which point our hearts back to Christ ...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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16:41
61. A Read Aloud Christmas Story: Christmas at Red Butte by L. M. Montgomery
In this special episode, we will read the classic Christmas story “Christmas at Red Butte” by L.M. Montgomery.Whether you’re wrapping gifts, driving to work, or settling in for a cozy December evening, this story is here to bring ...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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23:34
60. Seven Tips For Handling Grief During the Holidays
In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we walk together through something many of us feel but rarely talk about openly—grief during the holidays. This season can stir memories, deepen emotions, and make our losses feel fresh...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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25:30
59. A Read Aloud Thanksgiving Story: Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen by O. Henry
Join us as we read O. Henry's classic tale "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen," a heartwarming story of tradition, generosity, and unexpected twists. Set in early 20th-century New York City, this short story follows an annual Thanksgiving ritual b...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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12:50
58. Understanding Suicide - Creating a Safety Plan, Part 3
In this final part of our three-part series on understanding suicide which is designed to save lives.We’ll walk through how to build a plan step by step to turn to when emotions feel overwhelming. You’ll also hear how to respond with com...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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28:26
57. Understanding Suicide - Risk Factors and Signs of Depression, Part 2
In this second part episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we continue this essential series on understanding suicide. You’ll learn how to recognize the risk factors of suicide, understand the signs of depression, and discover what good me...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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25:49
56. Understanding Suicide - Facts and Myths, Part 1
In this first episode of a three-part series, we open an honest and grace-filled conversation about suicide, despair, and the hope that can still be found in God. Together, we explore the difference between wanting to die and simply wanting to ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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26:09
55. Protecting Your Mind From News Media Overload
In this episode, we will talk about how heavy news exposure can affect our mental health, and discover biblical wisdom for guarding your heart and mind. Learn practical ways to set healthy boundaries, renew your focus on Christ, and reclaim the...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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23:52
54. Just Gave Your Life to Jesus? What to Do Next
Have you recently given your life to Jesus and wondered what comes next?In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we gently walk through four simple and essential steps that help new believers grow strong and steady in t...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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33:59
53. When the Church Hurts You: Finding Healing and Hope in God
Have you been hurt by a church, pastor, or Christian leader — and now find yourself struggling to trust again?In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we talk honestly and compassionately about church hurt, spiritual ab...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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39:36
52. When Church Leaders Hurt You - What the Bible Says About Bad Shepherds
When pastors or church leaders misuse their authority, the damage can run deep — touching faith, trust, and spiritual safety.In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we turn to Ezekiel 34 and New Testament warnings to u...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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27:32
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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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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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