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Curious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement107. Stuck in Anxiety? How Your Brain Can Learn to Trust God Again—with Eric GilbertWhat if anxiety isn’t a flaw—but a signal calling you back to God? In this powerful episode of Curious for Christ, I sit down with Christian leadership and mental health coach Eric Gilbert to explore how faith, neuroscience, and past wounds intersect—and how healing in Christ is not only possible, but promised.We talk about:How fear and trauma keep us spiritually stuckThe lies we believe about ourselves and GodWhy busyness and burnout are symptoms, not solutionsAnd the steps to experiencing peace and purpose againIf you’ve ever...2025-08-0136 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement106. Let God Heal and Prepare Your Heart through His Word—for Lasting ChangeIn this episode, we’re digging deeper into one powerful truth from Episode 105: The Word of God grows spiritual fruit we can’t manufacture.Jesus calls our hearts “soil” in Matthew 13—and this week, we’re asking:What kind of soil is your heart?Is it soft? Shallow? Distracted? Dry? God prepares our hearts through His Word—so that we can live fruit-filled, purpose-driven lives.Whether you’re in a season of spiritual dryness, facing personal pain, or just longing for real transformati...2025-07-2512 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement105. 5 Life-Changing Ways the Bible Transforms and Heals Your HeartWelcome back to Curious for Christ! In today’s episode, we’re exploring something deeply personal, incredibly practical, and spiritually powerful: how God’s Word actually transforms you—from the inside out.Maybe you’ve been feeling spiritually dry, unsure where to start in Scripture, or wondering why reading the Bible doesn’t feel as life-giving as it used to. This episode will meet you right there.We’ll walk through five powerful ways the Bible brings healing, clarity, strength, and renewal—not just in theory, but in real-life moments of doubt...2025-07-1819 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement104. How Culture Creeps In and Steals Your Confidence in Christ—And How to Get It Back | with Dr. John WestMany believers have unknowingly exchanged truth for cultural influence—and wonder why they feel spiritually dry, confused, or insecure. In this powerful conversation, Dr. John West exposes the subtle ways culture shapes our thinking—and how returning to God’s Word can restore your peace, clarity, and confidence in Christ. Bible Verses Referenced:Acts 2:38 – “Repent and be baptized… and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”Romans 6:4 – “We were buried with Him through baptism into death… so that we too may walk in newness of life.”Galatians 6:8 – “Whoever sows to please their flesh… will reap destructio...2025-07-1134 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement103. Feeling stressed and lonely? Why God's Answer to Anxiety Is the ChurchAre you feeling lonely, anxious, spiritually stuck—or like you’re carrying more than God ever intended you to?In today’s episode, we explore the truth that you were never meant to do life alone. God designed the Church not as a building, but as a living, breathing family—the Body of Christ. When we step out of community, we become more vulnerable to spiritual attack, isolation, and discouragement.We talk about:Why regular church involvement matters for your emotional and spiritual healthWhat the Bible says the...2025-07-0411 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement102. You are Exactly Where God Wants You to Be: How God uses Detours and Circles to Grow You, not Keep You StuckDo you ever feel like you’re stuck in the same place — going in circles, facing detours, or walking a longer road than you expected? You’re not alone. In this episode of Curious for Christ, Alexandra explores how God uses those very detours and circles to strengthen your faith and shape you into the person He’s calling you to be, unshakable in your faith in Him. Remember, you belong to Him!Through the story of the Israelites’ wilderness journey, we discover why the “long way” is actually part of God’s purposeful plan — to grow trust, build perse...2025-06-2708 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement101. 5 Truths that Prove God is Near even when He feels Silent (and Why That Should Give You Confidence)Have you ever felt abandoned by God?Like you’re doing all the things—praying, showing up, staying faithful—and yet… the silence is deafening?In today’s episode, Alexandra speaks directly to that lonely place. Drawing from Scripture and personal reflection, she unpacks 5 powerful truths to anchor your heart when God feels absent. This episode is a reminder that silence is not the same as absence, and even in the dark, God is forming something deeper in you. What You’ll Learn:Why even Jesus experienced divine silenc...2025-06-2009 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement100. 5 Ways To Walk By Faith (Not Sight) When Anxiety Takes OverWhen anxiety takes over, how do you trust God—especially when the outcome is uncertain?In this episode of Curious for Christ, we’re unpacking five practical ways to walk by faith, not sight. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, afraid, or stuck trying to control what you can’t, this is your invitation to breathe, let go, and trust the One who sees the bigger picture.Scriptures Mentioned:2 Corinthians 5:71 Peter 5:7Proverbs 3:5Hebrews 13:5Psalm 119:105Isaiah 26:3Psalm 46:10Hebrews 11:15 Ways to Walk by Faith (Not Sight):1...2025-06-1312 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement99. How to Fall in Love with the Bible (and Be Transformed from the Inside Out) — with Philip Nation, Publisher of Thomas Nelson BiblesHave you ever felt spiritually dry… or unsure where to begin when it comes to reading the Bible again? In this powerful and grace-filled episode, I sit down with Philip Nation—pastor, author, teacher, and Bible publisher at Thomas Nelson—to talk about reigniting your hunger for Scripture, approaching God’s Word with fresh eyes, and letting the Bible read you.We explore why spiritual hunger is a gift, how God meets us in our weakness, and why tools like The Open Bible can make reading Scripture more accessible and transformative than ever—whether you’re brand new to faith...2025-06-0635 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement98. The Real Reason You're Stuck Spiritually (And How God Heals It)Have you ever felt spiritually stuck—like you’re doing all the “right” things but still feel far from God? This episode is for you.In today’s conversation, I share a deeply personal and biblical perspective on why we sometimes feel disconnected from God. It’s not always a lack of effort—it’s often a quiet rebellion: our tendency to trust everything but Him.But here’s the beautiful truth—God doesn’t just correct rebellion. He heals it.This is a vulnerable one, but it’s filled with so much hope. In This...2025-05-3012 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement97. Overcoming Shame and Codependency: 7 Faith-Based Principles for Healing & Spiritual Growth - with Kathy HeinenIn this deeply honest and inspiring episode of Curious for Christ, I sit down with Kathy Heinen, co-author of "Spiritual Discovery: Seven Principles for Spiritual Growth". Kathy shares her personal journey—from navigating a painful marriage to experiencing deep healing through Christ—and how God’s presence, not our performance, is the key to transformation.Together, we discuss how our emotions are not obstacles but indicators—clues that can lead us back to the truth about God and ourselves. Through decades of ministry helping women overcome codependency and addiction, Kathy brings powerful wisdom and real-life application to what it...2025-05-2335 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement95. Trusting God when Plans Fall Apart: How to Walk with Jesus Through DisappointmentWhat do you do when your plans keep falling apart? When the dreams you prayed for unravel or the doors you were sure God opened suddenly slam shut? In today’s episode of Curious for Christ, I walk us through Luke 24 and the Emmaus Road—the sacred, in-between space where disappointment meets the presence of Jesus.We explore how spiritual transformation often comes not in the fulfillment of our plans, but in the death of our expectations. Through honest reflection, personal stories, and biblical insight, you’ll be invited to see your disappointment not as the end—but as t...2025-05-0915 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement94. Facing Mortality with Faith and Confidence: Insights from Gordon Ferguson on 'God and Cancer'In this vulnerable and faith-filled episode of Curious for Christ, I sit down again with Gordon Ferguson—author, teacher, and spiritual leader with over 50 years in ministry. You may remember him from our most listened-to episode on God’s view of women.This time, we explore his most personal book: God and Cancer. It’s a raw and honest conversation about mortality—not to stir fear, but to awaken faith, clarity, and purpose.We discuss:• Why we avoid death—and why we must face it• How illness and aging sharpen spirit...2025-05-0244 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement93. Why Do Others Have What I Long For? Finding Peace in Delayed Dreams and God's LoveHave you ever looked around and felt like you didn’t belong—even in spaces where you’ve shown up faithfully? In this heartfelt and vulnerable episode, I share my personal journey of wrestling with comparison, grief, delayed dreams, and the quiet question many of us ask:“Why would God show me what I’ll never have?”Through real-life reflection and biblical insight, I explore how God lovingly reveals the places in us that still need healing—not to punish us, but to draw us closer to His love. Whether you’re navigating delayed dreams, childhood wounds, or that...2025-04-2509 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement91. Are you Addicted to Trauma? Break Free and Heal with God — Dr. Gary LawrenceIn this episode of Curious for Christ, we sit down with Dr. Gary Lawrence, affectionately known as Dr. G, to discuss the hidden impact of trauma on our relationships and emotional well-being—and the hope we find in Jesus for healing. Dr. G, author of Rejection Junkies, shares his insights into how wounds from our past affect how we can experience freedom and restoration through God’s love, truth, and guidance.Topics discussed:• The impact of past trauma on our relationships and emotional health• The root of bitterness and how it can manifest in our l...2025-04-1133 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement90. How to trust God's Timing with Confidence: 3 Practical StepsWelcome back to Curious for Christ! Trusting God’s timing is one of the biggest challenges in our faith journey. Why does waiting feel so hard? And how do we shift from frustration to peace? Today, I’m sharing three key steps to help you trust God’s process with confidence.3 Steps to Trusting God’s TimingRelease Control – Trust begins when we surrender our expectations and let go of the need to understand everything. God’s plan is higher than ours (Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 55:8-9).Embrace the Waiting – The waiting season is not...2025-04-0415 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement88. Healing Church Hurt: How to Recover from Spiritual Wounds & Reconnect with God | Insights from Dr. Sean St JeanHave you ever experienced hurt within the church or struggled with faith because of past wounds? You’re not alone. In this episode of Curious for Christ, we dive into a powerful conversation about spiritual trauma, healing from church hurt, and rediscovering a thriving relationship with God.Dr. Sean St Jean shares deep insights on:• The difference between submission and subjugation in faith• How to heal from past church wounds without losing your relationship with God• The importance of honest, unfiltered prayer—even when you’re struggling• Why mature love in Christ is deep...2025-03-2133 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement85. Q&A: Why is this Happening to Me? Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?Welcome back! I’m so glad you’re here. Before we dive into today’s episode, I want to share a quick update:Starting next week, I’ll be releasing just one episode per week instead of two. I’ve recently stepped back into real estate, and I’m so excited to be working with a great team of successful professionals. This podcast has been such a grounding force for me, helping me align my heart with Christ and trust His guidance in every step—including this new season. While I’m adjusting my schedule, my priority remains...2025-03-0511 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement83. Q&A: How can I Feel Confident in God when I was never Encouraged Growing Up?Welcome to Curious for Christ Q&A! Today, we’re answering a powerful question: “How can I feel confident in God when I was never encouraged the way I needed growing up?”If you struggled with a lack of encouragement or love growing up, you may question your ability to feel confident in God. But the good news is—God can restore what was missing and build a confidence in us that isn’t tied to our past but rooted in Him.1. How Our Upbringing Shapes Us• Our childhood shapes how we see ourselve...2025-02-2609 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement82. Trust God with Your Finances: Overcoming Anxiety of MoneyIn this episode of Curious for Christ, we dive into overcoming the anxiety around money and trusting God’s provision. Financial stress isn’t just about the numbers—it’s rooted in trust and identity.Key Points:• Fear of Not Having Enough: Jesus reminds us that God provides for us, just as He does for the birds of the air (Matthew 6:25-26). Trusting God overcomes the fear of insufficiency.• The Pressure to Work Harder: God’s provision isn’t about our performance. Trust in Him, even when we can’t see how (Philippians 4:19).• Money as Ide...2025-02-2114 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement80. How to Surrender To God your Desire for a Spouse - A Valentine's Day Faith TalkDoes the desire for a husband ever feel overwhelming? Do you find yourself wondering if marriage will finally bring the love, security, or fulfillment you long for?In this special Valentine’s Day episode, we’re diving into what it means to surrender your desire for a husband to God’s will. I share my own story of growing up without a model of love, how God taught me what true love is, and what I’ve learned about trusting His plan in relationships.If you’ve ever wrestled with waiting, struggled with disappointment, or wondered i...2025-02-1408 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement79. Q&A: What Would Life Be Like If God Was a Priority?In this episode of Curious for Christ, we’re painting a picture of what shifts when we truly prioritize God. We often feel scattered, anxious, and overwhelmed—but is that how life was meant to be? When God is at the center, everything changes. Peace replaces pressure. Faith conquers fear. Purpose overtakes busyness. We see our struggles through His eyes, and life no longer feels like chaos.Together, we’ll explore how aligning our daily lives with God’s design brings lasting peace, order, and joy. We’ll reflect on key scriptures, ask the hard questions, and consider h...2025-02-1213 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement78. From Pain to Purpose: The Way of Jesus with Dr. Robert CarrilloIn this episode of Curious for Christ, we sit down with Robert Carrillo to explore his powerful journey from hardship and violence to finding purpose and spiritual growth through the way of Jesus. Robert shares how his early experiences in gangs and exposure to violence shaped his desire to make the world a better place. Through his testimony, we see how God’s transformative power can take pain and turn it into purpose.In this conversation, Robert discusses spiritual maturity, the importance of connecting with God, and practical steps for growing in your faith. If you’ve ever...2025-02-0731 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement77. Q&A: How Do I know God's Will?Today, we’re tackling a question that can leave many of us feeling stuck or paralyzed: How do I know God’s will?What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• Why fear of making the wrong choice can paralyze us.• The truth about God’s guidance—He isn’t waiting to punish you for a misstep!• Biblical principles and scriptures to help you trust God’s leading.• How figures like Paul, Joseph, and Ruth stepped forward in faith before knowing the outcome.• The key mindset shift: God’s will is not about perfection, but...2025-02-0511 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement76. Seek God First by Overcoming Temptation and Strengthening Your Daily WalkIn today’s episode, we’re diving deep into a topic we all wrestle with: temptation and how to seek God first, especially when emotions or distractions pull us away.If you’ve been feeling disconnected from God, anxious, or overwhelmed by temptation, this episode is for you.Key Takeaways1. Recognize Temptation EarlyTemptation starts small but can grow if left unchecked.• Scripture: “Each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when...2025-01-3111 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement74. Finding Peace Through Biblical Meditation and Mindfulness with Virginia LeflerIn this episode, we explore the transformative practice of Biblical meditation with Virginia Lefler. Virginia shares how meditation helps us connect with our own heart with God, going beyond the surface level of our minds to find deeper resolution, peace, and healing. Virginia has identified six simple yet powerful steps of Biblical meditation to guide you as you practice.In this episode, you’ll learn:• What Biblical meditation is and how it helps us connect more deeply with our own heart with God, fostering healing, resolution, and peace.• The six steps of Biblic...2025-01-2433 min