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Authentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenStill Here, Still Healing: Season 1 ReflectionsEpisode 25: Still Here, Still Healing: Season 1 Reflections- SoloDescription: In this episode, Amber wraps up season 1 of the Authentically Amber podcast. She talks about her favorite episodes, behind-the-scenes moments, and what’s in store for season 2. What You’ll Hear in This Episode:✨ A special recap of season 1✨ What God taught Amber this year✨ Hope for this holiday seasonTakeaways:✨ Don’t grow weary of doing good✨ What’s in store for Season 2✨ Mental Health...
2025-12-2415 minAuthentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenTaking God Steps: Trusting Him When Life Feels Scary and Uncertain – Interview with Tiffany TutuEpisode 24: Taking God Steps: Trusting Him When Life Feels Scary and Uncertain – Interview with Tiffany TutuDescription: What does it look like to say “yes” to God when life feels scary, unpredictable, and overwhelming? In this episode of Authentically Amber, I sit down with my friend, children’s author, and mom of three, Tiffany Tutu (Coryell). Tiffany and I first connected at Camp for Creatives when both of us were stepping away from stable careers—me from teaching, her from pharmacy—to pursue writing. Together, we unpack what it means to take “God steps” in seasons of fear, anxiety, a...
2025-12-1053 min
All Things Retreat PodcastFinding Healing Beyond the NoiseSummaryIn this conversation, Amber Ginter Johnson discusses the challenges of overstimulation in modern life, particularly for Gen Z and young adults. She emphasizes the importance of stepping away from technology and finding healing in nature and silence. Johnson advocates for retreats that provide a safe space for individuals to reset and practice mindfulness.Takeaways- We are just overstimulated.- It's hard to turn off my brain.- Healing can happen in nature.- Meditation and silence are essential.- Retreats create safe environments for healing.- Being quiet is...
2025-12-0924 min
Sparking WholenessEpisode 318: What You Should Know About Mental Health Struggles in Gen Z and Gen Alpha with Amber Ginter JohnsonAmber Ginter Johnson is a teacher-turned-author, speaker, and Master Certified Christian Mental Health Coach. She’s passionate about helping young adults navigate faith and mental health by providing practical yet biblical resources through honest and raw conversations. Amber equips audiences to find hope when life feels heavy. She is the host of the Authentically Amber podcast, and her first book, Tired on the Inside: Finding Hope When You Aren’t Okay, is in the process of traditional publication. Key Topics: - Amber’s personal passion for mental health - Statistics of mental health issues in Gen Z and Gen Alpha - The...
2025-12-0946 min
Sparking WholenessEpisode 318: What You Should Know About Mental Health Struggles in Gen Z and Gen Alpha with Amber Ginter JohnsonAmber Ginter Johnson is a teacher-turned-author, speaker, and Master Certified Christian Mental Health Coach. She’s passionate about helping young adults navigate faith and mental health by providing practical yet biblical resources through honest and raw conversations.
Amber equips audiences to find hope when life feels heavy. She is the host of the Authentically Amber podcast, and her first book, Tired on the Inside: Finding Hope When You Aren’t Okay, is in the process of traditional publication.
Key Topics:
- Amber’s personal passion for mental health
- Statistics of mental health issues in Gen Z and Gen Alpha
- The...
2025-12-0946 minSparking WholenessEpisode 317: What You Should Know About Mental Health Struggles in Gen Z and Gen Alpha with Amber Ginter JohnsonAmber Ginter Johnson is a teacher-turned-author, speaker, and Master Certified Christian Mental Health Coach. She’s passionate about helping young adults navigate faith and mental health by providing practical yet biblical resources through honest and raw conversations. Amber equips audiences to find hope when life feels heavy. She is the host of the Authentically Amber podcast, and her first book, Tired on the Inside: Finding Hope When You Aren’t Okay, is in the process of traditional publication. Key Topics: - Amber’s personal passion for mental health - Statistics of mental health issues in Gen Z and Gen Alpha - The...
2025-12-0233 minAuthentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenTherapy, Jesus, & You: Can I Love Jesus and My Therapist, Too? – Interview with Becky KopitzkeEpisode 23: Therapy, Jesus, & You: Can I Love Jesus and My Therapist, Too? – Interview with Becky KopitzkeDescription: Therapy doesn’t have to be a bad word in Christian circles. In this episode of Authentically Amber, I sit down with my “author mom” and mentor, Becky Kopitzke, to talk about how you can love Jesus and your therapist. Together, we’re debunking myths, breaking down stigma, and showing how mental health and faith can actually strengthen each other. You don’t have to pick one or the other — you can seek support and follow Jesus at the same time.Wh...
2025-11-261h 16Authentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenYou’re Not Too Late: Living Faithfully in God’s Timing – Interview with Rebecca GeorgeEpisode 22: You’re Not Too Late: Living Faithfully in God’s Timing – Interview with Rebecca GeorgeDescription: Have you ever wondered if you’ve missed your chance—or if it’s too late to do what God put on your heart? In this special episode of Authentically Amber, I sit down with my dear friend, author, and speaker Rebecca George to talk about her newest book, You’re Not Too Late. Together, we dive into themes of timing, calling, comparison, and the beautiful truth that God is never late with His plans for our lives.What You’ll He...
2025-11-1242 minAuthentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenKindness as a Catalyst: Overcoming Struggles & Building Resilience with Kendall Olsen of Kind MindsEpisode 21: Kindness as a Catalyst: Overcoming Struggles & Building Resilience with Kendall Olsen of Kind MindsDescription: What if kindness wasn’t just something nice to do, but a powerful tool for overcoming life’s hardest seasons? In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Kendall Olsen, founder of Kind Minds, a faith-based organization dedicated to using kindness as a bridge to healing and resilience. Kendall shares her personal journey of mental health struggles, loss, and recovery — and how she turned her pain into a movement that equips others with compassion, courage, and hope.What You’ll Hear...
2025-10-2956 minAuthentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenBrave Women, Bold Faith: Mental Health & Resilience in Scripture – Interview with Laura SmithEpisode 20: Brave Women, Bold Faith: Mental Health & Resilience in Scripture – Interview with Laura SmithDescription: Can you struggle with anxiety or trauma and still live a brave, faith-filled life? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with author Laura Smith to explore how Scripture invites us to care for our whole selves—mind, body, and spirit. Drawing from her books Holy Care for the Whole Self and Brave Woman, Mighty God, Laura shares how biblical women modeled courage in the midst of suffering and why you don’t need credentials to speak truth and offer hope. Whether you’re...
2025-10-1549 minAuthentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenFaith, Therapy & the Whole Person: Hope for the Hurting – Interview with Laura LewisEpisode 19: Faith, Therapy & the Whole Person: Hope for the Hurting – Interview with Laura LewisDescription: In this powerful episode of Authentically Amber, I sit down with licensed counselor, educator, and suicide prevention expert Laura Lewis to unpack what holistic wellness truly means. We discuss the integration of faith and mental health, the ethical role counselors play in addressing spirituality, and how the Church’s view of suicide has shifted over time. Whether you’re walking through pain yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers both practical insight and hope for healing.What You’ll Hear...
2025-10-011h 13
The Re(Nyoo)ed Mind PodcastEpisode #49: Meet Amber Ginter JohnsonIn this episode of The Renewed Mind Podcast, Dr. Luther Smith interviews Amber Ginter, a freelance writer and mental health advocate. They discuss the intersection of faith and mental health, the impact of family dynamics on personal struggles, and the importance of holistic care in counseling. Amber shares her personal journey with mental health, the challenges of oversimplified advice in faith communities, and practical strategies for managing anxiety and depression. The conversation emphasizes the need for empathy, understanding, and the integration of psychological principles with biblical teachings.Welcome to the Re(Nyoo)ed (Pronounced Renewed) Mind Podcast. Your host...
2025-09-171h 01Authentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenOvercoming in the Dark: A Conversation on Mental Illness & God's Grace —with Dr. Terry PowellEpisode 18: Overcoming in the Dark: A Conversation on Mental Illness & God’s Grace with Dr. Terry Powell – InterviewDescription: What do you do when the darkness doesn’t lift? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Terry Powell—author, professor, and long-time mental health advocate—to talk about finding God’s grace in the middle of depression, not just on the other side of it. His decades of ministry experience and personal honesty will encourage anyone walking through the shadows.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:✨ Why Christians can still struggle with mental illness
2025-09-1750 minAuthentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenHealing While Adulting: Faith, Trauma, and Therapy with Stephen Duraney – InterviewEpisode 15: Healing While Adulting: Faith, Trauma, and Therapy with Stephen Duraney – InterviewDescription: Adulting is hard—especially when you’re carrying unresolved trauma, struggling with emotional health, or trying to follow Jesus in a world that doesn’t pause. In this episode, I sit down with Stephen Duraney, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and trauma therapist, to talk about how faith and therapy (including EMDR) can help us heal as we grow into healthy, whole adults.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:✨ How unresolved trauma shows up in adulthood—relationships, work, and even faith...
2025-09-031h 02
Holy Heartbreak PodcastDo Not Worry? Unpacking the Bible on AnxietyIn this episode, Ryan Dawn Holland and Amber Ginter Johnson dive into the intersection of faith and mental health. Amber vulnerably shares her own journey with anxiety within a Christian context, offering wisdom on what it looks like to hold both faith and struggle at the same time.Together they explore: ✨ The nuances of anxiety and the importance of naming our emotions without shame ✨ How prayer and community can support mental wellness ✨ What passages like “Do not worry” really mean✨ God's intentions for us in our fears and worriesThe conversation ends with a...
2025-08-2049 minAuthentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenEmbarrassing Moments with Amber—When Elderberry, Embarrassment & Anxiety Collide: What a sticky mess taught me about shame, spirals, and self-compassionEpisode 16: When Elderberry, Embarrassment & Anxiety Collide – SoloDescription: Ever had one of those moments that went from slightly awkward to full-blown meltdown in seconds? So there I was—sticky, confused, bleeding… or so my husband thought. Elderberry was everywhere, and so was my shame.In this episode, I share the hilariously mortifying story of how elderberry syrup ended up on my head, my floor, and nearly sent Ben into panic mode—while I was on my period.But what started as a mess turned into a mental health moment I didn’t know I needed...
2025-08-2012 minAuthentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenFrom Stuck to Steady — Healing Anxiety One Small Step at a Time—with Sofia FiotakiEpisode 15: From Stuck to Steady — Healing Anxiety One Small Step at a Time—with Sofia Fiotaki
Description: Has anyone ever told you to heal anxiety by doing handstands on the wall—or to just “pray more and worry less”? We’ve all heard the extremes. But anxiety isn’t always panic attacks—it’s often the numbness, the overthinking, the exhaustion that won’t lift. In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with holistic anxiety coach Sofia Fiotaki to explore why traditional coping often falls short and how slow, soul-level healing is possible through holistic practices, small steps...
2025-08-071h 05Authentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenScrupulosity and the Christian Mind – Interview with Tori PeytonEpisode 14: Scrupulosity and the Christian Mind – Interview with Tori PeytonDescription:Being a young adult is hard enough—but what happens when your faith becomes one more thing to obsess over? In this raw and hopeful conversation, Tori Peyton shares what it’s like to navigate adulthood with OCD, PTSD, an eating disorder, and scrupulosity—a form of OCD tied to religious fear and shame. If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing at faith, overwhelmed by your thoughts, or unsure what “healthy spirituality” looks like in your 20s, this episode is a gentle guide back to grace....
2025-07-2357 min
Front Parking Spot- Praying Moms, Raising Christian Families, in Today’s World90- Lessons from 1,500 Students on How to Raise Faithful, Emotionally Healthy Kids with Guest Amber Ginter JohnsonIn this episode of the Front Parking Spot podcast, host Jennifer Bosma welcomes Amber Ginter Johnson, a former teacher turned author, who shares her invaluable insights drawn from teaching over 1,500 high school students. Amber discusses the profound impact this experience had on her understanding of raising faithful and emotionally healthy children. She elaborates on the pressing mental and emotional needs of today's generation, sharing practical advice for parents and educators on how to support children's mental health and spiritual growth.
Amber also provides a personal account of her transformation from a teacher to a full-time author and...
2025-07-2237 minAuthentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-Between“What Am I Even Doing With My Life?” — Purpose, Pressure & the In-Between - SoloEpisode 13: “What Am I Even Doing With My Life?” — Purpose, Pressure & the In-Between - SoloDescription: Ever stare at the ceiling at night and wonder, What am I even doing with my life? Like… what’s the plan here, God? Where am I headed? Since leaving my teaching job to write full-time, I’ve felt this way often. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the “in-between”—between what was and what’s next—this episode is for you.In this solo episode, we’ll dive into the pressure to have it all figured out, how to find peace in uncer...
2025-07-0919 minAuthentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenThe Summer I Turned Confused: Love, Expectations & Anxiety – SoloEpisode 12: The Summer I Turned Confused: Love, Expectations & Anxiety – SoloDescription: Have you ever finished a show and thought, Why isn’t my love life like that? Same. For the past few weeks, I’ve been watching The Summer I Turned Pretty—and let me tell you, I’ve got all the feels. This Belly, Jeremiah, and Conrad love triangle has stirred something in me, not just as a viewer, but as a woman navigating real relationships in the real world.In today’s episode, I’m opening up about how TV shows like TSITP (and social med...
2025-06-2515 minAuthentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenAdulting in the Modern World — with Hannah Reager, LPCEpisode 11: Adulting in the Modern World — with Hannah Reager, LPCDescription: Let’s face it. Adulting is hard. Between paying bills, managing anxiety, realizing no one taught you how to do taxes, and figuring out relationships, it’s no wonder so many of us feel confused, overwhelmed, and burdened. In this episode, I sit down with licensed Christian counselor Hannah Reager, LPC, to talk about what mental health really looks like in your 20s.Together, we dive into anxiety, emotional health in dating and marriage, faith struggles, and real tools for adulting with purpose. Whether you’re...
2025-06-111h 10Authentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenFrom Campus to Career – Navigating the Real World After Graduation— Interview with Ian HudsonEpisode 9: From Campus to Career – Navigating the Real World After Graduation— Interview with Ian HudsonDescription: Graduating from college is a major milestone—but what happens when the cap and gown come off and you're still unsure who you are or where you're headed? In this episode of Authentically Amber, I sit down with Ian Hudson to talk about the messy, beautiful, and often overwhelming transition from college life into adulthood. Ian shares how his post-grad years were marked by spirals of anxiety, panic attacks, and identity struggles—but also by God’s powerful g...
2025-05-2756 minAuthentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenStay in Your Lane: Adulting and Comparison – Finding Peace in Your Own JourneyEpisode 10: Stay in Your Lane: Adulting and Comparison – Finding Peace in Your Own Journey -SoloDescription:It’s easy to compare yourself to others—especially when it feels like everyone else has it all together. But what if God never asked you to run their race? In this solo episode of Authentically Amber, we’re diving into what it looks like to stay in your lane, trust God’s unique plan, and silence the lie that says you’re behind. I share a personal story of a literal car crash, a biblical perspective from Romans 12 and John 21...
2025-05-2115 minAuthentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenAdulting in the Digital Age: The Struggle of Constant ConnectivityEpisode 8: Adulting in the Digital Age: The Struggle of Constant Connectivity- SoloFinding Peace, Purpose, and Presence in a World That’s Always “On”Description:Have you ever felt like your phone is running your life? Between nonstop notifications, endless emails, and the pressure to stay “always available,” digital overload is real—and it’s leaving many of us drained, distracted, and spiritually depleted. In this solo episode, I’m diving into the reality of adulting in the digital age, the mental and spiritual cost of constant connectivity, and how we can reclaim our time, our minds, and o...
2025-05-1320 min
Love In Full BloomI am struggling with anxiety as a Christian | with Amber Ginter JohnsonHello lovely people, Today we have Amber Ginter Johnson on the show to talk about her mental health story with anxiety and depression. Amber is a Christian mental health author who is in the process of writing her first published book.In this episode, we talk about negative eating habits, GAD, OCD and depression. Amber also shares practical ways to work through anxious thoughts and how the Lord has been a big part of her healing journey. Thank you so much to Amber for coming on Love in Full Bloom...
2025-05-1247 minAuthentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenWhy OCD Is Not Your Punch Line: Let’s Talk About It- Interview with Ben JohnsonEpisode 5: Why OCD Is Not Your Punch Line: Let’s Talk About It- Interview with Ben JohnsonAn Honest Conversation About Mental Health, Faith, and CompassionDescription:Has anyone ever told you you're “so OCD” just because you like things clean or organized? Spoiler alert: OCD isn’t a quirk or a punch line—it’s a serious mental health condition. In this special episode, I’m joined by my husband, Ben Johnson, to talk about his personal journey with OCD, including the challenges, misconceptions, and how his faith has shaped the way he manages it. We’re open...
2025-05-1147 minAuthentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenWhy Adulting Feels Like Fake It Till You Make ItEpisode 7 : Why Adulting Feels Like Fake It Till You Make It – SoloDescription:Adulting can feel like a never-ending game of pretending to have it all together. But what if no one really has it all figured out? In this episode, Amber talks about the pressures of adulting, feeling like an imposter, and the messy reality of being in your 20s and 30s while still figuring things out. She also shares how faith can help ground us in the midst of the chaos, even when we feel like we’re faking it.In This Epis...
2025-05-0911 minAuthentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenEmbarrassing Moments with Amber — The Day I Faceplanted in the Front Office: Finding Faith (and Laughter) in Unplanned MomentsEpisode 6: Embarrassing Moments with Amber — The Day I Faceplanted in the Front Office: Finding Faith (and Laughter) in Unplanned MomentsDescription:Let’s just say my first year of teaching taught me a lot—like how not to pass out in the front office in front of your coworkers, the AAA guy, and your mom. In this lighthearted episode, I’m sharing one of my most embarrassing moments—complete with faceplants, awkward medical talk, and a whole lot of humility. But more than just a funny story, this episode is about finding God in the mess, learning t...
2025-05-0911 minAuthentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenThe Guilt of Taking Care of Yourself: Is Self-Care Biblical?Episode 4: The Guilt of Taking Care of Yourself: Is Self-Care Biblical? - SoloDescription:As Christians, we’re taught to love others and put them first, but what happens when we feel guilty for taking time for ourselves? In this episode, Amber Ginter Johnson explores the concept of self-care from a biblical perspective, discussing how caring for your body, mind, and spirit isn’t selfish but necessary for spiritual, emotional, and physical health. If you’ve ever struggled with balancing the tension of serving others while showing up for yourself, this episode is for you.What Y...
2025-05-0910 minAuthentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenFaith, Doubt, and the Journey: Is It Okay to Question God?Episode 3: Faith, Doubt, and the Journey: Is It Okay to Question God? - SoloDescription:Many of us were taught that doubt has no place in faith. But what if it’s not the absence of doubt that strengthens our faith, but how we navigate it? In this episode, Amber Ginter Johnson explores the beauty of wrestling with questions, fears, and doubts, and how it’s okay (and even necessary) to allow yourself to ask hard questions in your spiritual journey. If you’ve ever felt like you're failing in your faith because you’re struggling with doubt, t...
2025-05-0909 minAuthentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenAnxious but Adulting: Is Anxiety a Sin? (And Other Hot Topic Q’s)Episode 2: Anxious but Adulting: Is Anxiety a Sin? (And Other Hot Topic Q’s) - SoloDescription:Have you ever wondered if anxiety is a sin? Or if depression means you lack faith? In this episode, Amber Ginter Johnson dives into some tough questions surrounding mental health and Christianity. Together, we’ll tackle myths about anxiety and depression in the church, explore biblical truths, and discuss what it means to struggle while living out your faith and learning to adult. No shame, no judgment—just an open, honest conversation about faith and mental health.What Y...
2025-05-0813 minAuthentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenWhy You Can Love Jesus and Still Struggle: Breaking the Silence on Mental HealthEpisode 1: Why You Can Love Jesus and Still Struggle — Breaking the Silence on Mental Health (Solo)Description:Let’s be honest—being a Christian doesn’t mean you won’t struggle with mental health. In this powerful solo episode, we’re breaking the silence around mental health in the Church. If you’ve ever felt like your faith isn’t strong enough because you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, this one’s for you. Amber Ginter Johnson shares her personal story, biblical truths, and encouragement for anyone who’s ever wondered if it’s okay to love Je...
2025-05-0810 minAuthentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-BetweenWelcome to Authentically Amber (Podcast Trailer)Hi, friends! Welcome to Authentically Amber, a podcast for anyone navigating the rollercoaster of adulting and living out their faith in a messy world. Join me, Amber Ginter Johnson, for raw, honest conversations on life’s challenges—from mental health and faith to practical wisdom for everyday living—all designed to help you grow, heal, and thrive. Whether you're facing change, struggling with anxiety, or just need someone who gets it, you're not alone. Get comfortable as we dive into the messiness of life—and everything in between—together. This is Authentica...
2025-05-0803 min
Inner Revival72. Beyond Christian Clichés: Real Help for Mental Health Struggles With Amber Ginter In this conversation, Amber Ginter Johnson and Monika Kirkland discuss the importance of addressing mental health from a holistic perspective, integrating faith and professional help. They emphasize the need for empathy and support within the church community, encouraging individuals to seek help and share their struggles. The discussion highlights the role of counseling in faith, the importance of ongoing support for those dealing with mental health issues, and the hope found in scripture and community. Takeaways: Seeking professional help does not diminish one's faith. Counseling can make faith practical in healing mental health. It's important to carry each other's burdens i...
2025-04-0141 min