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Broken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support069 The Devil Is A Liar: Let's SLAY Toxic Thinking Right Now 🗡️Are you suffering from toxic thinking? Do you feel stuck in addictions, depression, and anxiety, because you're listening to lies? Has the devil convinced you that you're worthless, useless, and there's no escaping it? That is a LIE. Today, we're going to expose those lies + walk through some pointers on what you can do, right now, to turn your ear away from the enemy and walk in truth. SLAY GIRL SLAY.
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For more help to...2025-07-2219 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support067 Warning: Don't Blame God When These 3 Things HappenAre you blaming God for your problems? Are you wondering why things aren't changing in your life? And is this the best mindset to have as a Christian? Spoiler alert: Nope. But unfortunately, this is a trap many Christians fall into, and they may not even fully realize it. Today we're going to unpack 3 areas we typically blame God + provide encouragement to get you out of the pitfall of blame and shift your mindset for the better.
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For more help to build your faith, visit me at: htt...2025-07-1524 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support066 Are You Activating Curses Or Blessings In Your Life?Simple question: are you activating curses or blessings in your life? If you don't know what I mean, this is the episode for you. The Bible is very clear that our actions have repercussions. It's not just a warning, it's a law. And when it comes to addiction, sometimes we can forget that by walking this path, we could be activating the wrong thing. You don't want to miss out on the countless blessings God has for you, if you follow the right path! So, let's go through some scripture today and start walking in the right direction.
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Fathers day is coming up, and the subject of fathers can be very...sensitive, to say the least. But I encourage you today to give this episode a listen because look: the way we view our earthly father can absolutely affect how we view our heavenly Father. And most likely, if you're struggling with brokenness, some shifting here needs to occur. Let's dive into our relationship with the Lord and unpack how we can grow closer to Him.
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For more help to build your faith, vi...2025-06-1018 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support062 The Truth About Why God is Delaying Your PrayersToday we're gonna talk about delays. There's that saying, "we live in a microwave society and we want everything instantly." But today I want to discuss 3 reasons why God may be delaying answering your prayer. These reasons may come as a surprise to you, but I pray that it brings clarity and direction and a whole lot of encouragement because listen: God is not holding back on you "just because". There's a reason and there's a process.
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For more help to build your faith, visit me at: ht...2025-06-0322 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support061 Three Reasons Why You Keep Backsliding Into AddictionAre you struggling with your addiction, and you're wondering why you keep backsliding? Today, I want to discuss 3 reasons why the temptation of addiction is tripping you up. Because listen: addiction isn't an easy battle to face, but that doesn't mean we can't conquer it, for GOOD.
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2025-05-3025 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support060 Want Results? Get Stronger With Spiritual "Weight Training"Do you think you're strong in the faith? If a storm were to hit your life right now, could you withstand it or would you falter under the weight? Questions I'd like to answer today, so that by the end of the episode you understand not only where you're at in the race but what you gotta do to build up those spiritual muscles and win the prize. Warning: lots of gym analogies today!
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For more help to build your faith, visit me at: https://brokentoblessed.com/...2025-05-1318 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support059 Give Him More Than Your Addiction and Be Set FreeAre you tired of holding on to your addiction? Or are you preforming a balancing act with your addiction and God? Trying to have your cake and eat it too? Trying to have it both ways? Well spoiler alert: it just don't work that way. But there is good news: you were called to so much greater than this. Do you realize that today friend? If not, I pray you give this a listen, and let me change your mind on some things.
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For more help to bu...2025-05-0618 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support058 How to WIN the Spiritual Battle in 30 DaysDo you feel like you're in a war zone right now? Are the pressures of life weighing on you so heavily, that you feel like if you were to loosen your grip, you'd drown immediately? Well my friend, that means you're in a spiritual battle. Maybe even fighting for your life right now, dealing with addiction, legal troubles, relationship issues, mental battles, you name it.
But did you know that you can overcome it? You my friend, can claim REAL VICTORY over this, I don't care what it is you're walking through right now. Because there IS HOPE, and there i...2025-05-0115 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support057 This One's Gonna Be a Little Different: Update April 2025Hey y'all. Today is gonna be a little different: sharing some updates about the podcast, what to expect towards the end of this month + encouragement about God's Timing in ALL THINGS.
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2025-04-0812 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support056 Perspective Shift: Worship God and Watch Him Bless YouAre you so down that your focus is off? Are you laser focused on all the wrong things, instead of the right things? Today I'm gonna share some encouragement and thoughts that have been on my heart over the past couple days. It's a word that I pray helps you with some direction, maybe shifts your perspective, and gets you back into position for some real blessings to happen.
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2025-03-1822 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support053 The One Thing You Need to Do When Life is Too Painful to CopeDo you ever feel stuck in the pain? Stuck in the feelings, stuck in the circumstances, stuck in the addiction, whatever the pain is. We feel like we're running around in circles, doing the same thing over and over again but there's no healing in sight. But there's one thing we can (and need to) do when life gets too painful to cope. And by doing this one thing, we will be set free from the bondage and the pain that's holding us back, you watch.
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2025-02-2523 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support051 Three Types of Powerful Prayers That Will Change Your LifeToday I'm going to walk you through 3 types of POWERFUL prayers that you absolutely should be incorporating into your prayer life. Prayer is powerful! And if we're not utilizing our prayers, building our prayer life and our relationship with God, we are missing out on so many blessings and the opportunity for God to really move in our lives, and the lives of those we pray for.
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S...2025-02-1321 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support049 God Has Already Provided a Way Out of the DarknessYou've probably heard the saying "when God closes a door, he opens a window." True. But what if you're standing in the hallway? What if all the doors are closed, you don't even see any windows. You don't see a way out at ALL. You're just stuck? Well, today we're going to talk about dark seasons, how God has ALREADY provided a way out, and what you need to remember while walking this walk.
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B...2025-02-1120 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support048 Escaping Egypt: Break Free From Toxic Habits, Mindsets, and RelationshipsHave you escaped something in your life? An addiction, toxic circumstances, a relationship, a mindset? Or do you continue to go back to the same things over and over again, even if it's bad for you? Even if it hurts you? On today's episode, we're going to talk about the 3 reasons why you would return and why we can't turn back.
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2025-02-0616 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support047 Does God Fulfill Promises? 5 Steps to Receiving Your MiracleDid God make a promise to you? Have you been praying for something specific, and you wonder if God is going to answer your prayer? Did He promise He would? In today's episode, we're going to talk about how you can recognize if God made a promise, and ease your mind about the process itself. I believe that there are 5 steps to a promise fulfilled, and we're going to go through each of those today.
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2025-02-0426 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support046 What It Means to Actually Love Someone in MarriageToday we're going to answer the question: what is love? Particularly in marriage and what does that look like with your spouse? I want to explore the answer, because I honestly believe we get it wrong most of the time, myself included. And if we can't answer the question, what is love, then how do we expect to fully give it OR receive it?
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Become a Patron/Private Membership: https://www.patreon.com/BrokentoBlessed2025-01-3021 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support045 Important Truths That Will Help You Survive DivorceDivorce. It ain't pretty. And if you're going through one, you know first hand that it's one of the toughest battles we can face. However, just because it's hard, that doesn't mean we can't walk through it in a healthy way. On this episode, we're gonna talk about 3 truths when it comes to surviving divorce and this season of your life. So you can move through the pain and suffering, and come out on the other side of the valley stronger, wiser, and faith-filled.
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For more help to build y...2025-01-2823 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support044 The Truth About Standing for Marriage Restoration and DivorceToday we're gonna talk about standing for your marriage. All marriages go through tough times, but for some of you, your marriage is in crisis. And you may have asked yourself, and God, what do I do? So in today's episode, we're going to answer the question: Should you stand for your marriage or should you file for divorce? Does filing for divorce automatically mean you're not standing? I think you'll be surprised at my answer. I'm going to share my probably not-so-popular opinion, but I pray you find encouragement in what I have to say.
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For more help to build your faith, visit m...2025-01-1619 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support041 Here's Helpful Questions if You're Sick and Tired of Your AddictionAre you sick and tired of being sick and tired of your addiction? What are you trading for it? Can you have your cake and eat it too? On today's episode, I'm simply going to present you with some questions, some food for thought. My hopes is that through this, you'll start to ask yourself: when is enough enough? and more importantly, when will I let God step in and take over?
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Become a P...2025-01-1418 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support040 How to Understand and Overcome Satan's Tactics to Destroy YouToday we're going to talk about something reaaaaallly important. And that is understanding Satan's tactics to destroy you. A tactic is a plan to maneuver you into a certain end. We know that Satan's plan is to steal, kill, and destroy. And how will we know how to overcome and defeat him if we don't know how he's going to present himself? So on today's episode we're going to expose the enemy with 3 key points.
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2025-01-0720 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support039 When Life Has Expiration Dates, Focus on ThisWhat's expired in your life that you need to toss in the trash? What's gotta go? Because if we hold on to the past and the pain, it's going to eat us alive, keep us stuck, and prevent us from moving forward. Life is constantly changing and we need to be prepared to move on when necessary. Let's dive into 3 points we need to focus on, even when we're struggling to let go of the past.
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2024-12-1717 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support036 How to Recover Successfully in the New YearForget new years goals and resolutions. Let's talk recovery. How do you plan on recovering successfully in the new year? Like, really taking charge of your life, beyond the new years routine that's just plain stale and outdated. How can we heal and move forward?
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2024-12-1020 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support035 What to Do When You Feel Out of ControlWhen life is upside down, it can feel like it will never be right side up again. What do you do when you feel powerless, when outside circumstances or people's choices seem to determine your future, your path, your life, and all we want to do is take control?
In this episode, we're going to talk about control. What you can actually control in your life and what you can't. And we're going to talk about God, because here's the question: is God actually in control?
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2024-07-1913 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support033 Helpful Advice On If Counseling Is Right For Your AddictionEver wonder if counseling is right for you? Or are you completely turned off by the idea? On today's episode, we're going to talk about counseling-- the good, the bad, and the ugly. It's my hopes that by exploring this option, you can better understand if it's right for you, worldly vs biblical counseling, and how does it stack up against recovery meetings such as AA? We'll also discuss how to find the right counselor for you, if you decide that this is an option you want to try.
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This episode format is a little different than the other episodes. No notes. No music. Just real talk.
I pray it blesses you.
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Become a Patron/P...2024-04-2316 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support030 Breakthrough Bible Verses for Depression + the Armor of GodIf you suffer from depression, you know that it’s not just “being sad” for extended amounts of time. Nope, it’s more like a soul-sucking, heavy feeling of impending doom that can be detrimental to your life. On this episode, we're going to dive back into putting on the full armor of God + share breakthrough Bible verses for depression and hopelessness.
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2024-04-1620 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support029 Are You Sick and Tired of Being Stressed Out? Try these Stress Management ToolsIf you're a human being living in modern times, no doubt you have to deal with STRESS. No matter the age bracket or season, life definitely has its stressors. But how are you coping with it all?
That's why it's so important that we learn how to de-stress. Because honestly, life is not going to slow down. It's not going to get easier. And that means we have to learn stress management tools and strategies that work for us and where we're at in life.
In this episode, I'm going to break down some ways to...2024-04-0920 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support028 This is Important: He Died for Your Addiction + UPDATEOn this episode, we're going to rejoice over the fact that Jesus died for you, for me, and guess what? He died for our addictions. Our shortcomings. Our sins. That we may be freed from them. Hallelujah! Because if we're going to overcome our addiction, it is important that we understand the sacrifice He made for us.
Remember this: just as Jesus conquered death, He can conquer all your problems, including depression, anxiety, and yes, addiction.
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Become a Patron/Private Membership: https://www.patreon.co...2024-04-0215 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support027 The Best Calming Bible Verses to Stop Anxiety and Fear Right NowSweating. Trembling. Having trouble concentrating or overthinking. Feeling weak, nervous, or scared about what’s going to happen next. If this sounds like you, most likely you’re struggling with anxiety, worry, and fear-based thoughts. But instead of panicking, please pause: take a deep breath, and listen up for calming Bible verses for anxiety and fear. We're also going to discuss the acronym P.A.U.S.E. + talk about what you can do the next time you're faced with an anxiety attack.
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Like, when Lord, WHEN? And WHY GOD WHY? Are those questions you've found yourself asking recently? What do you do when you become impatient with Gods timing and His ability to pull you out of this trial? How do you handle it? Lots of questions, I know. We're going to make an attempt today to answer those questions, build your faith, and give you a strong mindset.
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B...2024-03-2615 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support025 Can God Really Help You Overcome Depression?Depression affects approximately 280 million people worldwide. Are you one of those people? Do you feel hopeless and just stuck in your sadness? And are you wondering if there really is any hope for better days, or if God can really really pull you out of your depression? Well, today we're gonna talk about depression from a Biblical perspective. Specifically, we're deep diving into the symptoms of depression, the root cause, and how we can overcome it. Are you prepared to win the battle?
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For more help to build your faith, vi...2024-03-2118 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support024 Witnessing Baptism and God's Amazing Redemption is the Best Thing I've Ever SeenThe best thing you can ever witness is God's work: seeing lives CHANGED. Today I'm going off schedule to praise the Lord and His amazing plan of redemption. We're going to talk about what it means to be baptized and declaring a statement of faith + a baptism I just witnessed over the weekend that really encouraged me. I hope it encourages you too. God is SO GOOD.
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2024-03-1916 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support023 The Amazing Prayer That Will Make You Rethink Who You Pray ForPrayer is FOUNDATIONAL to our addiction recovery, and it needs to be a focus. It not only needs to be a focus, but prayer is our RESPONSIBILITY-- do you understand what I mean by that? If not, hang in there, because we're going to walk through the greatest, most amazing prayer ever written (John 17). We'll also discuss how you can strengthen your prayer life, which ultimately, leads to what we all need: redemption.
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2024-03-1417 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support022 Bottom Line: Ending Addiction Is More Than BehaviorDo you know what it means to truly, sincerely end addiction? Do you find yourself stumbling, over and over again? And most importantly, are you changing the right thing to end your addiction? These are just a few things we're going to talk about today. Because ending our addiction, it goes beyond behavior. It goes beyond what's on the outside. So listen up, because we're going to hit the target today.
Are you ready?
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2024-03-1215 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support021 How To Read the Bible Daily: 5 Tips (Addiction Recovery, Christian Mindset)Do you struggle with reading the Bible daily? Do you wish there was a magic button you could press that would hold you accountable + help you study like a boss? Because let’s be honest: reading the Bible can feel like a hard and daunting task. But it shouldn’t! Read on to learn my tips for how to read your Bible daily, plus a little encouragement from yours truly.
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2024-03-0717 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support020 Seven Wonderful Ways Dogs Teach Us How to Walk with Christ (Strong Mindset)Anyone who owns a dog and has bonded with them knows there's nothing like having a good dog in your life. And there's a lot we can learn from our puppy pals about how we should approach our walk with Christ: in this episode, I'm going to list 7 wonderful ways. I know it sounds like I'm going off topic, but trust me: I have a special message for you today that I pray will help you re-frame your mindset. And if you're a dog lover, you're going to feel this, I promise.
For more help to build your faith, v...2024-03-0512 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support019 When You Think God Didn't Answer Your Prayers (Christian Mindset)Do you ever feel like you're praying for something, and God's not listening? Or do you think He didn't answer your prayers? The Bible tells us that God is near to the brokenhearted, but do you believe that today? Perhaps what you need is a shift in perspective. Maybe God did answer your prayer, but you haven't looked at it that way. Today, I'm going to share with you something I learned this week, that I hope will help you start to look for the silver lining in the midst of some of our darkest days.
For more help t...2024-02-2912 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support018 How to Survive a Trial and Overcome Suffering (Addiction Recovery, Christian Mindset)They say that you’re either going into a trial, going through a trial, or coming out of one. Where are you, currently? I hope you listen up today, because I've got some good news. The good news is that: you're going to get through this. Yes, even though it sucks, even though you may be crying into your pillow every night because you just can't take it anymore-- don't give up because this may be a fiery trial, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. We're going to talk about that today, how you can survive a...2024-02-2719 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support017 The Sure Fire Way to HOLY SPIRIT ACTIVATE (Addiction Recovery, Christian Mindset)What if you've been trying to build your relationship with the Lord, but you're just like, "yeah, but, I still don't FEEL IT. I want to FEEL the presence of the Lord, and I'm struggling making the connection. I've asked God to come into my heart and I just don't know if I reaaalllly hear Him. What do I do?" Well, today I'm going to give you a sure fire way to HOLY SPIRIT ACTIVATE (cue transformers noise). It's time to get humble, get real, dust off the sackcloth, and grab those ashes. Because if you do this, like really...2024-02-2219 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support016 How Fearing God Will Make You Stop Worrying (Overcome Anxiety, Christian Mindset)If you were to do a little internet search, you would find that the phrase "fear not" appears 61 times in the King James Version of the Bible, with 31 additional variations such as "fear ye not".
BUT, we are also told TO fear, specifically to fear the Lord. So which one is it? Fear or no fear? Today, we're going to discuss what it means to fear the Lord, how, as worriers we're actually fearing the wrong things, and how the right kind of fear will actually help us stop worrying, stop with all the anxiety and obsessive thoughts, so we...2024-02-2026 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support015 Addicted to Social Media: Overcome the Obsession Part 2 (Addiction Recovery, Mindset)On our last episode (#014), we talked about being addicted to social media, addicted to scrolling, and being in love with the likes.
Today in Part 2, we're going to discuss discernment, how to pull away from the endless scrolling and get back to your life. Because listen, the Bible tells us that life is a vapor, it appears for a time and then vanishes away. And do we really want to be spending our precious time with our phone? Or the people we love most? So listen up for some tips and encouragement to put down your phone...2024-02-1523 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support014 Addicted to Social Media: When You Love the Likes Part 1 ( Addiction Recovery, Mindset)Social media has absolutely changed how our entire society functions, how people communicate and relate to each other. As more time goes on, we're witnessing the ripple effect that's happening, and the consequences of online social that's really impacting the younger generations.
In this episode (part 1) we're going to discuss being addicted to social media, addicted to scrolling, and being in love with getting likes. We have become a society that is constantly chasing likes and online approval from our peers (and even strangers). But when is enough enough? When does it cross over into an addiction? Is it really t...2024-02-1327 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support013 This is What Happens When You Rely on Self Love vs. God's Love (Christian Mindset, Addiction Recovery)We live in a world that is constantly reminding us to love ourselves. As a result, we approach life with a self-serving attitude instead of an others-serving attitude. But instead of focusing on self love, what if we focused on God's love? On today's episode, we're going to break it all down. Can you guess which one is greater?
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2024-02-0812 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support012 How to Love an Addict, Even When it's Difficult (Addiction Family Support, Recovery)Whether it's a family member, parent, sibling, spouse, or friend, loving the addicts in our lives can be very difficult and challenging. And what does it mean or look like to love an addict? Is it possible to love someone through a trial such as addiction? And for how long? On today's episode, we're going to talk about this, provide support for families of addicts, and learn how to love someone through one of the hardest battles.
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2024-02-0118 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support010 You'll Never Overcome Addiction Unless This Changes First (Addiction Recovery, Christian Mindset)Are you struggling with addiction and you don't know how to overcome it? Well, I'm gonna tell ya, if this one thing doesn't change, you'll never fully succeed and leave your addiction behind. I'm talking about a surrender-to-God, no-excuses, full-on heart change. If we don't we'll just end up right back where we started. But how do we do this? In today's episode, we're going to talk about our hearts and what we can do to change it. Remember: all things are possible with God.
For more help to overcome addiction, visit me at: https://brokentoblessed.com/2024-01-3021 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support009 These 5 Things Will Make Your Anxiety Worse (Overcome Anxiety, Christian Mindset)Coping with anxiety can feel like an uphill battle, but did you know there are things that can actually make your anxiety worse? In today's episode, we're going to run through my top 5 list of things you should avoid if you have anxiety.
For more anxiety help, check out the following episodes + articles:
Broken to Blessed episode 008: https://brokentoblessed.podbean.com/e/008-five-anxiety-coping-skills-for-a-strong-mindset/
Anxiety Coping Skills: https://brokentoblessed.com/anxiety-coping-skills/
Best Christian Songs for Anxiety: https://brokentoblessed.com/christian-songs-for-anxiety/
Free Anxiety Email Series: https://little-lab-45250.myflodesk.com/ic9smcf6...2024-01-2518 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support008 Five Anxiety Coping Skills for a Strong Mindset (Overcome Anxiety, Christian Mental Health)When you suffer from anxiety, every day can feel like a battle. Depending on your schedule, you may be having anxiety before you even get out of bed in the morning. Thankfully, there are practical anxiety coping skills that we can incorporate in our day-to-day. On this episode, we'll talk about 5 coping skills that will help you strengthen your mindset + move through your next attack.
For more anxiety help, check out the following articles:
Anxiety Coping Skills: https://brokentoblessed.com/anxiety-coping-skills/
Best Christian Songs for Anxiety: https://brokentoblessed.com/christian-songs-for-anxiety/
Free...2024-01-2319 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support007 Do 12 Step Programs Really Work? (Addiction Recovery, Overcome Addiction)12 Step Programs are very popular, but are they really helping you stay sober or overcome your addiction? On today's episode, we're going to talk about the pros and cons of mainstream 12 Step Programs, plus discuss what will really help you make a full transformation and successful recovery. Because priority number one, I want you to find something that works for YOU, and will help you overcome any addiction you're facing.
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2024-01-1819 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support006 It Took Me Almost 40 Years to Learn This (Addiction Recovery, Overcome Addiction, Anxiety)Sometimes it can take you a long time to learn something, and that was definitely the case for me. My birthday is coming up, and today I want to share with you some of the things I learned, especially when it comes to addiction. Because the truth is that while you think you have it together, your addiction (or addictive habits) can be brewing beneath the surface. And it's easy to slip. But it doesn't have to take you as long as it took me to learn these things. You don't have to be an old dog, just sayin'.2024-01-1615 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support005 Can God Help Me with My Problems? (Storms of Life, Anxiety, Depression, Overcome Addiction)Everyone knows that to be human is to face problems and trials in our lives. But can God help us with our problems, and the storms of life? Whether you're experiencing anxiety or depression, or fighting an addiction, God has your back. He can help you overcome anything, if you would only put your trust and faith in Him. Today, we're going to look at a specific story in the Bible about overcoming trials, and learn that it's how we deal with our problems that counts. I pray this blesses you.
For more, visit me at: https...2024-01-1115 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support004 Can Depression Lead to Addiction? (Addiction Recovery + Mindset)Do you get depressed often? Are you wondering if it's fueling an addiction? On today's episode, we're going to get vulnerable about depression, how it may be triggering addictive habits, and what you need to know to get you through it.
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2024-01-0920 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support003 You Have 3 Enemies (Anxiety, Depression, Addiction Recovery)Did you know that you have 3 enemies you have to battle every single day? Especially when you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction-- these enemies can make every day feel like a war. In today's episode, we discuss what our greatest weapon is when battling our enemies, and how we can be prepared.
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2023-12-3117 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support002 How to Stop Worrying and Give Everything to God (Anxiety, Depression, Addiction Recovery)Do you find yourself constantly worrying, to the point that you make yourself sick? Listen I get it: I've struggled with worrying my entire life. But the bible shows us that there's a better way to deal with our anxiety and worrying. In today's episode, we're going to share simple steps + practical application, so you can halt the anxiety cycle and life life at ease.
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2023-12-3020 minBroken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support001 What is Broken to Blessed? (Anxiety, Depression, Addiction Recovery)Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or addiction? On today's episode, we're going to break down what it means to go from Broken to Blessed. It's all about having a real relationship with God and surrendering everything to Him. I also share what you can expect from future podcast episodes + a little about how I came to start this podcast.
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