Strong Tower Mental Health with Heidi Mortenson

Podcast episodes

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  181. How to Handle Toxic Shame

  181. How to Handle Toxic Shame

  30:13

  Have you been dealing with toxic shame and feel like you are less than God designed? Do you have close people in your life who continue to toxically shame you? Are you toxically shaming yourself? We need to get a hold of unhealthy and toxic shame and instead behold The One who made us, Jesus Christ. This world has so much toxicity and polarity that it can be hard to field through where we end and toxicity begins. Jesus is the author of Truth and Life and He designed us to live in freedom. We need to get set free from toxic shame around us and be reminded of who we are to live in Christ’s Kingdom as a daughter or son. Try Magic Mind for free here (make sure to cancel to not get charged after 1 month): https://magicmind.com/STRONGTOWERTRIAL With my code STRONGTOWERTRIAL There is a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code STRONGTOWER at checkout. You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/strongtower Find more about Heidi: www.heidimortensonlmft.com Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Encourager-Power-Encouragement-Changes/dp/B09TN45H36/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HGP5FPY2E5GD&keywords=the+brave+encourager&qid=1646608516&sprefix=the+brave+encourager%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-1 Join my mailing list: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/t5u2y5 If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!

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  180. Raising Prophetic Children with Debra Giles

  180. Raising Prophetic Children with Debra Giles

  48:14

  Has your child had a bad dream? Do you sense your children have spiritual gifts but aren’t sure how to steward them? Do you want to integrate faith for your kids but aren’t sure how? Debra Giles did just that for 4 of her spiritually gifted sons and has written a book to share with us! Often our children share spiritual things with us but we don’t know how to steward what they are seeing or sensing. We just think they are creative and imaginative. What if they are sensing something from God and have something to share with your family or even the world? It this episode you will be encouraged to hear Debra share about how we understand paranormal activity, recognize prophetic gifting, discern purpose and identity, cultivate a spiritual home, the importance of mentorship, and prepare our children for God’s calling on their life. “But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.” ~1 Corinthians 14:3 Debra’s website: https://www.debragiles.com/ Debra’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Prophetic-Kids-Nurturing-Spiritual/dp/0800772490/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DGSE3S8G27J5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ToYRtUPiK7wzDeHMa2fxHNkCGway7TzTBo6cIIJzRJQxFoWby9pMA2OY7euHsYH3hfUrLPXanFWm-onWwONh8C97UHJsIeCBVFuO9osQrqKpH9A825F7HP6K2FSzYsyrPs2E0WpilZKIU2kExgRK8tzoKML3g-dAsCuJKJ4v9qTah8859ON9eZ2ic-VldFwCReg8ZFpS9jTfCRjpbJdwLxpmTSGHn6EJ3rNdgBtRkOg.LuP7ev-GVP5OsYJDBr4hClBwtwjXJ9BlLJO7QTsEc_0&dib_tag=se&keywords=debra+giles&qid=1720646096&sprefix=debra+giles%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1 Find more about Heidi: www.heidimortensonlmft.com If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!

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  179. Healthy Shame verses Toxic Shame

  179. Healthy Shame verses Toxic Shame

  25:10

  We hear the word shame and believe that it’s bad right? When we feel it we want that feeling gone, no matter how we can get it to leave. Is shame always bad? Is there such thing as healthy shame? We usually use church words such as condemnation or conviction. God can use neuroscience to help us understand relationships, connection and joy. In this episode, I will take from different sources, including the Bible, the book The Other Half of Church, Brené Brown and my personal experiences. When we ignore pain, we don’t allow real transformation to happen within our souls. This episode discusses the power of healthy shame being necessary for us to be transformed more like Jesus. “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” ~Romans 12:2 There is a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code STRONGTOWER at checkout. You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/strongtower Find more about Heidi: www.heidimortensonlmft.com Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Encourager-Power-Encouragement-Changes/dp/B09TN45H36/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HGP5FPY2E5GD&keywords=the+brave+encourager&qid=1646608516&sprefix=the+brave+encourager%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-1 Join my mailing list: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/t5u2y5 If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!

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  178. Biblical Masculinity with Jake Hamilton

  178. Biblical Masculinity with Jake Hamilton

  41:34

  Do you have passion for your family and your legacy to be in God’s will? Are you tired of the attack on marriage, gender and families? In this episode, you will hear an encouraging interview with well known worship artist and author Jake Hamilton. This conversation will lead you deep into the impact of story and what men truly need right now. Jake is honest and vulnerable as he shares his weaknesses and misses he has had himself. Self-confidence is found in self-awareness, asking questions, dealing with the good parts and the hurting parts. Jake is part of a movement that men and our world desperately needs right now. It’s time for men of conviction and character to rise up, stand with humble strength, and learn to fight for their identity, marriage, children and the Kingdom of God. Jake’s website: www.thisisthefight.com To purchase Jake’s book (pre-order): https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Biblical-Masculinity-Paths-Every/dp/080077258X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YM2NVM2V7E60&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RiCddNfD8ZXcwzITSabL7g.P0n4RCu4CpqC8D0Az3yJqkUgC4C2F4NYGIQXZYgOj6w&dib_tag=se&keywords=jake+hamilton+journey+to+biblical&qid=1719505923&sprefix=jake+hamilton%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1 Find more about Heidi: www.heidimortensonlmft.com If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!

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  177. Whole Brain Christianity

  177. Whole Brain Christianity

  28:17

  Have you felt discouraged with your faith? Do you feel like you have a healthy community to grow in? There is revelation and hope in neuroscience for us to be encouraged, increase in joy and feel loved in our community. Spiritual growth is something that can be missing if we aren’t using our whole brain. We may not even realize that we are only using half of our brain. In this episode, I will take from the book The Other Half of Church and talk about the elements they identify are needed in the church and how this connects to our lack of joy. “The bless you, and keep you, the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face towards you and give you peace.” ~Numbers 6:24 – 26 Find more about Heidi: www.heidimortensonlmft.com Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Encourager-Power-Encouragement-Changes/dp/B09TN45H36/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HGP5FPY2E5GD&keywords=the+brave+encourager&qid=1646608516&sprefix=the+brave+encourager%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-1 Join my mailing list: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/t5u2y5 If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!