Heal with God | Deliverance, Discernment, Healing with Prayer, Prophetic, Anxiety and Depression

Heather O'Brien – Christian Inner Healing, Prayer, Mental Health Coach
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***TOP 2.5% GLOBAL PODCAST*** Do you feel stuck in cycles of pain, anxiety, or shame — desperate for deliverance, emotional healing, or peace through prayer? Are you waiting on a promise, trying to trust God's timing, but secretly feeling frustrated, helpless, or alone? Maybe you've prayed for healing but still wrestle with spiritual warfare, self-hatred, or emotional trauma. You're not doing "nothing"… but it feels like you're not doing enough for God to love you back. If any of that hit home, you're in the right place. Welcome to Heal with God — a Christian podcast for those ready to stop spinning in emotional cycles and finally receive healing prayer, deliverance, and deep inner peace through a relationship with the One who speaks. I'm Heather O'Brien — Jesus follower, boy mom, minister, and speaker. For years, I was in church every Sunday but secretly drowning in depression, anxiety, addiction, and shame. I believed in God but didn't know I could actually hear His voice — let alone receive healing through it. Everything changed when I began to listen… and He spoke. Now I help Christians just like you: → Learn how to hear God's voice and grow in spiritual discernment → Experience deliverance and healing prayer for trauma, shame, and anxiety → Walk in faith-based emotional healing and lasting peace If you're ready to sit in silence with God, hear His voice clearly, and be led step-by-step into emotional healing and restoration, this podcast is for you. Warrior, I pray the Spirit of revelation comes upon you now and that your heart and mind be receptive to hearing God's voice as you tune in. NEXT STEPS: 👉 Explore all my resources, freebies, and programs here: https://linktr.ee/healwithgodpodcast

  1. 241| Can't Hear God After Grief? Journaling for Christians processing Trauma with Kari Bartkus

    10H AGO

    241| Can't Hear God After Grief? Journaling for Christians processing Trauma with Kari Bartkus

    Grief can make God feel quiet, but journaling can help you hear Him again without forcing anything. If you've been trying to pray, read your Bible, or "pull yourself together," but grief or trauma has left you feeling numb, scattered, or shut down… this episode will meet you gently. In today's conversation, I'm joined by Kari Bartkus to talk about journaling as a simple, Spirit-led way to reconnect with God when your heart feels tender and your thoughts feel loud. This episode is for you if you love Jesus and you want to hear God's voice clearly, but grief or trauma has made you feel stuck, emotionally flooded, or afraid of what will come up if you slow down. You'll gain A grounded way to use journaling to hear God's voice again after grief How to journal with the Holy Spirit without turning it into pressure or performance What to do when you feel numb, overwhelmed, or triggered while writing Gentle prompts that support Christian inner healing and trauma recovery Permission to let God set the pace so healing stays safe and steady Listen now and then go subscribe to Kari's show: Journal Gently Scripture: Psalm 34:18; Isaiah 42:3; John 14:26 Prayer: Jesus, You are close to the brokenhearted. Help me hear Your voice again in small, gentle ways. As I journal with You, bring clarity, comfort, and healing with prayer. Calm my nervous system, guard my heart, and lead me one step at a time. Declaration: God, You said You are near to the brokenhearted. Therefore I am not abandoned, I am not behind, and I am not too wounded to be led. I hear God's voice with peace and I heal gently with Him. Heather, you are and you will hear God clearly, heal deeply, and walk in the resurrection power of Jesus. NEXT STEPS 👉 Explore all my resources, freebies, and programs here: https://linktr.ee/healwithgodpodcast

    25 min
  2. 240| Anger Out of Nowhere? Live Deliverance from OCD & Fear of Abandonment with Shelly

    3D AGO

    240| Anger Out of Nowhere? Live Deliverance from OCD & Fear of Abandonment with Shelly

    Anger isn't your personality—it's a symptom, and discernment can take you straight to the root. In this powerful live coaching session from my workshop, you'll hear Shelly get real-time deliverance and inner healing as we trace anger and perfectionism back to fear, abandonment, and control. This episode will help you use discernment to assess what's happening inside you, identify the lie you're partnering with, and pray in a way that actually produces freedom. This episode is for you if you love Jesus, you're trying to "handle yourself better," but you keep snapping when things don't go as planned… and you're ready to stop managing symptoms and finally heal at the root. You'll gain A simple discernment framework to assess your "one annoying symptom" and find the root How to identify the lie underneath anger, control, and perfectionism Why anger is often fruit from fear and how to name what you're afraid of A live example of repentance, breaking agreement, and deliverance prayer How to get free without labeling it as your personality Listen now and then come join me live at the next free workshop so you can experience coaching like this in real time. Scripture: Psalm 139:23–24; Matthew 22:37–40 Prayer: God, search me and know my heart. Show me the real root of what I've been calling "my personality." I repent for partnering with control, perfectionism, and fear. I renounce every lie and I receive Your peace and freedom in Jesus' name. Declaration: God, You said You will lead me in the way everlasting. Therefore I am led by the Holy Spirit, I have discernment, and I walk in peace. Heather, you are and you will hear God clearly, heal deeply, and walk in freedom. NEXT STEPS 👉 Explore all my resources, freebies, and programs here: https://linktr.ee/healwithgodpodcast

    33 min
  3. 239| Can't Hear God Through Anxiety and Depression? 3 Prophetic Keys to Discerning God's Voice

    MAR 5

    239| Can't Hear God Through Anxiety and Depression? 3 Prophetic Keys to Discerning God's Voice

    Anxiety is loud, but God is still speaking. If you've been trying to hear God's voice but anxiety and depression keep drowning everything out, this episode will bring you back to simple, Spirit-led clarity without making hearing God feel like pressure. This episode is for the Christian woman who loves Jesus, is trying to heal, and feels frustrated because she can't tell if she's hearing God or just hearing fear. You'll gain: 3 prophetic keys to discern God's voice when anxiety and depression feel loud A simple way to build rhythms that help you hear God clearly even on hard days Practical steps to use Scripture out loud when your thoughts are spiraling Why support and accountability can be the missing piece in your healing Listen now and then take one active step today: stack one routine, speak one scripture out loud, and reach out for support. Scripture: John 10:27; 2 Timothy 1:7; Matthew 6:34; 1 John 4:18 Prayer: God, quiet every competing voice and restore clarity. Give me one simple rhythm, one anchoring scripture, and the courage to reach out for support. Declaration: I hear God clearly. I follow the Shepherd. Truth is louder than anxiety. NEXT STEPS 👉 Explore all my resources, freebies, and programs here: https://linktr.ee/healwithgodpodcast

    17 min
  4. 238| Unforgiveness Making You Sick? Prophetic Discernment for Healing with Heidi Mortenson

    MAR 2

    238| Unforgiveness Making You Sick? Prophetic Discernment for Healing with Heidi Mortenson

    Unforgiveness doesn't just live in your thoughts. It can show up in your body. In this episode with Heidi Mortenson on the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast, we talk about why symptoms don't always mean the problem is physical—and how prophetic discernment helps you identify whether what you're dealing with is body, soul, or spirit. If you've been stuck managing symptoms, this conversation will help you get to the root—so you can heal with God, not just cope. This episode is for you if you: Keep dealing with the same symptoms even after you've "done the right things" Feel confused about whether you need prayer, counseling, medical help, or all three Suspect bitterness, fear, or trauma is affecting your body Want a Spirit-led approach to forgiveness, inner healing, and deliverance without weirdness or fear You'll gain A simple way to ask God what's really going on: body, soul, or spirit Why unforgiveness can create spiritual and emotional "weight" that affects your life How to use triggers as information instead of shame A grounded approach to deliverance that's clear and practical A powerful prayer for anxiety and panic attacks Listen now and then go subscribe to Heidi Mortenson's show, Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast Scripture: Psalm 139:23–24 Prayer: God, search me and know my heart. Show me what I'm carrying that You never asked me to hold. Give me discernment to know what's physical, what's emotional, and what's spiritual. Lead me into forgiveness at the root and into the healing You already paid for. Declaration: I am not confused. I have the mind of Christ. I hear God's voice and I have discernment. I release unforgiveness, bitterness, and fear. I receive God's love, peace, and healing in my body, soul, and spirit. NEXT STEPS 👉 Explore all my resources, freebies, and programs here: linktr.ee/healwithgodpodcast

    29 min
  5. 237| Why Your Healing Feels Like Work and How Discernment Breaks the Cycle

    FEB 26

    237| Why Your Healing Feels Like Work and How Discernment Breaks the Cycle

    Healing shouldn't feel like punishment. It should feel like love. If you've been consistent for a while, then suddenly "fell off," this episode will help you stop blaming yourself and start discerning what's really driving the cycle. Using Romans 12:1–2, Heather breaks down why healing starts to feel like work, why shame makes routines unsustainable, and how discernment renews your mind so your habits become care again. This episode is for you if you love Jesus, you want to grow, and you're tired of starting over—whether it's health goals, emotional healing, spiritual disciplines, or everyday routines. You'll gain How to tell if your routines are rooted in love or punishment Why shame triggers sabotage and "relief-seeking" A simple reframe to turn checklists into love lists Discernment questions to expose hidden motives A quick agreement-breaker to stop repeating the same cycle Listen in and let Romans 12 renew the motive behind your healing—so you can practice love consistently, even when results feel slow. Scripture: Romans 12:1–2 Prayer: God, You said I can be transformed by the renewing of my mind. I present my body to You—not in shame, but in worship. Expose every motive rooted in fear, punishment, or striving, and heal it at the root. Teach me to live from love, not performance. Declaration: I do not abandon myself. I practice love, not punishment. I am being transformed by renewing my mind. I will steward my body, care for my soul, and stay connected to God in the Spirit—so that my healing becomes sustainable. NEXT STEPS 👉 Grab the free 7-Day Mental Makeover Challenge when you join the Insider list: https://heatherobrien.net/insider 👉 Explore all my resources, freebies, and programs here: https://linktr.ee/healwithgodpodcast

    18 min
  6. 236| Spring Clean Your Soul with Healing Prayer with Mackenzi Blasko and Denise Stiffler

    FEB 23

    236| Spring Clean Your Soul with Healing Prayer with Mackenzi Blasko and Denise Stiffler

    Spring clean your soul and stop carrying what God never asked you to hold. In this episode, Heather sits down with Mackenzi Blasko and Denise Stiffler from From Run Down to Renewed to talk about what "spring cleaning" looks like in the spirit—clearing out fear, lies, unforgiveness, and performance so you can breathe again and actually receive renewal. You'll hear real deliverance fruit, practical questions God asks in Scripture, and simple ways to partner with the Holy Spirit without striving. This episode is for the Christian woman who feels spiritually run down, stuck in cycles, or tired of "doing all the right things" while still feeling heavy inside. If you've been managing what Jesus already paid to heal, this conversation will help you make space for God to restore you at the root. You'll gain: A simple picture of what spiritual "spring cleaning" really is How to identify the lie behind what you're feeling (and who told you that) How fear of punishment and performance keep you stuck even when you love Jesus Why healing prayer often includes deliverance, forgiveness, and renewing your mind One grace-filled next step to begin today without shame Listen now and then go subscribe to Mackenzi and Denise's show, From Run Down to Renewed Scripture, Prayer, and Declaration: Scripture: Genesis 3 (Where are you? Who told you that?), Psalm 139:23–24, John 10:10. Prayer: Holy Spirit, search me and show me what's been building up in my heart. Reveal the lie I've agreed with, where it entered, and what You want to heal. I choose surrender over striving, and truth over performance. In Jesus' name, amen. Declaration: God, You said You would search me and lead me in the way everlasting—so I will not fear what You reveal. I will come into the light, break agreement with lies, and receive the renewal You already promised. NEXT STEPS Stepping into Abundant Living: Women's Webinar Date: February 28, 2026 | 4-hour live Zoom event Time: 5:30am PST / 6:30am MST / 7:30am CST / 8:30am EST Sign up: https://www.fromrundowntorenewed.com/bfa19254 Cost: $25 👉 Explore all my resources, freebies, and programs here: https://linktr.ee/healwithgodpodcast

    36 min
  7. 235| Perfectionism Stealing Your Peace? Prophetic Discernment for Good Enough with Jackie Brindle

    FEB 19

    235| Perfectionism Stealing Your Peace? Prophetic Discernment for Good Enough with Jackie Brindle

    Perfectionism doesn't make you holy—it makes you tired. This episode is for the Christian woman who keeps trying to "get it right," but secretly feels anxious, pressured, and never finished. We talk about the difference between excellence and performance, why discouragement hits so hard when you attach outcomes to identity, and how prophetic discernment helps you hear God's voice and come back to peace. This episode is for you if you love Jesus, but you feel trapped in overthinking, people-pleasing, fear of failure, or the need to prove you're enough. You'll gain: How to tell the difference between excellence and perfectionism Why "I failed" is not the same as "I am a failure" A simple, practical way to cultivate hearing God's voice (thanksgiving, repentance, quiet) What to do when discouragement and comparison start shouting A prayer moment to come out of performance and back into peace Listen now and then go subscribe to Jackie Brindle's show, Be Encouraged. Scripture, Prayer, and Declaration: Ephesians 3:14–21, 1 John 4:18. God, uproot perfectionism and fear in me, and establish me in Your love. I receive Your peace and I choose "good enough" with joy. NEXT STEPS 👉 Explore all my resources, freebies, and programs here: https://linktr.ee/healwithgodpodcast

    41 min
  8. 234| Struggling to Forgive? Inner Healing and Deliverance Prayer for Anxiety and Depression

    FEB 16

    234| Struggling to Forgive? Inner Healing and Deliverance Prayer for Anxiety and Depression

    Forgiveness isn't just a virtue—it's a doorway to peace, inner healing, and deliverance. If you've been trying to forgive but still feel anxious, heavy, or stuck in mental loops, this episode will help you connect the dots between repentance, forgiveness, and freedom.  This episode is for you if you're a Christian who loves Jesus but you're struggling to forgive yourself, forgive someone who never apologized, or forgive a repeat offender without becoming hard. You'll gain: A simple forgiveness + repentance path that calms anxiety and lifts heaviness How to forgive yourself when shame says "you should know better" What to do when there's no apology coming How to forgive repeat offenders while still using boundaries and wisdom A guided prayer and declaration to break condemnation and offense Listen now and then take a next step below. Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Romans 8:1, Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 18:21–22 Prayer: Jesus, I repent for unforgiveness and shame. I choose forgiveness. Cleanse me and heal me, and remove every attachment connected to this wound. Declaration: God you said, "There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Therefore I am forgiven, cleansed, and free. NEXT STEPS 👉 Explore all my resources, freebies, and programs here: https://linktr.ee/healwithgodpodcast

    22 min
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***TOP 2.5% GLOBAL PODCAST*** Do you feel stuck in cycles of pain, anxiety, or shame — desperate for deliverance, emotional healing, or peace through prayer? Are you waiting on a promise, trying to trust God's timing, but secretly feeling frustrated, helpless, or alone? Maybe you've prayed for healing but still wrestle with spiritual warfare, self-hatred, or emotional trauma. You're not doing "nothing"… but it feels like you're not doing enough for God to love you back. If any of that hit home, you're in the right place. Welcome to Heal with God — a Christian podcast for those ready to stop spinning in emotional cycles and finally receive healing prayer, deliverance, and deep inner peace through a relationship with the One who speaks. I'm Heather O'Brien — Jesus follower, boy mom, minister, and speaker. For years, I was in church every Sunday but secretly drowning in depression, anxiety, addiction, and shame. I believed in God but didn't know I could actually hear His voice — let alone receive healing through it. Everything changed when I began to listen… and He spoke. Now I help Christians just like you: → Learn how to hear God's voice and grow in spiritual discernment → Experience deliverance and healing prayer for trauma, shame, and anxiety → Walk in faith-based emotional healing and lasting peace If you're ready to sit in silence with God, hear His voice clearly, and be led step-by-step into emotional healing and restoration, this podcast is for you. Warrior, I pray the Spirit of revelation comes upon you now and that your heart and mind be receptive to hearing God's voice as you tune in. NEXT STEPS: 👉 Explore all my resources, freebies, and programs here: https://linktr.ee/healwithgodpodcast

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