Untangle Your Thoughts | Trust in God, Hear from God, Mental Health Tips, Negative Thoughts, Relationship with God, Christian

Jessica Hottle | Christian Life Coach, Spiritual Growth Mentor, Christian Mental Health Coach, Christian Counseling
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Hey friend! Do you want to overcome negative thoughts? Do you want to be able to discern whether it’s your feelings telling you what to do or God? Are you praying for a mental breakthrough? I’m here to say that numbing out doesn’t have to be your only option.  Hard and bad things that have happened in this world that need a safe space to be processed. And the church should be one of those places. And this podcast is one of those places. I’m Jessica Hottle, a Board-Certified Master Mental Health Coach, author, and speaker. I help women overcome negative thought patterns to regain control of their lives. Most importantly, I’m the big sister who is going to tell you the truth because I care. In this podcast, we are going to be talking about: -> Feelings: The good, the bad, and the ugly -> Practical ways to take care of your emotional and mental health while never losing sight of God -> How to study your Bible so that you can grow a deeper relationship with God and the church So pull up a chair and join me at the table. Let’s get to the bottom of what’s holding you back. Next steps: Get My Free 3-Day Bible Study: https://www.jessicahottle.com/3-day-study Have Me As a Coach in Your Corner: https://www.patreon.com/JessicaHottle Untangle Your Thoughts: https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal Visit My Website: https://www.jessicahottle.com  Email Me: jessica@jessicahottle.com (Jessica Hottle, Christian Mental Health Coach)

  1. 4D AGO

    What Do You Do When “Just Trust God” Doesn’t Actually Help? (When Faith Advice Feels Heavy Instead of Helpful)

    Have you ever been told, “Just trust God,” and instead of relief, you felt tension or even guilt? Like if you could really trust Him, you wouldn’t be replaying decisions, bracing for what’s next, or second-guessing every step. If that resonates, you’re not alone. This episode is about why those words, even when well-meaning, often land like pressure instead of peace and what’s really happening beneath the surface when your mind, emotions, and body aren’t yet aligned with trust. Rooting for you,Jessica Next steps: Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Get my self-paced course, Untangle Your Thoughts program: https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.

    13 min

  2. FEB 25

    How to Live Out the Biblical Promise "Do Not Be Afraid… I Am With You." (Isaiah 41:10)

    Have you ever read the words “Do not be afraid” and felt a quiet disconnect inside? You want to trust them, but your body hasn’t caught up yet. So many women carry this unspoken tension: a genuine belief in God’s goodness alongside a nervous system that still feels braced, alert, or unsettled. If you’ve ever thought, "I believe this is true, so why doesn’t it feel true?" this episode is for you. Today we’re going to talk about that gap, not with pressure to fix it, but with space to understand what’s really happening when faith is present, but fear still shows up. Rooting for you,Jessica Next steps: Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Get my self-paced course, Untangle Your Thoughts program: https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.

    14 min

  3. FEB 18

    Do You Fear God or Are You Afraid of God? THIS is the Difference

    Today I want to ask a question that might feel uncomfortable at first, but it matters more than we realize. When you think about God, do you feel drawn in or do you tense up a little inside? A lot of believers say they “fear the Lord,” but what they’re actually carrying is fear of God - fear of disappointing Him, mishearing Him, or getting something wrong. Those two experiences may sound similar on the surface, but they lead to very different fruit in your life. And if your relationship with God has felt more anxious than secure, this episode is going to help you understand why. Rooting for you,Jessica Next steps: Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Get my self-paced course, Untangle Your Thoughts program: https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.

    13 min

  4. FEB 11

    Why Intrusive Thoughts Feel So Real (and What to Do When They Show Up)

    Today, I'm stepping into a topic that a lot of people carry quietly, often with more fear and shame than they ever say out loud - intrusive thoughts. Those sudden thoughts that seem to come out of nowhere, feel unsettling, and immediately make you question yourself. What makes them so distressing isn’t just that they appear, but how convincing they feel in the moment. If you’ve ever found yourself spiraling, wondering what it says about you, your faith, or your heart because of a thought you never asked for, this episode is for you. You are safe. You are not broken. And you don’t have to fight your mind to walk with God. Rooting for you,Jessica Next steps: Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Get my self-paced course, Untangle Your Thoughts program: https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.

    14 min

  5. FEB 4

    The Bible Says, “Forgive,” But How Do You Do That When the Pain Still Lives in Your Body?

    The Bible tells us to forgive, and many of us truly want to. We agree with it, we believe it, and we’ve even made the intentional choice to forgive. But what happens when your heart says you’ve forgiven, but your body still reacts? Too often, Scripture gets used to rush people past pain instead of walking them through healing. In this episode, I'm talking honestly about why forgiveness can be sincere while the pain still lives in your body, and why that doesn’t mean you’re doing faith wrong. Rooting for you,Jessica Next steps: Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Get my self-paced course, Untangle Your Thoughts program: https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.

    10 min

  6. JAN 28

    How to "Be still and Let the Lord Fight for You" (Exodus 14:14)

    Have you ever heard the phrase “be still and let the Lord fight for you” and felt an immediate knot in your chest because you genuinely don’t know how to do that? You want to trust God, but your mind keeps racing, your body stays tense, and everything in you feels like it needs to stay alert, just in case. Stillness sounds spiritual, but when you’re overwhelmed, pressured, or uncertain, it can feel unrealistic or even unsafe.  In this episode, we’re slowing down to look at what Exodus 14:14 actually invites us into and why “being still” is often the most confronting part of faith. Rooting for you,Jessica Resources:Why You Keep Waiting for the “Next Shoe to Drop” (and How to Stop)Paralyzed by the Fear of Getting it Wrong with God? Do This Next steps: Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Get my self-paced course, Untangle Your Thoughts program: https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.

    13 min

  7. JAN 21

    Can You Trust God and Still Feel Fear? Here’s the Truth

    Have you ever been told (or told yourself) that if you truly trusted God, fear wouldn’t keep showing up? That peace would come more naturally, your thoughts would settle faster, and your body wouldn’t feel so tense all the time? But instead, you feel worn down. Mentally alert but physically tired. Spiritually anchored, yet internally unsettled. And when fear surfaces, it doesn’t feel like rebellion; it feels like your system is overwhelmed. What if that fear isn’t evidence of weak faith, but a signal from a body that has learned to stay protective to survive? Rooting for you,Jessica Next steps: Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Get my self-paced course, Untangle Your Thoughts program: https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.

    13 min

  8. JAN 14

    How to Trust God with a Year You Can’t Control

    Trust feels spiritual, but so often it’s physical. When life starts to feel unpredictable, our bodies are usually the first to react through tight shoulders, racing thoughts, or a constant urge to stay one step ahead of what might happen. Struggling to trust God in an uncertain season doesn’t mean your faith is weak; it often means your body remembers what it felt like when things fell apart before. I often hear my coaching clients say, “I know God is good, but I don’t feel safe.” And that gap - the one between what you believe and what your body feels - is where trust often gets complicated. If you want to trust God even though everything in you wants control, this episode is for you. Rooting for you,Jessica Next steps: Get my free 3-day study and learn how to deal with your emotions in a biblical way: https://www.jessicahottle.com/3-day-study/ Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here! Check out my biblical studies: https://www.jessicahottle.com/shop Get my self-paced course, Untangle Your Thoughts program: https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.

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Hey friend! Do you want to overcome negative thoughts? Do you want to be able to discern whether it’s your feelings telling you what to do or God? Are you praying for a mental breakthrough? I’m here to say that numbing out doesn’t have to be your only option.  Hard and bad things that have happened in this world that need a safe space to be processed. And the church should be one of those places. And this podcast is one of those places. I’m Jessica Hottle, a Board-Certified Master Mental Health Coach, author, and speaker. I help women overcome negative thought patterns to regain control of their lives. Most importantly, I’m the big sister who is going to tell you the truth because I care. In this podcast, we are going to be talking about: -> Feelings: The good, the bad, and the ugly -> Practical ways to take care of your emotional and mental health while never losing sight of God -> How to study your Bible so that you can grow a deeper relationship with God and the church So pull up a chair and join me at the table. Let’s get to the bottom of what’s holding you back. Next steps: Get My Free 3-Day Bible Study: https://www.jessicahottle.com/3-day-study Have Me As a Coach in Your Corner: https://www.patreon.com/JessicaHottle Untangle Your Thoughts: https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal Visit My Website: https://www.jessicahottle.com  Email Me: jessica@jessicahottle.com (Jessica Hottle, Christian Mental Health Coach)

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