Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast

Heidi Mortenson, MA, LMFT
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Strong Tower Mental Health is an authentic and encouraging podcast hosted by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Heidi Mortenson. Get ready for heaven to be unlocked in your soul with real life stories, skills, and amazing guests who will inspire you. Topics on this podcast include vulnerability, authenticity, how to have difficult conversations, keeping healthy boundaries with others, marriage, depression, anxiety, addiction, co-dependency and more. You will learn how to pull the gold from yourself and others, and walk in freedom no matter the circumstances surrounding you. Learn more at https://heidimortensonlmft.com/

  1. 231. Discerning God's Voice With Pamela Mertz

    5D AGO

    231. Discerning God's Voice With Pamela Mertz

    How do you actually know when God is speaking? Pam shares her personal story of walking with God through family dysfunction, deep loss, and healing, and how those experiences taught her to depend on the Holy Spirit's guidance. Together Heidi and Pam explore four levels of listening—listening to, listening for, listening with, and listening in—and how these help believers grow in discerning God's voice in everyday life. In this conversation you'll learn: • How to recognize God's voice vs. your own thoughts • How to identify the enemy's accusations and lies • Why slowing down and listening before reacting matters spiritually • How to test prophetic words and spiritual impressions • Practical ways to grow in hearing God more clearly Pam also leads listeners through a simple listening exercise and closes the episode by praying for those who want to grow in discerning God's voice. John 10:27 "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." Pam's website: Blueprintlife.com     Pam's book: https://www.amazon.com/Listen-hearing-vs-listening-God-Help-ebook/dp/B0DMZNDDQB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=225SUO0T93X8T&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6qRHbNDZcbbdwyV01QtBlg.X1n2hzWzcBcYuaOkzq1uj4r6sGsgIk5roSagfxaGo_I&dib_tag=se&keywords=pamela+mertz+listen+in&qid=1773573926&sprefix=pamela+mertz+listen+in%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1 Find more about Heidi: www.heidimortensonlmft.com ·        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!

    42 min
  2. You Might Also Like: Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson

    5D AGO · BONUS

    You Might Also Like: Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson

    Introducing Side Dish: More with Dan Bucatinsky from Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Follow the show: Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson More of my interview with ‘The Comeback’ star Dan Bucatinsky. We get into Dan's longtime collaboration with Lisa Kudrow and he shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from their comedy series Web Therapy. This episode was recorded at Louise’s Trattoria in Larchmont Village in Los Angeles, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. 230. When Ministry Hurts: Healing Without Losing Faith with Jeremy Butrous

    MAR 9

    230. When Ministry Hurts: Healing Without Losing Faith with Jeremy Butrous

    What happens when deep faith collides with deep hurt? In this powerful and nuanced conversation, Heidi Mortenson sits down with Jeremy Butros to explore his journey through church hurt, ministry trauma, and personal healing. Jeremy openly shares his experiences of childhood verbal abuse and the trauma he says he endured while working in ministry contexts connected to Bob Hartley and Shawn Bolz. Rather than offering sensationalism or blame, this episode dives into the complexity of navigating spiritual leadership, boundary violations, forgiveness, and personal responsibility. Jeremy reflects on his time in high-level ministry environments—including working with Shawn Bolz—and the 2–3 year healing process that led him toward emotional integration, self-mastery, and spiritual maturity. This conversation holds space for both pain and faith—offering wisdom for anyone wrestling with church-related trauma while longing to stay anchored in God. "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." ~Psalm 34:18 What You Will Gain An honest conversation about church hurt and ministry-related trauma Insight into trauma responses and long-term healing A balanced perspective on forgiveness, boundaries, and accountability Encouragement to pursue professional help alongside faith Follow Jeremy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyButrous/videos 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!

    58 min
  4. 229. Healing After Ministry Trauma: Protecting the Sheep

    MAR 2

    229. Healing After Ministry Trauma: Protecting the Sheep

    What do you do when the Church feels unstable? When ministries you respected face exposure… When leadership disappoints you… When questions shake what once felt certain… In this honest and pastoral episode, Heidi Mortenson speaks directly to the sheep — not just about leaders, but about how to stay rooted in God when confusion rises. This conversation explores how to discern without becoming cynical, how to separate Jesus from human systems, and how to mature spiritually without losing tenderness. Heidi reflects on governance gaps and leadership responsibility, but the deeper focus is this: How do believers find God again — personally, quietly, safely — when trust has been disrupted? If you're feeling disoriented, disillusioned, or unsure what to believe, this episode offers grounding, humility, and hope. Your faith was never meant to rest on personalities. It rests on Christ. "When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the Rock that is higher than I." — Psalm 61:2  Join the coaching group: https://heidimortenson.squarespace.com/rwgroupcoaching  ·        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!

    34 min
  5. 228. From Addiction to Deliverance and Freedom with Michael DeJung

    FEB 23

    228. From Addiction to Deliverance and Freedom with Michael DeJung

    What happens when God interrupts a life headed for destruction? What happens when addiction, depression, identity confusion, and trauma collide with the power of Jesus? In this raw and powerful episode of the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast, Heidi sits down with Pastor Michael to talk about deliverance, healing, spiritual warfare, and what real freedom actually looks like. Michael shares his testimony — from growing up in church to addiction, pornography, depression, and medication dependence — and how an encounter with Jesus rewrote his story. Together, they explore: • How God restores identity and heals trauma • Why spiritual warfare is real — and how to walk in victory • The role of prayer, fasting, and obedience in lasting freedom • Finding purpose on the other side of pain You'll walk away with renewed hope, practical steps for spiritual growth, and the reminder that no one is too far gone for God. Your past does not define you. Your pain does not disqualify you. Your future is still being written. "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." ~2 Corinthians 5:17 Activation Church's website: www.activationchurch.life Find more about Heidi: www.heidimortensonlmft.com 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!

    17 min
  6. 227. Training Your Nervous System for God's Presence

    FEB 16

    227. Training Your Nervous System for God's Presence

    What if your struggle to be still isn't spiritual failure—but a nervous system that learned survival? In this episode, we explore how to train your body, soul, and spirit to experience God's presence in a real, sustainable way. If you feel restless, bored, agitated, or unable to slow down with God, this conversation will gently show you that stillness is a skill that can be learned. You'll learn: • Why stillness is biblical and essential for hearing God • How trauma and overstimulation affect spiritual focus • What to do when boredom or agitation rises • Simple practices to train your nervous system for rest • How stillness strengthens your ability to stay in your God-given assignment This episode is an invitation into a slower, safer, more rooted way of walking with God. "Be still, and know that I am God." — Psalm 46:10

    27 min
  7. 226. Jesus and Mental Health: Integrating Faith, Emotions, and Healing With Rebecca Maxwell

    FEB 9

    226. Jesus and Mental Health: Integrating Faith, Emotions, and Healing With Rebecca Maxwell

    What if Jesus isn't just relevant to your faith—but deeply relevant to your emotions, your mind, and your mental health? What if Jesus cares about your mental health as much as your faith? In this episode of the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast, Heidi is joined by licensed marriage and family therapist and author Rebecca Maxwell to explore how biblical truth and psychology work together in emotional healing. Rebecca shares her journey to faith and insights from her book Jesus and Mental Health, revealing how Jesus models emotional health and why slow healing can still be sacred. In this episode, you'll gain: • A biblical framework for understanding emotions and mental health • Insight into how Jesus models healthy emotional processing • Clarity on how faith and therapy can work together • Encouragement if healing feels slow or discouraging • Hope for anyone feeling stuck emotionally despite loving God Bible Verse: Romans 12:2 (ESV) — "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." This conversation offers hope-filled truth for anyone seeking healing, renewal, and wholeness in Christ. Rebecca's website: www.jesusandyourmentalhealth.com Find more about Heidi: www.heidimortensonlmft.com 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!

    46 min
  8. 225. Know Your Assignment Right Now | Staying Focused in a Distracted World

    FEB 2

    225. Know Your Assignment Right Now | Staying Focused in a Distracted World

    What is God asking of you right now? In a world filled with constant noise, crisis, controversy, and competing voices, it's easy to feel pulled in every direction. This episode invites you to slow down, tune out distraction, and rediscover the peace that comes from knowing your current assignment from God. "Let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him." — 1 Corinthians 7:17 (ESV) What you'll gain from this episode: • The biblical difference between calling, purpose, and assignment • How to discern God's leading through peace, prayer, dreams, and wise counsel • Why choosing your family and tending what's in your hands is holy • How to recognize when something is a weight—not your responsibility • Practical ways to stay focused on what God has entrusted to you in this season This episode will help you release what isn't yours to carry and embrace faithful obedience right where you are. Find more about Heidi: www.heidimortensonlmft.com Sign up for the coaching group: www.rootedandwholecoaching.com  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!

    31 min
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Strong Tower Mental Health is an authentic and encouraging podcast hosted by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Heidi Mortenson. Get ready for heaven to be unlocked in your soul with real life stories, skills, and amazing guests who will inspire you. Topics on this podcast include vulnerability, authenticity, how to have difficult conversations, keeping healthy boundaries with others, marriage, depression, anxiety, addiction, co-dependency and more. You will learn how to pull the gold from yourself and others, and walk in freedom no matter the circumstances surrounding you. Learn more at https://heidimortensonlmft.com/

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