Getting Real to Heal with Dr. Grace

Grace English
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Welcome to "Getting Real to Heal with Dr. Grace." I am Dr. Grace English, an internal medicine physician and founder of Deep in the Heart Ministries. Our ministry tackles life's hard realities through Jesus. On this show, I’ll interview guests who have invited Jesus into their struggles. Their stories will show how Jesus brings beauty from brokenness, healing from heartaches, and purpose from pain. Find us at deepintheheartministries.com or email grace@drgraceenglish.com.

  1. The Empty Nest Journey With Kate Battestelli

    12H AGO

    The Empty Nest Journey With Kate Battestelli

    Getting Real to Heal with Dr. Grace — Kate Battistelli After decades of devoting your life to raising children, what happens when they finally fly the coop? 🕊️ Many moms struggle with the empty nest syndrome, wondering, "What is My Purpose Now?" Today, we welcome bestselling author, speaker, and co-host of the Mom to Mom Podcast, Kate Battistelli, to Getting Real to Heal with Dr. Grace. Kate, the mother of award-winning Christian singer Francesca Battistelli, shares her wisdom on how to embrace this new season. She dives into the spiritual God Dare that followed her daughter's departure, transforming her from a former Broadway actress into an accidental writer. She discusses how many moms feel stuck thinking "God can't use me", and how to find a life that is just as rich and fulfilling as it was before. This conversation is a must-listen for navigating the tough season, understanding the issue of gray divorce, and strengthening your marriage in the empty nest! 💖 Kate Battistelli's Books 📚 The After Party of the Empty Nest; Mom is Not Your Only NameThe God DareGrowing Great Kids Connect with Kate 🌎 Website: katebattistelli.com📧 Email: kate@katebattistelli.com📘 Facebook / 📸 Instagram / 🕊️ X (Twitter) Links 🌎 Website - deepintheheartministries.com🎧 Podcast - dithpodcast.com📘 Facebook - facebook.com/deepintheheartministries📸 Instagram - instagram.com/deepintheheartministries🎥 TikTok - tiktok.com/@dith.ministries Contact 🔗 Connect with Us: Email: grace@drgraceenglish.com

    43 min
  2. An Abortion That Haunted For Years With Tony McCoy

    FEB 17

    An Abortion That Haunted For Years With Tony McCoy

    Abortion is often viewed solely as a woman's issue, but it profoundly affects men as well—the fathers of the lost child. 💔 In this deeply moving episode of Getting Real to Heal with Dr. Grace, we talk with Tony McCoy, a bi-vocational pastor and devoted mechanic 🛠️, about his decades-long journey of silence and pain following a past abortion. Tony opens up about the long-lasting effects and the self-destructive path he was on until he finally found true healing and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Learn about the emotional toll on men, how to find help, and the importance of programs like Celebrate Recovery and Families Count. Tony shares his powerful testimony of how men can move past their hidden grief and step into a life of purpose and ministry. Don't miss this essential conversation that shines a light on an often-unaddressed aspect of post-abortion recovery. Connect with Tony McCoy 📧 Email: TonyMcCoy633@gmail.comInstagram: @tonymmccoy Resources 🤝 Green Acres Families CountGreen Acres Celebrate Recovery Links 🌎 Website - deepintheheartministries.com🎧 Podcast - dithpodcast.com📘 Facebook - facebook.com/deepintheheartministries📸 Instagram - instagram.com/deepintheheartministries🎥 TikTok - tiktok.com/@dith.ministries Contact 🔗 Connect with Us: Email: grace@drgraceenglish.com

    50 min
  3. Breaking Free From P-Addiction With Matthew Hogan

    FEB 3

    Breaking Free From P-Addiction With Matthew Hogan

    Addiction to explicit adult content is a silent epidemic destroying lives and relationships. With 70% of boys exposed by age 12, the access and societal normalization of adult content have led many men (and women) down a path of deep loneliness, shame, and isolation. 😔 In this incredibly raw and powerful episode of Getting Real to Heal with Dr. Grace, Matthew Hogan, a professional storyteller and musician, sits down to give an inside look at his decades-long battle with his addiction and how he finally found healing and victory through Christ. Matthew shares the moment his addiction cost him his job and led to his wife, Sarah, leaving—a devastating wake-up call that became the turning point. Hear his story of breaking free from the cycle, the impact this addiction has on marriage and intimacy, and the hope available to anyone caught in this stronghold. 🙏 Connect with Matthew: 📧 Email: mhogan35@gmail.com Matthew is a content creator for KVNE, Lift Worship & Fusion (Encouragement Media Group). Links: 🌎 Website - deepintheheartministries.com🎧 Podcast - dithpodcast.com📘 Facebook - facebook.com/deepintheheartministries📸 Instagram - instagram.com/deepintheheartministries🎥 TikTok - tiktok.com/@dith.ministries 🔗 Connect with Us: 📩 Email: grace@drgraceenglish.com

    1h 5m
  4. Medicating A Memory I Couldn't Face With Dr. Grace English

    JAN 20

    Medicating A Memory I Couldn't Face With Dr. Grace English

    Dr. Grace reveals how a 15-year secret led to a hidden battle with PTSD, eating disorders, and a heartbreaking struggle to show physical affection to her own daughter. 💔 Go behind the scenes of a medical doctor’s journey from "medicating" a past trauma to finding radical freedom through the power of Christ. 🕊️ If you’ve ever felt emotionally paralyzed by shame, this raw conversation will show you how to finally step into the light. 🛑 To learn more or contact Dr. Grace, visit DeepInTheHeartMinistries.com

    1h 4m
  5. When Pride Took The Wheel With Gina Butler

    JAN 6

    When Pride Took The Wheel With Gina Butler

    In this powerful episode of Getting Real to Heal, Dr. Grace English sits down with Gina Butler, Executive Director of Deep In The Heart Ministries, to discuss the danger of price. She shares her vulnerable journey from living an "idyllic" but performance-based life to the moment her marriage reached a critical breaking point. 🔗 Connect with Gina:Website & Socials: https://www.grjbministries.com/ 🌐Book: Find Gina's book on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/bdU2EJX 📖 Visit DeepInTheHeartMinistries.com for the latest.

    1h 2m
  6. What I Learned From Hate with Nancy White

    12/16/2025

    What I Learned From Hate with Nancy White

    In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Getting Real to Heal with Dr. Grace English, speaker and business trainer Nancy White shares her emotional journey from betrayal and heartbreak to forgiveness and healing. After enduring years in a toxic marriage marked by addiction and instability, Nancy opens up about the emotional toll of her divorce, the years she spent suppressing pain, and how she eventually came face to face with the terrifying reality of hate. What do we do with emotions like anger, grief, and even hate? Can God use those feelings to teach us something? Nancy shares how fasting, prayer, journaling, and honest conversations helped her process her pain and embrace the full range of emotions God designed us to feel. This episode is a must-watch for anyone navigating difficult relationships, emotional trauma, or struggling to reconcile faith with real-life pain. Through her vulnerability, Nancy brings hope—and proof that healing is possible. Topics Covered: Healing from emotional trauma and addiction in marriage How to process "bad" emotions like hate, grief, and anger God’s purpose behind our emotions Emotional intelligence from a biblical perspective Introduction to the 8 to Great program Parenting through divorce and trauma Rebuilding identity after abuse About the Guest: Nancy White is a motivational speaker and corporate trainer based in Tyler, Texas. She teaches the 8 to Great program and is active in local churches and nonprofits like the Ronald L. Dart Evangelistic Association, Dynamic Christian Ministries, Mercy Manor, and the Church of God (7th Day). Connect with Nancy: Glamour82843@yahoo.com Other Links: https://8togreat.com/8 to Great by M.K. Mueller – Available on Amazon Connect with us!

    51 min
  7. Navigating Grief During The Holidays With Leslie Thompson

    12/02/2025

    Navigating Grief During The Holidays With Leslie Thompson

    In this powerful episode of Getting Real to Heal with Dr. Grace, we sit down with speaker and Amazon bestselling author Leslie Thompson, who lost her beloved husband unexpectedly in 2018—just four days after he started a new medication. She transparently shares the circumstances of his death by suicide and how she found the courage to refuse isolation, clinging to the promise that God would use her pain “for the harvest of souls in the last days.” Leslie candidly calls her loss “the best, worst thing that ever happened to me” because of the profound faith and purpose it birthed. Connect with Leslie Thompson: 🌐 Website: www.lesliejthompson.com📧 Email: leslie@lesliejthompson.com🛒 Amazon Author Page📘Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube Connect with Deep In The Heart Ministries: 🌎 Website: Website📘 Facebook📸 Instagram🎥TikTok Contact: 📩 Email: grace@drgraceenglish.com

    51 min
  8. Raising A Special Needs Child With Drs. Ann and Warren Abremeit

    11/18/2025

    Raising A Special Needs Child With Drs. Ann and Warren Abremeit

    When your child has special needs, what happens after high school? What about when you’re no longer able to care for them? In this powerful episode of Getting Real to Heal, Grace sits down with Warren and Ann to share their family’s emotional journey of raising Lauren—a joyful, gifted daughter with special needs—and the difficult, faith-driven decisions that came with preparing her for adulthood. From tough transitions and identity struggles to spiritual revelations and unexpected joy, this conversation is filled with wisdom for any parent walking a similar road. If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about guardianship, long-term care, letting go, or what it truly means to trust God with your child’s future—you are not alone. Hear how Lauren's move to Breckenridge Village transformed not only her life, but their entire family dynamic. Learn how Warren and Ann found healing, hope, and purpose through surrender. Be encouraged that even when the journey is hard, God is faithful, and every life has meaning. If you’d like to reach out to the Abrameits: Dr. Warren Abrameit – Abrameit@gmail.com Dr. Ann Abrameit – AnnAbrameit@gmail.com Stay Connected with Deep in the Heart Ministries: Website: https://deepintheheartministries.com/ Contact Dr. Grace: Email: grace@drgraceenglish.com

    51 min
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Welcome to "Getting Real to Heal with Dr. Grace." I am Dr. Grace English, an internal medicine physician and founder of Deep in the Heart Ministries. Our ministry tackles life's hard realities through Jesus. On this show, I’ll interview guests who have invited Jesus into their struggles. Their stories will show how Jesus brings beauty from brokenness, healing from heartaches, and purpose from pain. Find us at deepintheheartministries.com or email grace@drgraceenglish.com.

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