Healthy & Redeemed - Helping Christians Grow in Mental and Spiritual Health

Healey Ikerd, LPC, LMFT

Healthy & Redeemed is a podcast designed to help Christians grow emotionally and spiritually, equipping them to live healthier, more Christ-like lives. Healey Ikerd, a psychotherapist with nearly 20 years of experience and a U.S. Army Veteran, will blend biblical wisdom with psychological concepts to help listeners learn to manage their emotions, improve their mental health, and deepen their faith.  The goal is to help listeners live out God’s word in every aspect of their lives and be healthy reflections of Jesus Christ.  In this podcast, we will talk about: Practical steps to strengthen your mental and emotional health, including help for anxiety, worry, depression, guilt, and forgiveness.Simple coping skills you can use every day, grounded in both psychology and Scripture.How good mental health supports spiritual growth—and how the two work together.How living out biblical principles brings emotional stability, peace, and healthier relationships.What it really looks like to trust God more deeply in your thoughts, habits, and decisions.How to live out your faith in real, practical ways during ordinary moments and difficult seasons.How to nurture a healthier brain, including tools that reshape thought patterns and support long-term well-being.Developing Christ-centered thinking, replacing unhealthy thoughts with truth.Building resilience through community, healthy boundaries, and God-honoring connections.  More information and resources can be found at:  https://writtenbyhealey.com/

  1. 1D AGO

    86. The Fruit of the Spirit | Faithfulness Part 1 - The Faithfulness of God

    Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail  In this episode, we continue our series on the Fruit of the Spirit and dig into one of the most grounding truths in all of Scripture — the faithfulness of God. This is Part 1. Before we can walk out faithfulness in our own lives, we need to understand what it means that God Himself is completely and perfectly faithful. We explore the Greek word pistis and the rich Hebrew words emet, emunah, and hesed, and what they reveal about God's character.  We spend time in the Psalms, in Lamentations, and in the New Testament seeing how God's faithfulness shows up across the whole story of Scripture. We hope this episode encourages you and grounds you. Previous Episodes on Trust and Faith: 26.  What is Trust?   38.  Becoming Trustworthy 18. Overcoming Fear and Trusting God 67.  Living with Integrity as a Christian Referenced Article: Is America Experiencing an Infidelity Epidemic? Support the show Get Healey's Books:   Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry   The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness The Companion Activity Book for The Red Ball The Worried Little Goat _______________________________ For free Mental Health Resources:  Create an account on my website for unlimited resource access!  Click here to support the show *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.  I approach scripture through the lens of a Christian licensed counselor, combining biblical insight with clinical understanding of emotional health.  It does not constitute professional advice or is intended to diagnose/treat any disorders and does not constitute a client-therapist relationship.    *Any links to specific resources or content (outside of my own) are not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc.  Their views may not represent my own. Healthy & Redeemed is a Christian mental health podcast blending Scripture, psychology, and coping skills.

    21 min
  2. MAY 19

    85. The Fruit of the Spirit | Goodness

    Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this episode of the Healthy & Redeemed Podcast, we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series by exploring the biblical meaning of goodness.  What does true goodness actually look like? Is it simply being nice, or is there something deeper that God wants to produce within us? Together, we discover how Spirit-produced goodness differs from self-produced goodness, and explore what Scripture teaches about it. We also discuss how goodness affects our mental, emotional, and spiritual health and why walking in step with the Holy Spirit helps us reflect Christ more faithfully in everyday life. If you desire to grow spiritually, become emotionally healthier, and live in a way that honors God and helps others, this episode will encourage and equip you. Support the show Get Healey's Books:   Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry   The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness The Companion Activity Book for The Red Ball The Worried Little Goat _______________________________ For free Mental Health Resources:  Create an account on my website for unlimited resource access!  Click here to support the show *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.  I approach scripture through the lens of a Christian licensed counselor, combining biblical insight with clinical understanding of emotional health.  It does not constitute professional advice or is intended to diagnose/treat any disorders and does not constitute a client-therapist relationship.    *Any links to specific resources or content (outside of my own) are not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc.  Their views may not represent my own. Healthy & Redeemed is a Christian mental health podcast blending Scripture, psychology, and coping skills.

    30 min
  3. MAY 12

    84. The Fruit of the Spirit | Kindness

    Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this episode of the Healthy & Redeemed Podcast, we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series by exploring biblical kindness. What does true kindness really look like? Is it simply being nice, or is there something deeper God wants to produce in us? Together, we look at the Greek word chrēstotēs and how Jesus modeled a Spirit-produced kindness that met people’s real needs with love, wisdom, truth, and compassion. We also discuss the difference between self-produced kindness and the fruit of the Holy Spirit, how abiding in Christ changes our hearts, and what modern mental health research says about kindness and emotional well-being. If you have ever struggled with your motives, wondered how to love difficult people, or wanted to reflect Jesus more genuinely in everyday life, this episode will encourage you to keep in step with the Spirit and grow in Christlike kindness. Support the show Get Healey's Books:   Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry   The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness The Companion Activity Book for The Red Ball The Worried Little Goat _______________________________ For free Mental Health Resources:  Create an account on my website for unlimited resource access!  Click here to support the show *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.  I approach scripture through the lens of a Christian licensed counselor, combining biblical insight with clinical understanding of emotional health.  It does not constitute professional advice or is intended to diagnose/treat any disorders and does not constitute a client-therapist relationship.    *Any links to specific resources or content (outside of my own) are not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc.  Their views may not represent my own. Healthy & Redeemed is a Christian mental health podcast blending Scripture, psychology, and coping skills.

    31 min
  4. MAY 5

    83. The Fruit of the Spirit | Forbearance or Patience

    Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail What does it really mean to be patient? In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series by exploring forbearance, often translated as patience. This kind of patience is more than simply waiting—it is a steady, Spirit-produced ability to remain slow to anger, respond with restraint, and bear with others even in difficult moments. We will look at the biblical meaning of patience and explore the difference between self-produced patience and the kind of forbearance that only the Holy Spirit can form in us. Patience is not something you have to force—it is something God grows in you. Podcast Series Introduction: Fruit of the Spirit | What is it? Support the show Get Healey's Books:   Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry   The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness The Companion Activity Book for The Red Ball The Worried Little Goat _______________________________ For free Mental Health Resources:  Create an account on my website for unlimited resource access!  Click here to support the show *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.  I approach scripture through the lens of a Christian licensed counselor, combining biblical insight with clinical understanding of emotional health.  It does not constitute professional advice or is intended to diagnose/treat any disorders and does not constitute a client-therapist relationship.    *Any links to specific resources or content (outside of my own) are not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc.  Their views may not represent my own. Healthy & Redeemed is a Christian mental health podcast blending Scripture, psychology, and coping skills.

    29 min
  5. APR 28

    82. The Fruit of the Spirit | Peace

    Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Are you longing for encouragement about attaining peace in difficult seasons of life? In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series by exploring the peace that comes from God through Jesus Christ. This episode looks at how biblical peace is more than the absence of problems—it is a deep steadiness, wholeness, and security rooted in our relationship with God. If you have struggled with anxiety, unrest, or finding peace, this episode offers encouragement and practical wisdom for trusting God, abiding in Christ, and experiencing Spirit-produced peace in everyday life. Support the show Get Healey's Books:   Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry   The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness The Companion Activity Book for The Red Ball The Worried Little Goat _______________________________ For free Mental Health Resources:  Create an account on my website for unlimited resource access!  Click here to support the show *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.  I approach scripture through the lens of a Christian licensed counselor, combining biblical insight with clinical understanding of emotional health.  It does not constitute professional advice or is intended to diagnose/treat any disorders and does not constitute a client-therapist relationship.    *Any links to specific resources or content (outside of my own) are not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc.  Their views may not represent my own. Healthy & Redeemed is a Christian mental health podcast blending Scripture, psychology, and coping skills.

    34 min
  6. APR 21

    81. The Fruit of the Spirit | Joy

    Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series by exploring what the Bible really means by joy. Unlike happiness, which depends on circumstances, biblical joy is a steady, Spirit-produced reality rooted in God’s grace and presence. Drawing from Galatians 5 and John 15, we look at how joy flows from abiding in Christ, how we are both given joy and called to rejoice, and how joy can remain present even in seasons of sorrow. This episode offers a simple, grounded perspective: joy is not something we create—it’s something we experience as we stay connected to the true source, - Jesus Christ. Support the show Get Healey's Books:   Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry   The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness The Companion Activity Book for The Red Ball The Worried Little Goat _______________________________ For free Mental Health Resources:  Create an account on my website for unlimited resource access!  Click here to support the show *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.  I approach scripture through the lens of a Christian licensed counselor, combining biblical insight with clinical understanding of emotional health.  It does not constitute professional advice or is intended to diagnose/treat any disorders and does not constitute a client-therapist relationship.    *Any links to specific resources or content (outside of my own) are not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc.  Their views may not represent my own. Healthy & Redeemed is a Christian mental health podcast blending Scripture, psychology, and coping skills.

    24 min
  7. APR 14

    80. The Fruit of the Spirit | Love

    Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail What does it really mean to love? In this episode, we explore agapē—the selfless, sacrificial love described in Galatians 5:22. Unlike the world’s definition of love as a feeling, this kind of love is produced by the Holy Spirit as we remain in Christ. You’ll learn the difference between Spirit-produced love and effort-produced love,  and how to walk in love practically using a simple framework: Pause, Ponder, Pray, and Participate. If loving others feels hard or exhausting, this episode will help you shift from striving in your own strength to abiding in Christ—where true love begins. Support the show Get Healey's Books:   Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry   The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness The Companion Activity Book for The Red Ball The Worried Little Goat _______________________________ For free Mental Health Resources:  Create an account on my website for unlimited resource access!  Click here to support the show *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.  I approach scripture through the lens of a Christian licensed counselor, combining biblical insight with clinical understanding of emotional health.  It does not constitute professional advice or is intended to diagnose/treat any disorders and does not constitute a client-therapist relationship.    *Any links to specific resources or content (outside of my own) are not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc.  Their views may not represent my own. Healthy & Redeemed is a Christian mental health podcast blending Scripture, psychology, and coping skills.

    30 min
  8. APR 7

    79. The Fruit of the Spirit | What is it?

    Send us your thoughts through Fan Mail Have you ever looked at the list of the fruit of the Spirit and turned it into a personal improvement checklist?  In this episode, we lay the foundation for our new series on the Fruit of the Spirit.  We explore Galatians 5:22-23 and John 15 to understand what biblical abiding really means, the difference between the fruit and gifts of the Spirit, and why striving harder is not the answer. We also tackle the tension between God's grace and our obedience — and why getting that order right changes everything. Whether you are new to faith or have been walking with Jesus for years, this episode will help you understand your role as the branch connected to the True Vine. You do not have to force what only God can produce — but you are called to remain where that growth happens. Support the show Get Healey's Books:   Changing Your Feelings - A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry   The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness The Companion Activity Book for The Red Ball The Worried Little Goat _______________________________ For free Mental Health Resources:  Create an account on my website for unlimited resource access!  Click here to support the show *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.  I approach scripture through the lens of a Christian licensed counselor, combining biblical insight with clinical understanding of emotional health.  It does not constitute professional advice or is intended to diagnose/treat any disorders and does not constitute a client-therapist relationship.    *Any links to specific resources or content (outside of my own) are not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc.  Their views may not represent my own. Healthy & Redeemed is a Christian mental health podcast blending Scripture, psychology, and coping skills.

    30 min

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Healthy & Redeemed is a podcast designed to help Christians grow emotionally and spiritually, equipping them to live healthier, more Christ-like lives. Healey Ikerd, a psychotherapist with nearly 20 years of experience and a U.S. Army Veteran, will blend biblical wisdom with psychological concepts to help listeners learn to manage their emotions, improve their mental health, and deepen their faith.  The goal is to help listeners live out God’s word in every aspect of their lives and be healthy reflections of Jesus Christ.  In this podcast, we will talk about: Practical steps to strengthen your mental and emotional health, including help for anxiety, worry, depression, guilt, and forgiveness.Simple coping skills you can use every day, grounded in both psychology and Scripture.How good mental health supports spiritual growth—and how the two work together.How living out biblical principles brings emotional stability, peace, and healthier relationships.What it really looks like to trust God more deeply in your thoughts, habits, and decisions.How to live out your faith in real, practical ways during ordinary moments and difficult seasons.How to nurture a healthier brain, including tools that reshape thought patterns and support long-term well-being.Developing Christ-centered thinking, replacing unhealthy thoughts with truth.Building resilience through community, healthy boundaries, and God-honoring connections.  More information and resources can be found at:  https://writtenbyhealey.com/

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