Authentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-Between

Amber Ginter Johnson
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Hi, friends! Welcome to Authentically Amber, a podcast for anyone navigating the rollercoaster of adulting and living out their faith in a messy world. Join me, Amber Ginter Johnson, for raw, honest conversations on life’s challenges—from mental health and faith to practical wisdom for everyday living—all designed to help you grow, heal, and thrive. Whether you're facing change, struggling with anxiety, or just need someone who gets it, you're not alone. Get comfortable as we dive into the messiness of life—and everything in between—together. This is Authentically Amber.

  1. FEB 18

    Flourish Anyway: Faith, Friendship, and Building Sacred Spaces – Interview with Rachel Earp

    Season 2: Episode 4: Flourish Anyway: Faith, Friendship, and Building Sacred Spaces – Interview with Rachel Earp Description: What does it look like to keep growing when life doesn’t go as planned? In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my sweet friend Rachel Earp—author, podcaster, business leader, and founder of the upcoming Flourish community—to talk about how faith, friendship, and sacred spaces help us flourish even in unexpected seasons. What You’ll Hear in This Episode:✨ Rachel’s story of faith, motherhood, and building a national business with her husband.✨ How her son’s Down Syndrome diagnosis became a story of fear, faith, and growth.✨ Moving from isolation to community and rediscovering belonging.✨ The heart behind her Flourish community and new podcast, You Can Grow Anyway.✨ Encouragement for women who feel behind, overlooked, or unsure where they fit. Takeaways:✨ You can flourish even when life looks different than you expected.✨ God’s love makes every season fruitful, even the messy ones.✨ You’re not too late, too small, or too unseen to grow. Resources Mentioned:📚 You Can Grow Anyway Podcast by Rachel Earp📚 Join the Flourish Waitlist: rachelearp.com📚 Follow Rachel on Instagram: @rachellearp Let’s Connect:💻 Website: AmberGinter.com📸 Instagram: @amberginterauthor Reminder: You’re not too late, too small, or too overlooked to grow—with God, you can flourish anyway.

    1 hr

  2. FEB 4

    Rewiring Your Mind: Faith, Neuroscience, and the Art of Self-Brain Surgery with Dr. W. Lee Warren

    Season 2, Episode 3: Rewiring Your Mind: Faith, Neuroscience, and the Art of Self-Brain Surgery with Dr. W. Lee Warren Description: What if you could literally rewire your brain — not with surgery, but through the power of your mind? In this transformative episode of Authentically Amber, I sit down with Dr. W. Lee Warren — neurosurgeon, Iraq War veteran, trauma survivor, and award-winning author — to talk about how neuroscience and faith intersect to heal the mind and heart. After surviving the horrors of war, an unwanted divorce, and the tragic death of his teenage son, Dr. Warren hit rock bottom. But instead of giving up, he applied what he knew as a brain surgeon to his own mental and spiritual recovery — a process he calls Self-Brain Surgery. His upcoming book, The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery (Tyndale Refresh, February 2026), invites readers to discover how changing your mind can truly change your life. What You’ll Hear in This Episode:🧠 How Dr. Warren’s early faith and calling shaped his view of God and identity.🧠 The collision of faith, science, and trauma during his time as a combat surgeon in Iraq.🧠 The heartbreaking loss of his son and how tragedy transformed his faith.🧠 What Self-Brain Surgery really means — and how to apply it to your own thought life.🧠 How neuroscience supports biblical truth about renewing your mind.🧠 Practical tools to rewire your thoughts and find hope again. Takeaways:✨ Faith and science aren’t opposites—they’re partners in the healing process.✨ You have more power over your thoughts and your brain than you realize.✨ Healing begins when you stop being a passive patient in your mind and become the surgeon God equipped you to be. Resources Mentioned:📚 The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery (Tyndale, February 2026)🎧 The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast💻 Website: wleewarrenmd.com📸 Instagram: @drleewarren Let’s Connect:💻 Website: AmberGinter.com📸 Instagram: @amberginterauthor Reminder: You are not your trauma, your diagnosis, or your despair. You are a child of God—capable of rewiring your mind toward healing, hope, and wholeness.

    1h 9m

  3. JAN 21

    Breaking Stigma, Finding Grace – A Conversation with Tabitha Yates

    Season 2: Episode 2: Breaking Stigma, Finding Grace – A Conversation with Tabitha Yates Description: What if mental health struggles weren’t a mark of weak faith but an invitation to experience God’s love in deeper ways? In this heartfelt episode of Authentically Amber, I sit down with Tabitha Yates — mental health advocate, speaker, writer, and best-selling author of Jesus and Therapy. Known as The Redeemed Mama online, Tabitha shares her story of church hurt, surviving a suicide attempt, and discovering that Jesus and therapy can work together to bring healing. Together, we unpack the stigma surrounding mental illness in the church, talk about what true healing looks like, and explore how faith and therapy can coexist beautifully in a Christ-centered life. What You’ll Hear in This Episode:✨ How church hurt and stigma shaped Tabitha’s faith and mental health journey.✨ The powerful story of her suicide attempt and what led to her healing.✨ The heart behind Jesus and Therapy and why the church needs this message.✨ Practical steps for building boundaries and grace-filled communities.✨ Encouragement for Gen Z navigating faith, anxiety, and healing. Takeaways:✨ God’s grace meets you in your most vulnerable moments.✨ Therapy and faith aren’t opposites—they can work hand in hand for healing.✨ You’re not disqualified by your struggle; you’re deeply loved right where you are. Resources Mentioned:📚 Jesus and Therapy by Tabitha Yates📲 Follow Tabitha on Instagram: @tabitha_yates_author💻 Learn more about her work: The Redeemed Mama Let’s Connect:💻 Website: AmberGinter.com📸 Instagram: @amberginterauthor Reminder: You are not your stigma, your struggle, or your story. Healing is holy—and Jesus meets you right where you are.

    1h 15m

  4. JAN 7

    Living Beyond Your Label: Finding Wholeness in Mind, Body, and Spirit – Interview with Erin Kerry

    Season 2: Episode 1: Living Beyond Your Label: Finding Wholeness in Mind, Body, and Spirit – Interview with Erin Kerry Description: What if the labels you’ve been given—whether from a diagnosis, circumstance, or even yourself—weren’t the final word on your identity? In this episode of Authentically Amber, I sit down with @sparkingwholeness — integrative health coach, podcast host, and author of Live Beyond Your Label. Erin shares her powerful story of walking through PTSD, depression, and bipolar disorder, and how faith, nutrition, and movement helped her find healing and wholeness. Together, we talk about breaking free from the boxes that hold us back and embracing the full life God designed for us—mind, body, and spirit. What You’ll Hear in This Episode:✨ Erin’s journey of finding freedom from mental illness through faith and holistic healing.✨ The danger of labels—and how to redefine or release them.✨ Practical ways to calm your nervous system and manage stress.✨ The connection between food, mood, and mental wellness.✨ How to live rooted in your true identity in Christ. Takeaways:✨ You are not your diagnosis or your past—you are deeply loved and made whole in Christ.✨ Healing is possible when faith meets intentional care for your body and mind.✨ Freedom begins when you stop letting labels define your worth. Resources Mentioned:📚 Live Beyond Your Label by Erin Kerry🎧 Erin’s podcast: Sparking Wholeness📲 Follow Erin on Instagram: @sparkingwholeness Let’s Connect:💻 Website: AmberGinter.com📸 Instagram: @amberginterauthor Reminder: You are more than a label. Wholeness is possible—and it starts with saying yes to healing with God.

    1h 8m

  5. 12/24/2025

    Still Here, Still Healing: Season 1 Reflections

    Episode 25: Still Here, Still Healing: Season 1 Reflections- Solo Description: In this episode, Amber wraps up season 1 of the Authentically Amber podcast. She talks about her favorite episodes, behind-the-scenes moments, and what’s in store for season 2.  What You’ll Hear in This Episode: ✨ A special recap of season 1 ✨ What God taught Amber this year ✨ Hope for this holiday season Takeaways: ✨ Don’t grow weary of doing good ✨ What’s in store for Season 2 ✨ Mental Health, Adulting, Relationships, Life Transitions ✨ January 7th, 2026—Launch date for season 2 Resources Mentioned: 📚AmberGinter.com/mentalreset Let’s Connect: 💻 Website: ⁠AmberGinter.com⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠@amberginterauthor⁠ Reminder: God is with us. He’s still here and we’re still healing. From one season, into the next.

    16 min

  6. 12/10/2025

    Taking God Steps: Trusting Him When Life Feels Scary and Uncertain – Interview with Tiffany Tutu

    Episode 24: Taking God Steps: Trusting Him When Life Feels Scary and Uncertain – Interview with Tiffany Tutu Description: What does it look like to say “yes” to God when life feels scary, unpredictable, and overwhelming? In this episode of Authentically Amber, I sit down with my friend, children’s author, and mom of three, Tiffany Tutu (Coryell). Tiffany and I first connected at Camp for Creatives when both of us were stepping away from stable careers—me from teaching, her from pharmacy—to pursue writing. Together, we unpack what it means to take “God steps” in seasons of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty, and how to trust Him one step at a time even when the future feels unclear. What You’ll Hear in This Episode:✨ How Tiffany left pharmacy to follow God’s call into writing and motherhood.✨ What it really means to take “God steps” when life feels uncertain.✨ How to trust God in the tension between obedience and anxiety.✨ Practical ways to practice bravery in motherhood, calling, and creativity.✨ Tools for discerning God’s voice and finding peace in the unknown. Takeaways:✨ You don’t have to see the whole path to take the next faithful step.✨ Obedience often comes before clarity—and God meets us in the middle.✨ Anxiety doesn’t disqualify you from being used by God; it’s often where His strength shines the most. Resources Mentioned:📚 Connect with Tiffany: tiffanytutu.com📚 Follow Tiffany on Instagram: @authortiffanytutu🎙️ Listen to Tiffany’s podcast: Mommyhood Empowered Let’s Connect:💻 Website: ⁠AmberGinter.com⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠@amberginterauthor⁠ Reminder:You don’t have to have it all figured out—just take the next God step. He’ll meet you there.

    53 min

  7. 11/26/2025

    Therapy, Jesus, & You: Can I Love Jesus and My Therapist, Too? – Interview with Becky Kopitzke

    Episode 23: Therapy, Jesus, & You: Can I Love Jesus and My Therapist, Too? – Interview with Becky Kopitzke Description: Therapy doesn’t have to be a bad word in Christian circles. In this episode of Authentically Amber, I sit down with my “author mom” and mentor, Becky Kopitzke, to talk about how you can love Jesus and your therapist. Together, we’re debunking myths, breaking down stigma, and showing how mental health and faith can actually strengthen each other. You don’t have to pick one or the other — you can seek support and follow Jesus at the same time. What You’ll Hear in This Episode:✨ Becky’s personal journey of faith and mental health.✨ Common myths about therapy — and biblical truths that reframe them.✨ Why therapy and Jesus don’t have to be enemies but can work together for your healing.✨ Practical ways to seek help without guilt or shame.✨ Encouragement for anyone who feels “less than” for needing support. Takeaways:✨ Loving Jesus and seeing a therapist are not mutually exclusive.✨ Seeking help doesn’t make you weak — it makes you brave.✨ Therapy can be a God-given tool to bring healing, growth, and deeper faith. Resources Mentioned:📚 Connect with Becky: beckykopitzke.com📚 Follow Becky on Instagram: @beckykopitzke📚 Becky’s books: Love Because | Generous Love | The SuperMom Myth | Courageous Women of the Bible Let’s Connect:💻 Website: ⁠AmberGinter.com⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠@amberginterauthor⁠ Reminder:You can love Jesus and your therapist, too — faith and mental health are meant to work together, not apart.

    1h 16m

  8. 11/12/2025

    You’re Not Too Late: Living Faithfully in God’s Timing – Interview with Rebecca George

    Episode 22: You’re Not Too Late: Living Faithfully in God’s Timing – Interview with Rebecca George Description: Have you ever wondered if you’ve missed your chance—or if it’s too late to do what God put on your heart? In this special episode of Authentically Amber, I sit down with my dear friend, author, and speaker Rebecca George to talk about her newest book, You’re Not Too Late. Together, we dive into themes of timing, calling, comparison, and the beautiful truth that God is never late with His plans for our lives. What You’ll Hear in This Episode:✨ How Rebecca’s personal story shaped the heart behind You’re Not Too Late.✨ Honest struggles with waiting, comparison, and the fear of being “behind.”✨ Encouragement for Gen Z + young adults navigating calling and timing.✨ Practical rhythms for trusting God’s timing and living faithfully.✨ Why success is about obedience, not speed or outcomes. Takeaways:✨ You are not behind—God’s plans for your life are always right on time.✨ Faithfulness matters more than speed or comparison.✨ Seasons of waiting can become some of the richest places of growth and intimacy with God. Resources Mentioned:📚 You’re Not Too Late by Rebecca George — Order here📚 Connect with Rebecca on Instagram: @rebeccageorgeauthor📚 Learn more about Radical Radiance + Camp for Creatives: Rebecca’s Website Let’s Connect:💻 Website: ⁠AmberGinter.com⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠@amberginterauthor⁠ Reminder:You are not too late. God’s timing is perfect, and He will equip you for what He’s called you to.

    43 min
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Hi, friends! Welcome to Authentically Amber, a podcast for anyone navigating the rollercoaster of adulting and living out their faith in a messy world. Join me, Amber Ginter Johnson, for raw, honest conversations on life’s challenges—from mental health and faith to practical wisdom for everyday living—all designed to help you grow, heal, and thrive. Whether you're facing change, struggling with anxiety, or just need someone who gets it, you're not alone. Get comfortable as we dive into the messiness of life—and everything in between—together. This is Authentically Amber.

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