Grace in the Dark

Breanna Decker
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Can you love Jesus and still struggle with depression and anxiety? I believe you can—and I think we need to get a whole lot better at talking about it. I'm Breanna, a Christian woman who has dealt with depression and anxiety for most of my adult life. I've gone to work, taken care of my family, walked into church and smiled while struggling on the inside. And I know I'm not the only one. Grace in the Dark is a place for honest conversations about faith, mental health and the hard days we don't always talk about. I don't have all the answers or a five-step plan to make everything better. I'm

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    When You Don't Recognize Yourself Anymore

    Nobody really prepared me for the part of my 40s where I'd have to get to know myself all over again. Between raising kids who are nearly grown, navigating changes in my body, and realizing I'm not even sure what I enjoy anymore, I've found myself asking a question I never expected at 47: Who am I now? In this episode of Grace in the Dark, we're talking about the strange, sometimes uncomfortable season of midlife when you don't quite feel like yourself anymore. I'm sharing my own struggles with confidence, the fear of what other people think, and learning to dream again while trusting God with whatever comes next. Because you can love the life you've built and still be curious about the woman you're becoming. If you've been feeling a little lost in this season of life, I hope this conversation reminds you that you're not alone, you're not finished growing, and you don't have to have everything figured out. The chaos in your mind does not define you. Jesus does.

  2. Oct 26

    When You're Tired of Starting Over

    Ever feel like you're constantly starting over? You make the plans, set the goals, and genuinely want things to change. But somehow, you find yourself falling back into the same habits, feeling overwhelmed, and wondering why you can't seem to follow through. In Episode 6 of Grace in the Dark, we're having an honest conversation about the frustration of feeling stuck, the pressure we put on ourselves, and the difference between giving ourselves grace and making excuses. We're also talking about what Scripture says about God's patience with us, why slow progress doesn't mean failure, and how we can begin moving forward without carrying the shame of yesterday. Because here's the question I'm wrestling with: How do I give myself grace without using grace as an excuse to stay exactly where I am? If you're tired of circling the same mountain and wondering whether you'll ever really change, this episode is for you. You don't have to have it all figured out to take the next step. The chaos in your mind does not define you. Jesus does.

  3. Oct 12

    I'll Be Happy When - How to Find Joy When Life Feels Heavy

    Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I'll be happy when…”? When life slows down. When you lose the weight. When things finally get easier. But what happens when that finish line keeps moving? In this episode of Grace in the Dark, I'm sharing what I'm learning about finding joy in the middle of real life, even when depression, anxiety, or the everyday heaviness hasn't gone away. We'll talk about the pressure to have everything together, the difference between happiness and joy, and why we don't have to wait for a better season to appreciate the one we're living right now. Because the heaviness can be real without being the only thing that's real. I'd love to hear from you: What's one good moment you've noticed lately, even in a hard season? Leave a comment and tell me. If this episode encouraged you, share it with another woman who might need the reminder. FREE RESOURCE: You Are Not Alone Walking through a heavy season? I've created a free collection of Scriptures and short prayers for the days when you don't have the words. Get your free copy here:https://you-are-not-alone.subscribepage.io/ You don't have to pretend the darkness isn't there. Just remember, the darkness isn't all that's there. You're not alone. ❤️

  4. Sep 28

    The Guilt of the Hard Days - Why I Can't Just Pray This Away

    Have you ever prayed for God to take away the heaviness…only to wake up the next morning and realize it was still there? I have. And for a long time, that brought a lot of guilt with it. I loved Jesus. I believed God was good. I had so much in my life to be thankful for. So why was I still struggling? Why couldn't I just pray harder, have more faith, or somehow make myself feel better? In this episode of Grace in the Dark, I'm talking honestly about the guilt that can come with struggling with depression as a Christian—and what I've slowly learned about faith in the middle of the hard days. We'll talk about the prayers I prayed when I desperately wanted the darkness to lift, the honesty we see in David's Psalms, and why needing medication, therapy, or other support doesn't mean your faith is weak. We'll also talk about some of the things we sometimes say to people who are struggling—like "choose joy" or "other people have it worse"—and why what someone may need most isn't an answer, but someone willing to sit with them in the hard place. If you've ever wondered why you still feel this way when you've prayed about it, or felt guilty because you thought a Christian shouldn't struggle like this, this conversation is for you. Your struggle is not proof that your faith is failing. You can love Jesus deeply and still need help walking through a hard season. 🤍 🎁 Free resource: You Are Not Alone — A Gentle Guide to Finding Hope Through Anxiety, Depression, and Emotional Darknesshttps://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1525515/sites/198227861168981860/abundant-grace-collective-yfserb📱 Come find me on Instagram: @abundantgracecollective

  5. Sep 15

    When Everyone Else Seems to Have It Together

    Have you ever looked around at other women and wondered why everyone else seems to have it together except you? It’s so easy to compare everything we know about ourselves to the little bit we can see of someone else—and suddenly feel like we’re behind, failing, or just not as good at life as everyone around us. In this episode of Grace in the Dark, we’re talking about comparison, hiding, and the loneliness that can come when we’re struggling but convinced everyone else is doing just fine. We’ll talk about Galatians 6:2, why God didn’t intend for us to carry every burden alone, and what it can look like to let safe people into the places we usually try to hide. You don’t have to tell everyone everything. But carrying everything by yourself doesn’t make you stronger. Sometimes it just makes you lonelier. If you’re a Christian woman who has been comparing yourself to everyone around you, feeling behind, or quietly struggling while trying to look like you’re okay, this conversation is for you. You are not behind. You are not weak. And you are not alone. 🤍 🎁 Free resource: You Are Not Alone — A Gentle Guide to Finding Hope Through Anxiety, Depression, and Emotional Darkness⁠ https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1525515/sites/198227861168981860/abundant-grace-collective-yfserb⁠ Come find me on Instagram: @abundantgracecollective

  6. Sep 15

    Why Does Anxiety Make Me Feel Like My Faith Isn’t Enough?

    Does struggling with anxiety mean you aren't trusting God enough? If you're a Christian woman who loves Jesus but still deals with anxiety, fear, overthinking, or worst-case-scenario thoughts, you may have wondered why your faith doesn't seem to make the anxiety go away. In this episode of Grace in the Dark, we're talking honestly about anxiety and faith—and the guilt that can come when you know God is in control, but your mind and body still feel anxious. We'll look at Philippians 4:6–7, what it can mean to bring our anxiety to God, and why having to bring the same fear to Him again doesn't mean you're failing. Maybe faith isn't proving that we're never afraid. Maybe sometimes faith is what we do with the fear when it comes. If anxiety has ever made you question your faith or wonder what's wrong with you, this conversation is for you. You are not alone. 🎁 Free resource: You Are Not Alone — A Gentle Guide to Finding Hope Through Anxiety, Depression, and Emotional Darkness ⁠https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1525515/sites/198227861168981860/abundant-grace-collective-yfserb⁠ 📱 Come find me on Instagram: @abundantgracecollective

  7. Sep 14

    Can You Love Jesus & Still Struggle With Depression?

    Can you love Jesus, trust God, go to church—and still struggle with depression? I’ve asked myself that question more times than I can count. In this first episode of Grace in the Dark, I’m talking honestly about what it’s like to love God while also walking through seasons of depression—and the shame that can come when we think stronger faith should somehow make the struggle disappear. We’ll talk about Matthew 11:28, what Jesus actually invites us to do when we’re weary, and why struggling doesn’t mean your faith is failing. I don’t have a five-step plan for fixing depression. I’m not talking to you from the other side of the river. I’m talking to you from the middle of it. And if you’re there too, I want you to know this: You are not alone. 🤍 🎁 Free resource: You Are Not Alone — A Gentle Guide to Finding Hope Through Anxiety, Depression, and Emotional Darknesshttps://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1525515/sites/198227861168981860/abundant-grace-collective-yfserb📱 Come find me on Instagram: @abundantgracecollective

  8. Sep 9

    Grace in the Dark — Official Trailer

    Grace in the Dark is a podcast for the Christian woman who loves Jesus and still struggles with depression, anxiety, and the hard days she doesn’t always talk about.

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Can you love Jesus and still struggle with depression and anxiety? I believe you can—and I think we need to get a whole lot better at talking about it. I'm Breanna, a Christian woman who has dealt with depression and anxiety for most of my adult life. I've gone to work, taken care of my family, walked into church and smiled while struggling on the inside. And I know I'm not the only one. Grace in the Dark is a place for honest conversations about faith, mental health and the hard days we don't always talk about. I don't have all the answers or a five-step plan to make everything better. I'm

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  • Creator
    Breanna Decker
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Breanna Decker
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    Grace in the Dark