The Christian Wellbeing Show Dr Michelle Simpson

In this first Faith Builder episode, Michelle addresses the fact that some Christians mistakenly refer to themselves as ‘sinners’. She highlights that upon accepting Christ, believers are no longer labelled ‘sinners’ but have a new identity as the ‘righteousness of God in Christ’.
Even though it appears to be scriptural, she challenges the idea of having a ‘sin nature’, encouraging the listener that through Christ’s sacrifice and the believer’s faith in Him, the sinful nature is removed, replaced instead with the divine nature of God.
But what does the Bible actually say? What is the truth? And are you more free than you realise?
Michelle encourages listeners towards greater freedom by developing a ‘righteousness consciousness’ instead of a sin consciousness, immersing themselves in God’s Word and surrounding themselves with faith-building teachings and communities to help them live a victorious life.

ABOUT THE HOST
Michelle is a master of transition and a cross-cultural expert. For over 35 years her Christian faith has led her to live and serve in six countries on three continents and have over fifty homes. She has a doctorate in Cross-Cultural Mission with a specialism in Natural Health & Nutrition and is a passionate advocate for natural, healthy living. With a huge amount of experience of personal trauma, she is a certified trauma awareness trainer, animal-assisted-therapy certified, CPTSD survivor, and author of the book, ‘Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief’. Printed in two languages it is endorsed by US traumatologist and author, Dr H Norman Wright, one of America's most prominent Christian counsellors. Michelle is a ministry co-founder, voice for freedom, advocate for the family, speaker, artist and singer/songwriter. She homeschooled her three children, has nine grandchildren, is a dog lover and keen gardener with a love for self-sufficiency.

LINKS
The Christian Wellbeing Show Website
The Christian Wellbeing Show Facebook
Michelle Simpson Linkedin 
Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief
Enjoying Healthy Living Facebook 
Enjoying Healthy Living Instagram 



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Following on from episode 4, Michelle and her co-host Stuart, continue the challenging conversation of ‘What is Church?’
As always, Stuart provides great historical insight into the church and its origins as he and Michelle discuss a range of topics, including how the church has changed and evolved over the years, the form of its gatherings, the impact on the wellbeing of its members, and how people can be better empowered. 
Between them, they address some difficult subjects such as whether Christians have moved away from Jesus’ original plan and purpose for the Church, and has the Church always given everyone a positive experience? And Michelle takes a look at five important and powerful aspects of being the Church.

ABOUT THE HOST
Michelle is a master of transition and a cross-cultural expert. For over 35 years her Christian faith has led her to live and serve in six countries on three continents and have over fifty homes. She has a doctorate in Cross-Cultural Mission with a specialism in Natural Health & Nutrition and is a passionate advocate for natural, healthy living. With a huge amount of experience of personal trauma, she is a certified trauma awareness trainer, animal-assisted-therapy certified, CPTSD survivor, and author of the book, ‘Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief’. Printed in two languages it is endorsed by US traumatologist and author, Dr H Norman Wright, one of America's most prominent Christian counsellors. Michelle is a ministry co-founder, voice for freedom, advocate for the family, speaker, artist and singer/songwriter. She homeschooled her three children, has nine grandchildren, is a dog lover and keen gardener with a love for self-sufficiency.

LINKS
The Christian Wellbeing Show Website
The Christian Wellbeing Show Facebook
Michelle Simpson Linkedin 
Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief
Enjoying Healthy Living Facebook 
Enjoying Healthy Living Instagram 




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First Steps to Healthy Living - Start with the Right Mindset
This week on The Christian Wellbeing Show, Michelle begins her Healthy Living series with the first vital steps to better health. 
A precursor to the Five Simple Steps, coming later, which will lead you in the practicalities, the First Steps in this episode will help you set the stage in dealing with negative thinking, peer pressure, the value of your health, dealing with confusion, and finding motivation.
Michelle, who has herself overcome illness through her approach to healthy living, takes a deep dive into five ways you can start with the right mindset to help you succeed.
There are a multitude of reasons you may have for wanting to adopt a more healthy lifestyle, anything from illness to just wanting to have more confidence. And, as Michelle explains, finding your ‘why’ is the key.
She also walks you through how to battle the negative voices, both internal and external, and why, as a Christian, you have the greatest motivation of all to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Begin your healthy living journey today with these First Steps and look out for future episodes that detail the next steps in this journey to becoming the best version of you. 

ABOUT THE HOST
Michelle is a master of transition and a cross-cultural expert. For over 35 years her Christian faith has led her to live and serve in six countries on three continents and have over fifty homes. She has a doctorate in Cross-Cultural Mission with a specialism in Natural Health & Nutrition and is a passionate advocate for natural, healthy living. With a huge amount of experience of personal trauma, she is a certified trauma awareness trainer, animal-assisted-therapy certified, CPTSD survivor, and author of the book, ‘Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief’. Printed in two languages it is endorsed by US traumatologist and author, Dr H Norman Wright, one of America's most prominent Christian counsellors. Michelle is a ministry co-founder, voice for freedom, advocate for the family, speaker, artist and singer/songwriter. She homeschooled her three children, has nine grandchildren, is a dog lover and keen gardener with a love for self-sufficiency.

LINKS
The Christian Wellbeing Show Website
The Christian Wellbeing Show Facebook
Michelle Simpson Linkedin 
Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief
Enjoying Healthy Living Facebook 
Enjoying Healthy Living Instagram 




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This week on the show, Michelle and her co-host, Stuart, discuss the over-complicating of what a Christian is, and endeavour to keep things simple as they explore and complete the conversation in this second part of What is a Christian?
They explore what the word Christian means in a literal sense, including the origins of the word and how it transitioned from an insult to the exciting meaning it really has. 
Together, they talk about the need to acknowledge and repent of sin, what sin is at a fundamental level, and the wonderful gift of salvation.
Stuart and Michelle ask the questions: What does it mean to be a Christian? Is it about believing? Is it about doing? Who is it for? And what is the difference between doing good works and believing in Christ? 
They also take a fascinating look at what marks a Christian out and the fruit of a Christian life.

ABOUT THE HOST
Michelle is a master of transition and a cross-cultural expert. For over 35 years her Christian faith has led her to live and serve in six countries on three continents and have over fifty homes. She has a doctorate in Cross-Cultural Mission with a specialism in Natural Health & Nutrition and is a passionate advocate for natural, healthy living. With a huge amount of experience of personal trauma, she is a certified trauma awareness trainer, animal-assisted-therapy certified, C-PTSD survivor, and author of the book, ‘Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief’. Printed in two languages it is endorsed by US traumatologist and author, Dr H Norman Wright, one of America's most prominent Christian counsellors. Michelle is a ministry co-founder, voice for freedom, advocate for the family, speaker, artist and singer/songwriter. She homeschooled her three children, has nine grandchildren, is a dog lover and keen gardener with a love for self-sufficiency.

LINKS
The Christian Wellbeing Show Website
The Christian Wellbeing Show Facebook
Michelle Simpson Linkedin 
Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief:
Enjoying Healthy Living Facebook 
Enjoying Healthy Living Instagram 




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This week on the show, Michelle is addressing the subject of Trauma.
A trauma and C-PTSD survivor, Michelle addresses the need for a deeper understanding of trauma in the church, where she believes more support is needed.
At a time of increased mental health issues and suicide, it's crucial that more people are open to discussing and learning about trauma in order to help those in need.
By balancing spirituality and practical knowledge, Michelle explains how the church could be at the forefront of helping those experiencing trauma, ultimately helping them turn it from a negative to a positive in their lives.

ABOUT THE HOST
Michelle is a master of transition and a cross-cultural expert. For over 35 years her Christian faith has led her to live and serve in six countries on three continents and have over fifty homes. She has a doctorate in Cross-Cultural Mission with a specialism in Natural Health & Nutrition and is a passionate advocate for natural, healthy living. With a huge amount of experience of personal trauma, she is a certified trauma awareness trainer, animal-assisted-therapy certified, C-PTSD survivor, and author of the book, ‘Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief’. Printed in two languages it is endorsed by US traumatologist and author, Dr H Norman Wright, one of America's most prominent Christian counsellors. Michelle is a ministry co-founder, voice for freedom, advocate for the family, speaker, artist and singer/songwriter. She homeschooled her three children, has nine grandchildren, is a dog lover and keen gardener with a love for self-sufficiency.

LINKS
The Christian Wellbeing Show Website
The Christian Wellbeing Show Facebook
Michelle Simpson Linkedin 
Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief:
Enjoying Healthy Living Facebook 
Enjoying Healthy Living Instagram 


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This week, Michelle is joined by Christine Paterson. Christine has devoted much of her life to living and working overseas for the sake of the gospel. She now runs FieldPartner International, an organisation which helps cross-cultural workers. 
But Christine also has a very personal mission - to help people "Ditch the comparison game", a game which she defines as either feeling diminished by the actions of others, or constantly aiming for one-upmanship. 
So, how can we be better? How can we stop comparing ourselves with others, and help others stop comparing themselves with us? And, have the answers been written in Scripture for us the whole time?"

ABOUT THE GUEST
With a degree in linguistics, a diploma in theology and a certified intercultural coach, Christine has seen the joys and challenges of cross-cultural living from every way round, as a child growing up in missions in Africa, a missionary wife and mother in Asia, raising five daughters, and finally to training others through their own international training platform. Her work with her husband, Ross, has included campus ministry, literature, radio work, placing professionals, and humanitarian projects. Her sense of responsibility and passion to provide good training to overseas workers extends to all Christians, to help them thrive and have resilience for the long haul.
ABOUT THE HOST
Michelle is a master of transition and a cross-cultural expert. For over 35 years her Christian faith has led her to live and serve in six countries on three continents and have over fifty homes. She has a doctorate in Cross-Cultural Mission with a specialism in Natural Health & Nutrition and is a passionate advocate for natural, healthy living. With a huge amount of experience of personal trauma, she is a certified trauma awareness trainer, animal-assisted-therapy certified, CPTSD survivor, and author of the book, ‘Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief’. Printed in two languages it is endorsed by US traumatologist and author, Dr H Norman Wright, one of America's most prominent Christian counsellors. Michelle is a ministry co-founder, voice for freedom, advocate for the family, speaker, artist and singer/songwriter. She homeschooled her three children, has nine grandchildren, is a dog lover and keen gardener with a love for self-sufficiency.
LINKS
The Christian Wellbeing Show Website
The Christian Wellbeing Show Facebook
Michelle Simpson Linkedin 
Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief
Enjoying Healthy Living Facebook 
Enjoying Healthy Living Instagram

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