Episode Synopsis: In this episode of the God and Mental Health Podcast, Roslyn opens up an honest conversation about one of the most common struggles she sees in her therapy practice and hears from listeners — feeling disconnected from God. She unpacks what that disconnection actually looks and feels like, why it happens, and how God is always drawing us back to him. From shame and comparison to unrepentant sin and spiritual exhaustion, Roslyn names the real barriers to intimacy with God and offers practical, personalized ways to reestablish that connection — no matter what season you're in. This episode is full of scripture, personal stories, and the kind of honest faith talk that gives you language for what you've been feeling but couldn't quite say. Key Points Covered: What disconnection looks and feels like Confusion and double-mindednessIntrusive thoughts and mental noiseFeeling far from God even when he hasn't movedShame, underlying disappointment, and painThe pressure to perform and earn God's loveComparison on social media and measuring your relationship against othersUnrepentant sin — whether we know it or are avoiding itHow God draws us close He uses longing, restlessness, and even pain as invitationsHe whispers more than he shoutsThe seeking itself is often God-initiatedDiscernment is one of the ways he makes his presence knownWhy intimacy aids in healing, especially in trauma The secret place becomes a safe, regulated space for your nervous systemIntimacy helps you discern what's the enemy, what's a wound, and what God is sayingThe Holy Spirit's role as Comforter is often overlooked — you can ask him to show you how he's comforting you in the season you're inPractical Tips to Reestablish Connection Reset — take an intentional day off, a day of rest, or schedule dedicated quiet timeActive quiet time — walk, be present, and listen rather than just askingMorning pages — three pages of unfiltered, stream-of-consciousness writing to clear your headTime with someone safe and seasoned in faithA good cry — give yourself permission to actually feel and emoteIntentional time off — build a rhythm of rest into your scheduleSoaking music — sit in it and let it do what it doesGo back to what works — don't overcomplicate it, return to what connected you beforeScriptures Referenced: On abiding and remaining: John 15:4-5 — "Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me." On drawing near: James 4:8 — "Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world." On stillness: Psalm 46:10 — "Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world." On rest and quietness: Isaiah 30:15 — "This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength." On the secret place: Matthew 6:6 — "But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you." On grace, not performance: Ephesians 2:8-9 — "God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it." On God's love that cannot be earned or lost: Romans 8:38-39 — Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. On longing for God: Psalm 27:8 — "My heart says of you, 'Seek his face!' Your face, Lord, I will seek." On dwelling in his shelter: Psalm 91:1 — He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. On lament and frustration with God: Psalm 13:1-2 — "O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way? How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart?" Psalm 22:1 — "My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? Why are you so far away when I groan for help?" On unrepentant sin creating distance: Isaiah 59:2 — "It's your sins that have cut you off from God. Because of your sins, he has turned away and will not listen anymore." Psalm 66:18 — "If I had not confessed the sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened." On the way back: 1 John 1:9 — "But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness." Connect with Roslyn: Instagram: @RoslynRene Leave a review or comment on Spotify — Roslyn reads and responds to them! If this episode helped you, share it with someone who needs language for what they've been feeling. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
