Jesus and Your Mental Health

S2 E13: Christian Prayer and the Transforming Power of God's Word

Rebecca Maxwell and Pastor Jonathan Vinke explore how prayer shapes our minds, soothes the nervous system, and anchors our identity in Christ.
Explore the differences between Christian prayer and secular mindfulness, prayer’s role as a secure attachment to God, and find practical tips to grow a deeper, more transformational prayer life.
See Dr. Tim Keller's book on prayer here.For more information about Rebecca Maxwell and her practice, go to Jesusandyourmentalhealth.com

S2 E12: The Brave Encourager: Faith, Counseling, and Restored Marriage with Heidi Mortenson, LMFT

On today's bonus episode, licensed therapist and coach Heidi Mortensen shares her dramatic spiritual turnaround—from a lukewarm faith to full surrender—how the Holy Spirit made Scripture come alive, and how that transformation reshaped her marriage, business, and clinical work.
Heidi explains blending therapy, coaching, and a prophetic sensitivity, discusses biblical deliverance, dreams, and discernment, and talks about her book "The Brave Encourager" and her podcast "Strong Tower Mental Health."
For more on Heidi, visit:
https://www.heidimortensonlmft.com
 
Podcast - Strong Tower Mental Health https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strong-tower-mental-health-podcast/id1584417090
 
Book - The Brave Encourager https://a.co/d/6nQWGAF
For more information on Rebecca Maxwell and her practice, visit Jesusandyourmentalhealth.com

S2 E11: Undrafted to Unshakable: Josh Wells on Faith, Fear, and Winning the Mental Game

Josh Wells, an undrafted walk‑on turned 10‑year NFL veteran and Super Bowl champion, shares how faith reshaped his mental game and gave him practical tools for confidence, resilience, and purpose.
He discusses battling fear, building healthy self‑talk, the power of consistent habits (“reps remove doubt”), and how parents and coaches can support young athletes using simple, actionable practices.
Find Josh on Instagram at @j_wells72 and @undraftedcoaching and go to https://www.undraftedcoaching.com/
For more information about Rebecca Maxwell or to order her book, visit www.jesusandyourmentalhealth.com

S2 E10: Winning ANGER as a Person and a Parent

This episode explores anger — when it’s a healthy response to injustice and when it’s a cover for softer feelings like fear, shame, or grief — and how it affects parenting, marriage, and children’s sense of safety.
We discuss practical regulation tips, the risks of codependence and over‑protecting children, and how faith and community support the long process of change.
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S2 E9: She Was Made For More: A Survivor's Story of Abuse, Trafficking, and Healing with Tiffany Brearton

Content warning: this episode discusses childhood sexual abuse and sex trafficking.
In today's episode, join Rebecca Maxwell and special guest Tiffany Brearton, who shares her personal story of abuse, entry into the sex industry, and how she has experienced healing and redemption through the gospel. They discuss the links between early sexual trauma, pornography, and trafficking, and the complex effects that sexual trauma has on mental health.
You will hear Tiffany describe her healing journey through faith, therapy (including EMDR), and deliverance, and explains her work with her ministry She Was Made for More as well as her books Stilettos to Grace and From a Mess to His Message. 
Listen to our episode on Grief and the Holidays with Upside-Down Influencer here. For more information, go to www.jesusandyourmentalhealth.com 

S2 E8: Are All My Issues My Parents’ Fault? Family of Origin, Blame, and Paths to Healing

Today's episode explores how our family of origin shapes our emotional regulation, our habits, and our relationships. At some point we all wonder whether our struggles are all a result of baggage from childhood; and, as parents, we worry about how we are scarring our own children.
Rebecca discusses attachment, generational patterns, and explores practical steps like genograms and memory work, setting boundaries, seeking reconciliation, and how faith and God’s reparenting can help us change and heal.
For more information on Rebecca Maxwell and her practice, visit Jesusandyourmentalhealth.com Order your copy of Rebecca's latest book here. 
Watch us on Youtube here. 
 

S2 E7: "Cheap" Dopamine, Living Distracted, and Re-wiring Your Brain's Reward System

On today's episode, discover the ways that dopamine, social media, and phone notifications give us quick, intermittent reward hits that often fragment our attention and lead to anxiety and addictive habits. Find ways to take practical steps to set boundaries, and discover the benefits of nature, slower pleasures, and intentional practices to reset the brain.
Links:
Dopamine article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12322333/
Huberman Lab episode on caffeine: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/using-caffeine-to-optimize-mental-and-physical-performance
For more information on Rebecca Maxwell and her practice, visit Jesusandyourmentalhealth.com Order your copy of Rebecca's latest book here. 
Watch us on Youtube here. 

S2 E6: ADHD in Adults with Julie Norman

This episode of Jesus and Your Mental Health explores ADHD as a dopamine-sensitive neurodiversity and how it affects task initiation, relationships, work, and spiritual practices.
Rebecca is joined by fellow therapist Julie Norman to discuss common misconceptions of ADHD, differences in presentation across genders and ages, diagnostic considerations including hormones, and the balance between medication and holistic care.
You'll learn some practical strategies including body-doubling, visual timers, schedule blocking, movement-friendly worship, and seeking compassionate, curiosity-driven support from faith communities.
Visit https://peaceregardless.com/ for more information about Julie, and especially isitadhd.org to book a Qb test. 
For more information about Rebecca's book or counseling practice, go to jesusandyourmentalhealth.com

S2 E5: When Feelings Run Deep: Supporting Emotionally Intense Children & Teens with Emily Yi

Today Rebecca is joined by Emily Yi from Jacksonville Creative Therapy to talk about supporting emotionally intense teens and young adults.
We'll explore this intensity or "emotional overexcitability," and explore how it shows up, and why intensity can be a strength rather than a flaw.
You'll receive guidance and practical tips for supporting the emotionally intense child in your life, and learn to recognize the signs that indicate further help is needed. For more information on Emily, visit https://jacksonvillecreativetherapy.com/Visit https://www.jesusandyourmentalhealth.com/ to order your copy of Rebecca's book or to find out more about her practice. 

S2 E4: Emotions Come First: Feelings, Facts & Faith

This episode explores why people experience and express emotions differently—how upbringing, culture, biology, and personality shape our comfort with feeling. 
You'll learn some practical tools including expanding your emotional vocabulary with a feelings wheel, using music and story to tune into feelings, slowing down to check feelings against facts and faith, and small practices to widen your window of tolerance and deepen connection.For more information please visit jesusandyourmentalhealth.com