212| Lonely This Holiday? Heal with God Through Grief, Depression, & New Traditions w/ Victoria Lydon Pt2
Loneliness, grief, changing traditions — none of these mean God has abandoned you. In Part 2 of our conversation, Victoria D. Lydon and I go deep into the real emotions of the holiday season: feeling empty, tired, lonely, disappointed, or stuck in grief. We talk about how to schedule grief with God, how to stop letting old expectations crush you, and how to build brand-new traditions that carry hope instead of pressure. This episode is for the Christian woman navigating loss, transition, shifting family dynamics, or simply that quiet "I just don't feel okay this year." You'll gain: • What to do when you wake up already tired or dreading the day • How to grieve on purpose — without letting it take over • A biblical way to confront loneliness before it grows • How to rebuild expectations when traditions no longer fit • Practical tools for creating new rhythms, new joy, and new peace • A faith-filled perspective on grief, loneliness, and seasonal heaviness Listen now and then go subscribe to Victoria Lydon's show, Choose 2 Think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choose-2-think-a-christian-podcast-about-the/id1492352533 🎁 Freebie from Victoria Grab Victoria's Ultimate Christmas List-Making & Survival Kit here: https://mailchi.mp/0cd0538ef02e/ultimatechristmasglistmakingandsurvivalkit Check out her other resources and devotionals mentioned on her website: https://www.choose2think.co/books-and-articles.html Scripture: Psalm 34:18 • Philippians 4:8 • Psalm 16:11 Prayer: God, meet me in this place. Turn loneliness into connection and grief into healing. Declaration: I am not alone. God is with me, God is for me, and God is healing me as I walk with Him. NEXT STEPS 👉 Explore all my resources, freebies, and programs: https://linktr.ee/healwithgodpodcast
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211| Need Peace in the Holiday Chaos? 5-Minute Prophetic Reset for Mind, Body, Spirit
Need a quick reset before the holiday chaos? This 5-minute prophetic tool will help you calm your body, quiet your soul, and anchor your spirit back into God's peace — fast. This episode is for: The Christian woman who's tired of being overwhelmed, overstimulated, or emotionally scattered during holiday gatherings. You'll gain: • A practical 5-minute body–soul–spirit reset • How to regulate your body before anxiety spikes • How to hear God's voice quickly in stressful environments • A grounding prayer you can use while cleaning, cooking, or hosting Prayer: "Holy Spirit, lead my mind, body, and spirit into Your peace." Declaration: "I bring peace, not pressure." NEXT STEPS 👉 Explore all my resources & programs: https://linktr.ee/healwithgodpodcast
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210| Holiday Dread or Healing with Prayer? Hear God's Voice When Anxiety Hits w/ Victoria Lydon Pt1
Holiday dread doesn't mean you're broken — it means something in you is asking to heal. In this powerful conversation with author and podcast host Victoria D. Lydon, we talk about the real emotions that come with the holidays: pressure, sadness, numbness, grief, or just quiet dread. And instead of stuffing it, we walk through how to recognize it, resist the lies, and replace it with God's truth so you can hear Him clearly in this season. This episode is for the woman who loves Jesus… but still wakes up anxious, overwhelmed, or empty as the holidays get closer. You'll gain: • A clear way to recognize your thoughts instead of spiraling • How to resist fear, dread, and unhealthy thought loops • What it means to replace lies with God's actual truth • A biblical path to peace through hearing God's voice • Simple daily habits that help you stay free, not just get free Listen now and then go subscribe to Victoria Lydon's show, Choose 2 Think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choose-2-think-a-christian-podcast-about-the/id1492352533 Scripture: James 4:7 • Philippians 4:6–7 • 2 Corinthians 10:5 Prayer: God, open my eyes to what I'm feeling and thinking — and align my mind with Your truth. Declaration: I hear God clearly, I submit my thoughts to Him, and I walk in His peace today. NEXT STEPS 👉 Save your free seat for the next Prophetic Healing Workshop: https://heatherobrien.net/workshop 👉 Explore all my resources, freebies, and programs: https://linktr.ee/healwithgodpodcast
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209| Too Busy to Heal? A Prophetic Reset for Christian Anxiety About Time w/ Lissa Figgins
Are you tired of feeling behind, overwhelmed, or anxious about never having enough time to heal? This prophetic conversation with Christian time strategist Lissa Figgins will help you break free from the anxiety, shame, and spiritual pressure that come from always rushing, always doing, and never feeling caught up. If you've been praying for clarity, peace, and a way to hear God's voice without the constant hurry — this is your reset. We explore how your relationship with time affects your emotional healing, why constant busyness fuels Christian anxiety, and how God invites you into a prophetic rhythm of peace, presence, and purpose. Lissa shares her powerful testimony of striving, stress, and the moment God opened her eyes to the spiritual root of hurry — and how redeeming her time transformed her walk with Jesus. This episode is for the woman who loves God deeply, but feels stretched thin, spiritually drained, and unsure how to slow down long enough to hear His voice again. You'll Gain: A prophetic perspective on why anxiety around time is spiritual — not just practical How to hear God's voice when your schedule feels overwhelming A clear picture of what "redeeming the time" actually means for Christian women Listen now and then go subscribe to Lissa Figgins' show, Redeem Her Time: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redeem-her-time/id1665946140 Scripture: "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil." — Ephesians 5:15–16 Prayer: Jesus, help me release the anxiety I carry around time. Teach me how to hear Your voice, trust Your timing, and steward the hours You've given me with peace and purpose. Declaration: I have time for what God has called me to. I refuse the lie of "not enough," and I receive prophetic clarity, peace, and strength for my healing journey. NEXT STEPS 👉 Explore all my resources, freebies, and programs here: https://linktr.ee/healwithgodpodcast
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208| Holiday's Triggering Grief? Heal Seasonal Depression by Hearing God's Voice w/ Christina Smith
When holidays trigger grief, God still wants to meet you there. As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many believers secretly dread the holidays. Memories, loss, and loneliness can make it feel impossible to find joy. In this powerful replay from Witness the Wonder, host Christina Smith sits down with Heather O'Brien of the Heal with God podcast to talk about grief, seasonal depression, and the healing power of hearing God's voice. Together they unpack practical ways to heal seasonal depression, plan to grieve with purpose, and invite Jesus into the emotional spaces that still ache. You'll learn how to tell the difference between healthy grief and "fantasy grief," how to take thoughts captive, and how to find joy without denying pain. This episode will remind you that joy and grief can coexist, and that God's voice still brings peace—especially when the season feels heavy. You'll Gain: Practical steps to process grief through prayer and conversation with God How to heal seasonal depression by hearing His voice instead of isolating Insight on differentiating between fantasy grief and real, God-honoring grief Why joy is a person—Jesus—and how to choose Him daily Hope for the holidays through Christian healing and prayer Listen now, and then go subscribe to Christina's podcast, Witness the Wonder, for more powerful, faith-filled stories: 👉 Website: https://christinasmithofficial.com/witness-the-wonder 👉 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witness-the-wonder-true-stories-of-faith/id1817108281 Scripture: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." – Psalm 34:18 Prayer: "God, I invite You into my holiday season. Help me grieve with You, not apart from You. Turn my sadness into peace, and my loneliness into connection with Your heart." Declaration: "I will not walk through this season alone. God is healing me as I hear His voice and choose His joy." NEXT STEPS 👉 Experience live prophetic healing like this inside my Prophetic Healing Workshop, held every 3rd Monday of the month. The next one is Monday, November 17. Save your seat at: heatherobrien.net/workshop 👉 Explore all my resources, freebies, and programs here: linktr.ee/healwithgodpodcast
About Heal with God | Deliverance, Discernment, Healing with Prayer, Christian, Prophetic
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Do you feel stuck in cycles of pain, anxiety, or shame — desperate for deliverance, emotional healing, or peace through prayer?
Are you waiting on a promise, trying to trust God's timing, but secretly feeling frustrated, helpless, or alone?
Maybe you've prayed for healing but still wrestle with spiritual warfare, self-hatred, or emotional trauma.
You're not doing "nothing"… but it feels like you're not doing enough for God to love you back.
If any of that hit home, you're in the right place.
Welcome to Heal with God — a Christian podcast for those ready to stop spinning in emotional cycles and finally receive healing prayer, deliverance, and deep inner peace through a relationship with the One who speaks.
I'm Heather O'Brien — Jesus follower, boy mom, minister, and author. For years, I was in church every Sunday but secretly drowning in depression, anxiety, addiction, and shame. I believed in God but didn't know I could actually hear His voice — let alone receive healing through it.
Everything changed when I began to listen… and He spoke.
Now I help Christians just like you:
→ Learn how to hear God's voice and grow in spiritual discernment
→ Experience deliverance and healing prayer for trauma, shame, and anxiety
→ Walk in faith-based emotional healing and lasting peace
If you're ready to sit in silence with God, hear His voice clearly, and be led step-by-step into emotional healing and restoration, this podcast is for you.
Warrior, I pray the Spirit of revelation comes upon you now and that your heart and mind be receptive to hearing God's voice as you tune in.
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