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2026/10/26
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Strong Tower Mental Health is an authentic and encouraging podcast hosted by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Heidi Mortenson. Get ready for heaven to be unlocked in your soul with real life stories, skills, and amazing guests who will inspire you. Topics on this podcast include vulnerability, authenticity, how to have difficult conversations, keeping healthy boundaries with others, marriage, depression, anxiety, addiction, co-dependency and more. You will learn how to pull the gold from yourself and others, and walk in freedom no matter the circumstances surrounding you. Learn more at https://heidimortensonlmft.com/
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263. The Hidden Fear Behind People-Pleasing
2026/10/26
What if your desire to make everyone happy isn't actually coming from love—but from fear?
Sometimes what looks like kindness, selflessness, and putting others first is actually rooted in fear of rejection, disappointment, conflict, or losing control.
In this episode of the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast, Heidi explores the biblical story of Mary and Martha, the psychology behind people-pleasing, and how Jesus invites us to move from fear-driven striving into freedom.
In this episode, you'll discover:
How people-pleasing can disguise itself as love and selflessness Why childhood experiences, trauma, and fear can lead us to feel responsible for others' happiness What Mary and Martha teach us about worry, striving, and being with Jesus How to recognize and break agreement with lies that keep us trapped in fear Biblical truths to declare over your identity, worth, and relationships You can love people deeply without being responsible for their happiness. Freedom begins when you stop looking to others for your worth and start looking to Jesus.
Key Scripture — Psalm 34:4 (ESV)
"I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears."
Additional Scriptures: Luke 10:38–42, Luke 11:39–42, Galatians 1:10, Psalm 139:14.
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262. Surrender Changes Everything With Joyce Erickson
2026/10/19
What does it look like to truly put God first—and allow Him to use your life for His purposes?
In this episode of the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast, Heidi sits down with Bible teacher, ministry leader, and Impactors for Christ podcast host Joyce Erickson. Joyce shares her powerful testimony—from encountering Jesus as a teenager, through years of living with one foot in the world, to fully surrendering her life to God and stepping into a calling she never could have planned for herself.
Joyce shares how God led her from studying and teaching the Bible to developing a Christian college program, serving as its president, and eventually encouraging others to use their gifts to impact the world for Christ.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Why putting God first can change the direction of your life How surrender and obedience can open doors you never expected Biblical ways to discern God's voice Why Scripture must remain the foundation for dreams, visions, and spiritual experiences How God can use your unique gifts and story to impact others for Christ Joyce's story is a beautiful reminder that you don't have to have your entire calling figured out—you simply need to be willing to follow God one step at a time.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." — Proverbs 3:5–6 NKJV
Life starts to have purpose when you put God first
You start to respect yourself and you stop focusing on what the other person is doing and you start to have purpose in life.
Joyce's Website: Believersbibleschool.com
Impactors For Christ Podcast – Youtube
Tiktok Reve Joyce Erickson
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261. Does Trauma Stop Revival? When Hunger, Healing & Discernment Collide
2026/10/12
Does trauma stop revival? Can God genuinely move in a church where leaders—or the people experiencing Him—are carrying unresolved trauma? And does an intense hunger for God always mean a community is spiritually healthy?
In this episode, Heidi explores the complicated intersection of revival, trauma, spiritual hunger, emotional health, leadership, and discernment. From Samson's supernatural gifting alongside profound character struggles to the differences between charismatic expressions of hunger and the quiet faithfulness often seen in more traditional churches, this conversation asks an important question: How do we recognize a healthy move of God?
In this episode, you'll discover:
• Why unresolved trauma doesn't necessarily prevent God from moving—but can affect how we perceive and steward what He is doing
• How to distinguish spiritual gifts, emotional intensity, and manifestations from the fruit of the Spirit
• Why a quiet, faithful Christian may be just as hungry for God as someone pursuing revival meetings and supernatural encounters
• What Samson teaches us about the difference between gifting and character
• Practical markers of healthy revival, including truth, accountability, humility, safety, repentance, rest, and lasting fruit
"Test everything; hold fast what is good." — 1 Thessalonians 5:21
You don't have to be afraid of the supernatural, and you don't have to turn off discernment to pursue it. We can hunger for everything God has for us while remaining grounded in Scripture, wisdom, emotional health, and the fruit of the Spirit.
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260. Psychosis or Demonic? With Pastor Rafe Ronning
2026/10/05
Psychosis or Demonic? Discerning Mental Health and Spiritual Warfare
Is it psychosis, demonic influence—or could there be more than one thing happening at the same time?
In this episode of the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast, Heidi sits down with Rafe Ronning to continue the conversation from the Mental Health & Deliverance Conference. Together, they explore one of the most challenging areas of discernment: distinguishing symptoms of mental illness from possible spiritual oppression.
Heidi and Rafe also discuss the Lindsay Clancy trial and case, including reports surrounding her mental state and alleged experiences of hearing a voice, and consider the questions her story raises about psychosis, spiritual warfare, and the importance of careful discernment. They do not attempt to diagnose Clancy or claim certainty about the spiritual causes of her actions.
In this episode, you'll hear:
How psychosis and spiritual oppression can sometimes appear similar Rafe's personal testimony of deliverance and spiritual freedom Why Christians disagree about whether believers can experience demonic oppression How to approach voices, intrusive thoughts, and unusual experiences with both spiritual and clinical discernment Why seeking appropriate help, staying grounded in Scripture, and following the Holy Spirit matter when navigating complex symptoms This conversation isn't about labeling every mental health struggle as demonic—or dismissing the spiritual realm altogether. It's about learning to discern wisely, remain grounded in truth, and recognize when someone may need clinical care, spiritual support, or both.
"Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God." — 1 John 4:1 NKJV
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour." — 1 Peter 5:8 NKJV
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." — 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV
Rafe's website: https://www.truthandfreedomchurch.com/
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259. When the Future Feels Uncertain: Choosing Faith Over Fear with Heidi Lee Anderson
2026/09/28
What do you do when the future you imagined suddenly feels uncertain?
In this powerful and hope-filled conversation, Heidi Mortenson sits down with Christian author and speaker Heidi Lee Anderson, who shares how a cancer diagnosis at just 23 years old changed the trajectory of her life—and deepened her understanding of what it really means to trust God when you don't know what comes next.
Heidi Lee shares her journey through Hodgkin's lymphoma, chemotherapy and radiation, fears about infertility and long-term health complications, and the unexpected ways God met her in the middle of it all—including meeting her future husband during treatment and later becoming a mom to four children.
Years later, new health concerns brought Heidi back to a familiar crossroads: Would she live consumed by the "what ifs," or trust the God who had already proven faithful? That journey became the foundation for her 100-day devotional, All in All Yours.
In this episode, you'll discover:
How to fight the spiral of "what if?" when fear and uncertainty take over Why faith doesn't require denying difficult circumstances—it means learning where to place your trust in the middle of them How God can be working behind the scenes even when your circumstances look nothing like you hoped The powerful role prayer and community can play when you're walking through suffering How to choose joy, surrender, and hope when you can't control what happens next "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." — Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
If you're walking through a diagnosis, an uncertain future, unanswered prayer, or simply a season where fear keeps whispering "What if?"—this conversation is a reminder that God is already present in the places you're afraid to go. Your circumstances may feel uncertain, but your God is not.
Heidi Lee Anderson's website: HeidiLeeAndersonMinistries.com
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258. Is That Really You? Discernment & Your Authority in Christ
2026/09/21
What if every thought going through your mind isn't actually something you need to agree with?
Following my conversation with Dr. Natalie Atwell, I want to go deeper into spiritual discernment—and why understanding both the psychological and spiritual realms matters for our mental health.
As a mental health therapist and Christian, I believe we can fall into two extremes: seeing a demon behind every struggle or explaining everything psychologically and forgetting that Scripture says spiritual warfare is real.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to recognize when a thought doesn't line up with God's truth Why Scripture tells us both to take thoughts captive and resist the enemy What the Bible says about our authority over demonic spirits Why Christians disagree about whether a believer can "have a demon" Practical steps for growing in discernment and walking in your authority in Christ The goal isn't to become demon-focused. It's to know Jesus, know His Word, and become increasingly able to recognize what is true—and what isn't.
"For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ." ~2 Corinthians 10:4–5
"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." ~ James 4:7
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257. Mental Health & the Unseen Realm with Dr. Natalie Atwell
2026/09/14
What if some of what we're seeing in mental health can't be fully understood through a psychological lens alone?
In this episode of the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast, Heidi sits down with Dr. Natalie Atwell, licensed clinical mental health counselor and author of Humanity Under Siege, for a thought-provoking conversation about mental health, spiritual warfare, and the unseen realm.
After encountering the biblical scholarship of Dr. Michael Heiser, Natalie began looking more deeply at what Scripture says about the spiritual world—and how that understanding might inform her work with clients. Rather than replacing good clinical care with spiritual explanations, Natalie developed an approach that considers the whole person: psychological, physical, relational, and spiritual.
Together, Heidi and Natalie discuss:
How Michael Heiser's work on the unseen realm changed Natalie's approach to mental health How clinicians can explore spiritual concerns ethically, including the importance of assessment and informed consent Why Christians need discernment around New Age and other spiritual practices increasingly appearing in mental health spaces How to distinguish psychological and trauma-related patterns from possible spiritual influences—without assuming everything is spiritual How biblical truth, trauma-informed care, CBT, prayer, and spiritual assessment can work together while remaining within appropriate clinical boundaries Natalie also shares why she believes Christian therapists shouldn't have to hide their faith to practice ethically—and why both courage and humility are needed when addressing areas we cannot always see.
This conversation is ultimately about hope. We don't have to fear the unseen realm, and we don't have to choose between sound mental health care and a biblical worldview. We can pursue truth, wisdom, discernment, and excellent care while continually pointing people toward the hope found in Jesus.
"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places." — Ephesians 6:12 NKJV
Learn more about Dr. Natalie Atwell and her work at Mental Warrior Consulting, and find her book, Humanity Under Siege, wherever books are sold.
Natalie's website: https://mentalwarriorconsulting.com/
Purchase Natalie's book Humanity Under Siege: https://a.co/d/000TlgOl
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256. You Can't Counsel a Demon: When Mental Health Meets Spiritual Warfare
2026/09/07
Can mental health symptoms have psychological, trauma-related, physical and spiritual components? And how do we discern what we're actually dealing with without spiritualizing everything—or leaving God completely out of the conversation?
In this episode, Heidi shares some of her biggest takeaways from the Mental Health & Deliverance Conference and why clinicians, ministry leaders, and believers need wisdom, humility, and discernment when caring for people.
One phrase captures the tension:
"You can't cast out a person, and you can't counsel a demon."
In this episode, you'll discover:
• Why not everything is a demon—and not everything is psychological
• Why trauma-informed care matters in deliverance ministry
• What "you can't counsel a demon, and you can't cast out a person" really means
• How to stay in your lane without leaving the Holy Spirit outside the room
• Why we need more collaboration between clinicians and ministry leaders
We don't have to choose between taking mental health seriously and taking the spiritual realm seriously. We can learn to hold both with wisdom, ethics, compassion, and biblical discernment.
"Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God…" — 1 John 4:1
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255. Discerning Spiritual Mixture With Dr. Jessica Stone
2026/08/31
What if some of the confusion you've experienced in your faith isn't because God is unclear—but because truth has become mixed with other voices?
In this thought-provoking episode, Heidi sits down with therapist, teacher, and author Dr. Jessica Stone to unpack one of the greatest challenges facing Christians today: spiritual mixture. Together they explore what happens when biblical truth becomes blended with personal experiences, emotional reasoning, cultural influences, or teachings that aren't rooted in Scripture.
Rather than living from formulas, other people's testimonies, or emotional highs, God invites us into something far deeper—a personal relationship with Him and a Kingdom mindset that brings clarity, freedom, and peace.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Why spiritual mixture creates confusion and keeps believers stuck. How to discern God's voice from emotions, experiences, and human opinions. Why the simplicity of the Gospel is still the pathway to freedom. How testimonies can inspire without becoming unrealistic expectations. Practical ways to build a Kingdom mindset rooted in Scripture instead of spiritual trends. "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."
Romans 12:2 (NIV)
Dr. Jessica also shares resources from her Kingdom Mindset Masterclass and discusses how believers can grow in biblical discernment while cultivating a deeper, more authentic relationship with Jesus.
Dr. Jessica Stone's website: https://www.kingdommindset.global/
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254. When Surrender Is Really Control
2026/08/24
Have you ever "surrendered" something to God—while secretly hoping your surrender would finally make Him change the situation?
Sometimes control doesn't look like control. It looks like helping. Fixing. Praying harder. Being extra kind. Trying to say exactly the right thing. Or even telling God, "I give this completely to You," while quietly expecting a particular outcome in return.
In this episode of the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast, Heidi explores the difference between true biblical surrender and spiritualized control—and why trauma, relational pain, and a dysregulated nervous system can make letting go feel so difficult.
Using a simple dream about mowing someone else's lawn, Heidi asks a powerful question:
Am I tending what God has actually given me to tend—or am I trying to manage something that belongs to someone else?
In this episode, you'll learn:
How control can disguise itself as love, helping, prayer, or surrender Why trauma and nervous-system activation can make control feel like safety How to distinguish what belongs to God, what belongs to you, and what belongs to another person Why trusting God does not require blindly trusting people How to carry hope for someone's transformation without making yourself responsible for producing it
"Peter, seeing him, said to Jesus, 'But Lord, what about this man?' Jesus said to him, 'If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you? You follow Me.'" ~ John 21:21–22 (NKJV)
Surrender isn't trusting God to give me the outcome I want. Surrender is trusting God with the outcome.
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253. When Trauma Meets Deliverance With Adele Vrey
2026/08/17
Can someone survive extreme trauma, ritual abuse, and generational Satanism—and not only find freedom, but dedicate their life to helping others heal?
In one of the most powerful conversations on the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast, Heidi sits down with Adele Vrey from South Africa to hear her remarkable testimony of redemption. Adele shares her journey out of generational Satanism, the devastating effects of ritual trauma and dissociation, and the years-long healing process that included counseling, deliverance, inner healing, prayer, and God's miraculous restoration.
Together, Heidi and Adele tackle one of the most important conversations facing the Church today: How do we wisely discern the difference between trauma, mental illness, and spiritual oppression? They discuss why the Church needs both biblical discernment and trauma-informed care—and why no single tool is enough.
In this episode you'll discover:
How severe trauma can impact the brain, body, and spirit. Why healing often requires counseling, deliverance, prayer, and community—not just one approach. How to discern between psychological, physical, and spiritual causes of suffering. Why trauma-informed ministry is essential for today's Church. The incredible hope that Jesus brings, no matter how dark your past has been. "He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners." — Isaiah 61:1
Connect with Adele Vrey
To learn more about Adele and Riaan Swiegelaar's ministry, counseling, training, and resources, visit: https://www.deliverance4me.com/
Join Us at the Mental Health & Deliverance Conference
Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-deliverance-conference-tickets-1997857590835
If this conversation resonates with you, we'd love to have you join us August 26–27, 2026, at Truth and Freedom Church (Minnesota) for the Mental Health & Deliverance Conference featuring Adele Vrey, Rafe Ronning, and Heidi Mortenson.
Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-deliverance-conference-tickets-1997857590835
Whether you're a therapist, ministry leader, pastor, or someone pursuing healing, this conference will equip you with practical tools, biblical wisdom, and greater discernment for walking with people toward freedom.
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252. Jesus and Your Nervous System
2026/08/10
What if the behaviors you feel ashamed of are not proof that you are weak—but evidence that your nervous system has been trying to protect you?
In this episode, Heidi explores how faith, trauma, attachment, and neuroscience come together to explain why we sometimes overreact, shut down, people-please, strive, control, or feel uneasy when life is finally peaceful.
You'll learn:
• Why the brain predicts danger based on past experiences
• Why familiar patterns can feel safer than healthy ones
• How neuroplasticity allows the brain to form new pathways
• Why safe relationships and co-regulation matter for healing
• Five practical ways to retrain your nervous system with Jesus
Drawing from basic neuroscience research on predictive processing, memory reconsolidation, emotional regulation, and attachment, Heidi explains that healing is not about ignoring the body or simply "having more faith." It is about allowing God's truth, the Holy Spirit, healthy relationships, and the way God designed the brain and body to work together.
You'll also discover how to notice your reactions without shame, regulate before responding, identify old predictions, renew your mind with truth, and experience God as a secure place of attachment.
"Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless." — 1 Thessalonians 5:23
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251. Following God's Call into Difficult Places With Stephanie Page
2026/08/03
What if your everyday work could become a catalyst for freedom and healing?
In this powerful conversation, Heidi sits down with Stephanie Page, founder of Stories Foundation, to discuss her journey of faith, obedience, and the mission to combat human trafficking right here in Minnesota. Stephanie shares how God led her to start a nonprofit café that not only serves coffee but also creates opportunities, support, and hope for survivors of exploitation and trafficking.
Together, they unpack the realities of trafficking, the role manipulation and unhealthy relationships play in exploitation, and how communities can become part of the solution. Stephanie also shares how she stays grounded in God's heart while carrying the weight of such difficult work.
In this episode you'll learn:
✔️ How human trafficking often begins through manipulation and unhealthy relationships
✔️ Warning signs of grooming, exploitation, and relational control
✔️ Practical ways to support survivors and raise awareness in your community
✔️ How obedience to God's calling can lead to greater impact than you ever imagined
Whether you're a parent, leader, counselor, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, this conversation will equip and inspire you to bring light into some of the darkest places of our culture.
"Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause." — Isaiah 1:17 (ESV)
"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves." — Proverbs 31:8
To learn more, support the mission, or get involved, visit storiesfoundation.org.
Steph's website: www.storiesfoundation.org
Heidi's website: www.heidimortenson.com
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250. Overcoming Perfectionism
2026/07/27
Do you constantly feel like you have to get everything just right? Do you struggle with fear of failure, people-pleasing, or feeling like you're never enough—even when everyone else thinks you're doing great?
What if perfectionism isn't about having high standards at all... but about trying to protect yourself from shame?
In this episode, Heidi unpacks the hidden roots of perfectionism through the lens of psychology, Brené Brown's research, and biblical truth. You'll discover how striving for perfection can actually keep you from the freedom, peace, and authentic connection God desires for you.
In this episode, you'll learn:
The surprising difference between healthy excellence and perfectionism Why shame—not failure—is often driving your need to perform How perfectionism becomes emotional armor that keeps you stuck Practical tools to break free from striving and embrace grace What Scripture says about your identity, worth, and freedom in Christ You don't have to earn God's love—or anyone else's approval. Freedom begins when you stop trying to be perfect and start believing what God already says about you.
"My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness."
— 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
If this episode encourages you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use the reminder that they are loved—not because they're perfect, but because they belong to Christ.
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249. Life Under the Rainbow With Dr. Leanna Brewer
2026/07/20
What if the key to peace, purpose, and emotional healing is understanding the covenants of God?
In this powerful conversation, Heidi Mortenson sits down with pastor, author, and ministry leader Leanna Brewer to talk about surrender, identity, ministry, trauma healing, and the life-changing power of God's promises. Dr. Leanna shares her personal journey of overcoming imposter syndrome, learning to trust God's calling, and finding freedom from chronic stress by staying rooted in His presence.
Together, they explore her book Life Under the Rainbow, the meaning of biblical covenants, the challenges women face in leadership and motherhood, and how healing begins when we stop striving and start partnering with God.
This episode is full of wisdom, encouragement, and practical insight for anyone feeling overwhelmed, stuck, spiritually exhausted, or uncertain about their calling.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
How to overcome imposter syndrome and fully embrace your God-given calling The difference between God's promises and biblical covenant Practical ways to surrender stress, anxiety, and unrealistic expectations Why healing and transformation often begin with honesty and self-awareness Encouragement for women navigating ministry, marriage, motherhood, and leadership Spark Wordwide: https://sparkworldwide.org/
Open Door Church: https://opendoorexperience.com/
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Donny Barley 2026/05/07
Thanks
I found you thru Rebecca Maxwell and you’ve been inspiring me w my healing .
julesingglendale 2026/02/04
Truth every time!
I am so grateful to have found Heidi Mortenson in this life! She loves Jesus so well and has helped me maneuver lies and chaos in my own life. She is ...
JoyKimiko 2025/09/24
Encouraging podcast
Heidi is wonderful to listen to. She is so in touch with issues of the heart and spiritual strongholds that plague us and provides great encouragement...
Heather O'Brien 2025/08/08
Faith Mental Health = Freedom
I love how this show bridges mental health with the truth of God’s Word. Each episode feels like a safe place to be honest about your struggles while ...
DBirgie 2024/07/27
Master Counseling At It‘s Finest! Excellent Tool for Mental Health!
Heidi Mortenson‘s Podcast show on mental health is a must listen to every morning. In a time like this, filled with rising fear, Heidi’s podcast is a ...
2tori2 2024/05/14
Excellent Christian podcast
Thanks for this excellent podcast. This is a wonderful source of Christian perspective blended with main stream psychology. Nothing gets lost in that ...
Danber04 2024/05/03
Amazing mental health and spirit lead podcast
Heidi is amazing and someone you listen too and you can just feel how close they are to the lord. I have been listening to this podcast that dives int...
LoonLady52 2023/11/21
Loving and encouraging
Heidi was lovely. I am anxious and excited to hear more. Thank you.
Preachjared 2023/08/06
Love this!
Heidi is personable and caring. She is a Spirit empowered professional who is helping thousands of people find relief and freedom through Christ. Subs...
Megan Nilsen 2023/06/11
Solid, Honest, Helpful and Fun!
Heidi is the real deal. She loves Jesus and she loves people. This podcast will introduce you to a new way of living and being in this world guided by...
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