Healing Beyond Insight: Embracing Spirit-Led Transformation
Episode Overview
True healing requires more than insight; it involves Spirit-led regulation. Aligning spirit, soul, and body leads to genuine transformation. Understanding Romans 7 and 8 can shift us from survival mode to peace. Practical steps include inviting the Spirit into everyday life. Insight alone doesn't create freedom; the Spirit must be involved.
"There's no amount of willpower that can override a nervous system that does not feel safe."
Ever wondered what it takes to truly heal beyond just insight and willpower? Episode 219 of Strong Tower Mental Health with Heidi Mortenson dives into this very question. Heidi, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, explores Romans 7 and 8, providing a refreshing perspective on why many Christians, despite their faith and good intentions, often feel stuck.
She brings together Scripture, neuroscience, and mental health to show that true healing happens when the Spirit becomes the source of regulation, safety, and identity. This episode is a deep dive into the dynamics of spirit, soul, and body, revealing how they align for genuine transformation. Heidi explains how living under the law of the Spirit of life shifts us from survival mode to a life of peace and effective choices.
With a touch of humour and warmth, she challenges listeners to rethink their approach to healing, offering practical steps for inviting the Spirit into everyday life. You'll be inspired by Heidi's personal journey and her new venture into coaching and consulting. Her insights are not just theoretical but are grounded in her experiences as both a therapist and a person of faith.
Whether you're struggling with emotional or behavioural issues or just curious about the intersection of faith and mental health, this episode is packed with valuable wisdom. So, if you're ready to explore how to move from self-fixing to Spirit-led transformation, this episode is a must-listen. Are you ready to let the Spirit guide you to true healing?