What if spiritual maturity isn't measured by how powerful an encounter feels…
but by how we love the person right in front of us?

In this episode, Heidi shares a personal reflection on her faith being refined—learning to hold both the gifts of the Spirit and a deeper commitment to Scripture, discernment, and emotional health.

As conversations around revival, deliverance, and spiritual experiences continue to grow, there is an important question we must ask:

Are we missing the person right in front of us?
Are we overlooking the hurting in pursuit of the miraculous?

Through both a biblical and psychological lens, Heidi explores how true discernment is not just about recognizing truth—but expressing that truth through love.

Because healing doesn't just come through power.
It also comes through being seen, known, and safely held.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM THIS EPISODE

• A deeper understanding of hesed—God's steadfast, relational love
• How attachment and emotional safety reflect God's design for healing
• Discernment of when spirituality is bypassing pain vs. truly healing it
• A framework for integrating faith, mental health, and whole-person healing

"The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love (hesed) and faithfulness." — Exodus 34:6

Schedule a FREE 15-minute clarity call: https://calendly.com/heidimortenson/15min

Find more about Heidi: www.heidimortensonlmft.com

· Release What Isn't Yours FREE Download: https://subscribepage.io/IAqSlk

· If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!