In this powerful conversation, Heidi sits down with Dr. Crawford to explore how faith and psychology work together to heal the spirit, soul, and body. Crawford shares her journey from acting to becoming a psychologist after overcoming depression, self-harm, and eating disorders—and how the Holy Spirit led her into true transformation.

Together, they unpack the difference between the false self and the God-designed self, how trauma fractures identity, and practical tools like internal board meetings, imagination, and somatic breathing to restore wholeness. This episode blends clinical wisdom, biblical truth, and spiritual insight to help listeners return to their original design.

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." ~ 2 Corinthians 5:17

✨ Episode Highlights

• Crawford's healing journey & calling into psychology
• How the false self forms—and how God restores identity
• Healing the spirit, soul, and body through integrated care
• Using imagination, internal board meetings & somatic breathing
• How biblical truth and therapy work together for transformation

📞 Connect With Dr. Crawford

Crawford Clinics: https://crawfordclinics.com/

Shannan's website: https://drshannancrawford.com/

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Have you ever gone to church, felt better… but didn't know why?
Do you love Jesus but still feel stuck in anxiety, striving, or exhaustion?
Do you feel like you should be doing more — even when your heart is longing just to rest? You were never meant to live from survival. You were created to live from heaven.

In this powerful and revelatory episode, Heidi Mortenson invites you into a life-changing understanding of who you really are: you are a spirit, who has a soul, and lives in a body. When you said yes to Jesus, the Holy Spirit came to live inside you — bringing wisdom, discernment, healing, and divine connection. But most of us were never taught how to actually live from our spirit.

"Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." ~1 Thessalonians 5:23
"God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." ~John 4:24

This episode will help you break free from striving and step into alignment with heaven.

✨ In this episode, you'll discover:

• How to live spirit-led instead of stress-led
• How your soul can come under peace instead of pressure
• How your body can heal when it feels safe and supported
• How to experience God not just intellectually, but relationally and spiritually

You'll be guided into deeper awareness of God's presence within you, learn how to release shame and self-blame, and receive practical tools for walking daily in Spirit, soul, and body alignment — the way God designed.

This is not about doing more.
This is about becoming more aware of who God already is in you.

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Have you felt stuck and that you couldn't keep doing? This episode is a tender yet bold encouragement to anyone who feels stuck, unseen, or uncertain. Heidi and Melanie bring the listener back to the truth of God's goodness, His faithfulness in hardship, and His purpose even in our pain.

Despite early technical difficulties, God's presence filled the conversation as Melanie shared her powerful testimony—from infertility and miraculous birth stories to deep loss and renewed hope. Through her journey, she reminds us that Christ in us truly is the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27) and that we are called to live as salt and light in the world, carrying the kingdom of God wherever we go.

In this heartfelt and Holy Spirit–led conversation, Heidi Mortenson, MA, LMFT, sits down with author and speaker Melanie, whose debut book "You Have to Know" became a bestseller and Christlight Award winner. Together, they explore the journey of faith through adversity, healing through identity, and finding purpose in the wilderness seasons of life.

✨ What You'll Receive from This Episode

• 💖 Renewed Faith: See how God's love meets you in the wilderness seasons and turns pain into purpose.
• 🕊️ Healing for the Heart: Learn how to release false beliefs about God as the author of suffering and instead encounter Him as the giver of life and abundance.
• 🔥 Spiritual Confidence: Discover what it means to walk in divine identity as salt and light—carrying Christ's presence wherever you go.
• 👑 Purpose and Calling: Be inspired to embrace your unique role in God's kingdom and overcome fear or doubt that holds you back.
• 🙏 A Personal Blessing: End the episode with a powerful prayer of encouragement and impartation for listeners seeking truth, hope, and renewed vision.

"Which is Christ in you, the hope of glory." ~Colossians 1:27

Melanie's website: https://melaniecox.org/

Follow Melanie on social media: @itsmelaniecox

Melanie's book You Have To Know

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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!