Identity in Christ: Moving Past Labels Like Anxiety and Depression

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Healy Ikerd, a licensed counselor with over 15 years of experience integrating biblical truth and mental health guidance. As someone striving to parent gender-confused children from a Biblical perspective, I was thrilled to pick Healy's brain. We covered so much helpful wisdom for anyone seeking Christ-centered solutions for anxiety, depression, and other struggles. A few key takeaways: - God cares more about our holiness than our happiness. Let's pursue what aligns with His heart, not simply what feels good. - Emotions are a gift from God, but shouldn't be what guides us. We can acknowledge them without letting them rule us. - Our identity is in Christ alone. We aren't defined by anxiety, depression, past hurts, etc. We're defined by who God says we are. I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences on this topic! Has biblical truth shaped your mental health journey? Let me know in the comments. And be sure to check out Healy's books down below if you want to dive deeper into managing anxiety and worry from a biblical perspective.

Parenting Gender Confused Children Support Group:
https://faithfullyengaged.com/support-group/

Healy’s Links:
Website:https://hopelifecounseling.com/licensed-counselor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writtenbyhealey/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Ball-Story-Friendship-Forgiveness/dp/B0CVPYQQK3

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 - Supporting Parents of Gender Confused Children

00:02:40 - Journey into Counseling

00:09:22 - Evaluating Negative Thoughts with Biblical Truth

00:13:40 - Helping Kids Cope with Emotions

00:14:09 - Supporting Kids' Mental Health

00:16:32 - Teaching Kids to Replace Negative Thoughts

00:19:32 - Scriptural Truth and Mental Health

00:22:44 - Embracing Emotions and Identity in Christ

00:25:17 - Growth Through Challenges and Opportunities

00:31:31 - Resources for Parents and Educators

00:32:38 - Exciting New Books

00:33:02 - Managing Anxiety

00:34:24 - Connect with Healy

00:35:17 - Accessing Resources

00:35:45 - Conclusion