Untangle Your Thoughts | Trust in God, Hear from God, Mental Health Tips, Negative Thoughts, Relationship with God, Christian Podcast, Emotional Healing, Spiritual Growth
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I want to start today with something that might feel uncomfortably familiar - you finally get a quiet moment, and almost immediately, your thoughts show up.Something you replay from earlier and befor...
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- 5 months ago
11:22
Many of us know the “what if” loop all too well. "What if I made the wrong decision?" "What if this situation gets worse?" "What if I missed what God was telling me?" Suddenly, your mind is ten steps...
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- 5 months ago
10:16
Does this sound familiar? It’s late, you’re exhausted, but your mind won’t slow down. You’re replaying what was said, what you chose, what you wish you could still change - and somewhere in that loop...
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- 6 months ago
11:28
Have you ever gone through a season where you were sincerely trying to follow God - praying, seeking Him, doing what you believed was right - and yet the situation you were in still felt painful or u...
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- 6 months ago
13:32
Have you ever been told, “Just trust God,” and instead of relief, you felt tension or even guilt? Like if you could really trust Him, you wouldn’t be replaying decisions, bracing for what’s next, or...
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- 6 months ago
13:09
Have you ever read the words “Do not be afraid” and felt a quiet disconnect inside? You want to trust them, but your body hasn’t caught up yet. So many women carry this unspoken tension: a genuine be...
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- 6 months ago
13:43
Today I want to ask a question that might feel uncomfortable at first, but it matters more than we realize. When you think about God, do you feel drawn in or do you tense up a little inside? A lot of...
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- 7 months ago
12:56
Today, I'm stepping into a topic that a lot of people carry quietly, often with more fear and shame than they ever say out loud - intrusive thoughts. Those sudden thoughts that seem to come out of no...
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- 7 months ago
13:39
The Bible tells us to forgive, and many of us truly want to. We agree with it, we believe it, and we’ve even made the intentional choice to forgive. But what happens when your heart says you’ve forgi...
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- 7 months ago
10:09
Have you ever heard the phrase “be still and let the Lord fight for you” and felt an immediate knot in your chest because you genuinely don’t know how to do that? You want to trust God, but your mind...
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- 7 months ago
12:35
Have you ever been told (or told yourself) that if you truly trusted God, fear wouldn’t keep showing up? That peace would come more naturally, your thoughts would settle faster, and your body wouldn’...
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- 7 months ago
13:05
Trust feels spiritual, but so often it’s physical. When life starts to feel unpredictable, our bodies are usually the first to react through tight shoulders, racing thoughts, or a constant urge to st...
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- 8 months ago
14:39
The stretch from late 2024 into 2025 marked one of the most significant seasons of loss I’ve ever walked through - loss of people, roles, income, rhythms, and even parts of my identity that had defin...
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- 8 months ago
22:37
Have you ever felt so scared of “messing up” a decision that you end up stuck in your head, praying harder, overthinking longer, and still feeling frozen? Maybe you worry about disappointing God, choo...
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- 8 months ago
14:13
Have you ever felt like you’re showing up and doing all the “right” spiritual things -reading your Bible, praying, going to church - but inside you still feel flat, distant, or stuck? Maybe you’ve won...
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- 8 months ago
10:42
Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “Things are good right now… which probably means something bad is coming”? Maybe life feels calm on the surface, but inside you’re tense, waiting for the other sho...
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- 9 months ago
12:11
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to slip into that “why does this keep happening to me?” mindset without even realizing it? One annoying moment, one tough conversation, and suddenly the whole day ...
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- 9 months ago
15:06
You know those moments when your brain just won’t let something go? Maybe it’s a conversation you keep replaying or a worry that pops up on repeat like a broken record. I’ve been there too. If your th...
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- 9 months ago
16:31
Sometimes the holidays feel less like a celebration and more like emotional survival. For me, it’s been a tender season. It's been one year since my mom passed, and the emotions still run deep. Maybe ...
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- 9 months ago
11:28
There was a season where I kept thinking, “If I could just hold everything together, maybe I wouldn’t fall apart.” But when things didn’t go the way I wanted - when someone pulled away, when life got ...
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- 9 months ago
13:30
For the longest time, I thought my anxiety was intuition. I could always spot what might go wrong, so I assumed it meant I was being careful. But what I’ve learned is that the brain confuses hypervigi...
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- 10 months ago
13:26
Maybe you’ve had a season where you didn’t even try to pray because you thought, “Why would God listen to me after everything I’ve done?” I’ve been there. I’ve tried to hide behind busyness, perfectio...
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- 10 months ago
13:36
Have you ever caught yourself gripping life with both hands, trying to make sure every detail goes exactly how you planned? You call it “being prepared,” but underneath, you’re anxious, tense, and sec...
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- 10 months ago
11:57
For me, the “what ifs” show up right before something new, something that stretches me. My heart starts racing, my chest feels tight, and before I realize it, I’ve built a whole story in my head about...
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- 10 months ago
13:46
Ever catch yourself spiraling in the same thought pattern, rehashing what you said, what they thought, or what could go wrong next? It’s like your mind hits repeat, and no matter how hard you try, you...
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- 11 months ago
11:24
Do you ever pray and feel like your words are bouncing off the ceiling? You pour out your heart, ask for help, for relief, or even just a sign, and it feels like silence. The days drag on, the questio...
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- 11 months ago
15:28
Do you ever catch yourself saying things in your head that you would never say to a friend? Things like, “Why can’t you just get it together?” or “You should be over this by now.” For a long time, I t...
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- 11 months ago
16:32
Have you ever said “yes” when everything inside of you wanted to say “no”? Maybe it was helping out when you were already stretched thin, or agreeing to avoid letting someone down. That guilty tug you...
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- 11 months ago
13:31
It can be confusing when your prayers are steady and your trust in God is real, yet your body still reacts like danger is near. Maybe your stomach knots up, your breath shortens, or you can’t seem to ...
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- 1 year ago
15:42
Do you ever feel like you’re moving through life on autopilot - exhausted, tense, or numb - and you can’t figure out why? You’re praying, showing up, doing all the “right” things, but your body still ...
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- 1 year ago
16:09
We’ve all heard it - “renew your mind.” It’s one of those phrases that sounds powerful on Sunday, but feels impossible on Monday when negative thoughts won’t quit. I know that cycle personally: waking...
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- 1 year ago
19:17
So often we think healing is supposed to feel light and happy, but the reality is that it can be messy, repetitive, and downright uncomfortable. The church doesn’t always give us language for this, an...
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- 1 year ago
15:50
Have you ever noticed how you can be praying, declaring truth, and reminding yourself of God’s promises, yet still feel fear sitting heavy in your chest? It’s easy to assume that means your faith is w...
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- 1 year ago
12:04
Ever had one of those days where you’re convinced you’re spiraling, only to realize hours later you haven’t had an actual meal? Maybe it’s not burnout or a character flaw - maybe it’s just that your b...
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- 1 year ago
16:05
I used to think peace was something I could force. If I just prayed harder, thought better, or pushed through, surely I’d feel normal again. But even in quiet rooms and calm moments, my body was buzzi...
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- 1 year ago
15:00
Some people can see their anxiety. For others, it’s invisible, but it’s there. In the clenched jaw. The afternoon exhaustion that doesn’t match your calendar. The sudden wave of overwhelm in the middl...
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- 1 year ago
12:20
Ever felt a sting from something that seemed small, but your reaction was anything but? A missed call. A comment said in passing. A change of plans. You tell yourself, “It’s not a big deal,” but insid...
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- 1 year ago
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Here’s the part we’re often afraid to say out loud: Sometimes the hardest part of pain isn’t the loss, it’s the way it shakes your view of God. You trusted Him. You prayed. You believed. And still, th...
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- 1 year ago
12:31
You’ve prayed, you’ve quoted all the right verses, and yet your thoughts keep running wild. Ever been there? That frustrating place where no matter how much truth you speak over yourself, the fear or ...
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- 1 year ago
13:48
Ever felt like your emotions are either locked in a vault or completely flooding the room? One moment you’re holding it all together and the next, you’re either shutting down or snapping. If you’ve be...
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- 1 year ago
16:00
You want to help. It feels noble - maybe even necessary. You’re the one who jumps in, figures it out, and holds it all together. And when someone you love is struggling? You can feel the pull in your ...
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- 1 year ago
13:11
“I should be farther along by now.” Have you ever thought that? Like there’s an invisible clock ticking and you’re behind - emotionally, spiritually, even physically. Maybe you’ve done all the right t...
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- 1 year ago
13:04
Do you ever find yourself stuck in the past, even when you’re trying to move on? Maybe you’ve forgiven, maybe you’ve prayed… but there’s a moment that keeps popping back up. A conversation, a betrayal...
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- 1 year ago
12:45
Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things - praying, trying to trust God, maybe even journaling or setting goals - but you’re still stuck in the same place emotionally or spiritually? You’re no...
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- 1 year ago
14:03
Ever feel like life is one big “on edge” moment, where you’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop? Whether it’s because of trauma, stress, or even spiritual wounds, so many of us have lost our s...
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- 1 year ago
12:49
Ever feel like saying no makes you a bad person? Or that being loving means being endlessly available? Well, you’re not alone. But when you look at how Jesus actually lived, you see something surprisi...
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- 1 year ago
17:30
Today’s episode gets personal—and maybe a little uncomfortable. I'm talking about the lies we believe about ourselves—and the truth that sets us free. These aren’t just surface-level insecurities. The...
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- 1 year ago
16:06
Today’s topic is one that hits deep for so many: “How trauma affects your view of God—and how to heal it.” In this episode, I'm talking about the connection between what you’ve lived through and what ...
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- 1 year ago
17:58
“Take every thought captive.” Sounds powerful, right? But let’s be real -what does that actually look like when you’re in the carpool line, the inbox is overflowing, or your inner critic is running wi...
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- 1 year ago
14:34
Ever catch yourself thinking, “Why can’t I just trust God already?” Like if you were more spiritual, more mature, or more faithful, this wouldn’t be so hard? If that’s you, you’re not alone. And you’r...
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- 1 year ago
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Hey friend! Do you want to overcome negative thoughts? Do you want to be able to discern whether it’s your feelings telling you what to do or God? Are you praying for a mental breakthrough? I’m here to say that numbing out doesn’t have to be your only option. Hard and bad things that have happened in this world that need a safe space to be processed. And the church should be one of those places. And this podcast is one of those places. I’m Jessica Hottle, a Board-Certified Master Mental Health Coach, author, and speaker. I help women overcome negative thought patterns to regain control of their lives. Most importantly, I’m the big sister who is going to tell you the truth because I care. In this podcast, we are going to be talking about: -> Feelings: The good, the bad, and the ugly -> Practical ways to take care of your emotional and mental health while never losing sight of God -> How to study your Bible so that you can grow a deeper relationship with God and the church So pull up a chair and join me at the table. Let’s get to the bottom of what’s holding you back. Next steps: Get My Free 3-Day Bible Study: https://www.jessicahottle.com/3-day-study Have Me As a Coach in Your Corner: https://www.patreon.com/JessicaHottle Untangle Your Thoughts: https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal Visit My Website: https://www.jessicahottle.com Email Me: jessica@jessicahottle.com (Jessica Hottle, Christian Mental Health Coach)
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