Best Dr Michelle Bengtson Podcasts (2024)

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290 How to Pray in Faith and Release Control to God’s Timing 27:35

5d ago27:35

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Episode Summary: Have you ever prayed fervently for something for years, or even decades and began to doubt that God would answer your prayers? My guest on today’s episode is Bunny Yekzaman who prayed for over 20 years for her Muslim husband to receive God’s gift of salvation. Her journey took a powerful turn when she learned to pray in faith and r…

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Healing Strategies - The Tribe interviews Dr. Michelle Bengtson (Conquer Codependency God's Way) 41:38

12d ago41:38

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At times, our healing journey may seem to reveal more questions than it provides answers which clashes with the codependency desire to be in control. However, it was through these questions that we can discovered deeper layers of healing. As we navigate this path with God at the helm, we learn to embrace uncertainty as a companion rather than an ad…

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How to Find Freedom and Redemption from Shame — with Morgan Krueger and Allie Marie Smith 35:11

1d ago35:11

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Do you ever feel unworthy because of your past? Have things people done or said left you with wounds and low self-worth? Do you believe that if someone knew the truth about you, they wouldn’t love you? In this powerful conversation, Morgan Krueger, author of “Goodbye Hiding, Hello Shame,” talks to us about the complex topic of shame and the journey…

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289 How to Navigate Gender Identity Issues with Faith and Love 37:44

6d ago37:44

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Episode Summary: In this episode, author, speaker, and mother, Jodi Howe, shares the painful wounds she has gone through as she has parented a child with gender identity issues. She shares the wisdom that God has granted her in how to remain true to the gospel of Jesus Christ, but still love her daughter. Quotables from the episode: Often God uses …

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How to Live Like It's True that God has Control {Kori Pennypacker} 46:02

7d ago46:02

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How has God used a storm to show you that you're not in control? And how has he used that storm to invite you to surrender control to Him? In this episode of the Live Like It's True podcast, Kori Pennypacker of Bible2School.com and I are talking about the story of Jonah—the prophet who stubbornly tried to run away from God and was swallowed by a wh…

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Finding Freedom from Pornography — with Dr. Joy Skarka and Allie Marie Smith 27:53

8d ago27:53

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Do you struggle with viewing pornography or sexual brokenness? In this episode, Allie Marie Smith and Dr. Joy Skarka discuss the sensitive and serious topic of pornography addiction. They highlight the prevalence of pornography among women and the various forms it takes, such as online videos, TV shows, movies, and erotica. Dr. Skarka shares her pe…

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288 How to Move Forward After a Broken Engagement and Heal from Painful Trials 16:55

15d ago16:55

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Episode Summary: In this episode we continue the “Sacred Scar Story Series.” My guest, Georgia Shaffer, shares the pain of a broken engagement and what she thought that meant for her ministry and service to God. She shares the beautiful sacred scar that her wounds have produced, and how God is using her in the lives of others. Quotables from the ep…

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287 How to Overcome Shame and Find Healing After Abuse 26:40

26d ago26:40

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Karen DeArmond Gardner opens up about the deep shame she experienced as a victim of domestic abuse in her thirty-year marriage. She shares the painful journey of living through abuse and the healing after abuse that transformed her life. Karen explains the key factors in her healing process, including how God repla…

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The Surprise of Suffering and Empowering Truth {Amy Lively} 49:08

21d ago49:08

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How do you expect the story to go, once you begin following Jesus? Do you anticipate bigger and better realities for your life? Have you considered suffering might be part of the equation? In this episode of Live Like It's True, Amy Lively and I discuss Peter's misconception about suffering and the hopeful truth that Jesus offers him. Guest: Amy Li…

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286 How to Cope with the Emotional Impact of Being a Mental Health Caregiver 30:50

1M ago30:50

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Episode Summary: In this Sacred Scar Story, I chat with Carole Leathem, a mental health caregiver who founded a caregiving ministry after becoming the primary caregiver for her pastor husband who struggled with mental health issues, and later, her mother. Carole shares how she coped with the emotional impact of her caregiving journey, including the…

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How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome — with Robyn Graham and Allie Marie Smith 34:00

29d ago34:00

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Do you struggle with self-doubt? Do you dismiss your gifts or downplay your accomplishments despite your successes? Do you ever feel like a fraud in your own life or that you are going to find out that you aren’t who you are supposed to be? In this episode, Allie Marie Smith and guest Robin Graham discuss overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt…

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285 How to Heal from the Scars of Childhood Prejudice 23:15

1M ago23:15

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Episode Summary: This week’s guest on the Sacred Scar Story Series, Barb Roose, faced prejudice from early childhood. This led to her believing she was never enough and compensating by trying to “outperform her race.” She shares her story, and how she found healing, and God’s peace. Quotables from the episode: I love the message that God can use al…

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The Truth About Comparison, When You're the Mom with Less {Lara d’Entremont} 45:25

1M ago45:25

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What if that other mom is able to raise six kids and chickens, plus make her own cheese, and you can barely keep up with your one child and keep him from the brink of disaster? Listen on: Apple | Spotify | Other Guest: Lara d’Entremont Bible Passage: Parable of the Talents - Matthew 25:14-30 Freebie: Live Like It's True Workbook Resound Media: Go t…

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Codependency Crash Comeback 18:56

2M ago18:56

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A Codependency Crash occurs when a person who has been heavily reliant on another individual for their emotional or psychological stability experiences a sudden and overwhelming sense of loss or emptiness. This crash can happen when the relationship ends, significantly changes, or when the dependent person realizes their own needs and emotions have…

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284 How to Stop People Pleasing and Break the Cycle of Co-Dependency 27:27

2M ago27:27

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Episode Summary: Many of us unknowingly invest our time and energy seeking validation and acceptance from others, often at the cost of our own well-being. On this episode, I sat down with Aliene Thompson, founder of Treasured Ministries International, to discuss her journey through painful emotional wounds that led to co-dependency. She shares how …

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283 How To Hold On To Hope When Your Child Becomes a Prodigal 18:32

2M ago18:32

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Episode Summary: As a parent, we try to do the best job we can raising our children. While children don’t come with a “how-to” manual, God gives us wisdom in His word. Proverbs 22:6 tells us “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” So, what do we do, when our children choose their own path? On this…

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A "Lifequake" Story of God's Faithfulness and New Beginnings {Tracie Miles} 39:21

2M ago39:21

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Have you experienced a "Lifequake"? Perhaps an unwanted divorce, a job loss, a health or financial crisis? Tracie Miles and I talk about the context of Jeremiah 29:11—and what is and isn't promised to us in our lowest moments of exile. Tracie's story of God's faithfulness will inspire, challenge, and equip you for the new beginnings up ahead. Guest…

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282 How to Find Hope and Healing When Life and Parenthood Don’t Go as Expected 22:00

2M ago22:00

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Episode Summary: It’s human to have a picture, an expectation, in our mind of how life is going to go. But what do we do when our experience doesn’t match our expectations? My guest today, Julie Sunne, shares from her painful wounds of when life and parenthood didn’t go as she expected, having gone through five miscarriages and two children born wi…

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Jesus's Assurance & Challenge for a Wounded Doubter {Dr. Michelle Bengtson} 35:05

2M ago35:05

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Have you ever doubted that the Bible is true? That people could rise from the dead? That Jesus is really God? Today on the Live Like It's True podcast, Dr. Michelle Bengtson and I are talking about a wounded doubter named Thomas, and how Jesus responded. Find out how Jesus offers you both assurance and a challenge as well. Guest: Dr. Michelle Bengt…

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281 How to Find Your True Worth in Christ: Overcoming Lies and Embracing God’s Truth 24:44

2M ago24:44

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Episode Summary: In this episode, I talked with former runway model, Jennifer Strickland. Jennifer shared how she suffered emotional and spiritual wounds when she allowed others’ opinions of her to determine her worth and value. Through her journey, she discovered the importance of finding the true source of her worth -- in Christ. Now, she ministe…

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Finding True Sexual Freedom In A Culture of Lies — with Cynthia Garrett 31:11

2M ago31:11

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In this episode, Allie Marie Smith interviews Cynthia Garrett about reclaiming true sexual freedom in a culture of lies and how it is different from the sexual freedom the world promotes. Cynthia shares her powerful story of transformation and how she found Jesus while imprisoned in Italy for a crime she did not commit. They discuss the damaging ef…

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The Story that Will Make You Re-Think Your Scars {Dr. Michelle Bengtson} 35:46

2M ago35:46

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Have you ever tried to hide your scars? And what about your hidden scars on the inside? Do you try to cover over the most painful parts of your life? And have you looked forward to having no scars in heaven? Today on the Live Like It's True podcast, Dr. Michelle Bengtson and I had a conversation that I think might make you rethink any misconception…

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Find Hope to Dream Again (Conquer Codependency God's Way) 23:10

2M ago23:10

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For more information/resources check out the links below: ⇨ Visit the Treasured Ministries Website: https://treasuredministries.com/⇨ Join the Treasured Tribe https://treasuredtribe.com/⇨ Sign up for our FREE newsletter and get inspiration for your faith journey https://treasuredministries.activehosted.com/f/21⇨ Donate: https://treasuredministries.…

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Find Hope to Dream Again 23:10

2M ago23:10

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Are You Still Dreaming? Listen to Our Podcast Below or Watch on YouTube. What if your dreams, buried under layers of fear, could find new life? What if that sense of adventure was God’s invitation to rediscover hope and dream anew? There was a time in my life that I falsely concluded that the dream God put in my heart had died. Dismissing my dream …

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280 How to Find Purpose in Pain After a Hemorrhagic Stroke 26:57

3M ago26:57

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Episode Summary: My guest today suffered a hemorrhagic stroke at the age of 29, and then subsequently developed epilepsy. I speak with Lori Vober about how God has taken her painful wounds and fashioned them into beautiful sacred scars, teaching her that every trial we face provides us with unique opportunities we might not have otherwise encounter…

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HerStory: From Trans to Transformed — with Lex Renick 41:30

3M ago41:30

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Lex Renick shares her powerful story of transformation from living as a trans man for 14 years to embracing her identity as a woman. She talks about the struggles she faced growing up in an abusive household and the lies she believed about herself. Lex emphasizes the importance of knowing and believing that God created each person wonderfully and i…

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279 How To Find Healing After Unplanned Pregnancy and Adoption 23:27

3M ago23:27

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Episode Summary: As part of our Sacred Scar Story Series, my guest, Julie McLaughlin, opens up about her deeply personal journey through teenage pregnancy and the heart-wrenching decision to give her baby up for adoption. For over 40 years, Julie and her husband kept this secret hidden, carrying the heavy burden of shame that often follows birth mo…

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How to Change Your Brain, Using Stories Of The Bible {Dr. Alan Weissenbacher} 39:44

3M ago39:44

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Did you know your brain can change? And did you know willpower isn't what makes the change? This was a fascinating conversation with Dr. Weissenbacher on the Live Like It's True podcast, giving you some of the science that supports what we do here on the podcast. Rehearsing stories from the Bible can change your life! Listen to learn how. Guest: Dr…

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Honoring Your Parents As An Adult - Interview with John Whittaker 37:30

3M ago37:30

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John Whittaker is a pastor and Bible college professor. He taught at Boise Bible College for 19 years. He also helped plant and preached at a church in Kuna, ID and was one of the pastors at The Pursuit. One of his greatest joys in life is being a husband, father, and grandfather. He is the creator of the Bible in Life online teaching resources whi…

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Honoring Your Parents As An Adult

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Creating New Patterns of Blessings for Generations to Come.Listen to Our Podcast Below or Watch on YouTube. What does it mean to honor your parents as an adult? If you had a positive experience with your parents as a child, honoring your parents will come naturally to you. But what about honoring your parents as an adult when your experience as a c…

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Breaking Anxiety's Grip with Dr. Michelle Bengtson 31:13

3M ago31:13

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Dr. Michelle Bengtson joins us again to share her experiences and insights on the very relevant issue of anxiety, coming at the topic of anxiety with a unique and layered perspective. Not only is she a board-certified, clinical neuropsychologist who has been in private practice for more than 20 years, but she's also a follower of Jesus who has batt…

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278 How to Heal and Find Hope After an Incarcerated Child’s Trauma 29:01

3M ago29:01

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Episode Summary: In this episode, I chatted with Shonda Whitworth, who shared about her wounds, her pain, and now her sacred scars after walking through a most devastating experience when her son was incarcerated. What the enemy tried to use to quiet and shut Shonda down, God has now used to bring her into a greater aspect of her calling. Quotables…

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277 How to Overcome Pain, Infertility and Divorce while Cherishing Your Miracle Child 28:03

3M ago28:03

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Episode Summary: Sometimes life seems to bring one heartache after another until we can feel beaten down by all we’ve been through. My guest today, Cherie Denna, shares from her wounds and pain, and the sacred scars she has gained through infertility, divorce, and ultimately a child custody case for the care of her miracle child. Quotables from the…

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How Jadedness Blinds You and Simple Faith Makes You See {Melissa Spoelstra} 47:43

3M ago47:43

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How has your jadedness kept you from seeing clearly? And how could simple faith open your eyes to the truth? Melissa Spoelstra and I are talking about a story in the Bible, where people were divided in how they saw Jesus after he leaned down and made mud by spitting in the dirt. The line dividing these people—and us today—will ultimately separate t…

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Can Shame Affect My Purpose? (Conquer Codependency God's Way) 37:20

3M ago37:20

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For more information/resources check out the links below: ⇨ Visit the Treasured Ministries Website: https://treasuredministries.com/⇨ Join the Treasured Tribe https://treasuredtribe.com/⇨ Sign up for our FREE newsletter and get inspiration for your faith journey https://treasuredministries.activehosted.com/f/21⇨ Donate: https://treasuredministries.…

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Can Shame Affect My Purpose?

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Releasing Shame to Find Courage to BLOOMListen to Our Podcast Below or Watch on YouTube. In codependency, we view others as powerful and talented, but failed to nurture the gifts that God has bestowed upon us. Relying on God awakens our individual identity, moves our hearts, and helps us recognize the value that we can bring to others. This takes t…

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Knowing Your Worth — with Sarah Dubbeldam and Allie Marie Smith 37:21

3M ago37:21

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Sarah Dubbeldam, founder of Darling Magazine and Darling Society, shares her journey of creating a platform and business that celebrates women's worth and beauty. She discusses the importance of authenticity and the impact of the modeling industry on body image. Sarah also introduces Darling Society, a clothing line that aims to combat negative sel…

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276 How to Navigate Your Healing Journey: What Helps and What Holds You Back? 53:09

3M ago53:09

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Episode Summary: We’re in the midst of the Sacred Scars Stories Series, during which I’m talking to real people who have experienced real pain, real wounds, and come out on the other side of healing with beautiful sacred scars to show for it. This week, I’m talking with author, trauma-informed life coach, Janell Rardon, seeking her perspective as a…

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When You Can't See Why, But You Trust God Anyway {Carol Kent} 28:29

3M ago28:29

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Why God? I don't understand why you're doing this? Have you ever cried out to God with a prayer like this? Last time we talked with Carol Kent about that horrifying day she got the unthinkable news that her son was being arrested for first degree murder. We talked about, "When God Says You Must Lay Down Your Isaac," and compared Carol's experience …

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275 How to Navigate Healing and Trust After Being a Victim of a Violent Crime 22:16

4M ago22:16

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Episode Summary: As part of our “Sacred Scar Story Series,” my guest, Lisa Saruga, shares part of her story about being a victim of a violent crime on a college campus, and how God is now using her painful wounds to create a sacred scar that helps and encourages others. Latest statistics indicate that about 20% of Americans have experienced attempt…

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