Brave Women, Bold Faith: Mental Health & Resilience in Scripture

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Authentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-Between

Amber Ginter Johnson

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2 days ago

Hi, friends! Welcome to Authentically Amber, a podcast for anyone navigating the rollercoaster of adulting and living out their faith in a messy world. Join me, Amber Ginter Johnson, for raw, honest conversations on life’s challenges—from mental health and faith to practical wisdom for everyday living—all designed to help you grow, heal, and thrive. Whether you're facing change, struggling with anxiety, or just need someone who gets it, you're not alone. Get comfortable as we dive into the messiness of life—and everything in between—together. This is Authentically Amber.

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Brave Women, Bold Faith: Mental Health & Resilience in Scripture – Interview with Laura Smith

Authentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-Between

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3 weeks ago

Brave Women, Bold Faith: Mental Health & Resilience in Scripture – Interview with Laura Smith

Episode 20: Brave Women, Bold Faith: Mental Health & Resilience in Scripture – Interview with Laura Smith

Description: Can you struggle with anxiety or trauma and still live a brave, faith-filled life? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with author Laura Smith to explore how Scripture invites us to care for our whole selves—mind, body, and spirit. Drawing from her books Holy Care for the Whole Self and Brave Woman, Mighty God, Laura shares how biblical women modeled courage in the midst of suffering and why you don’t need credentials to speak truth and offer hope. Whether you’re walking through burnout, carrying trauma, or just feel spiritually weary, this episode will remind you: healing isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
✨ Laura’s story of writing and why she’s passionate about holistic care
✨ How God calls and equips us—even when we feel unqualified
✨ Lessons of resilience from biblical women like Sarah, Ruth, and Abigail
✨ Practical ways to care for your whole self in seasons of burnout and overwhelm
✨ How spiritual disciplines can nurture mental health when done with grace, not guilt
✨ Why you don’t need perfection to walk in faith, healing, and courage

Takeaways:
✨ You don’t need credentials to offer encouragement—just a heart willing to show up.
✨ The bravest women in the Bible were often the most broken, and God used their weakness as strength.
✨ Whole-person care means tending to mind, body, and spirit together.
✨ Spiritual practices like prayer, rest, and Scripture can also serve as mental health tools.
✨ Brave faith isn’t about having it all together—it’s about showing up with God in the middle of the mess.

Resources Mentioned:
📚 Holy Care for the Whole Self by Laura Smith

📚 Brave Woman, Mighty God by Laura Smith

📚 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

📚Laura's free resource for everyone—the first chapter of Brave Woman, Mighty God. Download it HERE.

🌐 laurasmithauthor.com
📸 Instagram: @laurasmithauthor

Let’s Connect:
💻 Website: AmberGinter.com
📸 Instagram: @amberginterauthor

Reminder:
Healing isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence.