Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast

Strong Tower Mental Health is an authentic and encouraging podcast hosted by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Heidi Mortenson. Get ready for heaven to be unlocked in your soul with real life stories, skills, and amazing guests who will inspire you. Topics on this podcast include vulnerability, authenticity, how to have difficult conversations, keeping healthy boundaries with others, marriage, depression, anxiety, addiction, co-dependency and more. You will learn how to pull the gold from yourself and others, and walk in freedom no matter the circumstances surrounding you. Learn more at https://heidimortensonlmft.com/

Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast is a religion podcast hosted by Heidi Mortenson, MA, LMFT, with 257 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Heidi Mortenson, MA, LMFT hosts Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast, a religion show with 257 episodes published.

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  Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast

  257. Mental Health & the Unseen Realm with Dr. Natalie Atwell

  Sep 14, 202642 min

  What if some of what we're seeing in mental health can't be fully understood through a psychological lens alone? In this episode of the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast , Heidi sits down with Dr. Natalie Atwell , licensed clinical mental health counselor and author of Humanity Under Siege , for a thought-provoking conversation about mental health, spiritual warfare, and the unseen realm. After encountering the biblical scholarship of Dr. Michael Heiser, Natalie began looking more deeply at what Scripture says about the spiritual world—and how that understanding might inform her work with clients. Rather than replacing good clinical care with spiritual explanations, Natalie developed an approach that considers the whole person: psychological, physical, relational, and spiritual . Together, Heidi and Natalie discuss: How Michael Heiser's work on the unseen realm changed Natalie's approach to mental health How clinicians can explore spiritual concerns ethically, including the importance of assessment and informed consent Why Christians need discernment around New Age and other spiritual practices increasingly appearing in mental health spaces How to distinguish psychological and trauma-related patterns from possible spiritual influences—without assuming everything is spiritual How biblical truth, trauma-informed care, CBT, prayer, and spiritual assessment can work together while remaining within appropriate clinical boundaries Natalie also shares why she believes Christian therapists shouldn't have to hide their faith to practice ethically—and why both courage and humility are needed when addressing areas we cannot always see. This conversation is ultimately about hope . We don't have to fear the unseen realm, and we don't have to choose between sound mental health care and a biblical worldview. We can pursue truth, wisdom, discernment, and excellent care while continually pointing people toward the hope found in Jesus. "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places." — Ephesians 6:12 NKJV Learn more about Dr. Natalie Atwell and her work at Mental Warrior Consulting , and find her book, Humanity Under Siege , wherever books are sold. Natalie's website: https://mentalwarriorconsulting.com/ Purchase Natalie's book Humanity Under Siege: https://a.co/d/000TlgOl Find more about Heidi: www.heidimortensonlmft.com Schedule a FREE 15-minute clarity call with Heidi: https://calendly.com/heidimortenson/15min Join my mailing list: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/t5u2y5 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!

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  256. You Can't Counsel a Demon: When Mental Health Meets Spiritual Warfare

  Sep 7, 202633 min

  Can mental health symptoms have psychological, trauma-related, physical and spiritual components? And how do we discern what we're actually dealing with without spiritualizing everything—or leaving God completely out of the conversation? In this episode, Heidi shares some of her biggest takeaways from the Mental Health & Deliverance Conference and why clinicians, ministry leaders, and believers need wisdom, humility, and discernment when caring for people. One phrase captures the tension: "You can't cast out a person, and you can't counsel a demon." In this episode, you'll discover: • Why not everything is a demon—and not everything is psychological • Why trauma-informed care matters in deliverance ministry • What "you can't counsel a demon, and you can't cast out a person" really means • How to stay in your lane without leaving the Holy Spirit outside the room • Why we need more collaboration between clinicians and ministry leaders We don't have to choose between taking mental health seriously and taking the spiritual realm seriously. We can learn to hold both with wisdom, ethics, compassion, and biblical discernment. "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God…" — 1 John 4:1 Schedule a FREE 15-minute clarity call: https://calendly.com/heidimortenson/15min Release what isn't yours free guide: https://subscribepage.io/IAqSlk If Heidi's website: www.heidimortenson.com Join Heidi's mailing list: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/t5u2y5 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!

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  255. Discerning Spiritual Mixture With Dr. Jessica Stone

  Aug 31, 202634 min

  What if some of the confusion you've experienced in your faith isn't because God is unclear—but because truth has become mixed with other voices? In this thought-provoking episode, Heidi sits down with therapist, teacher, and author Dr. Jessica Stone to unpack one of the greatest challenges facing Christians today: spiritual mixture. Together they explore what happens when biblical truth becomes blended with personal experiences, emotional reasoning, cultural influences, or teachings that aren't rooted in Scripture. Rather than living from formulas, other people's testimonies, or emotional highs, God invites us into something far deeper—a personal relationship with Him and a Kingdom mindset that brings clarity, freedom, and peace. In this episode, you'll discover: Why spiritual mixture creates confusion and keeps believers stuck. How to discern God's voice from emotions, experiences, and human opinions. Why the simplicity of the Gospel is still the pathway to freedom. How testimonies can inspire without becoming unrealistic expectations. Practical ways to build a Kingdom mindset rooted in Scripture instead of spiritual trends. "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2 (NIV) Dr. Jessica also shares resources from her Kingdom Mindset Masterclass and discusses how believers can grow in biblical discernment while cultivating a deeper, more authentic relationship with Jesus. Dr. Jessica Stone's website: https://www.kingdommindset.global/ Find more about Heidi: www.heidimortensonlmft.com Join my mailing list: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/t5u2y5 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!

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  254. When Surrender Is Really Control

  Aug 24, 202628 min

  Have you ever "surrendered" something to God—while secretly hoping your surrender would finally make Him change the situation? Sometimes control doesn't look like control. It looks like helping. Fixing. Praying harder. Being extra kind. Trying to say exactly the right thing. Or even telling God, "I give this completely to You," while quietly expecting a particular outcome in return. In this episode of the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast , Heidi explores the difference between true biblical surrender and spiritualized control —and why trauma, relational pain, and a dysregulated nervous system can make letting go feel so difficult. Using a simple dream about mowing someone else's lawn, Heidi asks a powerful question: Am I tending what God has actually given me to tend—or am I trying to manage something that belongs to someone else? In this episode, you'll learn: How control can disguise itself as love, helping, prayer, or surrender Why trauma and nervous-system activation can make control feel like safety How to distinguish what belongs to God, what belongs to you, and what belongs to another person Why trusting God does not require blindly trusting people How to carry hope for someone's transformation without making yourself responsible for producing it "Peter, seeing him, said to Jesus, 'But Lord, what about this man?' Jesus said to him, 'If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you? You follow Me.'" ~ John 21:21–22 (NKJV) Surrender isn't trusting God to give me the outcome I want. Surrender is trusting God with the outcome. Sign up for the FREE Mental Health & Deliverance Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997857590835?aff=oddtdtcreator Schedule a FREE 15-minute clarity call: https://calendly.com/heidimortenson/15min Release what isn't yours free guide: https://subscribepage.io/IAqSlk If Heidi's website: www.heidimortenson.com · Join my mailing list: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/t5u2y5 · 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!

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  253. When Trauma Meets Deliverance With Adele Vrey

  Aug 17, 202643 min

  Can someone survive extreme trauma, ritual abuse, and generational Satanism—and not only find freedom, but dedicate their life to helping others heal? In one of the most powerful conversations on the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast , Heidi sits down with Adele Vrey from South Africa to hear her remarkable testimony of redemption. Adele shares her journey out of generational Satanism, the devastating effects of ritual trauma and dissociation, and the years-long healing process that included counseling, deliverance, inner healing, prayer, and God's miraculous restoration. Together, Heidi and Adele tackle one of the most important conversations facing the Church today: How do we wisely discern the difference between trauma, mental illness, and spiritual oppression? They discuss why the Church needs both biblical discernment and trauma-informed care—and why no single tool is enough. In this episode you'll discover: How severe trauma can impact the brain, body, and spirit. Why healing often requires counseling, deliverance, prayer, and community—not just one approach. How to discern between psychological, physical, and spiritual causes of suffering. Why trauma-informed ministry is essential for today's Church. The incredible hope that Jesus brings, no matter how dark your past has been. "He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners." — Isaiah 61:1 Connect with Adele Vrey To learn more about Adele and Riaan Swiegelaar's ministry, counseling, training, and resources, visit: https://www.deliverance4me.com/ Join Us at the Mental Health & Deliverance Conference Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-deliverance-conference-tickets-1997857590835 If this conversation resonates with you, we'd love to have you join us August 26–27, 2026 , at Truth and Freedom Church (Minnesota) for the Mental Health & Deliverance Conference featuring Adele Vrey, Rafe Ronning, and Heidi Mortenson. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-deliverance-conference-tickets-1997857590835 Whether you're a therapist, ministry leader, pastor, or someone pursuing healing, this conference will equip you with practical tools, biblical wisdom, and greater discernment for walking with people toward freedom. Find more about Heidi: www.heidimortensonlmft.com Join my mailing list: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/t5u2y5 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!

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