What does it look like to navigate disappointment, process hurt, and pursue healing while keeping God at the center? In Episode 8 of The Firebrand Show, Faith and Therapy Part 2, we continue our conversation with special guest Monica Jones, a licensed therapist and mother of our hosts, Monique and Malachi, as we dive deeper into disappointment, emotional healing, and the importance of combining our faith with practical tools to live healthier, more whole lives.

We talk about why being a Christian doesn't automatically mean we have processed our trauma or developed healthy ways of coping. Monica shares how her education in clinical counseling prepared her for difficult seasons in her own life and explains how faith and practical tools can work together to help us navigate pain. We explore the expectations that often lead to disappointment, the importance of identifying our emotions, and why we must learn to separate what we hoped would happen from what God has actually intended. We also discuss how obedience, renewing our minds through God's Word, and having the right people around us can help us process difficult circumstances without allowing them to define us.

We also get practical about where to begin when we know we need healing but don't know how to take the first step. We discuss seeking wisdom through Scripture, finding trusted people who will speak truth rather than simply agree with us, and considering professional therapy when we need additional support. Monica emphasizes the importance of finding a therapist who makes us feel safe, exploring affordable options for care, and recognizing that investing in our mental health is worth it. Ultimately, healing doesn't mean we won't experience disappointment, sadness, or pain—it means learning how to process those emotions in healthy ways while trusting God through the process. When we combine spiritual growth with practical action, we can navigate life's storms with greater understanding, resilience, and strength without allowing the storm to take over our lives.

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What does it look like to navigate disappointment as Christians while caring for our mental and emotional health? In this episode of The Firebrand Show, we sit down with special guest Monica Jones, a licensed therapist and mother of our hosts, Monique and Malachi, as we begin a conversation about faith, therapy, vulnerability, and what it means to pursue true healing and wholeness.

We talk about the relationship between faith and therapy, addressing common misconceptions that seeking professional help means a lack of faith or that we should rely on God alone without accepting the resources He has provided. Monica shares her journey to becoming a therapist, how her personal experiences shaped her desire to help others, and why education is important when it comes to serving people well. We explore how God can use others and their gifts to help us grow, why our brains deserve the same care and attention as our physical bodies, and how pride, fear, and the need for control can sometimes keep us from receiving the help we need.

This conversation is just the beginning, so stay tuned for Part 2 as we continue exploring how to navigate disappointment through the lens of faith and mental health.

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What does it look like to actually live from the identity God has given us? In Part 2 of our conversation on finding your true identity, we continue our discussion with featured guest Keyana Webb as we go deeper into people-pleasing, comparison, shame, insecurity, and the daily choice to believe what God says about us instead of allowing our feelings, past, or other people to define us.

We talk about the difference between being influenced by the people around us and allowing Christ to be the standard for how we live. Keyana shares more of her journey from seeking approval and trying to fit into different environments to understanding what it means to be an image bearer of Christ. We explore how knowing our identity affects the way we show up for others, how community can help us recognize things we may not see in ourselves, and why our identity cannot be built on what we do, what we accomplish, or how people respond to us.

We also get practical about what it means to live as a new creation in Christ. We discuss renewing our minds, being intentional about what we say to ourselves, speaking Scripture and truth over our lives, recognizing that our feelings don't determine our identity, and choosing daily to immerse ourselves in God's Word and His presence. Ultimately, knowing who God says we are is not a one-time decision—it is something we have to continually choose, believe, and live from. When we let go of the identity shaped by our past and the opinions of others, we can begin to walk in the freedom, purpose, wholeness, and confidence that comes from knowing who we are in Christ.

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● Monique Jones: https://www.instagram.com/simplymojones

● Malachi Jones: https://www.instagram.com/sirmalij

● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctnvegas

The Firebrand Show is part of Amplify Podcasting Network.