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Broken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support

Randi Tisdall— Christian Mental Health Support, Addiction Recovery, Overcome Divorce, Self Improvement

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Do you feel completely broken? Are you facing obstacles like addiction, depression, anxiety, divorce, grief, or all of the above? And you’re awake at night, wondering how you’re going to overcome it all? Hi there, I’m Randi, a work in progress. My battles have been many, from addiction to depression and most recently: divorce. I’ve felt lost and broken, and wondered how I was going to survive. But God is bigger than our problems, and if you’re walking a dark season, know that there is peace ...
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Today we're gonna talk about delays. There's that saying, "we live in a microwave society and we want everything instantly." But today I want to discuss 3 reasons why God may be delaying answering your prayer. These reasons may come as a surprise to you, but I pray that it brings clarity and direction and a whole lot of encouragement because listen…
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Are you struggling with your addiction, and you're wondering why you keep backsliding? Today, I want to discuss 3 reasons why the temptation of addiction is tripping you up. Because listen: addiction isn't an easy battle to face, but that doesn't mean we can't conquer it, for GOOD. Sign up for my new series! https://brokentoblessed.myflodesk.com/sp…
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Do you think you're strong in the faith? If a storm were to hit your life right now, could you withstand it or would you falter under the weight? Questions I'd like to answer today, so that by the end of the episode you understand not only where you're at in the race but what you gotta do to build up those spiritual muscles and win the prize. Warni…
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Are you tired of holding on to your addiction? Or are you preforming a balancing act with your addiction and God? Trying to have your cake and eat it too? Trying to have it both ways? Well spoiler alert: it just don't work that way. But there is good news: you were called to so much greater than this. Do you realize that today friend? If not, I pra…
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Do you feel like you're in a war zone right now? Are the pressures of life weighing on you so heavily, that you feel like if you were to loosen your grip, you'd drown immediately? Well my friend, that means you're in a spiritual battle. Maybe even fighting for your life right now, dealing with addiction, legal troubles, relationship issues, mental …
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Hey y'all. Today is gonna be a little different: sharing some updates about the podcast, what to expect towards the end of this month + encouragement about God's Timing in ALL THINGS. For more help to build your faith, visit me at: https://brokentoblessed.com/ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@randitisdall Become a Patron: https://www.…
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Are you so down that your focus is off? Are you laser focused on all the wrong things, instead of the right things? Today I'm gonna share some encouragement and thoughts that have been on my heart over the past couple days. It's a word that I pray helps you with some direction, maybe shifts your perspective, and gets you back into position for some…
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Do you know who you're listening to? Are you able to discern between what's God's voice and what's Satan's lies? If you've been confused lately, wondering if you're hearing God's voice, making it up in your head, or the Enemy's pulling a fast one on ya, this episode is for you. We're going to walk through how you can discern the difference, know an…
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Are you trapped in anxiety, over-thinking, over-worrying, and over-analyzing everything? Are you wondering how you're ever going to move through it? On today's episode, we're going to talk about the struggle of anxiety and how to be free from it. Because hear me out: you CAN and WILL be free from anxiety if you focus on this one thing. For more hel…
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Do you ever feel stuck in the pain? Stuck in the feelings, stuck in the circumstances, stuck in the addiction, whatever the pain is. We feel like we're running around in circles, doing the same thing over and over again but there's no healing in sight. But there's one thing we can (and need to) do when life gets too painful to cope. And by doing th…
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The Bible tells us in John 16:33 that in this world, we will have trouble. Even as Christians, there will be tribulation, and we will experience at least one crisis, if not multiple in a lifetime. But there are really only 2 options when it comes to how we handle the crisis. Today we're going to discuss what a crisis is + those 2 options. And more …
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Today I'm going to walk you through 3 types of POWERFUL prayers that you absolutely should be incorporating into your prayer life. Prayer is powerful! And if we're not utilizing our prayers, building our prayer life and our relationship with God, we are missing out on so many blessings and the opportunity for God to really move in our lives, and th…
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Having your heart broken is one of the most painful experiences we can have as humans. To be brokenhearted is to have a crushed spirit, which the Bible says, "who can bear?" Today we're going to talk about heartbreak, and the ways our hearts can be broken in relationships. But before you have a panic attack, know this: if our hearts have been broke…
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You've probably heard the saying "when God closes a door, he opens a window." True. But what if you're standing in the hallway? What if all the doors are closed, you don't even see any windows. You don't see a way out at ALL. You're just stuck? Well, today we're going to talk about dark seasons, how God has ALREADY provided a way out, and what you …
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Have you escaped something in your life? An addiction, toxic circumstances, a relationship, a mindset? Or do you continue to go back to the same things over and over again, even if it's bad for you? Even if it hurts you? On today's episode, we're going to talk about the 3 reasons why you would return and why we can't turn back. Subscribe on Youtube…
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Did God make a promise to you? Have you been praying for something specific, and you wonder if God is going to answer your prayer? Did He promise He would? In today's episode, we're going to talk about how you can recognize if God made a promise, and ease your mind about the process itself. I believe that there are 5 steps to a promise fulfilled, a…
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Today we're going to answer the question: what is love? Particularly in marriage and what does that look like with your spouse? I want to explore the answer, because I honestly believe we get it wrong most of the time, myself included. And if we can't answer the question, what is love, then how do we expect to fully give it OR receive it? Subscribe…
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Divorce. It ain't pretty. And if you're going through one, you know first hand that it's one of the toughest battles we can face. However, just because it's hard, that doesn't mean we can't walk through it in a healthy way. On this episode, we're gonna talk about 3 truths when it comes to surviving divorce and this season of your life. So you can m…
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Today we're gonna talk about standing for your marriage. All marriages go through tough times, but for some of you, your marriage is in crisis. And you may have asked yourself, and God, what do I do? So in today's episode, we're going to answer the question: Should you stand for your marriage or should you file for divorce? Does filing for divorce …
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Have you been afflicted? Do you feel like you're just going through it right now? Well, I have good news: if you've been afflicted, and you're a Christian, the Bible tells us that you WILL be comforted. That's a promise. To live on this earth means that we will face many trials, some fiery trials, that hurt us and break us and make us feel like we'…
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What are the chances for successful recovery? Are you faking your recovery? After years of witnessing and experiencing addiction, I have come to the conclusion that it really comes down to the heart behind the addiction and your response to it. Godly sorrow vs. worldly sorrow. In this episode, we're going to talk about the key differences between t…
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Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired of your addiction? What are you trading for it? Can you have your cake and eat it too? On today's episode, I'm simply going to present you with some questions, some food for thought. My hopes is that through this, you'll start to ask yourself: when is enough enough? and more importantly, when will I le…
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Today we're going to talk about something reaaaaallly important. And that is understanding Satan's tactics to destroy you. A tactic is a plan to maneuver you into a certain end. We know that Satan's plan is to steal, kill, and destroy. And how will we know how to overcome and defeat him if we don't know how he's going to present himself? So on toda…
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What's expired in your life that you need to toss in the trash? What's gotta go? Because if we hold on to the past and the pain, it's going to eat us alive, keep us stuck, and prevent us from moving forward. Life is constantly changing and we need to be prepared to move on when necessary. Let's dive into 3 points we need to focus on, even when we'r…
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Do you fear change? Are you a creature of comfort? Or do you want things to change but you just feel overwhelmed? In this episode we're going to talk about how great change brings great results. Specifically, how the Bible teaches us to FEAR NOT when presented with a new plan. Not only that, but God is going to teach us and grow us through the proc…
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Here's a hard truth: in life, people we love will hurt us. The betrayal can run deep, sometimes sending us into a downward spiral, backsliding into addiction or plunging us into depression. But is it possible to overcome the hurt? We're gonna talk about this today + how we can use this as opportunities for growth and positive change. Subscribe on Y…
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Forget new years goals and resolutions. Let's talk recovery. How do you plan on recovering successfully in the new year? Like, really taking charge of your life, beyond the new years routine that's just plain stale and outdated. How can we heal and move forward? Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@randitisdall For more help to build your…
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When life is upside down, it can feel like it will never be right side up again. What do you do when you feel powerless, when outside circumstances or people's choices seem to determine your future, your path, your life, and all we want to do is take control? In this episode, we're going to talk about control. What you can actually control in your …
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How do you pray? Where do you pray? Do you have hope, even in the hard times? In this episode, we're going to talk about prayer + real, true hope. So if you're walking through a trial, this episode is for you. For more help to build your faith, visit me at: https://brokentoblessed.com/ Become a Patron/Private Membership: https://www.patreon.com/Bro…
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Ever wonder if counseling is right for you? Or are you completely turned off by the idea? On today's episode, we're going to talk about counseling-- the good, the bad, and the ugly. It's my hopes that by exploring this option, you can better understand if it's right for you, worldly vs biblical counseling, and how does it stack up against recovery …
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Hey y'all. Just wanted to give you an update on the podcast and what to expect coming up. We'll also discuss my favorite verse to survive through suffering, and how we'll be restored after a little while. For the Lord's power is made perfect in weakness. This episode format is a little different than the other episodes. No notes. No music. Just rea…
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If you're new to Christianity, you may be wondering, where do I start reading the Bible? How do I start? How do I make sense out of anything that's in the Bible? Maybe you're not "new' to Christianity, but you've never given reading the Bible a real shot. We're going to talk about that today + give some recommendations of the best place to start. B…
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If you suffer from depression, you know that it’s not just “being sad” for extended amounts of time. Nope, it’s more like a soul-sucking, heavy feeling of impending doom that can be detrimental to your life. On this episode, we're going to dive back into putting on the full armor of God + share breakthrough Bible verses for depression and hopelessn…
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If you're a human being living in modern times, no doubt you have to deal with STRESS. No matter the age bracket or season, life definitely has its stressors. But how are you coping with it all? That's why it's so important that we learn how to de-stress. Because honestly, life is not going to slow down. It's not going to get easier. And that means…
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On this episode, we're going to rejoice over the fact that Jesus died for you, for me, and guess what? He died for our addictions. Our shortcomings. Our sins. That we may be freed from them. Hallelujah! Because if we're going to overcome our addiction, it is important that we understand the sacrifice He made for us. Remember this: just as Jesus con…
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Sweating. Trembling. Having trouble concentrating or overthinking. Feeling weak, nervous, or scared about what’s going to happen next. If this sounds like you, most likely you’re struggling with anxiety, worry, and fear-based thoughts. But instead of panicking, please pause: take a deep breath, and listen up for calming Bible verses for anxiety and…
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Have you become upset and (dare I say it) impatient with God and his timing? Like, when Lord, WHEN? And WHY GOD WHY? Are those questions you've found yourself asking recently? What do you do when you become impatient with Gods timing and His ability to pull you out of this trial? How do you handle it? Lots of questions, I know. We're going to make …
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Depression affects approximately 280 million people worldwide. Are you one of those people? Do you feel hopeless and just stuck in your sadness? And are you wondering if there really is any hope for better days, or if God can really really pull you out of your depression? Well, today we're gonna talk about depression from a Biblical perspective. Sp…
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The best thing you can ever witness is God's work: seeing lives CHANGED. Today I'm going off schedule to praise the Lord and His amazing plan of redemption. We're going to talk about what it means to be baptized and declaring a statement of faith + a baptism I just witnessed over the weekend that really encouraged me. I hope it encourages you too. …
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Prayer is FOUNDATIONAL to our addiction recovery, and it needs to be a focus. It not only needs to be a focus, but prayer is our RESPONSIBILITY-- do you understand what I mean by that? If not, hang in there, because we're going to walk through the greatest, most amazing prayer ever written (John 17). We'll also discuss how you can strengthen your p…
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Do you know what it means to truly, sincerely end addiction? Do you find yourself stumbling, over and over again? And most importantly, are you changing the right thing to end your addiction? These are just a few things we're going to talk about today. Because ending our addiction, it goes beyond behavior. It goes beyond what's on the outside. So l…
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Do you struggle with reading the Bible daily? Do you wish there was a magic button you could press that would hold you accountable + help you study like a boss? Because let’s be honest: reading the Bible can feel like a hard and daunting task. But it shouldn’t! Read on to learn my tips for how to read your Bible daily, plus a little encouragement f…
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Anyone who owns a dog and has bonded with them knows there's nothing like having a good dog in your life. And there's a lot we can learn from our puppy pals about how we should approach our walk with Christ: in this episode, I'm going to list 7 wonderful ways. I know it sounds like I'm going off topic, but trust me: I have a special message for you…
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Do you ever feel like you're praying for something, and God's not listening? Or do you think He didn't answer your prayers? The Bible tells us that God is near to the brokenhearted, but do you believe that today? Perhaps what you need is a shift in perspective. Maybe God did answer your prayer, but you haven't looked at it that way. Today, I'm goin…
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They say that you’re either going into a trial, going through a trial, or coming out of one. Where are you, currently? I hope you listen up today, because I've got some good news. The good news is that: you're going to get through this. Yes, even though it sucks, even though you may be crying into your pillow every night because you just can't take…
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What if you've been trying to build your relationship with the Lord, but you're just like, "yeah, but, I still don't FEEL IT. I want to FEEL the presence of the Lord, and I'm struggling making the connection. I've asked God to come into my heart and I just don't know if I reaaalllly hear Him. What do I do?" Well, today I'm going to give you a sure …
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If you were to do a little internet search, you would find that the phrase "fear not" appears 61 times in the King James Version of the Bible, with 31 additional variations such as "fear ye not".BUT, we are also told TO fear, specifically to fear the Lord. So which one is it? Fear or no fear? Today, we're going to discuss what it means to fear the …
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On our last episode (#014), we talked about being addicted to social media, addicted to scrolling, and being in love with the likes. Today in Part 2, we're going to discuss discernment, how to pull away from the endless scrolling and get back to your life. Because listen, the Bible tells us that life is a vapor, it appears for a time and then vanis…
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Social media has absolutely changed how our entire society functions, how people communicate and relate to each other. As more time goes on, we're witnessing the ripple effect that's happening, and the consequences of online social that's really impacting the younger generations. In this episode (part 1) we're going to discuss being addicted to soc…
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We live in a world that is constantly reminding us to love ourselves. As a result, we approach life with a self-serving attitude instead of an others-serving attitude. But instead of focusing on self love, what if we focused on God's love? On today's episode, we're going to break it all down. Can you guess which one is greater? For more help to ove…
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