Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast

Heidi Mortensen frames Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast 219 around Romans 8 and the claim that “insight alone doesn’t heal,” even when someone has faith and good intentions.

Heidi Mortensen uses the death of Charlie Kirk, the September 10 assassination, and the Assumption Church shooting in Minneapolis to argue that Christians need courage, discernment, and prayer.

Melanie Cox shares a deeply personal story about suffering, survival, and faith through long wilderness seasons.

The host opens with a welcome and frames the show around freedom in Christ.

The host speaks about what it looks like to love people while asking God for the heart, discernment, and authority that come from knowing who you are in Christ.

Joan Hunter joins Heidi Mortenson for a faith-centered conversation about healing, trauma, and restoration.

Heidi Mortenson turns to the hidden strongholds that can grow inside marriage.

Heidi Mortensen opens by centering the conversation on renewal and identity in Christ.

Heidi Mortenson talks through what it means to discern God’s voice when the mind feels crowded.

A guest joins Heidi Mortenson for a Scripture-heavy conversation about mental health, healing, and faith.

Heidi Mortensen frames Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast episode 232 around 1 Peter 5:7, where "cast all your anxiety on him" becomes a picture of transferring weight to Jesus.

Heidi Mortensen uses Ephesians 10:4-5 and Luke 10:19-style authority language to argue that Christians should identify and break “strongholds” instead of living in reaction mode.

Heidi Mortensen opens Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast episode 211 with a personal story about sitting on the counter eating cereal and hearing, 'you're a good mom,' which she says lifted shame immediately.

Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast episode 221, “Expanding our Capacity for Reaching Goals and Healing,” centers on the idea that people often sin because they are dysregulated rather than rebellious.

Heather O'Brien joins the Strong Tower conversation to talk about deception, inner healing, and the spiritual roots of fear.

Heidi Mortensen uses Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast episode 229, “Healing After Ministry Trauma: Protecting the Sheep,” to address church hurt, trauma, and the nervous-system impact of spiritual disappointment.

Heidi Mortensen frames Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast episode 217 around Proverbs 19:21, her 16 years running a mental health practice in Minnesota, and her move toward coaching.

Heidi Mortensen uses Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast episode 225 to ask, “What is your assignment right now?” while recording in late January for a February 2026 release.

Heidi Mortensen frames Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast 223 around 1 Thessalonians 5:23, saying a person is “spirit first,” then soul, then body.

Heidi Mortenson returns after a six-month break to discuss making room for God's blessings through yielding, honesty, and the power of Jesus's blood.

Heidi Mortenson interviews Donna Winship about hearing God's voice and finding identity in Christ.

Heidi Mortensen frames Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast episode 227 around one claim: stillness can be trained in the nervous system, not forced by willpower.

Heidi Mortenson announces this is her last episode as she enters a season of transition, guided by God.

Heidi Mortenson talks with a guest about financial health through the lens of faith.

It opens on identity.

Jason joins Heidi for a conversation about the unseen realm and how it touches ordinary life.

Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast centers on hope, healing, and the way faith can change how a person sees pain.

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Host Heidi Mortenson shares a personal prayer experience and introduces the podcast's mission to integrate Christian faith with mental health freedom.

Host Heidi Mortenson interviews seer and prophet Micah Turnbow about his testimony and prophetic ministry.

Host Heidi Mortenson interviews Melissa Horay about her new Christian devotional 'Radical Freedom' and discusses faith-based mental health.

Host Heidi Mortenson interviews Amanda Hurdler about her faith journey and testimony, blending Christian spirituality with mental health insights.

Host Heidi Mortenson interviews pastor Joe Dobbins about his book on healing from church hurt, blending Christian faith with mental health insights.

A licensed therapist interviews an author about her experience with stillbirth and the founding of a foundation for grieving families.

Host Heidi Mortensen interviews therapist Melissa Johnson about eating disorders and God's view of beauty.

Host Heidi Mortenson interviews pastor and author Real Talk Kim about her testimony of finding freedom through faith.

Host Heidi Mortensen interviews journalist Stephen Strang about spirit-led living in an upside-down world.

Host Heidi Mortenson interviews screenwriter Brian Gadawa about the connection between faith, imagination, creativity, and mental health.