Episodes

  • Finding Hope in Difficult Times

    Finding Hope in Difficult Times
    Oct 19 2024
    In this episode of the Sound of the Soul podcast, Christen Mabe talked about the integral relationship between spirituality, mental health, and hope. She began by discussing the distress and troubles faced in today's world and how Romans 12:12 provides guidance to remain joyful, patient, and faithful. Christen emphasized the value of hope, stating it's not merely wishful thinking, but an essential pillar for spiritual and mental well-being. From there, she expanded on how faith in Christ becomes a source of unwavering hope, especially during challenging times. Wrapping up, she affirmed how faith and hope can strengthen resilience and effectively navigate life's trials and tribulations, inviting listeners to share their thoughts and experiences.
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    4 mins
  • Trusting God’s Timing

    Trusting God’s Timing
    Oct 18 2024
    In this podcast, Christen Mabe delves into the profound concept of 'Trusting in God's Timing', based on the biblical verse Ecclesiastes 3:11. She encourages her listeners to remain patient and peaceful during trials, emphasizing the belief that every situation unfolds according to God's grand scheme and perfect timing. Amidst feelings of impatience and frustration, she prompts her audience to lean on their faith, highlighting it as an unwavering source of comfort in times of vulnerability. Christen also guides her listeners in a prayer that underlines this conviction and enhances an individual's sense of trust and comfort. Thoughts on divine timing and trust are hoped to bring peace, comfort, or enlightenment to the listeners. The conversation ends with an invitation for listeners to share their feedback and to continue trusting in God's divine timings.
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    3 mins
  • The Value of Self-Control

    The Value of Self-Control
    Oct 17 2024
    In this episode of the Sound of the Soul podcast, Christen Mabe delves into the important connection between mental health, spirituality, and self-control. Using Galatians 5:22-23 as a reference, Mabe discusses how self-control, viewed as a fruit of the Spirit, is essential for emotional and mental well-being. She highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding individuals towards personal growth and emotional resilience. The episode also offers an approach to cultivating self-control, which includes prayer and self-reflection, suggesting that responding from a place of self-control reflects a Christ-like character, demonstrating love, compassion, patience, and kindness. Mabe emphasizes that while self-control helps in managing emotions, it's an ongoing process and one does not have to face it alone, but with the continued guidance of the Holy Spirit.
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    4 mins
  • Healing from Trauma

    Healing from Trauma
    Oct 16 2024
    In this episode of the Soul Science podcast, host Christen Mabe delves into the intersection of spirituality, mental health, and emotional healing. She highlights Psalm 147:3 which assures believers of a divine force that helps heal emotional wounds and heartaches. Christen underscores the solace and strength one can find in the faith that a compassionate universal energy stands by during their healing journey. Recognizing that dealing with such issues is never an easy path, she offers up a potent invocation to invite divine healing. She encourages her listeners to consider adopting this spiritual approach as a complement to psychological methods in their quest for mental wellness.
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    3 mins
  • Embracing God’s Peace

    Embracing God’s Peace
    Oct 15 2024
    In this episode of the Sound of the Soul podcast, host Christen Mabe delves deep into the topic of divine peace, exploring its significance on mental health. Using the principles from the Book of John, she invites the listeners to embrace the tranquillity offered by the divine, positioning it as an unyielding fortress amidst the world's chaos. Drawing a parallel between our life's struggles and stormy seas, Christen portrays divine peace as a lighthouse guiding us towards serenity. She underscores the role of prayer in inviting divine peace into our lives and ends by reinforcing the notion of peace as an inherent spiritual tool for tackling life's tribulations. The episode is an encouraging reminder for individuals that divine peace is eternally available in the face of worldly turmoil.
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    4 mins
  • Overcoming Negative Thoughts

    Overcoming Negative Thoughts
    Oct 14 2024
    In this episode of Sound of the Soul, Christen Mabe tackled the important topic of mental health from a spiritual perspective, specifically citing the relevance of the 2 Corinthians 10:5 scripture to cognitive behavior. Christen discussed how the verse relates to taking control of negative thoughts and channeling them into a more positive, compliance with a higher purpose. The episode highlighted the importance of not merely suppressing negative thoughts but rather facing them and replacing them with truth and positivity, aligning with techniques used in modern cognitive-behavioral therapies. Christen emphasized the transformative power of truth and the strength to confront adversities, aligning it with our faith and emerging victorious. The episode ended with an encouraging call to make our minds a fortress of faith and optimism, leveraging our thoughts as a testament of our faith and love in Christ.
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    4 mins
  • Finding Strength in Weakness

    Finding Strength in Weakness
    Oct 13 2024
    In this episode, Christen Mabe focuses on the concept of mental health and psychological resilience related to faith. She begins by exploring a verse from the Bible, 2 Corinthians 12:9. She emphasizes that moments of perceived weakness do not diminish us but channel God's strength and grace. Christen then explains psychological resilience as inner strength to return from adversity, influenced by our faith. Later, she guides the listeners towards an empowering prayer for strength in times of weakness. Finally, she encourages her audience to remember they are never alone, and strength lies within them, even when it entails accepting vulnerabilities and seeking strength in faith. Christen ends by inviting listeners to stay tuned to the podcast for more conversations like these.
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    4 mins
  • The Power of Words

    The Power of Words
    Oct 12 2024
    In this podcast episode, Christen Mabe discusses the significant, yet often overlooked, impact of the spoken word on our mental and spiritual well-being. She explores the power of language from a Biblical perspective, referencing Proverbs 18:21 to underline how words can be a force of life or death. She examines situations where one encounters challenges, self-doubt, or overwhelming circumstances, presenting a choice of either succumbing to negativity or selecting words that instill optimism and strength. Christen underscores the importance not just of selecting the 'right' words, but aligning our vocabulary with values like love, honesty, and gratitude. Ultimately, she encourages listeners to cultivate mindful communication under divine guidance and to use their words as instruments for truth, kindness, and positivity.
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    3 mins