When Christians Avoid Grief, Healing Gets Delayed

This week’s episode is a special replay of Heather’s conversation with Christian life coach Melissa Batt, originally aired on her podcast Priorities on Purpose (now called God-Sized Dreams).

Together, they uncover why planning to grieve is one of the most overlooked spiritual disciplines—and how it unlocks healing from trauma and freedom from triggers.

This episode is for the Christian who loves Jesus but feels stuck in cycles of survival mode, avoidance, or constant emotional overwhelm.

You’ll gain:

• A biblical perspective on grieving with God, not against Him

• Why triggers are opportunities, not setbacks

• The simple one-sentence prayer that begins healing from trauma

• Practical steps for scheduling grief and inviting God into it
  
  

Listen now and then go subscribe to Melissa Batt’s show, God-Sized Dreams: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/priorities-on-purpose-mental-health-procrastination/id1652197036

Scripture: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)
Prayer: Lord, show me what hurts so I can bring it to You. Comfort me as I grieve with You.
Declaration: God is my comforter. I choose to grieve with Him so I can heal with Him.

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You’ve tried harder, prayed longer, and pushed yourself to “do it right” — but perfectionism won’t heal you. The truth? You don’t need to perform your way into peace, you need to hear God’s voice for yourself.

This Monday, join me for the Prophetic Healing Workshop — a free, live event where I’ll walk you through the same 3-step prayer plan I use to help believers move from pain to peace. Plus, if you register early, you might be chosen for live prophetic coaching during the workshop.

Go to HeatherOBrien.net/workshop to grab your seat. Come expectant — God has something to say about your healing.

Fear doesn’t get the final say. In this episode of the Heal with God podcast, Dr. John Veal — global voice on deliverance and author of Destroying Demonic Tactics — joins me to share how Christians can walk in authority, overcome fear, and fight spiritual warfare with confidence.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, anxious, or secretly afraid of confronting the unseen, this conversation will remind you of your boldness in Christ.

You’ll gain:

• Clarity on what spiritual warfare really is — and why it’s not just for deliverance ministers

• How baptism in the Holy Spirit empowers you with boldness and removes fear

• Practical ways to use prayer and declarations to silence the enemy

• Hope for facing modern tactics of the enemy with discernment and confidence
  
  

Connect with Dr. John Veal & get his book, “Destroying Demonic Tactics” https://johnveal.org/

Scripture: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7

Prayer: Lord, thank You for filling me with boldness by Your Spirit. I renounce fear, and I step into the authority You’ve given me in Christ.

Declaration: I will not fear spiritual warfare. I have victory, deliverance, and boldness through the power of the Holy Spirit.

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