When Healing Doesn’t Happen: What Can We Really Conclude?

What happens when the very people entrusted to protect you become the source of your deepest wounds? And how do you find your way to healing when even your understanding of God has been distorted by those who claim to represent Him? In this deeply moving episode of Healed to Heal, Kathleen Johnson welcomes Jodie Tetter, author of A Prisoner by No Crime of My Own and host of The Pedophile Huntress podcast. Jodie's childhood was marked by unimaginable abuse, betrayal, and violence at the hands of those closest to her. She also shares her account of witnessing a murder as a young child, a memory that would eventually become part of her decades-long pursuit of truth and justice. But this is not simply a story of suffering. It is an extraordinary testimony of courage, perseverance, faith, and the redemptive power of God. With remarkable honesty, Jodie takes us through the complicated, often messy process of healing—confronting painful memories, breaking free from abusive relationships, learning to establish boundaries, and discovering the difference between religious expectations and the true heart of Jesus. Together, Kathleen and Jodie explore the devastating consequences of religious hypocrisy, the importance of listening to survivors, and why forgiveness does not mean restoring trust or remaining in harmful relationships. Jodie also shares how her healing journey led her into advocacy for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, the creation of her podcast, and a new training program designed to help others reclaim their lives. In this episode, you'll discover: • How childhood trauma can affect our relationships, choices, and understanding of ourselves long into adulthood. • Why religious hypocrisy can deepen wounds—and how Jodie discovered the difference between the behavior of people and the character of God. • The role of counseling, faith, and perseverance in a healing journey that is rarely straightforward. • Why forgiveness and trust are not the same thing, and why healthy boundaries matter. • How reclaiming the ability to make choices became a turning point in Jodie's freedom. • Why survivors need compassion, understanding, and safe places to tell their stories. • How Jodie transformed her experiences into a mission to help others find healing, truth, and freedom. One of the most compelling aspects of Jodie's story is that healing didn't happen overnight. It unfolded through years of difficult decisions, painful discoveries, and courageous steps forward. And through it all, she came to recognize that the cruelty she had experienced was not a reflection of the God who loved her. If you've ever struggled to reconcile what people have done in God's name with who God really is, or wondered whether healing is possible after devastating experiences, this conversation offers a powerful reminder: Your past does not have to determine your future. Healing may be complicated. It may be messy. But there is hope, and there is a way forward. Content advisory: This episode contains discussions of childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, trauma, and murder. Listener discretion is advised. CONNECT WITH JODIE TETTER Book: A Prisoner by No Crime of My Own
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What if just a few minutes a day could change the way you think, pray, speak, and respond to life? In Part 2 of this powerful conversation about Scripture memory, Kathleen Johnson goes beyond the question of HOW to memorize the Bible and explores something even more important: WHY it matters. Many Christians love God's Word, believe in its power, and have access to more biblical teaching than ever before. But having access to the Word isn't the same as allowing it to become deeply established in our hearts. **Access is not the same as absorption.** Kathleen shares how Scripture memory and meditation work together to renew the mind, strengthen faith, and transform what we believe. She also addresses some of the common objections to memorizing Scripture, including the idea that it's legalistic, too difficult, or only for people with exceptional memories. Through personal experiences, practical encouragement, and some wonderfully memorable Bible passages, Kathleen shows how a simple decision to give God's Word more attention can lead to a growing hunger for Scripture. And you don't need hours of free time or an extraordinary memory to begin! **In this episode, you'll discover:** - Why Scripture memory is about transformation, not spiritual performance. - How memorization and meditation help God's Word take root. - Why knowing Scripture intimately can deepen your relationship with God. - How the Word can strengthen your prayers, encourage others, and guide your everyday decisions. - Why passion often grows AFTER you begin giving something your attention. - How Kathleen began with just a few minutes a day and simple verses. - Why even one meaningful verse can change your perspective. **One of the most powerful reminders from this episode:** "Value plus focus equals passion." You don't have to wait until you feel passionate about memorizing Scripture. Sometimes the passion develops as you begin to discover the treasure that's been waiting for you all along. Whether you're brand-new to Scripture memory or looking for renewed motivation, this episode is an invitation to start small, stay consistent, and discover what happens when God's Word becomes part of who you are. **Scriptures discussed:** Psalm 1; 1 Peter 2:2–3; Jeremiah 31:33; John 14:26; Proverbs 11:25; Philippians 4; Mark 1:40–42; Luke 15:20; and other passages. --- ## Scripture Memory Resources **Ready to begin memorizing God's Word?** Kathleen recommends the Bible Memory app, one of the tools she used when she first began her own Scripture memory journey. Visit **https://www.biblememory.com** and use the special discount code **SCRIPTUREGIRL** when purchasing an eligible subscription. **Discover more with Scripture Girl!** Visit **https://www.scripturegirl.com** for additional Scripture memory information, encouragement, and resources to help you get started and keep growing. **Get Kathleen's Scripture Girl audiobook FREE!** Want to hear the story behind Kathleen's own Scripture memory journey? In *Scripture Girl*, she shares how it all began and the remarkable ways God's Word has transformed her life. You can receive a free download of the audiobook when you sign up with your email address here: https://kathleenjohnsonministries.com/scripture-girl-book ## Connect with Kathleen Learn more about Kathleen's books, speaking ministry, and resources at: https://kathleenjohnsonspeaks.com Explore more episodes of *Healed to Heal* at: https://healedtohealpodcast.com **Healed to Heal — Where you come to receive healing and carry it to the world.**

What if one of the most powerful keys to transforming your Christian life is something God has been inviting His people to do for thousands of years? We have unprecedented access to Scripture. We can read it, search it, listen to it, and carry it everywhere we go. But having access to God's Word is not the same as having His Word established within us. In this passionate solo episode of Healed to Heal, Kathleen Johnson invites you to rediscover the extraordinary power of Scripture memory—not as a religious obligation or an exercise in recalling verses, but as a life-changing practice of allowing God's truth to become deeply rooted in your heart. Drawing from John 15:7, Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1, Romans 12:2, and other powerful passages, Kathleen explores what happens when Scripture moves beyond intellectual knowledge and becomes something we truly believe, meditate upon, and live by. Discover why Scripture memory and biblical meditation are twin powers for renewing the mind, how repeated attention to God's truth can transform deeply established patterns of thinking, and why what fills your heart ultimately shapes what comes out of your mouth when life gets difficult. You'll be encouraged to consider: • Why knowing Bible verses isn't the same as internalizing God's Word. • How biblical meditation helps move Scripture from information to deeply held conviction. • Why worry and meditation have something surprising in common—and how to redirect your attention. • How renewing your mind can strengthen faith and challenge limiting beliefs. • Why Scripture becomes an invaluable resource when facing fear, opposition, uncertainty, or spiritual battles. • How delighting in God's Word can become a source of genuine joy rather than another religious duty. Kathleen also shares how years of immersing herself in Scripture have transformed her own thinking, diminishing patterns of worry and deepening her delight in God's truth. You don't need an extraordinary memory. You need to make room for an extraordinary Word. And you can begin with just a few minutes a day. This episode is the first in a two-part conversation. In the next episode, Kathleen will share more of her personal Scripture memory journey, along with practical techniques to help you begin—or deepen—your own. The invitation is simple: Don't just read the Word. Let it live in you. Healed to Heal — This is where you come to receive your healing, and then carry it to the world. CONNECT WITH KATHLEEN AND HEALED TO HEAL Website: https://www.healedtohealpodcast.com Book: Healed to Heal — https://a.co/d/2nONdKX Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/search?keywords=healed+to+heal+kathleen+johnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scripturegirls/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579084987765 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SwordSpiritPowerforLife 🎧 HEALED TO HEAL PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healed-to-heal/id1847944534 RSS: https://feeds.podcastle.ai/14bf8bff-7783-4555-a257-4eb112b2d0db.rss 💬 LEAVE A REVIEW: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healed-to-heal/id1847944534 Read less

What if the things that used to shake you didn’t have the same hold on you anymore? Fear may be familiar, but does it have to remain our normal way of living? In this solo episode of Healed to Heal, Kathleen Johnson challenges us to look underneath our worry and ask an important question: Where have we placed our trust? When our security depends entirely on a doctor’s report, our finances, other people, or our ability to control what happens next, uncertainty can keep us bracing for trouble. But God calls us into something deeper—a life increasingly rooted in His faithfulness and governed by His peace. With Scripture, practical illustrations, and a passionate invitation to pursue transformation, Kathleen explores both what to do when fear comes and how renewing our minds can change our response over time. The invitation is to do more than manage another anxious moment: it is to let God’s Word take root so that trust becomes more established and fear loses its grip. In this episode, we explore: • What fear can reveal about where we have placed our confidence. • The difference between receiving information and making it the foundation of our hope. • Why deciding to trust God matters—and how to put action behind that decision. • How Scripture, meditation, and consistent application help us practice a different response. • What it means to let the peace of Christ rule our hearts. • How to pursue peace while the circumstances are still unresolved. You can bring your fear to God honestly—and begin growing into a way of living in which it no longer governs your heart. Featured Scriptures: Romans 12:2; Romans 8:6; Isaiah 26:3–4; Psalm 56:3; Psalm 46:1–3; Proverbs 3:5–6; John 14:27; Matthew 7:24–25; Colossians 3:15; Philippians 4:6–7; 1 Peter 5:7. CONNECT WITH KATHLEEN AND HEALED TO HEAL Website: https://www.healedtohealpodcast.com Book: Healed to Heal — https://a.co/d/2nONdKX Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/search?keywords=healed+to+heal+kathleen+johnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scripturegirls/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579084987765 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SwordSpiritPowerforLife 🎧 HEALED TO HEAL PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healed-to-heal/id1847944534 RSS: https://feeds.podcastle.ai/14bf8bff-7783-4555-a257-4eb112b2d0db.rss 💬 LEAVE A REVIEW: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healed-to-heal/id1847944534

He survived a brain tumor at thirteen. But surviving was only the beginning. In Episode 46 of Healed to Heal, Kathleen Johnson welcomes author and brain tumor survivor Ayis Caperonis for an honest conversation about rebuilding his life, twenty years of depression, and the faith that helped him keep moving forward. After experimental surgery, Ayis faced the loss of his motor skills and a future that looked nothing like the one he had imagined. Doctors told his family he might never walk unaided or live a typical life. Yet he went on to complete his education, marry, and become a father of three. Alongside those milestones was another struggle—one others couldn’t always see. Ayis shares what depression felt like, a turning point during rehabilitation, and the small “specks of light” that helped him hold on to hope. He reflects on his marriage, the people who supported him, and why he now writes to encourage others. In this conversation:
• Surviving a childhood brain tumor and rebuilding his life
• Living with lasting physical challenges and depression
• Finding encouragement through faith, friendship, and small steps
• Supporting someone who is struggling without pressuring them
• Recognizing God’s love through marriage and fatherhood
• Turning lived experience into encouragement for others If you are struggling—or love someone who is—Ayis’s story offers a reminder that your life still holds possibility, your pain deserves compassion, and you don’t have to face it alone. CONNECT WITH AYIS CAPERONIS YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ayiscaperonis TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@ayiscaperonis1 BOOKS BY AYIS Staring Down Depression — Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H9JDTDLQ Ayis is also the author of Kept and God Never Lets Go. As Kathleen reminds listeners, there is no shame in reaching out for professional help. CONNECT WITH KATHLEEN JOHNSON Podcast: https://healedtohealpodcast.com
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Speaking: https://kathleenjohnsonspeaks.com Healed to Heal: This is where you come to receive your healing—and then carry it to the world. CONNECT WITH KATHLEEN AND HEALED TO HEAL Website: https://www.healedtohealpodcast.com Book: Healed to Heal — https://a.co/d/2nONdKX Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/search?keywords=healed+to+heal+kathleen+johnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scripturegirls/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579084987765 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SwordSpiritPowerforLife 🎧 HEALED TO HEAL PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healed-to-heal/id1847944534 RSS: https://feeds.podcastle.ai/14bf8bff-7783-4555-a257-4eb112b2d0db.rss 💬 LEAVE A REVIEW: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healed-to-heal/id1847944534

What do we conclude when we pray for healing and the person is still suffering? It’s a painful question, and the answer we reach can shape what we believe about God. In Matthew 17, a father brought his son to Jesus’ disciples, but they could not heal him. That was a real and heartbreaking outcome. Yet it was not the end of the story. Jesus healed the boy, and the disciples came to Him to ask why they had been unable to help In this episode, Kathleen invites us to bring our conclusions back to Scripture. Through the father’s story, Israel’s failure to enter the promised land, and Jesus’ response to the man born blind, she considers the danger of filling in what we cannot see. An outcome tells us what happened; it does not give us complete knowledge of why it happened or what God was willing to do. Kathleen also shares the grief of losing her father to pancreatic cancer. This conversation is meant to encourage those who are hurting, not to assign blame. If you are seeking healing for yourself or someone you love, may this episode strengthen you to keep praying, keep seeking God, and hold fast to His Word. Scriptures discussed: Matthew 17:14–20; John 9:1–3; Hebrews 3:19; James 5:14–15; Romans 8:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:3–4; 1 Peter 2:15; 1 Timothy 2:4. CONNECT WITH KATHLEEN AND HEALED TO HEAL Website: https://www.healedtohealpodcast.com Book: Healed to Heal — https://a.co/d/2nONdKX Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/search?keywords=healed+to+heal+kathleen+johnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scripturegirls/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579084987765 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SwordSpiritPowerforLife 🎧 HEALED TO HEAL PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healed-to-heal/id1847944534 RSS: https://feeds.podcastle.ai/14bf8bff-7783-4555-a257-4eb112b2d0db.rss 💬 LEAVE A REVIEW: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healed-to-heal/id1847944534

In 1974, Susan Bosma was a young mother preparing for surgery. She attended church, taught Sunday school, and knew about Jesus—but she did not yet know Him personally. Confronted with the possibility of death, Susan offered God a startlingly honest prayer: “If You’re there, I don’t believe it. And if I die and go to hell, at least I’ll have the satisfaction of telling You I couldn’t find You. You’ll have to find me.” During surgery, Susan says she died and found herself outside her body, traveling through a spiritual realm she could not understand. Then she encountered Jesus—and heard words that would shape the rest of her life. In this powerful conversation, Susan recounts what she experienced, how she came to recognize Jesus as Savior, and why she believes she was sent back as a messenger. Now known affectionately as Gospel Granny, Susan has spent more than five decades studying Scripture and sharing the saving grace of Jesus with others. Kathleen and Susan also discuss: • The difference between knowing about Jesus and knowing Him personally • Susan’s extraordinary encounter during surgery • Why supernatural experiences must be tested against Scripture • The free gift of salvation through Jesus Christ • Believing without seeing • How the Holy Spirit leads and teaches believers • What it means to exchange self-reliance for God-reliance • The question that has carried Susan through difficult seasons: “God, what’s higher in this?” • Why it is never too late to answer God’s call If you have ever wondered whether God sees you, whether Jesus is truly reaching for you, or whether there is hope beyond this present life, Susan’s testimony offers a clear invitation: turn toward Him. You do not have to understand everything before you say yes. As Susan reminds us: “There is so much to know about God and the goodness of God in your life. It’s the best adventure you’ll ever take.” Connect and Learn More Susan Bosma—Gospel Granny
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https://www.youtube.com/c/RandyKay Jennifer Bosma
Susan’s daughter-in-law, Jennifer, is a Christian children’s author and host of the Front Parking Spot podcast for faith-filled mothers and families:
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What if surrender is not the loss of your freedom—but the doorway into it? Many of us hear the word surrender and imagine resignation, deprivation, or the erasure of everything that matters to us. But biblical surrender is not giving up. It is giving over. It is releasing the exhausting burden of self-rule and yielding to the leadership of the Spirit of God. In this episode, Kathleen explores why we can belong to Christ and still feel stressed, depleted, restricted, or spiritually blocked. Like a branch disconnected from the vine, a fish outside the water, or a wire separated from its power source, we cannot produce the life of God through self-reliance. We were created to live connected to Him. Jesus did not come merely to improve our self-directed lives. He came to lead us out of slavery and into abundant life. When the natural mind, will, and emotions occupy the throne, we carry burdens we were never designed to carry. But when we yield to the Spirit, His life begins to flow through us—bringing love, joy, peace, strength, direction, and freedom. This episode lays the foundation for an upcoming series examining the specific things we carry that can obstruct that flow, including control, fear, unforgiveness, false identities, and the stories we refuse to release. Surrender is not dying to everything good. It is dying to the wrong life so that the life of Christ can become fully alive in us. In this episode: • Why surrender is “giving over,” not giving up • The relationship between self-reliance and spiritual exhaustion • What it means to live by the Spirit instead of the natural mind • How control is often rooted in fear • Why God’s boundaries lead to freedom rather than confinement • The branch, the fish, and the live wire: three pictures of spiritual dependence • How laying down spiritual weight allows living water to flow • A simple invitation to identify and surrender whatever is blocking abundant life Key Scriptures: John 10:10; John 8:31–32; John 15:5; Romans 7–8; Galatians 5:16; 2 Corinthians 3:17; Ephesians 1:13–14; 2 Peter 1:3; Jonah 2:8; Matthew 16:25; Philippians 3:8–9; Hebrews 12:1; Galatians 5:1. Healed to Heal is where you come to receive your healing—and then carry that healing to the world. CONNECT WITH KATHLEEN AND HEALED TO HEAL Website: https://www.healedtohealpodcast.com Book: Healed to Heal — https://a.co/d/2nONdKX Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/search?keywords=healed+to+heal+kathleen+johnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scripturegirls/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579084987765 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SwordSpiritPowerforLife 🎧 HEALED TO HEAL PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healed-to-heal/id1847944534 RSS: https://feeds.podcastle.ai/14bf8bff-7783-4555-a257-4eb112b2d0db.rss 💬 LEAVE A REVIEW: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healed-to-heal/id1847944534

What happens when one encounter with Jesus changes the entire trajectory of a life? Long before Dr. James Torkildson became a clinical psychologist, professor, author, speaker, and podcast host, he was a lonely boy growing up in a home affected by alcoholism. By his teenage years, he had left school and entered a life of rebellion. Then, while serving in the Army in Germany, he felt drawn into a small chapel where revival meetings were taking place. A man met him at the door and asked one simple question: “Do you know Jesus?” Dr. T answered, “No—but I want to.” What followed was not merely self-improvement. It was transformation from the inside out. His desires, vision, and sense of purpose changed. The young man who had left school would eventually earn degrees in psychology and counseling and devote his life to helping others. In this powerful conversation, Kathleen and Dr. T explore the difference between changing behavior and being genuinely transformed through Christ. They discuss renewing the mind, strengthening the spirit, recognizing deception, and building a biblical foundation that remains steady in a changing culture. Dr. T also offers a freeing perspective on failure: it should become a classroom rather than a courtroom. Our mistakes do not have to become permanent verdicts over our lives. When we take ownership of them and surrender them to God, He can use them to teach us, mature us, and move us forward. For anyone carrying regret, shame, perfectionism, or fear about the future, this episode offers a powerful reminder: your past is gone, but your future is not yet written. You do not have to control every outcome. You are responsible for your willingness, obedience, and faithful effort. God is the master of outcomes. IN THIS EPISODE: • The chapel encounter that transformed Dr. T’s life • Self-improvement versus spiritual transformation • How renewing the mind changes what we see as possible • Why grace and personal responsibility belong together • Treating failure as a classroom rather than a courtroom • Scripture as the Creator’s instruction for the whole person • Strengthening and nourishing the spirit • Why deception is often wrapped in something partly true • The relationship between truth, love, freedom, and discernment • Escaping shame, accusation, and perfectionism • Answering your individual, God-given calling • Why God is the master of outcomes • The power of the Holy Spirit within every believer Dr. T’s story is living proof that no past is beyond the transforming power of God. The same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead lives in you—and your voice, your calling, and your faithful “yes” matter. ABOUT DR. JAMES TORKILDSON Dr. James Torkildson is a clinical psychologist, author, speaker, professor, faith leader, and host of The Dr. T Show. His book, Awaken: Exposing the Web of Deception Threatening Our Faith, Family, and Freedom, calls believers to recognize deception, recover their voices, and awaken to their God-given purpose. CONNECT WITH DR. T Website: https://drtconsulting.org Book: Awaken — available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Dr. T’s website Podcast: The Dr. T Show Free eBook: Peace Pace — https://drtconsulting.org CONNECT WITH KATHLEEN AND HEALED TO HEAL Website: https://www.healedtoheal.com Book: Healed to Heal — https://a.co/d/2nONdKX Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/search?keywords=healed+to+heal+kathleen+johnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scripturegirls/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579084987765 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SwordSpiritPowerforLife 🎧 HEALED TO HEAL PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healed-to-heal/id1847944534 RSS: https://feeds.podcastle.ai/14bf8bff-7783-4555-a257-4eb112b2d0db.rss 💬 LEAVE A REVIEW: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healed-to-heal/id1847944534

If you have listened to this podcast for any length of time, you have heard Kathleen talk about the power of words. But this episode goes deeper—because changing your words is not merely a matter of trying harder to sound positive. Jesus said that the mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart. Our words reveal what has been filling us, what we have accepted as truth, and which voices we have allowed to interpret our lives, our futures, and even our bodies. In this episode, Kathleen explores the difference between acknowledging what is happening in the natural realm and allowing it to become the highest authority. Abraham faced the condition of his body, but he refused to let that condition overrule what God had promised. In the same way, faith does not require us to deny a symptom, diagnosis, or fearful report. It calls us to decide which voice will have the final word. You will also learn why Scripture describes some words as “unwholesome”—words that carry decay—and calls us instead to speak words that build, strengthen, and give grace to those who hear them. Our words can reinforce fear and hopelessness, or they can become vessels of life, courage, healing, and truth. This is not a message about fearing every imperfect sentence or attempting to maintain a flawless confession. It is an invitation to let the Holy Spirit go beneath the words to the root—exposing fear, breaking old agreements, renewing the mind, and filling the heart so completely with God’s truth that life begins to flow naturally from its overflow. In this episode: Why your words reveal what is filling your heart The difference between policing your mouth and transforming your heart How negative words can spread discouragement and decay Why acknowledging a physical condition is not the same as agreeing with it What Abraham teaches us about seen circumstances and unseen promises How to identify and break agreement with fear, rejection, and hopelessness Why a diagnosis does not have the authority to define your future How your words can build faith, restore courage, and impart grace The Holy Spirit’s role in changing what flows from your heart and mouth How to speak life over your family, your future, and your body Your symptoms may be real, and a diagnosis may appear in your medical record—but neither is written above the name of Jesus. Let God renew your heart until His truth becomes more settled within you than the voice of fear. This is where you come to receive your healing—and then carry that healing to the world. Healed to heal. Scriptures referenced: Matthew 12:34; Ephesians 4:29–31; Proverbs 18:21; Hebrews 10:24; Romans 4:19–21; Isaiah 53:5; James 5:15; Mark 9:23; Philippians 2:9–11; Psalm 118:17; Romans 8:2, 11; Hebrews 11:1; 2 Timothy 1:7; Colossians 3:15–16; John 6:63. 🎙️ MORE FROM HEALED TO HEAL Website: https://www.healedtoheal.com Book: Healed to Heal — https://a.co/d/2nONdKX Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/search?keywords=healed+to+heal+kathleen+johnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scripturegirls/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579084987765 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SwordSpiritPowerforLife 🎧 Healed to Heal Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healed-to-heal/id1847944534 RSS: https://feeds.podcastle.ai/14bf8bff-7783-4555-a257-4eb112b2d0db.rss 💬 Leave a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healed-to-heal/id1847944534