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Illuminated Soul with Craig Westhoff

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Occasional bite sized teaching, encouragement, and practical tools that help you respond to the negative thoughts, emotions, and occasional darkness life circumstances can sometimes bring. Together we’re partnering with the Holy Spirit to live life with excellence of Soul; to become aware… to become whole!
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Episodes

Ep 31 - Bitterness and the Toll it Takes

Bitterness takes such a toll on our emotional and even physical well-being! Here's a simple, but challenging biblical remedy. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Dec 16, 202015 min

Ep 30 - Shut Down Debilitating Self-Criticism

When our hearts make us feel guilty and remind us of our failures, here's one way to shut down that debilitating self-criticism! If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Dec 09, 202013 min

Ep 29 - Break Free from Unconscious Slavery

We become slaves to what we obey. Often times we are unaware of this. Let's become aware and avoid unnecessary emotional angst. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Dec 02, 202010 min

Ep 28 - 3 Powerful Ways to View Thanksgiving & Gratitude

Thanksgiving and gratitude reduces a multitude of toxic emotions. Listen to Craig share 3 powerful ways to view these incredible virtues. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Nov 25, 202010 min

Ep 27 - The Unexamined Life and the Harm it Does

An invitation of how to avoid the fundamental harm we inflict upon ourselves due to living an unexamined life. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Nov 18, 202011 min

Ep 26 - Our Great Capacity For Self-Deception

Let's realize and admit our capacity for self-deception. It's a helpful step towards emotional health and well-being. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Nov 11, 202013 min

Ep 25 - Let Nothing Disturb You

A short, centering prayer we can practice to calm our nerves. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Nov 04, 202010 min

Ep 24 - Holding a Grudge and the Damage It Does

What does it really mean to bear or hold a grudge? When you find out, you won’t want to hold one again! If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Oct 28, 202012 min

Ep 23 - Ask The Dangerous Questions!

Maybe some of the depression, anxiety and emotional battles we face in life can be the by-product of having questions about God, life and self that we believe we can never ask. In order to believe in a new way and become free, the questions must be asked. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Oct 21, 202012 min

Ep 22 - It Can Be Painful, But SO Healing!

In this episode I share one of my most embarrassing and humiliating experiences that reintroduced me to the healing power of confession. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Oct 07, 202016 min

Ep 21 - The "I Am Not" Investigation

A simple tool to help you remember who you are when emotions and circumstance attempt to define you. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Sep 30, 202010 min

Ep 20 - Why Affirmations Usually Don't Work

Self-hatred. Low self-esteem. Feelin' like a loser. If we're honest, often times positive affirmations don't work as well as we wish they would. Why? And is there a better way? If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Sep 23, 202014 min

Ep 19 - 3 Powerful Grounding Words!

Overwhelmed? Freakin' out? Here are 3 simple, yet powerful words to help ground us in the present moment when we don't like the moment we find ourselves in. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Sep 16, 202010 min

Ep 18 - Emotional Reasoning Equals Trouble

When we reason from how we feel, we can quickly make a mess of things and cause ourselves undue emotional turmoil. Let's learn a better way. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Sep 09, 202016 min

Ep 17 - Fear and Trust

Instead of pretending it's not there, what if we admit it when we are afraid? And if we do, is that a contradiction to trusting God? Can we be afraid AND trust God? If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Sep 02, 202014 min

Ep 16 - The Layers of Forgiveness

Forgiveness is a powerful weapon and a healing agent. But, let’s do it well and not discount our emotions! If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Aug 26, 202017 min

Ep 15 - The Arrival Fallacy

Some of our anxiety, depression, feelings of failure and more might be the result of buying into this particular illusion. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Aug 19, 202012 min

Ep 14 - Trouble letting go? Try this!

A helpful tool to aid us in surrendering, letting go, and embracing the present moment with God. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Aug 12, 202013 min

Ep 13 - Two Thieves Teach Us Surrendering

Two thieves have much to teach us about how to approach suffering, mental anguish and pain. Let's learn how to surrender well. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Aug 05, 202013 min

Ep 12 - A Secret Weapon Against Anxiety

There is a secret weapon you can use in the fight against anxiety and worry, but...it's not in our nature to use this weapon. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Jul 29, 202012 min

Ep 11 - When Am I Breathing?

Overwhelmed? Freakin' out? Before thinking your way out of what ever stressful moment you find yourself in, first ask yourself this profound question. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Jul 22, 202015 min

Ep 10 - What If We See People Like This?

A beautiful and beneficial way of how to see people that will open our eyes to wonder and awe instead of judgment. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Jul 15, 202014 min

Ep 9 - The Havoc of Misguided Hope

What if some of the emotional turmoil we experience as sons and daughters of God is simply due to a misapplied or misguided hope? If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Jul 08, 202014 min

Ep 8 - Meeting Unmet Expectations, Embracing Hope

In this episode we look at some of the differences between expectation and hope. Understanding expectations properly can help us avoid lots of emotional roller coaster rides! If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Jul 01, 202015 min

Ep 7 - The Silence That Equals Healing

Maybe you've seen the signs: Silence = Violence. But, there is also a silence that brings healing. An inward and outward healing. There is a silence that helps us see God and makes room for His presence and His words. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Jun 24, 202012 min

Ep 5 - The Questions Suffering Asks of Us

Why me? Why now? Unfortunately, these questions are unanswerable. Maybe there are better questions to ask in the midst of pain. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Jun 17, 202013 min

Ep 6 - Opinions & Chaos. Why Share?

So many opinions flying around, right? Opinions we will have, but when we mistake our opinions for THIS...it becomes an open doorway to frustration, irritation and more. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Jun 17, 202010 min

Ep 4 - The Pain of Emotional Resistance

In the midst of tumultuous times we often deal with tumultuous emotions. And whatever negative emotion we resist, only persists. Instead of being victims to what we feel, what if we become investigators? If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Jun 10, 202013 min

Ep 3 - Riots, Rage, Raw Emotions. How do we pray?

A lot going on in our country right now regarding racial injustice. Here's one sometimes forgotten, but constructive way to deal with tough emotions in the midst of tough times. And to pray when words fail. If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

Jun 03, 202012 min

Ep 2 - How Human Are You Allowed To Be?

A simple question that began my healing journey out of clinical depression and chronic anxiety. How human are you allowed to be? If you haven't already, subscribe now so you never miss a Wednesday episode!

May 27, 202013 min
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