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Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast
Your Hope-Filled Perspective draws on Dr. Michelle Bengtson’s almost 3 decades of clinical expertise as a neuropsychologist to help her listeners regain hope, renew their minds, and transform their lives. With a perfect balance of clinical expertise, compassion, and vulnerability, Dr. Bengtson and her guests purpose to share Biblically-based hope-filled perspectives for real-life issues, struggles, and concerns. Voted #2 in 2022's Podcast Magazine's Top 50 Moms in Podcasting.
Episodes
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Find Hope Beyond Addiction
Episode Summary: What happens when God takes a man from a life of drugs, violence, and crime, and turns him into a vessel of hope and healing? On this episode…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Step Boldly into the Ministry God Created You For
Episode Summary: Have you ever felt a stirring in your heart that God created you for something more, yet you weren’t sure how to take the next step?…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow Fear Rewires Your Brain and How Faith Helps You Break Free
Episode Summary: What if I told you that fear doesn't just affect your emotions? It actually changes your brain. What if the reason you keep replaying worst…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastWhy We Crave Comfort When Life Feels Overwhelming
Episode Summary: Have you ever found yourself standing in front of the refrigerator even though you're not hungry? Or scrolling social media long after you…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Recognize Hidden Emotional Baggage You Didn’t Know You Were Carrying
Episode Summary: Today’s episode with Laurie Davies brings a powerful lens to a struggle many of us don’t even realize we have: emotional hoarding…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Improve Your Gut Health to Support Your Emotional Health
Episode Summary: Have you ever felt like stress is living inside your body, no matter how much you pray, rest, or try to stay positive? For so many people…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Move from Surviving to Truly Living Again, Even After the Deepest Hurts
Episode Summary: Trauma can shatter our sense of safety, identity, and trust—especially when it comes at the hands of someone who vowed to love us. In…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow Disappointment Affects Your Mental Health, and How to Move Forward
Episode Summary: Have you ever found yourself asking, "God, what happened?" Not because you've stopped believing. Not because you've lost your faith. But…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Strengthen Your Family's Mental Health This School Year
Episode Summary: What if the most important thing you prepare your child for this school year isn't academic success—but emotional resilience? While…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastDaring to Hope When Your Heart Is Shattered: Trusting God Through Pain and Loss
Episode Summary: When you are crushed and broken hearted, where do you go to find hope? Jesus said that in this life we will have pain, heartbreak, and trials…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Hear from God and Find Peace Without Knowing What’s Next
Episode Summary: The God of the universe is trying to communicate with you. Are you listening? Have you ever felt like God was prompting you to do something…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow Can I Help My Child Overcome Back-to-School Anxiety Without Making It Worse?
Episode Summary: What if the tears, stomachaches, or sudden mood swings your child is experiencing right now aren’t just “back-to-school…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastWhen Friendships Change: Trusting God Through Seasons of Relational Transition
Episode Summary: Photographs tell the story of time passed. People move in and out of the frame. Babies grow from child to adult. Moms and dad gain wrinkles…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastSummertime Sadness: Why Depression Can Spike in Summer and How to Find Hope
Episode Summary: Summer is supposed to be the season of sunshine, vacations, and smiling social media photos—but for many people, it’s when…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastWhat to Do When You Feel Spiritually Dry or Disconnected from God
Episode Summary: Have you ever sat down to pray and felt like your words were hitting the ceiling? Opened your Bible and felt nothing stir in your heart? Or…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Find Lasting Freedom from Addiction Through Christ
Episode Summary: Welcome to Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson for Part 2 of my conversation with Jonathan M. Seidl, author of Confessions…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Get to the Root of Hidden Addiction and Break Free
Episode Summary: Today’s episode is a powerful one. We’re joined by Jonathan M. Seidl—author, speaker, and previous Editor-in-Chief of the…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Find True Freedom in Christ
Episode Summary: Have you ever noticed how free you feel when no one’s telling you what to do? Or maybe you wake up in the morning with an appointment…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Overcome the Lasting Damage of Trauma Through God’s Word
Episode Summary: Have you ever wondered why trauma seems to leave lasting marks on your mind, heart, and even relationships? In today's conversation, I sit…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastWhen Father’s Day Is Complicated: How to Heal from Wounds and Discover God as the Perfect Father
Episode Summary: Father’s Day can be a complicated day—one that quietly reopens wounds many people work hard to keep closed. While social media…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Help a Loved One Who Is Struggling with PTSD: What to Do and What Not to Do
Episode Summary: When someone you love is living with PTSD, it can leave you feeling helpless, confused, and afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing. You…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastUnderstanding PTSD: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and How God Meets Us in the Aftermath of Trauma
Episode Summary: What if the reactions you’ve judged yourself for—your hypervigilance, emotional numbness, sudden panic, or…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Hold On to Hope in a World Full of Fear and Despair
Episode Summary: Have you ever felt like life knocked you down so hard you weren’t sure you’d ever get back up again? Today’s guest, Greg J…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Break Free from Shame and Embrace Who God Says You Are
Episode Summary: Shame is one of the most powerful and painful emotions we experience, often leaving us feeling unworthy, unseen, and disconnected from God and…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Manage Intrusive Thoughts Through Biblical Truth & Brain Science
Episode Summary: If you’ve ever felt ambushed by intrusive thoughts, unwanted mental spirals, or the kind of anxious loops that hijack your peace…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Have Honest Conversations with God When You Don’t Know What to Say
Episode Summary: In the chaos of life—when the bills pile up, when fear creeps in, or even when joy overflows—sometimes the words just don’t…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastOvercoming Stress with Scripture & Science: A Guide for Stress Awareness
Episode Summary: Whether you’re battling chronic stress, emotional overload, burnout, or simply the pressures of everyday life, today we’re diving…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Release Hustle Culture and Create Sustainable Wellness
Episode Summary: Are you weary from constantly striving, juggling endless responsibilities, and living at a pace that leaves you burned out and exhausted?…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow Trauma-Informed Support Brings Hope to the Homeless and Restores Dignit
Episode Summary: Homelessness is often viewed only through the lens of what we see on the surface—tents on sidewalks, individuals holding signs, or…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Care for Your Whole Self: Biblical and Brain-Based Health for Mind, Body, and Spirit
Episode Summary: If you’ve been doing “all the right things” but still feel depleted, disconnected, or out of balance, this episode is for…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow Easter Transforms our Mental and Emotional Battles - Living in Resurrection Hope
Episode Summary: Have you ever noticed how Easter morning feels light and bright? It’s not necessarily because the sunrise seems extra colorful or…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Rise from Life’s Wreckage and Reclaim Your Hope
Episode Summary: Have you ever wondered how you would respond if life completely unraveled in an instant? My guest today, Sheryl Ramstad, knows that reality…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Cultivate Joy Even on Difficult Days
Episode Summary: In a world that pulls our attention toward stress, exhaustion, and discouragement, many of us wonder how to cultivate joy on the days when…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast10 Things I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago
Episode Summary: What if you could go back 10 years? Have you ever wished you could go back ten years and whisper something life-changing to your younger self?…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Learn from the Proverbs 31 Woman Instead of Feeling Shame
Episode Summary: Have you ever met someone who’s so impressive that you instantly think, “Yeah, I’m not doing enough with my life?” I…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Find God’s Refuge in the Middle of Crisis
Episode Summary: Trials and crises are inevitable. Jesus warned us they would come. While we cannot choose the trials we face, we can choose how we respond to…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHonoring Caregivers: How to Find Strength, Rest, and Renewal When You're Pouring Out Constantly
Episode Summary: Caring for others is one of the most beautiful expressions of Christlike love, yet it can also be one of the most exhausting. Whether someone…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Overcome Rejection and Abandonment with God’s Love
Episode Summary: Does it ever seem like God loves other people more than he loves you? Maybe it looks like everything goes their way. Or their families are put…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastThe Role of Unconditional Respect in a Healthy Marriage
Episode Summary: We all need to work a little harder at resting in contentment… realizing that sometimes marriage is a spectator sport. In a culture…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastTools for Managing Chronic Stress and Mental Fatigue
Episode Summary: Today we are diving into a topic that affects millions of people who feel stretched too thin and overwhelmed by life. We are talking about…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Break Free from Digital Overload: A Christian Guide to Healthy Social Media Use
Episode Summary: In a world where constant notifications, curated feeds, and digital pressure shape how we see ourselves, many are left feeling more anxious…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastBeating the Winter Blues: Finding Hope When “Blue Monday” Hits
Episode Summary: Today we’re tackling a topic that hits many people hard each January: “Blue Monday.” You may have heard it called “the…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHealing From Emotional Exhaustion and Holiday Burnout
Episode Summary: Emotional Exhaustion and holiday burnout are very real experiences. Today we’re going to be talking about the post-holiday aftermath…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastA Fresh Start: Trusting God's Redemption Over Your Past
Episode Summary: Welcome to a brand-new year! If you’re like many, today might bring a mix of emotions. Excitement for a fresh start, anxiety over the…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast350 Hope For the Weary Soul
Episode Summary: Christmas is often called the most wonderful time of the year, yet for many, it’s also one of the most exhausting. Between the holiday…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastBiblical Literacy and Why It’s Important to Learn Who God Is
Episode Summary: Christians often think theology is only for scholars or the spiritually elite. But this simply isn’t true. While theology is, in one…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow God Wired Our Brains for Advent Hope: Why Anticipation Fuels Our Faith
Episode Summary: Have you ever noticed that sometimes the waiting feels almost better than the having? A child counting down the days until Christmas…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastFinding Hope in a Blue Christmas: How to Care for Hurting Hearts During the Holidays
Episode Summary: Christmas is often described as the most wonderful time of the year, but for many, it doesn’t feel that way. Whether because of grief…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastGod Sees You: Finding Hope and Purpose When You Feel Invisible
Episode Summary: While Norman Rockwall paints pictures of the holiday season as times of cheerful family togetherness, many feel unseen, especially during the…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHope When You Hit Rock Bottom
Episode Summary: If you have ever been in a place where you just feel like you've hit rock bottom, I’m glad you’re here. Last week we talked to…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Find Hope After Addiction, Loss, and Imprisonment
Episode Summary: If you think your life is too far gone, or if you’ve made too many mistakes for God to redeem, you’re going to want to listen to…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow God Views Grumbling and Complaining & How to Cultivate a Grateful Heart
Episode Summary: In this episode of Your Hope-Filled Perspective, my co-host Rev. Jessica Van Roekel joins me to explore the heart issue behind grumbling and…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastLearning to Say No Without Feeling Guilty (Moving from Overwhelmed to Overjoyed)
Episode Summary: Have you ever found yourself saying yes when you really wanted to say no? Or have you ever felt overwhelmed and exhausted because you were…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastThe Power of Together: Why Community Matters in Faith and Life
Episode Summary: Community is a gift from God that reflects His nature and intention for us. Through meaningful relationships, we experience support, growth…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastRenewing Your Mind Through Scripture: Breaking Free from Negative Thinking
Episode Summary: In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s vital for our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being: how to renew your…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastConquering the Three Enemies of Mental Health: Biblical Wisdom with Kenza Haddock
Episode Summary: In this episode of Your Hope-Filled Perspective, we sit down with Kenza Haddock, author of The Three Enemies of Your Mental Health: Gain…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Restore Wonder and Meaning to Your Christmas Celebration
Episode Summary: When we think of Christmas, we picture the manger scene, shepherds in the fields, angels singing, and a star guiding the way. But what if…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Overcome Life’s Challenges with Faith and Hope
Episode Summary: In this episode of Your Hope-Filled Perspective, my guest Bill Derrick and I share how to navigate life’s unexpected challenges with…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHealthy Living Simplified: Tips for Aging Well
Episode Summary: Aging is not for the faint of heart. But weight gain, illness, and infirmity do not have to be a way of life in our older years. The Bible has…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcastHow to Find Biblical Encouragement for Your Everyday Life
Episode Summary: If you’ve ever struggled with discouragement, and we all have because life is full of disappointment and disillusionment, then this…