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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 podcast274 How to Witness God's Faithfulness in Suffering: From Trauma to Triumph
Episode Summary: In this week’s episode, I speak with Gina Kelly who was a sixth grader when she was hit by a truck which caused significant physical and…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast273 How Do You Overcome Grief after the Death of a Child?
Episode Summary: No parent expects to live longer than their children. The death of a child brings such unimaginable grief that is almost impossible for others…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast272 How God Turns Our Deepest Wounds into Sacred Scars
Episode Summary: In this episode, I wanted to share with you what brought me to the place where I knew this book was needed, where I knew God was calling me to…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast271 How To Overcome Wounds from a Husband’s Pornography Addiction
Episode Summary: With one in five mobile searches being for pornography, it may be more prevalent than you think. Jody Allen shares her story, her pain, her…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast270 How to Survive Marital Infidelity: Faith, Forgiveness, and Fidelity
Episode Summary: In this episode, I chat with Jill Savage of “No More Perfect Marriages.” She shared her story of infidelity in her marriage, and how God has…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast269 3 Strategies to Overcome Painful Trials: Standing Strong When the Enemy Strikes
Episode Summary Join me with Dr. Mel Tavares as we discuss how painful trials can not only challenge us but also lead to profound spiritual healing and growth…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast268 How to Transform the Wounds of Rejection into Sacred Scars
Episode Summary: We discuss the principle that we all endure experiences in our lives that produce wounds, but when God heals those wounds, sacred scars…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast267 Healing Pain: The Power of Sacred Scars
Episode Summary Join me for healing pain and the power of Sacred Scars. Discover how personal hardships and emotional wounds can lead to spiritual and…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast266 How to Serve Like Jesus: Embracing Service through Pain and Grace
Episode Summary: In moments of pain and suffering, we often find the deepest appreciation for acts of love and care from those around us. It is during our pain…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast265 How To Overcome Parent-Child Relationship Problems: Tackling the Emotional Minefield
Episode Summary: The numbers don’t lie. 2.8 million adolescents between 12-17 had at least one major depressive episode. This is changing and it’s not all…
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264 How To Find Hope in God’s Promises in the Midst of Depression
Episode Summary: Join me for finding hope in God’s promises in the midst of depression. Did you know God places spiritual limits on the influences of…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast263 How To Defeat Depression by Addressing the Spiritual Roots of Disease
Episode Summary: Nobody is immune to depression. Even a seasoned neuropsychologist treating patients with a wide range of medical health issues can fall prey…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast262 How To Help a Friend Facing Cancer
Episode Summary: We all want to help. When we hear someone whose been given a devastating diagnosis, we want to try to help make things better. Or, at least…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast261 How Your CORE Strength Can Bring Freedom and Empowerment in Your Health
Episode Summary: In a world bent on touting certain diets and restrictive eating, our guest, Amy Connell, desires we learn about our core strength. After…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast260 Hope Amidst Hardship: Breaking the Cycle of Generational Poverty
Episode Summary: Some pro-life advocates mistakenly assume that once a pregnant woman has chosen life for her baby, the battle has been won. However, the truth…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast259 What Is Sexual Abuse and Offering Hope for Survivors
Episode Summary: Join me with Melissa Heiland as we talk about an important but sensitive topic: what is sexual abuse, and how we can offer hope for sexual…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast258 How to Hold Onto Faith While Waiting for Healing
Episode Summary: Dr. Michelle Bengtson joins David Robison of LifeToday to explore the challenging journey of maintaining faith during periods of waiting for…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast257 The Truth About Anxiety in Motherhood: How to Overcome Overwhelm and Fear
Episode Summary: All moms worry, right? Motherhood tempts many moms to worry, especially about the wellbeing of their children. Are they breathing? How can I…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast256 Lessons You Can Learn from Broken Friendships
Episode Summary: Relationship conflict can be difficult. Can good come from broken relationships? How do deal with mutual friends after a breakup? How do we…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast255 How to Heal After a Friendship Breakup
Episode Summary: The contributors to a friendship breakup are varied and as individual as the parties involved. A spectrum of relationship commitments falls…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast254 How To Repair a Friendship with Grace to Move from Hurt to Healing
Episode Summary: What do you do when your friend walks away from your relationship without explanation or chance for reconciliation? Guilt and shame keep…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast253 How To Find Your Natural Prayer Style and Unleash Your Prayer Potential
Episode Summary: Do you ever feel uncomfortable praying in public? Do you ever envy the prayer-life or prayer style of others after you hear them pray? Do you…
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252 Depression: A Christian's Guide to Navigating the Darkness
Episode Summary: Join me with Alicia Michelle for a candid discussion about my personal journey through depression as a Christian doctor. Not only did we focus…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast251 How to Find Mental Rest and Calm Your Racing Thoughts
Episode Summary: Do you ever have difficulty calming your racing mind when life is stressful? Do you lay awake at night, unable to tame your thoughts so you…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast250 Unmasking the Unexpected: A Guide to Coping with Unforeseen Events
Episode Summary: Life doesn't always go as planned, but that doesn't mean we can't navigate the twists and turns. Join me with Jillian Benfield for a guide to…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast249 Breaking Free from Body Image Pain!
Episode Summary: Dive into a candid conversation on our podcast about the deep-rooted pain in body image issues. Join me with Heather Creekmore of Compared to…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast248 Behind the Reflection: Unmasking the Causes of Body Image Issues
Episode Summary: Did you know according to a 2022 Good Housekeeping study, 87% of respondents have been on a diet with the purpose, at least in part, to change…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast247 Navigating SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder: Unveiling Hope for a Brighter Tomorrow
Episode Summary: Experiencing the post-holiday blues is a common phenomenon. Once the holidays are over, we often feel deflated and can’t find our joy. Join me…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast246 Resolution Revolution: Rethinking New Year’s Goals
Episode Summary: Tired of setting New Year's resolutions that lead to disappointment? Learn why resolutions might be setting you up for failure and discover a…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast245 From Sugar Fix to Soul Shift: The Spiritual Impact of the 40-Day Sugar Fast
Episode Summary: Have you ever fasted from sugar? In this podcast replay, Wendy Speake and I talk about the benefits of a sugar fast. Wendy is the author of…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast244 Reclaim Your Christmas: Practical Tips for a Stress-Less Holiday Season!
Episode summary: Tired of the holiday hustle? Ditch the overwhelm and rediscover the joy of the season! In this podcast episode replay, Scott and I share…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast243 Holding onto Hope in Turbulent Times: Where We are Now and What to Do Going Forward
Episode Summary: Join me for a conversation with Carolyn Freeman of Impact Coaching Ministries as we talk about holding onto hope in turbulent times: where we…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast242 Recognizing God Moments in Our Lives Turns an Average Day into Extraordinary
Episode Summary: How does God reveal himself to you during simple moments in life? God moments are real and occur all around us all the time. The ability to…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast241 How to be Grateful: Make Time for Gratitude and Change Your World!
Episode Summary: Some people refer to ingratitude as a disease. This gives a false impression. Marketing encourages dissatisfaction with what we have…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast240 Making the World a Better Place with 10 Keys to Kindness
Episode Summary: Have you ever been treated unkindly? We live in a world that values kindness but struggles to actually be kind. Today it seems that division…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast239 Bipolar Disorder Stigma | Tearing Down the Stigma
Episode Summary: It’s my heart’s desire to be part of the solution with respect to tearing down stigma as it relates to mental health, especially in the church…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast238 The Signs of Human Trafficking and How to Prevent Human Trafficking
Episode Summary: Many think human trafficking is just a third world problem, but that’s just not true. I’ve come to realize that it happens right in our own…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast237 How to Keep Trusting God in Difficult Times
Episode Summary: The world has thrown a lot at us the last few years. Between the pandemic, economy, and war around the world, many are shaken, worried, or…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast236 Is Doubting God a Sin?
Episode Summary: Disappointment bruises the bravest of souls. The nagging ache of uncertainty causes us to grow weary and afraid to hope. Doubt entices us to…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast235 How We Lose Our Joy and How To Find Joy in Life Again
Episode Summary: Have you ever lost your joy? When the struggles of this world drain us dry and wring us out, our desert mentality becomes fertile ground for…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast234 How Building Meaningful Connections Can Combat the Effects of Loneliness
Episode Summary: Have you felt the pang of loneliness? Do you find yourself longing for deeper connections, for meaningful friendship? People are designed to…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast233 How Do I Stop Comparing Myself to Others and Learn to Live Me-Free?
Episode Summary: Do you constantly compare yourself with others? On social media, in your neighborhood, at church, or in the school drop-off lane, do you push…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast232 What Holds You Back
Episode Summary: This world is demanding, especially when we shoulder the burdens of our family, friends, and work—as well as the heaviness of world events. So…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast231 How to Cope with Loss
Episode Summary: Grief and loss are hard. When we suffer loss, we enter the realm of “used to be.” We used to be married. Used to be employed. Used to be…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast230 How To Recover from Grief and Embrace Life
Episode Summary: In the past month or so, we’ve been focused on conversations around the types of pain that I wrote about in The Hem of His Garment: Reaching…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast229 When Someone Hurts You Emotionally
Episode Summary: Everyone knows the sting of physical pain whether it’s a broken arm, a toothache, or a torn ligament. Recently we’ve discussed physical…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast228 When God is Silent: Healing Spiritual Pain
Episode Summary: Spiritual pain can be an emotionally distressing experience, however, it is often overlooked. Sometimes our belief systems and connection to…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast227 Relationship Pain: Finding Hope & Healing for Wounded Hearts
Episode Summary: Have you ever experienced relational pain? Those interpersonal relationships that cause you pain and heartache? Maybe even rejection or…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast226 Emotional Pain: What is it and What do we do about it?
Episode Summary: Most people can identify with physical pain. We've all been there… a broken arm, a skinned knee, a sunburn. But there are other less discussed…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast225 Dealing with Chronic Pain: Do's and Don'ts (Part 2)
Episode Summary: In part 2 of our discussion on what to do when chronic pain becomes too much, Laurie Davies and I cover a practical list of actionable do’s…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast224 When Chronic Pain Becomes Too Much Part 1
Episode Summary: Have you ever found yourself in a place where pain was all you could focus on? Do you ever question God’s plan while dealing with physical…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast223 How to Meditate on the Word of God | Benefits of Meditation
Episode Summary: Have you ever felt burned out from your ministry or calling? Are you a faith-filled believer of Jesus, and yet your spiritual walk has felt…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast222 God's Calling On Your Life: Walking In Outrageous Obedience
Episode Summary: Do you ever wonder about God’s calling on your life? What does the Bible say about God’s calling on your life? What does it mean when God is…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast221 Laughter is the Best Medicine Even in a Health Crisis!
Episode Summary: We’ve all heard that laughter is the best medicine, but why? When is the best time to laugh? What if I told you that laughter is the best…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast220 Embrace the Benefits of Waiting Upon the Lord
Episode Summary: Your past doesn’t define you. Your present doesn’t define you. But who you choose to trust does define your future. We all experience a…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast219 Christians & Mental Health: Addressing the Stigma that Surrounds Mental Health in Christians
Episode Summary: There are others like you…you are not alone! In this episode, my guest and I talk about Christians and mental health, as well as the stigma…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast218 Hope for Ending Human Trafficking
Episode Summary: Human trafficking is a much bigger issue than most people realize. Today we’re going to be talking with an expert who can shed some light on…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast217 How to be Mentally Healthy
Episode Summary: Statistics from Lifeway Research reveal that 49% of pastors admit they rarely or never speak to their congregation about mental illness. And…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast216 How a Positive Mindset Helps You Thrive as You Age
Episode Summary: Unlock the secrets to thriving as you age. Join me with my guest, Brigitte Cutshall, a beacon of hope and resilience, who defied the odds and…
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast215 Thriving in Marriage Spouse in the House
Episode Summary: Are you experiencing the empty nest stage of life or finding yourself constantly in close quarters with your spouse? If the 24/7 togetherness…