233| Are Anxiety & Depression Gut Driven? Christian Inner Healing with Dr. Jen Hewson

What if anxiety and depression aren't just mental or spiritual—but physical invitations from God? In this episode, Heather O'Brien sits down with Dr. Jen Hewson, a Christian doctor of natural medicine, to explore the powerful connection between gut health, trauma, and inner healing. Many believers blame themselves for not praying hard enough when anxiety or depression won't lift. But what if your gut, nervous system, and emotional triggers are all working together—signaling something deeper God wants to heal? In this conversation, you'll learn why faith and action must work together, how the Holy Spirit uses physical symptoms to get our attention, and why healing often begins by listening instead of pushing through. This episode is for you if: You've prayed about anxiety or depression with little relief You feel stuck between spiritual answers and physical symptoms You've experienced trauma, chronic stress, or inflammation You sense God inviting you into deeper healing—but don't know where to start You'll learn: Why the gut and emotions are deeply connected How trauma and unforgiveness can live in the body What the vagus nerve and nervous system signal spiritually Why healing requires both faith and action How to partner with God through food, forgiveness, and awareness Dr. Jen also shares insights from her book Gut Instincts and her own journey of healing from cancer by following God's wisdom step by step. Check out her podcast, Sifting Life  Scripture: Proverbs 3:5–6, Psalm 139:23–24, 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 Prayer: God, help me listen to what my body has been carrying. Show me where You're inviting me into deeper healing—spirit, soul, and body. Declaration: My body is not betraying me. God is guiding me into healing and freedom. NEXT STEPS👉 Explore all my resources, freebies, and programs here: https://linktr.ee/healwithgodpodcast