245| Still Saying I'm Fine? Healing with Prayer for Hidden Hurt with Willow Weston

You don't have to keep saying "I'm fine" when your heart is still hurting. In this episode of the Heal with God podcast, Heather is joined by author and speaker Willow Weston for a real conversation about what it means to stop managing pain and finally let Jesus meet you in it. Together, they unpack why so many Christians stay stuck in silent hurt, why "being strong" can sometimes look a lot like emotional hiding, and how healing with prayer often begins by naming the pain instead of minimizing it. This conversation is for the Christian woman who loves Jesus, keeps showing up for everyone else, and still feels tender, tired, or quietly torn down inside. If you've been trying to push through grief, sadness, disappointment, or old wounds without slowing down long enough to let God into the real story, this episode will meet you right there. You'll gain A fresh picture of what real strength looks like in the healing journey Encouragement to stop performing and start being honest with Jesus Insight into why hidden hurt stays tender when it goes unnamed Practical perspective on partnering with God in your healing process Hope that healing can still happen, even when it feels slow and messy Listen now and then go subscribe to Willow Weston's work, including her book Collide Running Into Healing When Life Hands You Hurt and the Collide Podcast. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9 — "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Prayer: Jesus, thank You that You are not afraid of my pain. Show me where I've been managing what You want to heal. Give me courage to name what hurts, invite You into it, and trust You in the process. Lead me to the right help, the right support, and the next right step. Amen. Declaration: I do not have to perform to be healed. Jesus meets me in truth, weakness, and honesty. I am allowed to stop saying I'm fine and start healing with God. NEXT STEPS 👉 Explore all my resources, freebies, and programs here: linktr.ee/healwithgodpodcast