34 | God, I’m Struggling: Breaking Free from Lukewarm Living and Finding God Faithful with Heidi Mortensen

In this deeply moving episode of The Woman of Courage Podcast, I sit down with Heidi Mortenson, a licensed marriage and family therapist who has walked through seasons of profound struggle and transformation. From the breaking point in her marriage and business to stepping into bold faith, Heidi’s journey is a powerful testament to God’s ability to heal, restore, and guide us into our calling. Join us as we dive into: - The Turning Point of Surrender: How hitting rock bottom in her marriage and business led Heidi to experience the life-changing power of the Holy Spirit. - Breaking Generational Patterns: A candid discussion on forgiveness, inner healing, and releasing the weight of generational pain to create a legacy of freedom for your family. - Faith in the Trenches: Learning to honor your spouse, even when it's hard, and letting prayer shift your perspective from frustration to gratitude. - A Call to Boldness: How Heidi found the courage to embrace her identity as a Christian therapist and share God’s transformative power openly in her work. - God’s Timing and Seasons: Navigating the balance between big dreams, motherhood, and ministry with grace and trust in God’s perfect plan. This is a conversation about redemption, perseverance, and the beautiful work God does when we release control and trust Him with our brokenness. If you’re a mom wrestling with big questions about your purpose, marriage, or faith, this episode will give you hope, encouragement, and practical wisdom to take the next step forward. Resources Mentioned: 1. The Power of a Praying Woman by Stormie Omartian – A life-changing guide to praying for yourself and your marriage. Find it here 2. It Didn't Start with You by Mark Wolynn – Uncover the impact of generational trauma and find healing. Explore the book 3. There’s More by Randy Clark – A call to explore the deeper things of God and live in the fullness of His Spirit. Learn more Learn More About and Follow Heidi Mortenson https://linktr.ee/HeidiMortenson Reflect & Connect: - What generational patterns or burdens are you ready to surrender to God? - How is God calling you to trust Him in your current season? Subscribe to The Woman of Courage for more inspiring conversations and practical faith-building insights. If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend and leave a review to help others find encouragement in their journey! Want to learn more about Samantha outside the podcast? You can find her in all these places! www.welchphotography.net www.Instagram.com/wp_samanthawelch www.facebook.com/wpsamanthawelch This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewomanofcourage.substack.com