#7 When the Darkness Lifts: A Journey of faith Through Anxiety, Depression, and back to Hope-with Maria I. Morgan

Subtitle (SEO Boost):A Christian podcast conversation on anxiety, depression, faith, and finding hope in the darkest seasons💛 A Quick Favor?I'm looking for 3-5 women to hop on a short, no-pressure 15-minute call with me, just to hear a little about your journey with chronic illness, grief, or a hard season, and the words you would use to describe it.No catches, no upsells, just me wanting to understand my listeners better so I can serve you well. As a thank-you, I will send you my free faith quiz, "What Is God Growing in Your Life Right Now?"If you're willing, just send me a DM on Instagram and I will set up a time that works for you.💛 Episode Summary:In this episode, we're talking about walking through anxiety, depression, and psychosis — and finding your way back to trust in God's goodness. If you've ever wondered whether you've gone too far to come back, or if the silence between you and God feels too heavy to carry, this conversation will encourage you to trust that hope is still there, even when you can't feel it yet.🌿 In This Conversation, We Talk About:The moment fear and distorted thinking took hold, and how it became a spiritual battle for trustWhat happens when the songs that once lifted you start to feel like accusation — and what God is doing in that silenceHow unconditional love from a small group of faithful friends became the crack of light that led to healing📖 Scripture (NIV):"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." — 2 Corinthians 12:9"Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God." — Psalm 42:5Also referenced in this episode: Genesis 3, Psalm 51:6, Joshua 1:9, Romans 8:28-29, Galatians 6:2🎶 Song Mentioned:"Joy in the Morning" by Tauren Wells, performed by Anna Holand on the Hope Ignited live albumWatch/Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0NLneSBJg4Listen to the full Hope Ignited Live Album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5iTjrMryenlLgHLtLXhDJn✨ Word of the Week: HopeWhen everything in you wants to believe the darkness is permanent, hope is the pinpoint of light that says otherwise. This week, we're holding onto hope, not as a feeling, but as a choice to trust God even before we can feel Him.💭 Reflection Question:Where in your life right now do you need to trust that God is weaving something beautiful, even from the broken pieces?🔗 Resources Mentioned:Hope Ignited: Set Free from the Grip of Anxiety and Depression by Maria I. MorganOrder on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Ignited-Free-Anxiety-Depression/dp/B0GT2298FMAbout My Guest:Maria I. Morgan is the award-winning author of Hope Ignited: Set Free from the Grip of Anxiety and Depression, a book born out of her own journey through chronic anxiety, depression, and the long road back to wholeness through faith. Her passion is helping women find freedom through a faith-centered, holistic approach to healing that addresses the body, soul, and spirit. She lives in Georgia with her husband, Steve.Connect with Maria:Website: https://www.mariaimorgan.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariaimorgan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WriterMariaIMorgan🎧 Listen & Subscribe:If this episode encouraged you, be sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss what's coming next.💛 Signature Truth:Your story isn't over.Your pain has purpose.And somehow… even here… joy can still grow.Mentioned in this episode:A Quick Favor"I'm looking for 3-5 women to hop on a short, no-pressure 15-minute call with me, just to hear a little about your journey with chronic illness, grief, or a hard season, and the words you would use to describe it. No catches, no upsells, just me wanting to understand my listeners better so I can serve you well. As a thank-you, I will send you my free faith quiz, "What Is God Growing in Your Life Right Now?" If you're willing, just send me a DM on Instagram and I will set up a time that works for you."