In this raw, powerful episode, I sit down with Tabitha Yates, author of the newly released audiobook Jesus and Therapy, to unpack her courageous journey through mental illness, spiritual abuse, and rediscovering the kindness of God.
Tabitha opens up about surviving intense childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse cloaked in spiritual authority, and being told her depression was a sign of rebellion. Her story is one of survival—but even more, one of redemption. From being disowned by her father to enduring psychological and physical abuse within the church, Tabitha vulnerably shares what it looked like to walk through the valley of the shadow with God, even when the church felt like the enemy.
We talk about:
• What it’s like to be spiritually gaslit when you’re already struggling mentally
• How EMDR, therapy, and the Word helped Tabitha untangle lies from truth
• Why she almost didn’t publish this book—and the wrestle of sharing your pain for the sake of someone else’s healing
• How motherhood became the turning point in her healing journey
• What it looks like to walk alongside others who are hurting without doing more harm
• The verses that finally broke through the pain and helped Tabitha see God’s true heart
This isn’t just a conversation about mental health. It’s about the bravery it takes to heal, the lies we need to unlearn, and the freedom that comes when we realize Jesus never asked us to fake it till we make it—He meets us in our pain and brings us home.
🛑 If you’ve ever been told your depression is a spiritual failure, or felt like your trauma disqualified you from faith—this one is for you.
🎧 Listen now to Jesus and Therapy—available on audiobook wherever you get your books.
Bio:
Tabitha Yates is the author of #1 Best Seller, Jesus and Therapy: Bridging the Gap between Faith and Mental Health. She is a mental health advocate, suicide attempt survivor, and speaker, known as The Redeemed Mama on social media where she writes about faith, mental health, and God’s redemptive plan. Tabitha has been published in Yahoo News, MSN, Relevant Magazine, The Mighty, Love What Matters, and more. Through practical advice, personal anecdotes, and biblical insights, Tabitha has used her platform to help renew the faith of millions of individuals struggling with where their faith and mental health intersect. She lives in Southern Arizona with her family.
Anchor Verses:
Jeremiah 31:3
2 Timothy 2:13
Connect with Tabitha:
Website- www.theredeemedmama.com
Facebook- The Redeemed Mama-Tabitha Yates | Facebook
Instagram- Tabitha Yates (@tabitha_yates_author)
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