When holidays trigger grief, God still wants to meet you there.
As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many believers secretly dread the holidays. Memories, loss, and loneliness can make it feel impossible to find joy. In this powerful replay from Witness the Wonder, host Christina Smith sits down with Heather O'Brien of the Heal with God podcast to talk about grief, seasonal depression, and the healing power of hearing God's voice.
Together they unpack practical ways to heal seasonal depression, plan to grieve with purpose, and invite Jesus into the emotional spaces that still ache. You'll learn how to tell the difference between healthy grief and "fantasy grief," how to take thoughts captive, and how to find joy without denying pain.
This episode will remind you that joy and grief can coexist, and that God's voice still brings peace—especially when the season feels heavy.
You'll Gain:
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Practical steps to process grief through prayer and conversation with God
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How to heal seasonal depression by hearing His voice instead of isolating
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Insight on differentiating between fantasy grief and real, God-honoring grief
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Why joy is a person—Jesus—and how to choose Him daily
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Hope for the holidays through Christian healing and prayer
Listen now, and then go subscribe to Christina's podcast, Witness the Wonder, for more powerful, faith-filled stories:
👉 Website: https://christinasmithofficial.com/witness-the-wonder
👉 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witness-the-wonder-true-stories-of-faith/id1817108281
Scripture: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." – Psalm 34:18
Prayer:
"God, I invite You into my holiday season. Help me grieve with You, not apart from You. Turn my sadness into peace, and my loneliness into connection with Your heart."
Declaration:
"I will not walk through this season alone. God is healing me as I hear His voice and choose His joy."
NEXT STEPS
👉 Experience live prophetic healing like this inside my Prophetic Healing Workshop, held every 3rd Monday of the month.
The next one is Monday, November 17.
Save your seat at: heatherobrien.net/workshop
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