Victorious Living Podcast, Crystal Ridlon, LPC
By Crystal Ridlon MA, LPC
Crystal Ridlon, is a licensed mental health counselor following her God-Given calling to bring hope into the world. She accomplishes this through bringing the hope of Christ through the truths of the Bible, The Holy Spirit, and her extensive mental health training to others. Crystal has a unique ability to connect with hurting souls through her own relationship with Jesus and by having overcome her own trauma and life struggles. She will teach you about faith, God's love, forgiveness, truth, and psychology tools to guide you to a truly Victorious Life in Christ! Listen, pray, and receive!
Victorious Living Podcast, Crystal Ridlon, LPCMar 26, 2021
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Who God Says You Are? Overcoming Depression and Low Self-Worth
Today’s episode, we will talk about the very important and most meaningful question in our life, who am I? This question can only truly be answered by finding out who we are in Christ many things in life, trauma, ridicule, criticism, and constant images and messages Can create confusion about this question. The number one way to overcome depression is to come to the understanding of who we are, this allows us to find purpose and meaning in our lives. Listen along to find out how to find the answer to the question “What God Says I Am?”
Feb 27, 202432:17
Who God Says I Am? Overcoming Depression and Loneliness Through the Truth
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Today’s episode, we will talk about the very important and most meaningful question in our life, who am I? This question can only truly be answered by finding out who we are in Christ many things in life, trauma, ridicule, criticism, and constant images and messages Can create confusion about this question. The number one way to overcome depression is to come to the understanding of who we are, this allows us to find purpose and meaning in our lives. Listen along to find out how to find the answer to the question “What God Says I Am?”
Feb 27, 202432:47
Name A Blessing Day
In today’s episode, we discussed the importance of speaking, blessings out loud, thanking God for those blessings, and stepping out in obedience to achieve the blessings in life that God has promised us. we discussed the importance of cultivating the lives, the families, the marriages, the environments, and most importantly, the spiritual life that we so desperately want Check out today’s podcast today, to be encouraged, to be challenged, and to actively participate in thanking God for the blessings you have in your life.
Feb 13, 202415:42
God’s Best, Not My Best
Exciting news I have started season 3 of the Victorious Living Counseling podcast. It’s been at least 6 to 8 months since I have made the last podcast. God has taught me much in this time away and I have been in prayer and thinking about topics for the next season. I hope and pray you find the season to be a blessing. I would greatly appreciate if you would share it with friends, family, and on your social media profiles for anyone who may also benefit and be encouraged through the podcast. The podcast focuses much on what I do in the office with clients, which stems from personal lessons that God has taught me and is still teaching me, and from the knowledge acquired as a counselor working with clients experiencing every day struggles, pain, fear, grief, and difficulties. May you be blessed!
“In today’s episode we talk about a lesson God has taught me and a reminder in my understanding that in my own power, I will mess up and fall short. A recent struggle has reminded me of my desperate need for Jesus in every situation. We need Jesus and his guidance and wisdom to help us to best manage difficult, life circumstances. This episode reveals how a personal life trial, taught me profound lessons from God and the scripture that helped me to manage life‘s most difficult situations. If you’re walking through a difficult situation, a financial struggle, loss of a loved one, or facing a scary unknown battle, life is hard and we need God. I pray this episode will be beneficial, encouraging, challenging, and uplifting for you.”
Blessings, Crystal
“In today’s episode we talk about a lesson God has taught me and a reminder in my understanding that in my own power, I will mess up and fall short. A recent struggle has reminded me of my desperate need for Jesus in every situation. We need Jesus and his guidance and wisdom to help us to best manage difficult, life circumstances. This episode reveals how a personal life trial, taught me profound lessons from God and the scripture that helped me to manage life‘s most difficult situations. If you’re walking through a difficult situation, a financial struggle, loss of a loved one, or facing a scary unknown battle, life is hard and we need God. I pray this episode will be beneficial, encouraging, challenging, and uplifting for you.”
Blessings, Crystal
Feb 06, 202430:20
Never Lose Your Soul
Today’s podcast is titled “Never Lose Your Soul”. We find our true identity and our complete fulfillment in an intimate and loving relationship with God and His son Jesus! However, we live in a world that is constantly working overtime to pull us away from the fulfiller of our needs, Jesus Christ himself. As we struggle through life, circumstances, people, and material goods often threaten to steal our joy, and cause us to feel like we’ve lost our soul. In today’s podcast, I, discuss what it means to lose your soul, and ultimately how to find your soul, your peace of mind, your joy, and your true fulfillment. In addition, we discuss how to find self-worth through our identity in Christ. We discuss how to become who God created us to be. The answer to overcoming anxiety, depression, trauma, life difficulties, and all things that bring us pain, is to remain close to Jesus, the shepherd. When we are in “right” relationship with God, the father, we are in our true self, and working towards becoming who God created us to be. Sadly, many of us are operating out of a false self, and this leads to a complete lack of peace, joy, and the losing of our very souls. This episode, points all listeners to Jesus and provides answers, techniques, and necessary life skills to finding victory in our lives.
Dec 02, 202233:17
Happy Thanksgiving! Joy in the Midst of Suffering
Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and I love how it brings family together. I especially, love how it is a time for us to pause and thank God for the blessings that he’s given. As, I sat with my family, and while we are personally walking through a difficult trial. I was reminded of the importance of learning to find joy in the midst of suffering. The holidays are wonderful, but tend to bring up a lot of unwanted emotions for many people, especially when you’re currently walking through a difficult time. In this podcast, I discuss how to find joy in the midst of suffering from a Biblical point of you. In addition, I share with the listeners what I would share with clients who are struggling during the holidays from a psychological and spiritual perspective. In today’s podcast I also speak about cognitive behavioral therapy, and how to use these techniques to overcome negative thoughts, anxiety, depression, trauma, and how to replace them with God’s truth and His love and purpose for you. Blessings & Happy Thanksgiving! Crystal Ridlon, LPC, LMHC
Nov 25, 202228:38
Getting out of the Pit; Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and Broken Places
Many of us have found ourselves, feeling stuck in our lives, feeling like we are stuck in a dark well, or a deep pit. In this pit, it feels hopeless, broken, and powerless. In the pitch, as when Satan works the hardest to cause us to lose focus, hope, and to turn our hearts from God. This podcast will help you to recognize if you’re in a pit, gain a new and healthier perspective on how to overcome it, and will help you to finally learn the tools and resources to get out of the pit. Will show you how to focus on Jesus, and look up as a means of getting out of that pit.
Nov 02, 202233:40
Living Fearlessly; Overcoming Anxiety & Fear to Achieve Your Dreams
Friends, are you able to face life courageously, and step out in faith to accomplish the dreams and goals that God has placed on your heart? Or do you find yourself, struggling and suffering in fear and anxiety, unable to take the necessary steps to step out in faith, to achieve the life, goals and accomplishments, that your heart so desperately desires? this podcast is for you! How can we overcome, anxiety and fear in order to be able to have the God-fearing life that we desire? How can we stop the spiral of living in fear and live with peace, courage, and, take steps to achieve gods purposes in our lives? This podcast will help you walk through anxiety, depression, overcome, fearful, tendencies, and show you how to live a victorious and successful life through Christ.
Oct 28, 202235:51
Stop Living In the Past
Have you found yourself wishing for life before Covid? Life before losing a loved one? Life before unemployment or a lost relationship? Life before a divorce? Me too! In fact, the past several weeks in prayer God revealed my true self-thoughts “God please bring back life before Covid? Before losing loved ones? Bring back the 80 & 90’s before our nation was overwhelmed with political tension, complete lack of disrespect, and a sense of safety. I long for yesterday!” As I thought and prayed through these thoughts, God gently said “Stop Living in The Past”! We need to properly grieve what and who we lost. If we’re continually wishing for the past, we’re going to feel hopeless today! Listen and be encouraged on how to accept the reality of today and move toward healing with peace, healing, and contentment. This podcast will help you grieve in a healthy manner and move toward the future with hope!
Sep 19, 202239:10
The “Savior Complex”; The Struggle of Trying to Save Others, Without Losing Yourself
Today’s podcast is on the Savior complex. What is a savior complex? How did we develop the Savior complex? Where did originate? How do we recognize it in our life? Most importantly, how do I heal from this desperate need to save other people? Have you ever been there? Where you’ve been so hurt, sad, angry, and overwhelmed by the decisions that your loved ones around you are making and tried desperately to talk them out of their son and to get them help. But somehow, realize that it feels like you’re losing yourself in the process. This podcast is what you’ve been looking for! Find the answers to how to regain control of your life and finally find peace, healing, and the ability to help others without harming yourself emotionally and the process.
Aug 23, 202236:31
Experience True & Lasting Freedom in Christ in the Area of Food and Healthy Eating; Intuitive Eating
Brittany Braswell is a special guest on today’s podcast. She is a Registered Dietitian and runs a private recovery coaching practice helping Christian women ditch food rules and negative body image so they finally get off the dieting hamster wheel and experience true & lasting freedom in Christ. Discussing the concept of intuitive eating and how to incorporate spirituality, faith, and Christ into our everyday relationship with food. How to overcome shame associated with unhealthy eating and discover healing in the area of food and health.
Jun 23, 202240:44
Father’s Day Special; Overcoming Our Father Wounds
Happy Father’s Day! Father’s are important to the healthy upbringing of children and loving father’s make a huge difference in our children’s lives! Sadly, this is not the story for the majority of us. Many of our father’s have hurt us, rejected us, or neglected us. How do we heal from the wounds our earthly father’s left us with? God is our Heavenly Father and because of His unconditional and perfect love, healing is not only a dream, but a promise to those who love and surrender their heart to Him! Listen to today‘a podcast to learn how to overcome and find victory in your life through Christ! God loves you! Happy Father’s Day! Blessings, Crystal
Jun 20, 202235:42
Victorious Marriages; Applicable Couples Counseling Techniques & Biblical Steps to Marital Healing
God’s plan for marriage is beautiful, wonderful, and a place to find a safe haven in a world full of chaos! Our marriages are intended to be our safe places and where we can find security, a place to belong, feel loved, and stable. Sadly, many marriages are rampant with conflict, insecurity, and instability. This podcast discusses God’s plan and purpose for marriage. Offers hope, encouragement, understanding, solutions, and solid techniques to helping your marriage be the safe haven God intended it to be. Professional therapist shares couples counseling techniques, how to build a strong foundation in the marriage, and applicable communication tools. In addition, this podcast discusses how singles can catch red flags before entering into marriage. Also helps engaged couples prepare for marriage to know first steps for when conflict shows up in the marriage. Praying this podcast blesses you, your marriages, and relationships! Blessings, Crystal
Jun 13, 202230:23
Depression & Isolation; One of Satan’s Greatest Tactics
Depression is one of the hardest and most miserable illnesses. One area that Satan uses to spiral depression into the darkest possible pit, is isolation! This podcast explains the danger of isolation and how to be aware of and stop Satan’s tactic in it’s track! Be aware and refuse to allow Satan this foothold in your life! Also, I explain how to recognize signs of depression and isolation in your loved ones and interventions you can use to help break the cycle. Depression is overwhelming, but it is quite treatable with proper treatment. It is vital to understand how to recognize the progression of depression to heal or help guide loved ones to healing. In addition, it is essential to know and understand the necessary steps to overcome Satan’s spiral that leads to darkness, discouragement, and despair.
May 16, 202225:54
Overcoming Procrastination Through the Art of Delayed Gratification
Do you struggle with procrastination? Procrastination is something I have struggled with my entire life and some thing that I help many clients process through. The most helpful technique I have learned in helping me better manage procrastination, is the art of delayed gratification. Check out this podcast to learn a technique that may in fact change and alter your life for the better.
Apr 27, 202226:59
Overcoming Rejection By Finding our Identity In Christ
Have you ever been rejected? Struggled with feeling someone or some people don’t like? Has Satan attacked your self-worth and caused you to feel lonely, insecure, defeated, down, anxious, or depressed? Check out today’s podcast and learn how to overcome rejection and find healing by knowing who you are in Jesus! This podcast will help you in your struggle with anxiety, depression, and social anxiety.
Apr 19, 202227:40
The Misuse of Sarcasm and the Negative Impact it Has on Relationships
In today’s episode I will discuss my view and understanding of what occurred on a deeper emotional level between Will Smith & Chris Rock! In addition, we will talk about inappropriate and harmful sarcasm. We will discuss how unhealthy communication, belittling, and putting others down has become “popular” in modern day America and the damage that’s being done in our culture, homes, and communities. We will learn the art of healthy Biblical relationship building to begin offsetting the damaging impact and how to have victorious relationships through Christ!
Apr 08, 202229:00
Being Still in Times of Waiting and Uncertainty
How to live victoriously for Christ in times of painful waiting! Waiting is one of the hardest aspects of our lives, because of the uncertainty we feel! This is where Satan attacks the hardest through discouraging and negative thoughts about God, ourselves, and the world. Thankfully, God provides truths in His words for handling these difficult times of waiting!
Mar 09, 202214:01
Suffering Victoriously & With Eternal Purpose; Overcoming Life’s Most Painful Trials With Jesus
Suffering is difficult and we’re collectively facing extreme levels of suffering today! Where is our hope in the midst of suffering and pain? How can we find peace and purpose when we face the most overwhelming & difficult moments of our lives? The Ukrainians have been such an amazing example of suffering victoriously! Today’s podcast is dedicated to the Ukrainians fighting for their freedom!
Mar 03, 202225:42
Seasonal Affective Disorder
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Do I have it? How do I know? What are the symptoms? Find answers on the Victorious Living Counseling podcast! Today we discuss SAD and how to recognize, heal, and overcome the negative impact in your life and the lives of your loved ones. We discuss recognizing the symptoms in ourselves, our friends, our spouses, our children and how to gently and in love assess and talk about our concerns. Most importantly, like always we talk about how to overcome SAD through Christ to empower and equip us to live victorious and abundant lives through Christ!
Jan 24, 202232:57
Steps to Overcoming Anxiety
Steps to overcome anxiety to live a victorious and abundant life! Each step utilizes scripture and psychology techniques to help stop the spiral of anxiety in it's tracks! I came up with these steps to help clients struggling with anxiety and use them in session with clients on a regular basis. I hope and pray they help you gain victory over anxiety!
Nov 11, 202137:17
Living Victoriously by Learning How to Respond to the Anger of Other People
Anger is a universal emotion! We all have to live with anger. Whether an angry driver that cuts you off in traffic, angry children, spouse, parents, sibling, friends, or co-workers. Anger is all around us! Since we will never be able to get rid of anger, seems to me we need to learn how to live with it! Which in turn, can help keep anger more controlled! Listen today as we discuss Biblical, psychological, and emotional techniques to help us cope with the anger surrounding us!
Oct 08, 202127:18
Living Victoriously by Overcoming Anger
Anger is a powerful emotion. Everyone experiences anger, it is universal. What is anger? What causes anger? How do we learn to overcome anger and live more freeing, carefree, and joyful lives? How can we manage our anger in a way that is pleasing to God? We will answer all these questions in today’s podcast addressing anger.
Sep 08, 202130:24
Living Victoriously by Learning to Understand and Manage Lonliness
Loneliness is a universal emotion. Everyone feels lonely occasionally. What is loneliness? What causes loneliness? How do we handle loneliness when it comes our way? Loneliness comes from many origins. In fact, as believers we will experience some level of loneliness until we get to our eternal home in glory. There’s a longing in every believer for our heavenly home.
Aug 31, 202130:23
Thinking About Your Thinking; Managing Anxiety
Thinking about your thinking is the first step to getting anxiety under control. Managing anxious thoughts requires replacing with positive thoughts. God’s word is the very best tool for positively altering defeating thoughts.
Aug 24, 202130:17
Check The Fear At The Cross
The nation is in a detrimental place. Covid is a real fear and seems more scary now than when it all began. We're all scared. How are we called in God's word to handle the fear that we face? That is the focus of this podcast! Not to push any agenda, but to communicate directly to the fear we all fear, empathize, and in love point you to the scriptures regarding fear. Listen and share with all your friends. We're all scared and instead of checking it at the cross, we're projecting it onto others and it is creating an even more monumental problem. Hope this helps you, it is all the ways God has been teaching me to deal with the everyday fear I feel. Blessings, Crystal
Aug 17, 202130:22
Overcoming Fear & Anxiety, to Live a Victorious Life!
Fear is a human emotion that all feel. Anxiety can be overwhelming and crippling! How can we handle fear emotionally, physically, and spiritually? How can we gain control over our emotions and be more able to handle anxious and fearful thoughts? In this episode I will break down fear and help you develop very real techniques to better be in control of fear, rather than fear controlling you!
Jun 22, 202139:00
Living Victoriously Through Life’s Greatest Hardships
How do we handle life’s most heart-breaking moments? How do we endure when the hardships aren’t short-lived but last weeks, months, and even years! What about when you step out to follow God’s will and it feels everything crumbles around you? How to continue to trust God when the doubts pile up? In this episode we address these questions and much more.
Jun 14, 202129:58
Living Victoriously Through Traumatic Brain Injury: Guest Speakers Patti Foster & Dr. Deanna Andrew
Guest speakers Patti Foster & Dr. Deanna Adams join the podcast to discuss their passion and life work surrounding Traumatic Brain Injury. These women are amazing! You DO NOT want to miss this episode! The love these women have for Jesus and His children is simply amazing! The light they share with everyone around them is contagious! I was personally blessed after meeting these dear women at the American Association of Christian Counseling and they personally helped me process a traumatic brain injury accident with a family member. So thankful! So excited!
May 08, 202101:15:29
Misuse of Power in the Church ~ Spiritual Abuse
Dr. Diane Langberg is a guest speaker discussing her latest book “Redeeming Power Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church”. Spiritual abuse is a real concern and needs believers to be aware and equipped to stand up against the abuse within Christian systems.
Apr 29, 202107:05:30
Helping Our Children Through Difficult Relationships At School
My sweet daughter joins me for this podcast to talk about a situation she endured at school, when she got caught up in a difficult relationship. How I helped her work through this difficult situation and hearing the storybfrom
Apr 21, 202120:05
Part 2 ~ June Hunt guest speaker discussing Domestic Violence & Spiritual Abuse
June Hunt is our guest speaker today and she is a world renown speaker, author, Biblical counselor, & the founder of Hope for the Heart and Hope in the Night radio host. June joins me to discuss the very real concern of domestic violence and how it sadly often used to perpetuate abuse by people in the church.
Mar 26, 202101:00:45
Part 1. Guest Speaker June Hunt on Domestic Violence and Spiritual Abuse
Guest speaker June Hunt is a world renown Biblical counselor, speaker, author, and amazing woman of God. She joins the podcast to discuss the serious concern of domestic violence and spiritual abuse. You won’t want to miss this episode!
Mar 26, 202151:25
Living Victoriously By Sharing Our Stories
Why is it important to share our story? Why is it important to listen to others as they share their story? This is the first and most important aspect to healing and finding victory in Jesus Christ.
Mar 19, 202119:47
Living Victoriously By Finding Beauty in Our Selfies “Focusing on God’s blessings, rather than flaws
I am overly critical of myself. Most of us struggle with this. I have a hard time with taking selfies of myself, because I see all the flaws. What if we focused on God’s blessings, rather than our looks, fame, success, and imperfections? Learn how to thank God for the good things and focus on His blessings! Let go of the criticism and find joy in Jesus!
Mar 18, 202120:24
Living Victoriously by Overcoming Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)... Trauma
What is PTSD? How does it develop? What are the steps to healing? Listen and learn about trauma for yourself and how to help others who are living with PTSD.
Mar 17, 202121:16
Living Victoriously By Finding Peace with Your Financial Situation
Today I have a longtime friend of 20 years who is a Ramsey Preferred Coach. She shares her story and how she came to find peace in her financial situation. In addition, she offers encouragement, advice, and information to help others overcome the bondage of financial stress.
Mar 05, 202152:32
Overcoming Depression & Anxiety By Praising God through Psalms
In this episode we learn that the antidote to depression and anxiety is praising God. Together we will read Psalms together and I model this process in person.
Mar 02, 202110:48
Living Victoriously By Overcoming Depression
In today’s episode we discuss the topic of depression. Depression is an ever-increasing concern in our nation and all over the world. We discussed the depression and depth, what causes it, what are the symptoms, and what are the necessary steps to overcoming at. Utilizing the Holy Spirit and God’s word as tools and encouragement for overcoming the darkness.
Mar 01, 202137:20
Living Victoriously By Applying God’s Word to Your Life & To The Healing Process, with Guest Speaker Pastor Greg Methvin
In today’s episode we are discussing the importance of incorporating God’s word into the healing process. Pastor Greg Methvin “Spiritual Coach and Biblical Counselor” with Hope Works Counseling joins the discussion today to discuss how to apply God’s word to our lives and how the Bible aids in the healing process! “For the word of God is Alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword.” God’s word is powerful, it is how he speaks to the hearts of His children!
Feb 26, 202150:32
Part II Living Victoriously By Surrendering Your Heart to Jesus
This episode is a continuation of Part 1 Living Victoriously Through Jesus. In this episode we talk about the steps we take to actually live in Victory with Jesus! How to live fir Jesus Christ Alone and find peace, joy, contentment, and meaning in this life!
Feb 19, 202113:19
Living Victoriously By Surrendering Your Life to Jesus Part 1
Today I share my testimony, my story, and how I found Jesus! I share how God called me into the counseling field and how he told me the name and mission for Victorious Living Counseling!
Feb 19, 202132:37
Living Victoriously by Building Awareness of Emotional Abuse
This episode focuses on building awareness of emotional abuse in relationships, especially in marriages. Teaches steps to overcome the prison of emotional / physical abuse!
Feb 15, 202147:29
Living Victoriously by Learning to Kick Shame to the Curb
Shame is a universal emotion, we all deal with shame on some level. In this episode we break down shame, where does it come from and what do we do about it! Together we learn Biblical strategies for getting rid of shame and learning to recognize and listening to Godly conviction!
Feb 08, 202127:53
Using Our Words to Bring Healing, Life, & Encouragment
Today's episode is on using our tongues, the words we speak to bring healing, life, and encouragement to others! Most of the work I do as a counselor is on helping people heal from emotional abuse. Emotional abuse occurs when people fail to exercise spiritual discipline, self-control, and compassion when communicating. Emotional abuse is on a spectrum of severity, regardless of the level of use, it is damaging to the mind, body, and soul. People who have been emotionally abused require great healing measures to find peace over these unfortunate and painful situations. Today we talk about what the Bible says about the power of our tongues! Proverbs 18:21 "The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit."
Feb 04, 202118:48
Living Victorious When Life Gets Hard / Real Life
How to live victoriously when we are overwhelmed and stressed! When we feel like we get knocked down, every time we get back up! Life is hard! This session I show you how to take your trials to the rock that is higher than you!
Feb 03, 202132:09
Living Victoriously Over Negative Self-Thoughts
In this episode we discuss our very own self-thinking patterns. We learn how to build awareness of and take captive negative thoughts. We learn how to speak truth over negative thoughts and misbeliefs, by speaking scripture over them and replacing them with positive thoughts from God himself!
Feb 02, 202128:40
Living Abundantly Without Anxiety & Panic
Anxiety & Panic attacks make living abundantly impossible. We are called to live abundant lives in Jesus and not to just survive! This episode teaches about how to overcome anxiety and panic by growing in our relationship with Jesus! Also, teaches helpful psychology tools that help to overcome anxiety and panic.
Feb 01, 202134:42
To Live In a Pandemic with Fear or Healthy Caution.
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, how to live cautiously, but not live in fear and panic!
Jan 25, 202123:43
Living Victoriously Through Grief
Losing a loved one causes significant pain, turmoil, and confusion. I am a licensed Christian counselor in Missouri and Indiana. In this episode I discuss how I’ve personally run into grief recently, by losing my grandmother, my rock. I explain the stages of grief and what to expect when moving through your own loss(es).
Jan 18, 202133:47