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!
When People Treat You Poorly / Managing Healthy Relationships
Have you ever experienced conflict in a relationship? Of course you have, because we all experience conflict in relationships. This is a normal part of life. Relationships can be messy, they can be difficult sometimes, they can be painful, but with the right tools, our relationships can, in fact, be healing, joyful, and places that make a life worth living. In today's podcast, we talk about managing relationships and what to do when we find ourselves being treated by other people. This can be very difficult, but it is important to remember that most often when someone is treating you poorly, it's not about you, it's about them. When true people treat you poorly. It's usually because of their unmanaged pain, anger, worldview, and hurt. This has been a healing lesson for me in my walk and in my relationships. Listen and share about how to maintain healthy relationships. In today's podcast we discuss 6 keys to better management of the relationships that are most important to you. In addition, we discuss thoughts from the therapy room and how I "the therapist" work to manage relationships and teach about relationships in therapy. God Bless! Crystal Ridlon, LMHC, LPC
May 13, 202534:33
There Are No Hopeless Situations, Only People Who've Grown Hopeless
There are no hopeless situations, only people who've become hopeless. This is key to remember when walking through hardships and trials. When clients come to me, oftentimes they have grown hopeless and we work together to combat the lies of the enemy with God's truths, this helps them rediscover their hope. The Bible does not sugar coat suffering, it is filled with stories of despair and suffering. The Bible models how God uses stories of despair and turns them into hope and times of preparation. Check out this podcast if you need to hear from God if you need a reminder of the hope of Christ.
May 06, 202518:51
The Trauma & Hope of the Cross
Easter is a time of rejoicing because the grave couldn't hold Jesus in the ground. Yet, Good Friday was hopeless, sad, dark, awful, filled with desperation, and anguish for those who loved Jesus: His mother, friends, and followers. Today's podcast discusses the hope of Easter through the lens of seeing how the joy came after such a dark and traumatic time. As a counselor, I explain PTSD trauma symptoms from a therapist's perspective. This episode reveals the joy that will come after a time of trial and hardship if we maintain our focus on God and never lose hope in God's promises. 2 Peter 1:19
Apr 21, 202520:18
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
Apr 13, 202535:42
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
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
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 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
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
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
Victorious Living Counseling
Crystal Ridlon is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Indiana and a licensed professional counselor in the state of Missouri. She is the owner of a private practice called Victorious Living Counseling. In this podcast she discusses real life issues, as an extension of the work she does in a clinical setting. She will talk about real life struggles, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship difficulties and much more. Her heart is to help lead people to the healing power of Jesus! The hope is that this podcast will help lead people to the healing power of Jesus. This is accomplished by implementing psychology, God’s word, and the Holy Spirit into discussions about everyday life difficulties.
Jan 17, 202100:58