Author: Katie
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Naming and Claiming: Thoughts on the Word-of-Faith Movement
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My heart is guarded against the Word-of-Faith Movement, an evangelical Christian movement “which teaches that Christians can access the power of faith or fear through speech.” (wikipedia.org) Here are a few paragraphs from Wikipedia that explain the Word-of-Faith movement in more context: “Distinctive Word of Faith teachings include physical, emotional,…
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Announcing the Media Kit for My Book
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If you haven’t seen it, check out the new page on my site for news about the release of my memoir, But Deliver Me from Crazy. Here’s the gist of the page: Hey there! If you’re here, it probably means you’re looking for some content to help me promote the book…
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Featured Athlete Article in Adirondack Sports Paper
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Tom O’Grady was a fellow high school cross-country and track teammate back in the day when I attended Colonie Central High School in Colonie, New York. He was always a fierce competitor on the men’s team and friends with my older brother Matt through the years. He’s followed BipolarBrave for…
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Charisma News Interviews Me on Mental Illness and the Church
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Charisma News Mental Health Podcast host, Kendra Semmen, interviewed me a couple months ago about my experiences with my mental illness episodes and it’s published now. Listen to the entire recording here. Thank you for listening and for your continued support. For more recordings of published videos and podcasts, see…
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20 Mental Health Gifts Under $20
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Here’s a list of some great gift ideas for you or a loved one who struggles with anxiety, depression, or just wants to handle their feelings in general! And don’t sweat it if you don’t have the cash to cover a gift – most of these things are FREE or…
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6 Simple Reasons to Give Thanks for Your Mental Illness
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It helps us to feel more: Having a mental illness can make us more empathetic toward others and feel more deeply and be more compassionate It helps us help others: When we’ve come through the valley, we can tell our story to encourage others It helps us fear God: Our…
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Why I’m Self-Publishing, Not Traditionally Publishing
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A Short Reflection on My Choice to Self-Publish I used to think it was traditional publishing or nothing. It was a dream for me to have an agent and find a traditional publisher. For those with the time, potential readership, patience, endurance, “right” genre and message, extreme talent, following, and…
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18 Resources that Shed Light on Mental Illness in the Church
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You can never have enough help to navigate the mental health system, especially from a Christian perspective. In the following list, I’ve curated 18 reliable faith-based resources that shed light on mental illness in the church. Podcasts Focus On The Family interview with Ed Stetzer, Kay Warren, Jared Pingelton Listen…
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Bible Verses to Read in the Psych Ward
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As I recall my stays in the psych wards, God’s promises in the Bible were like stepping stones across the rapids. Many of the passages I clung to gave me comfort and confidence. Aside from the extreme hyper-religious thinking that occurred sometimes, I was able to read these verses and…
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Misconceptions Your Church May Have About Depression
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Why would God want you to take antidepressants? If mental illness is real, it would be in the Bible. You should pray your way out of the depression and anxiety. Don’t rely on medication. God is testing you. You must have faith. Suffering is part of being a Christian. There…