Are you carrying emotional or spiritual weight that may not actually belong to you?

In this episode, Heidi shares how to recognize and release burdens God never asked you to hold. If you're feeling overwhelmed by others' expectations, ministry pressures, or leadership responsibilities, this conversation will help you return to peace and clarity.

In this episode you'll learn:

• How to recognize the difference between compassion and responsibility
• Why your nervous system signals when you're carrying too much
• A biblical framework for releasing anxiety and emotional burdens
• How to refocus on your God-given assignment
• A simple spiritual practice to give your burdens back to God

As Scripture reminds us:

"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." — 1 Peter 5:7

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How do you actually know when God is speaking?

Pam shares her personal story of walking with God through family dysfunction, deep loss, and healing, and how those experiences taught her to depend on the Holy Spirit's guidance.

Together Heidi and Pam explore four levels of listening—listening to, listening for, listening with, and listening in—and how these help believers grow in discerning God's voice in everyday life.

In this conversation you'll learn:

• How to recognize God's voice vs. your own thoughts
• How to identify the enemy's accusations and lies
• Why slowing down and listening before reacting matters spiritually
• How to test prophetic words and spiritual impressions
• Practical ways to grow in hearing God more clearly

Pam also leads listeners through a simple listening exercise and closes the episode by praying for those who want to grow in discerning God's voice.

John 10:27
"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me."

Pam's website: Blueprintlife.com

Pam's book: https://www.amazon.com/Listen-hearing-vs-listening-God-Help-ebook/dp/B0DMZNDDQB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=225SUO0T93X8T&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6qRHbNDZcbbdwyV01QtBlg.X1n2hzWzcBcYuaOkzq1uj4r6sGsgIk5roSagfxaGo_I&dib_tag=se&keywords=pamela+mertz+listen+in&qid=1773573926&sprefix=pamela+mertz+listen+in%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1

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What happens when deep faith collides with deep hurt?

In this powerful and nuanced conversation, Heidi Mortenson sits down with Jeremy Butros to explore his journey through church hurt, ministry trauma, and personal healing. Jeremy openly shares his experiences of childhood verbal abuse and the trauma he says he endured while working in ministry contexts connected to Bob Hartley and Shawn Bolz.

Rather than offering sensationalism or blame, this episode dives into the complexity of navigating spiritual leadership, boundary violations, forgiveness, and personal responsibility. Jeremy reflects on his time in high-level ministry environments—including working with Shawn Bolz—and the 2–3 year healing process that led him toward emotional integration, self-mastery, and spiritual maturity.

This conversation holds space for both pain and faith—offering wisdom for anyone wrestling with church-related trauma while longing to stay anchored in God.

"The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." ~Psalm 34:18

What You Will Gain

• An honest conversation about church hurt and ministry-related trauma
• Insight into trauma responses and long-term healing
• A balanced perspective on forgiveness, boundaries, and accountability
• Encouragement to pursue professional help alongside faith

Follow Jeremy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyButrous/videos

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