Best Crystal Ridlon Ma Lpc Podcasts (2025)

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The Therapeutic Relationship: The Effectiveness of Virtual Therapy 31:28

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n this podcast, Crystal Ridlon, a licensed professional counselor, explores the effectiveness of virtual therapy compared to in-person therapy. She discusses the importance of the therapeutic relationship, the role of trust, and the benefits of virtual therapy, including accessibility and comfort. Crystal emphasizes that the key to effective therap…

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I Am a Christian. I am an American. 11:51

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In today's podcast we talk about politics. That's right politics. Don't run away scared, this is a conversation about politics that you won't want to miss. Today's topic is a breath of fresh air, and a new more Christ-like and peaceful way to view and respond to the political tension in our nation that is causing hatred and division. If you are tir…

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When Their Storm Becomes Your Storm; The Destruction of Projection on Relationship 35:27

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SummaryIn this episode of the Victorious Living Christian Counseling Podcast, Crystal Ridlon LPC discusses the concept of projection in relationships, particularly within a Christian context. She explains how projection can manifest in various forms, such as triangulation and emotional venting, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing these beh…

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When People Treat You Poorly / Managing Healthy Relationships 34:33

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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 wort…

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There Are No Hopeless Situations, Only People Who've Grown Hopeless 18:50

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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, …

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The Trauma & Hope of the Cross 20:18

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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 traumat…

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Father’s Day Special; Overcoming Our Father Wounds 35:42

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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 Heaven…

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Who God Says You Are? Overcoming Depression and Low Self-Worth 32:20

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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…

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Name A Blessing Day 15:45

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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…

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God’s Best, Not My Best 30:20

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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 …

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Never Lose Your Soul 33:20

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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,…

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Happy Thanksgiving! Joy in the Midst of Suffering 28:41

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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 j…

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Getting out of the Pit; Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and Broken Places 33:43

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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 …

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Living Fearlessly; Overcoming Anxiety & Fear to Achieve Your Dreams 35:53

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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 de…

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Depression & Isolation; One of Satan’s Greatest Tactics 25:53

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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 re…

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Overcoming Procrastination Through the Art of Delayed Gratification 26:59

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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 chan…

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Overcoming Rejection By Finding our Identity In Christ 27:40

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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 s…

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The Misuse of Sarcasm and the Negative Impact it Has on Relationships 29:00

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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…

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Being Still in Times of Waiting and Uncertainty 14:01

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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 tim…

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Seasonal Affective Disorder 32:57

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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…

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Steps to Overcoming Anxiety 37:17

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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 anxiet…

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Living Victoriously by Learning to Understand and Manage Lonliness 30:23

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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…

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Misuse of Power in the Church ~ Spiritual Abuse 7:05:30

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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.

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Part 2 ~ June Hunt guest speaker discussing Domestic Violence & Spiritual Abuse 1:00:45

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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.…

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Part 1. Guest Speaker June Hunt on Domestic Violence and Spiritual Abuse 51:25

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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!

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Living Victoriously By Sharing Our Stories 19:50

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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.

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Living Victoriously By Finding Beauty in Our Selfies “Focusing on God’s blessings, rather than flaws 20:26

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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 J…

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Living Victoriously by Overcoming Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)... Trauma 21:18

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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.

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Living Victoriously By Finding Peace with Your Financial Situation 52:32

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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.

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Overcoming Depression & Anxiety By Praising God through Psalms 10:47

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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.

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Living Victoriously By Overcoming Depression 37:19

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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 …

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Living Victoriously By Applying God’s Word to Your Life & To The Healing Process, with Guest Speaker Pastor Greg Methvin 50:32

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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 …

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Part II Living Victoriously By Surrendering Your Heart to Jesus 13:18

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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!

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Living Victoriously By Surrendering Your Life to Jesus Part 1 32:36

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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!

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Living Victoriously by Building Awareness of Emotional Abuse 47:28

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This episode focuses on building awareness of emotional abuse in relationships, especially in marriages. Teaches steps to overcome the prison of emotional / physical abuse!

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Living Victoriously by Learning to Kick Shame to the Curb 27:53

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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!

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Using Our Words to Bring Healing, Life, & Encouragment 18:47

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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 spect…

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Living Victorious When Life Gets Hard / Real Life 32:08

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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!

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Living Victoriously Over Negative Self-Thoughts 28:39

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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!

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Living Abundantly Without Anxiety & Panic 34:42

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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.…

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To Live In a Pandemic with Fear or Healthy Caution. 23:43

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In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, how to live cautiously, but not live in fear and panic!

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Living Victoriously Through Grief 33:46

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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).…

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Victorious Living Counseling 0:58

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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 …