Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast

114. Self-Hate and Depression to a Renewed Lens with Jamie Lyn Wallnau

Apr 10, 2023

Jamie Lyn Wallnau shares her testimony of being medicated for depression and feeling ashamed. She talks about the misconception of depression being a chemical imbalance and how she found hope and freedom through prayer and faith. The podcast also explores self-hate and depression in marriage, personal faith, and the power of Jesus in delivering and setting one free from depression.

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Jamie Lyn Wallnau

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Quick takeaways

Depression is not solely a result of a chemical imbalance, but can also be influenced by thought patterns, diet, and external factors.

Christians can experience depression and oppression, emphasizing the importance of repentance and faith in Jesus for deliverance.

Deep dives

Finding Hope and Freedom from Depression

The podcast episode discusses the personal journey of Jamie Lynn Walnow in finding hope and freedom from depression. Jamie Lynn shares her experiences of being medicated for depression in her teenage years and struggling with negative thoughts about herself. She talks about the turning point when she confessed about her depression in a staff meeting, leading to a door of hope being opened. Jamie Lynn emphasizes the importance of community and how it played a crucial role in her deliverance. She highlights the significance of repentance and the power of the Holy Spirit in setting people free from depression. Lastly, Jamie Lynn encourages listeners to believe in the resurrection power of Jesus and the possibility of being delivered from depression.

Introduction

3min

A Discussion about the Speaker's Influential Father-in-Law and Gratitude for their Husband

2min

Exploring Self-Hate and Depression in Marriage

2min

Exploring personal faith and the Holy Spirit

2min

Finding Hope through Prayer and Faith

24min

Connecting with the Guest and Upcoming Events

4min

Do you struggle with self-hate? Do you believe that depression is a chemical imbalance? Are you marinating on thoughts of death and negativity?

God has given author and speaker Jamie Lyn a gift to deliver heavier words in the Kingdom of God with humor, love and grace. She is the daughter-in-law of Lance Wallnau and married to Lance Wallnau Junior.

In this podcast, Jamie Lyn shares about her testimony of being medicated for depression, feeling ashamed, and hiding it from her family. She was told it was a chemical imbalance, which was correct for the research at the time.

However, she knew depression wasn’t from God and she loved being around people. She learned from an early age to talk to God. She struggled with pride and striving. She cared very much for authenticity and getting the “real thing”. When she was alone, she “hated herself”. The way she saw her face was so dark. On paper, her resume was amazing. She was the children’s pastor and struggling with depression. She believed the lie that she will never experience joy. She was marinating on death in her thoughts. She finally experienced a prayer of deliverance that opened a door of hope. She watched a couple videos from neurologist Dr. Carolyn Leaf that really helped her understand the science behind getting free. She learned that depression is not about a chemical imbalance. She learned that depression is behind her thought patterns, how you are eating, what you are watching on TV and other factors. She found hope that it wasn’t a chemical imbalance.

Hear this powerful and encouraging testimony of a renewed mind and how to stay that way. Our body is a house and Jesus is sitting inside of us. When you follow Jesus doesn’t stop us from opening the door of darkness again. What will you choose when it knocks on your door?

“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.” ~Proverbs 23:7

“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” ~John 10:27

JamieLyn’s website: https://www.jamielynwallnau.com/

To purchase the book Holy Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Revolution-Finding-Satisfaction-Apart/dp/0768457858/ref=sr_1_1?crid=9HYAR9AYMJ17&keywords=holy+revolution+jamie+lynn+wallnau&qid=1680977232&sprefix=holy+revolut%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-1

Heidi's website: https://heidimortensonlmft.com/

If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!