In The Light with Dr. Anita Phillips

When life doesn’t go as planned(and it rarely does)disappointment and loneliness can overwhelm but, ITL guestBianca Juarez Olthoff has a story guaranteed to change the way you see yours! This Bible-teaching, self-described “MexiRican” holds NOTHING back in her conversation with Dr. Anita. She’s bringing you her lived experience about theGRACE of God during times when she felt most alone. Get ready for all the laughs and all the feels! We’re trading disappointment and loneliness for truth AND joy.

This Valentine’s Day episode is a MASTER CLASS on love led by Love. Literally. Relationship expert, Love McPherson is teaming up with Dr. Anita is to demystify the whole spectrum of relationships and they are leaving no stone unturned. Join them as they reveal the secrets to getting L-O-V-E done R-I-G-H-T. Single? Engaged? Divorced? Married? We got you.Grab your notebook for this one because love is more than a feeling; it’s a legacy!

More money, more problems? Not for you! We’re bringing a little health to your. wealth as Dr. Anita and business strategist, Shun Strickland, break down the intersection of money and mental well-being. Whether you are in plenty or in want, this conversation will leave you dreaming beyond what you can see and inspire the confidence required to step into greater acceptance of what God has waiting for you. Get ready for a SOUL SHIFT.

When your heart is broken and your spirit is crushed, life seems hopeless... But Grammy Award winning artist, Lecrae is here to tell you the WHOLE TRUTH. In this episode, Dr. Anita makes space for Lecrae to share intimate details of his journey from the darkness of trauma, addiction, and depression to standing in the light of faith and mental health. It turns-out that emotional ACCEPTANCE is all we need for pain to give way to a contentment that the world can’t give, and the world can’t take away.

In the Light is back and things are brighter than ever! Dr. Anita’s conversation withTHE Bishop T.D. Jakes takes us on a deep dive in search of the BIG PICTURE lessons that 2020offered us.Vulnerably pouringout his heart, Bishop Jakesremindsus to feel deeply, liveferociously, and exchange community for something even more powerful. FAMILY. You’ll walkaway with soul-anchoring hope and inspirationto try a little tenderness.

In the final installment of the You Asked! mini-series, Marriage & Family Therapist and ITL listener Kelly gets Dr. Anita talking about one of her favorite topics: therapy as sacred work. Emotional pain drains spiritual wellbeing. Now more than ever we need to be taking care of our WHOLE selves. Listen in as Dr. Anita talks about mental and spiritual health, explains the important roles that both pastors AND therapists play, and proves that Christ cares about how you feel. 

Parenting is a powerful force! In this You Asked! episode, ITL listener Maya asks the questions many moms are asking THEMSELVES! Dr. Anita answers by opening up about her own fears around motherhood and how she overcame them. Whether you are listening as a mom, as the child your mom raised, or both pull out your notepad because this chat is full of GENERATIONAL gems!

2020 meant #SurvivalMode for so many of us but it was also a chance to slow down and remember how BIG God is. W.E. are so glad that ITL listener, Bridget joined us all the way from Ireland to ask Dr. Anita about the relationship between God, nature, and our emotional health. EVERYTHING is connected!

The first You Asked! mini-episode is here.  W.E. are shedding light on a lot of things in this conversation! ITL listener, Elsa, asks Dr. Anita to take a deep dive into the challenges of mentorship, healing from church hurt, confronting anxiety, AND living that single life. There’s so much wisdom packed into this chat, you might need to listen to it twice! 

Chhiiillleee, IT’S THE FINALE!!! Throughout this season, Dr. A has been our favorite professor this semester in her CHANGE 101 course! Wondering if your notes have all the tools & TRUTHS Dr. Anita Phillips has shed light on this season? No worries, W.E. got you!   This isn’t your typical study session, but her final review will make sure you're set up to SUCCEED in the tests of LIFE. With her husband, bae, and MCE, Pastor Michael Phillips - national education advocate and the Senior Pastor of Kingdom Life Church -by her side, this power couple is bringing the BEST of SZN2, talking about what changes us, and throwing in some #RelationshipGoals insight as extra credit. Class is a WRAP!