Out of the Dark with Mandisa & Laura Williams podcast

Out of the Dark with Mandisa & Laura Williams

We at AccessMore are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear friend Mandisa. Through her ‘Out Of the Dark’ podcast she has been a champion and advocate for those who struggle with mental health issues.  She is friend whose voice will be missed, whose smile made others smile, and whose honesty helped share the burdens of those who heard her thoughtful and endearing words. Out of the Dark is a podcast about mental health in the body of Christ. As followers of Jesus, people are sometimes led to believe that if we struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, identity, or the many other areas of our mental health that we are less of a Christian or are just not praying enough. As members of the body of Christ, Mandisa and Laura will tackle the idea that, while Jesus IS enough, a relationship with a counselor can help heal wounds that will enhance your relationship with Jesus. They will cover specific topics related to mental health and offer resources to listeners to enhance your journey of personal growth. We can’t do it alone; we need to step out of the dark of shame and guilt and into the light of recovery and redemption.About MandisaWith more than 1.6 million records sold, GRAMMY® winner and American Idol Season 5 finalist Mandisa is a voice of encouragement and truth to people facing life’s challenges all around the world. In less than a year, Mandisa performed her three RIAA Certified Gold hit singles "Overcomer," "Good Morning (feat. TobyMac)" and "Stronger" on ABC’s Good Morning America (GMA). “Stronger” became an anthem, creating opportunities such as welcoming the emotional return of beloved morning host Robin Roberts and an invitation to perform the national anthem during a Sunday night NFL Network game to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Her 2013 GRAMMY® award-winning album Overcomer debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart. The album’s title track proved to be a smash at radio and earned the GRAMMY® for Best Contemporary Christian Music Song. Mandisa, also a 2-time K-LOVE Fan Awards co-host, debuted her latest chart-topping album Out Of The Dark alongside sharing the moving story of her fight with depression for the very first time on GMA as well.About LauraLaura Williams is the owner/founder of Be Found Counseling in Brentwood, Tennessee. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in developmental and relational trauma and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Laura counsels women and works from a Christian perspective. She uses her extensive training as well as wisdom from her own counseling journey in her work with clients. She is married (21 years) and has three boys ages 17, 15, and 11. For more information about Laura or to connect with her, please visit her website at [www.befoundcounseling.com] (https://www.befoundcounseling.com/) or follow on Instagram @befoundcounseling.

We at AccessMore are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear friend Mandisa. Through her ‘Out Of the Dark’ podcast she has been a champion and advocate for those who struggle with mental health issues.  She is friend whose voice will be missed, whose smile made others smile, and whose honesty helped share the burdens of those who heard her thoughtful and endearing words. Out of the Dark is a podcast about mental health in the body of Christ. As followers of Jesus, people are sometimes led to believe that if we struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, identity, or the many other areas of our mental health that we are less of a Christian or are just not praying enough. As members of the body of Christ, Mandisa and Laura will tackle the idea that, while Jesus IS enough, a relationship with a counselor can help heal wounds that will enhance your relationship with Jesus. They will cover specific topics related to mental health and offer resources to listeners to enhance your journey of personal growth. We can’t do it alone; we need to step out of the dark of shame and guilt and into the light of recovery and redemption.About MandisaWith more than 1.6 million records sold, GRAMMY® winner and American Idol Season 5 finalist Mandisa is a voice of encouragement and truth to people facing life’s challenges all around the world. In less than a year, Mandisa performed her three RIAA Certified Gold hit singles "Overcomer," "Good Morning (feat. TobyMac)" and "Stronger" on ABC’s Good Morning America (GMA). “Stronger” became an anthem, creating opportunities such as welcoming the emotional return of beloved morning host Robin Roberts and an invitation to perform the national anthem during a Sunday night NFL Network game to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Her 2013 GRAMMY® award-winning album Overcomer debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart. The album’s title track proved to be a smash at radio and earned the GRAMMY® for Best Contemporary Christian Music Song. Mandisa, also a 2-time K-LOVE Fan Awards co-host, debuted her latest chart-topping album Out Of The Dark alongside sharing the moving story of her fight with depression for the very first time on GMA as well.About LauraLaura Williams is the owner/founder of Be Found Counseling in Brentwood, Tennessee. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in developmental and relational trauma and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Laura counsels women and works from a Christian perspective. She uses her extensive training as well as wisdom from her own counseling journey in her work with clients. She is married (21 years) and has three boys ages 17, 15, and 11. For more information about Laura or to connect with her, please visit her website at [www.befoundcounseling.com] (https://www.befoundcounseling.com/) or follow on Instagram @befoundcounseling.

 

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Ep 28 - Triggers

Trigger can be a confusing word. In this episode, we will discuss what triggers are, what ... more

30 Mar 2022

26 MINS

26:51

30 Mar 2022


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Ep 27 - Covid 2.0

Aren't we done yet? At year 2, most people are worn out and weary. Isolation has taken a t... more

23 Mar 2022

20 MINS

20:24

23 Mar 2022


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Ep 26 - It Is What It Is

Uncontrollable circumstances can sometimes be some of the most difficult trauma to work wi... more

16 Mar 2022

17 MINS

17:14

16 Mar 2022


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Ep 25 - Rearranging the Furniture

If you have ever wondered why you struggle even though you had the "perfect childhood", th... more

09 Mar 2022

25 MINS

25:33

09 Mar 2022


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Ep 24 - Discipline

How do you feel about this word? For many people, this word carries a ton of negativity. I... more

27 Oct 2021

23 MINS

23:04

27 Oct 2021


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Ep 23 - It's the most wonderful time of the year, or is it?

Visiting family during the holidays might be one of the top stressors people experience. F... more

20 Oct 2021

27 MINS

27:38

20 Oct 2021


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Ep 22 - Self-care

You might be surprised to know that self-care actually has nothing to do with spas, shoppi... more

13 Oct 2021

24 MINS

24:28

13 Oct 2021


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Ep 21 - Why We Feel and the Importance of Gratitude

Whether we want to admit it or not, we all have feelings. Most people either don't feel at... more

06 Oct 2021

23 MINS

23:19

06 Oct 2021


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Ep 20 - Mindfulness: When I Wasn't Attuned to as a Child

Mindfulness is a way of connecting with God and self. Part of the responsibility of a pare... more

29 Sep 2021

26 MINS

26:37

29 Sep 2021


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Ep 19 - Medication: The Scary Episode

Our most vulnerable episode yet. Mandisa and Laura get personal with their views on medica... more

22 Sep 2021

23 MINS

23:57

22 Sep 2021


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Ep 18 - The Power of Mothers

Mothering is one of the most challenging areas of our mental health. There is maybe no oth... more

15 Sep 2021

25 MINS

25:56

15 Sep 2021


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Ep 17 - Confidence vs. Esteem

Some of the most confident people can have some of the worst levels of esteem. In this epi... more

08 Sep 2021

24 MINS

24:02

08 Sep 2021


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Ep 16 - Boundaries: What are they and why are they so hard to keep?

Boundaries are an elusive concept that seem really easy to comprehend but really difficult... more

01 Sep 2021

25 MINS

25:22

01 Sep 2021


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Ep 15 - Shame and Guilt: Is there a difference?

This is one of our most valuable episodes. It is vital that we know the difference between... more

25 Aug 2021

22 MINS

22:17

25 Aug 2021


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Ep 14 - Why weight?

Whether you overeat or undereat, it generally comes from the same place. At the root, you ... more

18 Aug 2021

25 MINS

25:56

18 Aug 2021


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Ep 13 - Back in the Dark: A Masterpiece and a Work in Progress

Whew... our mental health journey can be a roller coaster. Our first episode of the new se... more

11 Aug 2021

21 MINS

21:12

11 Aug 2021


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Ep 12 - Mental Health in Children

How do I know when my child needs to see a counselor? Isn't it enough for me to ask the ri... more

12 May 2021

22 MINS

22:29

12 May 2021


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Ep 11 - Social Media: Is it Good or Bad?

Can social media be a positive thing or is it always bad? Today we talk about healthy boun... more

05 May 2021

19 MINS

19:53

05 May 2021


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Ep 10 - Grief

There is a reason God devoted a whole book of the Bible on lament. It is hard and there is... more

28 Apr 2021

21 MINS

21:16

28 Apr 2021


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Ep 9 - Tribe: The Importance of Community

As children of God, we are created for relationship. We are meant to be in community with ... more

21 Apr 2021

23 MINS

23:03

21 Apr 2021


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Ep 8 - God: How our Story Constructs our View

Ever wonder why it's hard to view God in a certain light--as Father, as Brother, as a nurt... more

14 Apr 2021

19 MINS

19:31

14 Apr 2021


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Ep 6 - Unpacking Story: Laura

Listen in to hear how important story is to our mental health. In this episode, we will be... more

31 Mar 2021

24 MINS

24:47

31 Mar 2021


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Ep 5 - Dogs, Cats, Geckos...The Value of Pets

Our most fun episode yet! Mandisa and Laura talk about the benefits of pets in regards to ... more

24 Mar 2021

17 MINS

17:04

24 Mar 2021


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Ep 4 - Unpacking Story: Mandisa

Listen in to hear how important story is to our mental health. In this episode, we will be... more

17 Mar 2021

29 MINS

29:03

17 Mar 2021


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Ep 3 - The Benefit of Sleep

It's a basic need so why do we all have such a hard time with it? In this episode we will ... more

10 Mar 2021

19 MINS

19:23

10 Mar 2021


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Ep 1 - Stepping Out

Mandisa and Laura introduce themselves and what this podcast is about. Listen in on what a... more

03 Mar 2021

21 MINS

21:39

03 Mar 2021


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Ep 2 - Covid Shame

One of us got Covid! Listen in to find out who and what made healing so complicated.Have a... more

03 Mar 2021

16 MINS

16:56

03 Mar 2021


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Ep 0 - Introduction to Out of the Dark with Mandisa & Laura Williams

Out of the Dark is a podcast about mental health in the body of Christ. As followers of Je... more

01 Mar 2021

01 MINS

01:10

01 Mar 2021


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Ep 7 - Therapy is Hard Work

This week, Mandisa and Laura talk about how hard the work of therapy is. We also talk abou... more

20 Jul 2020

21 MINS

21:02

20 Jul 2020