Hi, friends! Welcome to Authentically Amber, a podcast for anyone navigating the rollercoaster of adulting and living out their faith in a messy world. Join me, Amber Ginter Johnson, for raw, honest conversations on life’s challenges—from mental health and faith to practical wisdom for everyday living—all designed to help you grow, heal, and thrive. Whether you're facing change, struggling with anxiety, or just need someone who gets it, you're not alone. Get comfortable as we dive into the messiness of life—and everything in between—together. This is Authentically Amber.
Authentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-Between
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Hi, friends! Welcome to Authentically Amber, a podcast for anyone navigating the rollercoaster of adulting and living out their faith in a messy world. Join me, Amber Ginter Johnson, for raw, honest conversations on life’s challenges—from mental health and faith to practical wisdom for everyday living—all designed to help you grow, heal, and thrive. Whether you're facing change, struggling with anxiety, or just need someone who gets it, you're not alone. Get comfortable as we dive into the messiness of life—and everything in between—together. This is Authentically Amber.
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June 24, 2026
Heartbreak, Healing, and Hope — Ryan Holland on Relationships, Breakups, and Mental Health
<p><strong>Season 2, Episode 13: Heartbreak, Healing, and Hope — Ryan Holland on Relationships, Breakups, and Mental Health</strong></p><p><strong>Description: </strong>Breakups hurt—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. In this episode of Authentically Amber, I sit down with <strong>Ryan Holland</strong>, host of the Holy Heartbreak podcast, to talk about navigating the messy, complicated world of relationships and loss. Ryan unpacks how relational pain can trigger anxiety, impact self-worth, and shape our spiritual lives. Together, we look at coping strategies, faith-based resilience, and how heartbreak can actually become a doorway to deeper healing. Whether you’re currently heartbroken or untangling wounds from the past, this conversation will remind you that God meets you in heartbreak—and leads you toward hope.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Hear in This Episode:</strong><br>✨ Ryan’s story and how Holy Heartbreak was born<br>✨ How breakups affect anxiety, sleep, confidence, and identity<br>✨ Why unrequited love can feel physically painful<br>✨ Faith-based ways to cope with heartbreak<br>✨ Mental health tools to regulate emotions after relational loss<br>✨ Lessons you can’t afford to miss from your breakup<br>✨ Encouragement for Gen Z + young adults navigating relational confusion</p><p><strong>Takeaways:</strong><br>✨ Heartbreak isn’t weakness—it’s evidence of your capacity to love.<br>✨ Faith + mental health practices can coexist and strengthen one another.<br>✨ God doesn’t waste relational pain; He reshapes you through it.<br>✨ Healing is slow, sacred, and absolutely possible.</p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong><br>🎙️ <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holy-heartbreak-podcast/id1763908566" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Holy Heartbreak Podcast</strong></a> — hosted by Ryan Holland<br>📸 Instagram: <strong>@</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/holyheartbreak.podcast/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>holyheartbreak.podcast </strong></a>and <strong>Ryan's personal channel </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/riah_fiah_/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>here</strong></a>. </p><p><strong>Let’s Connect:</strong><br>💻 Website: <a href="https://amberginter.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">AmberGinter.com</a><br>📸 Instagram: <a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">@amberginterauthor</a></p><p><strong>Reminder: </strong>Heartbreak is hard—but you’re not alone. God sees your pain, and with Him, healing and hope are possible.</p>
June 10, 2026
Boundaries, Rights, and Biblical Wisdom in Counseling – Interview with Dr. Luther Smith
<p><strong>Season 2, Episode 12: Boundaries, Rights, and Biblical Wisdom in Counseling – Interview with Dr. Luther Smith</strong></p><p><strong>Description:</strong> What happens when you step into a counseling session—whether as a counselor or as someone seeking help? In this episode of Authentically Amber, I’m joined by Dr. Luther Smith, host of The Re(Nyoo)ed Mind Podcast and Department Chair of Biblical Counseling at Calvary University, to explore the often-overlooked dynamics of counseling: how counselors protect themselves, what rights clients have, and how Scripture equips us to navigate both. Dr. Smith also shares his personal journey into counseling and offers wisdom for Gen Z navigating faith, therapy, and mental health.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Hear in This Episode:</strong></p><p>✨Luther's personal journey to counseling. </p><p>✨How can counselors and clients protect themselves in counseling sessions?</p><p>✨Where do we see biblical support for counselor and client rights?</p><p>✨Why does this matter to Gen Z?</p><p>✨Practical next steps you can take: What if I'm scared to go to counseling?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Takeaways:</strong></p><p>✨Counseling doesn't have to be scary and overwhelming. </p><p>✨ You do have rights as a counselor and counselee. </p><p>✨The first session might be awkward, but you can advocate for yourself. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p><p>📖 Contagion by Erin <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Contagion-Erin-Bowman/dp/0062574140" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Bowman</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Luther:</strong></p><p>💻 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4KVxP5RBqYgL4vwsHZByI0 " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Spotify</a></p><p>📸 <a href="https://www.drluthersmith.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Website</a></p><p>💻 Email-lsmithnyoomind@gmail.com</p><p>📸<a href="https://www.instagram.com/renyooedmindpodcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> IG</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Let’s Connect:</strong></p><p>💻 Website: <a href="https://amberginter.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">AmberGinter.com</a>📸 Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/amberginterauthor" target="_new" rel="noopener">@amberginterauthor</a><br></p><p><strong>Reminder: </strong>Counseling is not just about healing our wounds—it’s about walking in the freedom Christ desires for us. Faith and counseling, when combined, can bring holistic transformation.</p>
May 27, 2026
Grief Without Band-Aids: Navigating Loss Honestly – Interview with Jordan Lamar
<p><strong>Season 2, Episode 11: Grief Without Band-Aids: Navigating Loss Honestly</strong>— <strong>Interview with Jordan Lamar</strong></p><p><strong>Description: </strong>Grief isn’t linear, and it doesn’t follow a tidy timeline. In this heartfelt episode of Authentically Amber, I sit down with <strong>Jordan Lamar</strong>, Director of Strategic Accounts at WebMD Health Services, to talk about facing grief head-on—without rushing the process or pretending to be okay. Jordan opens up about losing her sister-in-law and what it’s taught her about authenticity, faith, and healing. Together, we unpack what it looks like to grieve honestly, support others through loss, and lean into God’s presence when life hurts most.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Hear in This Episode:</strong><br>✨ Jordan’s story of loss and how grief reshaped her faith and perspective.<br>✨ Why it’s so important to feel pain fully instead of masking it with “I’m fine.”<br>✨ How to process grief honestly through prayer, community, and emotional awareness.<br>✨ Practical ways to support others walking through loss—what to say and what not to say.<br>✨ Encouragement for anyone balancing grief with daily life, work, or responsibilities.<br>✨ A reminder that Jesus Himself wept—and that it’s okay for us to do the same.</p><p><strong>Takeaways:</strong><br>✨ You don’t have to rush grief—healing isn’t on a schedule.<br>✨ God isn’t disappointed by your sadness; He meets you in it.<br>✨ The most loving thing you can do for someone grieving is to simply be there.<br>✨ “I’m not okay” can be a holy and healing place to start.</p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong><br>📖 John 11:35 – “Jesus wept.”<br>💻 <a href="https://www.webmdhealthservices.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">WebMD Health Services</a></p><p><strong>Connect with Jordan:</strong><br>📸 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jmlamar/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@jmlamar</a></p><p><strong>Let’s Connect:</strong><br>💻 Website: <a href="https://amberginter.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">AmberGinter.com</a><br>📸 Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/amberginterauthor" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@amberginterauthor</a></p><p><strong>Reminder: </strong>God sees your grief. You don’t have to hold it together—He’ll hold you through it.</p><p><br></p>
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