The Steadfast Podcast
by Steadfast Christian Counseling
Latest episode
Why Do I Feel Guilty Taking Care of Myself? With Jess Howell
Why Do I Feel Guilty Taking Care of Myself? With Jess Howell
About this podcast
The Steadfast Podcast is a Christian counseling podcast that brings you practical, faith-rooted conversations on emotional health, relationships, trauma, anxiety, parenting, and church life.
Hosted by Jessie Evans, LPC, founder of Steadfast Christian Counseling in Charleston, South Carolina, each episode offers approachable insights from licensed counselors and trusted voices in mental health. You’ll hear about real-life struggles and practical tools — all grounded in a trauma-informed, Christ-centered perspective.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, learning about attachment, strengthening
Episodes
The newest 20 of 78 episodes
- Why Do I Feel Guilty Taking Care of Myself? With Jess Howell · 30 min · Season 4 Episode 9You finally get a moment to yourself—but instead of relaxing, you feel guilty about everything you could be doing for someone else. Why is taking care of yourself sometimes the…
- Understanding Scrupulosity: When Faith and Fear Get Tangled with Annalise Lind · 23 min · Season 4 Episode 8Do you ever wonder if God is mad at you—or feel like you can never do enough to earn His approval? In this episode of The Steadfast Podcast, Jessie Evans and Annalise Lind, LPC…
- Why Is It So Hard to Just Say the Thing? Breaking the Passive-Aggressive Cycle with Tiff Holdgate · 50 min · Season 4 Episode 7“I’m fine.” “Whatever.” “Do what you want.” Sometimes the shortest responses carry the most unspoken feelings. So why is it so hard to just say what we need? Jessie Evans and…
- Is It Shyness or Selective Mutism? With Jess Howell · 29 min · Season 4 Episode 6Your child talks nonstop at home but goes quiet at school, church, or around family. How do you know when it’s more than shyness—and how can you help without adding pressure? In…
- How to Find the Right Therapy for You with Tiff Holdgate · 55 min · Season 4 Episode 5How do you find a therapist who’s actually right for you? Whether you’re starting therapy for the first time or wondering if it’s time for a change, knowing what to look for can…
- Mistakes Make Me Better · 23 min · Season 4 Episode 4What if making a mistake didn’t mean you failed? In this episode, Jessie talks about why mistakes are part of growth, not proof that something is wrong with you. She shares how…
- The Difference Between Self-Editing and Self-Abandonment · 19 min · Season 4 Episode 3What if changing how you show up doesn’t mean you’re being fake—it means you’re being intentional? In this episode, Jessie talks about the idea of the “self-edit” and why being…
- You Don’t Have to Fit In: Raising Girls Who Know They Belong · 20 min · Season 4 Episode 2What happens when fitting in starts costing you pieces of who you are? In this episode of The Steadfast Podcast, Jessie talks about mean girl culture, belonging, confidence, and…
- What Does Winning Look Like for You? · 14 min · Season 4 Episode 1What does winning actually look like for you? In the Season 4 premiere of The Steadfast Podcast, Jessie Evans explores a question she’s been thinking about all summer: how do we…
- Making Sense of Your Story with Adam Young · 45 min · Season 3 Episode 24In this final episode of Season 3 of The Steadfast Podcast, Jessie Evans, LPC and Annalise sit down with Adam Young to talk about why our stories matter. Adam helps us understand…
- What Young Athletes Need Most From Parents and Coaches with Megan Cannon · 43 min · Season 3 Episode 23In this episode of The Steadfast Podcast, Jessie Evans sits down with returning guest Megan Cannon, owner of Carolina Counseling for Athletes, for a powerful conversation about…
- A Few Updates and What’s Coming Next at Steadfast · 19 minDescription: In this more personal episode, Jessie shares what’s been stirring over the past few weeks and invites you behind the scenes at Steadfast. From reflecting on what it…
- The Other Half of Church: Why Discipleship Needs Emotional Safety with Michel Hendricks · 38 min · Season 3 Episode 21What actually helps people grow, heal, and mature in church? In this episode of the Steadfast Podcast, Jessie Evans sits down with Michel Hendricks, co-author of The Other Half…
- Softly Wired: Belonging, Autism, and the Freedom to Unmask (with Jen Jackson) · 33 min · Season 3 Episode 20What if “belonging” doesn’t mean fitting in… but finally getting to be fully yourself? In this episode of The Steadfast Podcast, Jessie Evans sits down with Charleston therapist…
- The Porch Is Where Stuff Happens: Southern Culture, Emotional Safety & Authenticity with Landon Bryant · 46 minWhat if self-care isn’t a bubble bath… but a front porch? In this warm, laughter-filled episode, Jessie sits down with Southern storyteller and internet favorite Landon Bryant to…
- Couples Counseling Isn’t Just Communication: Attachment, Nervous System, and Real Repair · 37 min · Season 3 Episode 18Couples counseling is not just “learn better communication and move on.” In this episode, Jessie Evans and Steadfast counselor Tiff Holdgate unpack what’s really happening…
- The “I Don’t Care” Myth: What’s Under the Behavior + What Parents Can Do · 40 min · Season 3 Episode 17When your child snaps, withdraws, rolls their eyes, or says “I don’t care,” it can feel like rejection—but often it’s communication. In this episode of The Steadfast Podcast…
- Perinatal Anxiety, Intrusive Thoughts, and IFS: What’s Really Happening in the “New Parent” Nervous System · 1 h 19 min · Season 3 Episode 16The “postpartum” season is bigger than we think — it’s the perinatal period, spanning pregnancy and often 1–2 years after birth. In this episode, Jessie Evans sits down with…
- Not Apples to Apples: Why “Counseling” Needs a Clear Definition · 33 min · Season 3 Episode 15One word is carrying way too much weight right now—and the confusion is hurting people. In this episode of The Steadfast Podcast, Jessie Evans responds to a recent Gospel…
- Welcome to 2026 — A Gentle Reset & the Real Glow Up · 17 min · Season 3 Episode 14Welcome back to The Steadfast Podcast — and welcome to 2026. In this episode, Jessie talks about the “reentry” feeling of the first few weeks of the year: getting back into…
