Media Appearances
Dr. Michelle Bengtson – Authored Books
In Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise that Your Past is Not Wasted, neuropsychologist and fellow sufferer Dr. Michelle Bengtson helps you understand suffering through a biblical perspective, discover how the trials of your life serve a purpose, reflect on the healing that God has accomplished, and comfort others with the comfort God has given you.
Winner of the 2025 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Non-Fiction, Christian Living, and Inspirational categories and a finalist for the AWSA 2025 Gold Scroll Awards, Non-Fiction category.
In The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms, Dr. Michelle Bengtson offers hope and guidance for those facing persistent pain, providing a countercultural perspective that empowers readers to find solace in God’s presence even when the pain persists.
Winner AWSA 2024 Golden Scroll Christian Living Book of the Year and the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Christian Living and Non-Fiction categories. AWSA announces 2024 Golden Scrolls Awards and Christian Market Book Award Winners – Press Release
In award-winning Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How To Reclaim the Peace God Promises, Dr. Michelle Bengtson shares her own story of emerging from the battle with anxiety as well as the stories of others, Dr. Michelle Bengtson reminds you of your identity as a follower of Christ and of the peace he promises you in spite of everything.
Winner of the AWSA 2020 Best Christian Living Book First Place, the first place winner for the Best Christian Living Book, the 2020 Carolina Christian Writer’s Conference Contest winner for nonfiction, and winner of the 2021 Christian Literary Award’s Reader’s Choice Award in all four categories for which it was nominated (Non-Fiction Victorious Living, Christian Living Day By Day, Inspirational Breaking Free and Testimonial Justified by Grace categories.)
In this uplifting devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises from God to Start Your Day Off Right, Dr. Michelle Bengtson shares how no matter what is going on in your life, every day can be a good day when you trust the promises of God. Each reading includes Scripture, reflection, prayer, and a recommended playlist song designed to help you live out Philippians 4:8.
2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award for Devotionals, 2023 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in four categories and the Henri Award for Devotionals, AWSA 2023 Member of the Year, gave Keynote Address, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, 2023 Selah Awards finalist, and 2022 AWSA Book of the Year Finalist. AWSA announces 2023 Golden Scrolls Awards and Christian Market Book Award Winners – Press Release
In award-winning Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey through Depression, Dr. Michelle Bengtson blends her training and that vital missing piece she discovered to offer you a hope grounded in God’s love and grace. She helps you understand what depression is, how it affects you spiritually, and what it cannot do.
Winner of the Christian Literary Award Henri and Reader’s Choice Award.
In the award-winning Hope Prevails Bible Study, Dr. Bengtson’s personal experience is interwoven with questions for reflection, key thoughts, music playlist suggestions, resources, plus a leader’s guide. This Bible study can be used as a companion to Hope Prevails or independent study by an individual or is perfect in a small or larger group study.
Winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award.
Dr. Michelle Bengtson – Featured Media Appearances
The Thief of Joy Snippet from TV Interview with Sheila Walsh and Randy Robison of LIFE Today.
Full Interview: Hope Prevails with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 12/6/16 Life Today with Sheila Walsh and Randy Robison
When Life’s Events Bring Anxiousness with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 5/23/20 Jesus Calling Devotional & Podcast
Breaking Anxiety’s Grip, Part 1 | 1/20/25 Today with Marilyn and Sarah
Breaking Anxiety’s Grip, Part 2 | 1/21/25
Scarred – Sacred Scars | 8/9/24 LIFE Today Live with Randy Robison
Sacred Scars | 7/11/24 Hour 1 In the Market with Janet Parshall
The Hem of His Garment | 10/31/23 The Christian View with Dr. Trudy Simmons
LifeToday: How to Reframe Your Experience with Ongoing Pain | 8/29/23 LifeToday with Randy Robison
AWSA Golden Scroll Awards | 8/6/23 2023 AWSA Award (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association): Keynote Address, AWSA Member of the Year, Inspirational Book of the Year
The Hem of His Garment, 2nd hour | 9/21/23 In the Market with Janet Parshall
Reaching Out to God when Pain Overwhelms | 5-Day Devotional | 7/26/23 YouVersion Bible App
Hour 1: Today is a Good Day |
5-19-22 In the Market with Janet Parshall
Dr. Michelle Bengtson on Today Being a Good Day | 6-22-22 on Susie Larson Live!
Today is Going to be a Good Day | 7-Day Devotional on YouVersion Bible App
Today is Going to be Another Good Day | 7-Day Devotional on YouVersion Bible App
The holidays aren’t the happiest for everyone. How to manage when they aren’t. | 1-30-17 TV Interview with Todd Cantelon of 100 Huntley Street, Canada’s longest running daily talk show.
the EXIT Movie: The Appeal of Suicide | Living Waters with Ray Comfort. Media Mention of Dr. Michelle Bengtson, PhD and the book, Hope Prevails: Insights From a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression.
Dr. Michelle Bengtson, PhD endorsement: “As a board certified clinical neuropsychologist who has been in the mental health field for 25 years, I am thrilled to see the movie “EXIT” address the issue of suicide head on. I loved the movie! It’s both powerful, and very sound.”
Sister Terry Ann Robinson of Pure Radio Jax talks to Dr. Michelle Bengtson about her new book, Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey through Depression, at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention.
Breaking Anxiety’s Grip 7-Day Devotional on YouVersion Bible App
Voted #2 for 2020 in Podcast Magazine’s Top Moms in Podcasting
Voted #9 for 2021 in Podcast Magazine’s Top Moms in Podcasting
Voted #2 for 2022 in Podcast Magazine’s Top Moms in Podcasting
Dr. Michelle Bengtson – Media Appearances
Interviews, Podcasts, Speaking
The 4 Stress Personalities: Which One Are You? | 5/7/26 Crosswalk.com
You can Trust God to Care for You | 3/21/26 Dr. Mel Tavares Arise Daily Devos
Grace At Our Fingertips | 2/4/26 Dr. Mel Tavares Arise Daily Devos
Wisdom Comes from Listening | 1/31/26 Dr. Mel Tavares Arise Daily Devos
A Doctor’s Journey of Resilience and Hope: Dr Michelle Bengtson | 1/29/26 Kelly Hall, Unshakable Hope podcast
7 Ways to Help The Hurting: The Silent Struggle of the Holidays | 1/26/26 Leading Hearts
Teach Me To Do Your Will, Lord | 1/8/26 Dr. Mel Tavares Arise Daily Devos
We’re Better Together | 12/3/25 Dr. Mel Tavares Arise Daily Devos
Gratitude | 11/4/25 Dr. Mel Tavares Arise Daily Devos
Release It To God | 10/23/25 Dr. Mel Tavares Arise Daily Devos
What happens when you trust God with everything? | 10/20/25 Sharon, Chase and Embrace
Breaking the Grip of Anxiety – Reclaim Peace in Your Life | 10/14/25 Monica Schmelter, Hope for the Journey
God Gives Us Rest | 10/6/25 Dr. Mel Tavares Arise Daily Devos
Building Faith Over Fear | 9/3/25 Dr. Mel Tavares Arise Daily Devos
Resting in God’s Promise, part 2 | 8/19/25 Greg Horn, Hope is Here Today
Sacred Scars, part 1 | 8/18/25 Greg Horn, Hope is Here Today
Episode 21: Faith Meets Science in Mental Health | 8/18/25 Sharon, Chase and Embrace
Coping with Health Challenges with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 7/21/25 Michelle S. Lazurek, The Spiritual Reset Podcast
Transformed Day by Day | 4/13/25 Dr. Mel Tavares Arise Daily Devos
Even Christians Get Depressed: Finding Hope in the Midst of Darkness | 1/14/25 Carol McLeod Ministries
Journeying Through Depression With Hope with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 1/13/25 Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod
Scars, Healing, and Gender Affirming Care with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 12/11/24 I Am a Woman Podcast with Jennifer Strickland
Letting God Use our Sacred Scars with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 11/26/24 Kingdom Winds
Choose Scars | 11/6/24 I Choose My Best Life with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
Letting God Use our Sacred Scars with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 11/1/24 Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod
Treasuring Your Sacred Scars | 10/29/24 Dr. Carol Ministries with Dr. Carol Tanksley
How God Uses the Hard and Helps Us Heal with Dr. Michelle Bengston | 10/23/24 The Just What I Needed Podcast with Donna Jones
Sacred Scars | 10/17/24Bridges with Monica Schmelter
Becoming Bridge Builders Michelle Bengtson | 9/24/24 Bridge Builders with Rev. Dr. B. Keith Haney
Dr. Michelle Bengston Clinical Neuropsychologist/ Multi-Author “Sacred Scars” | 9/24/24 Sagionic 10:27 with Shawn Moniquea Edlund
Discover Beauty Beyond Your Scars | 9/14/24 Cynthia L. Simmons
Jesus’s Assurance & Challenge for a Wounded Doubter {Dr. Michelle Bengtson} | 9/4/24 Shannon Popkins Live Like It’s True
Dr. Michelle Bengtson Gives Insight On Depression, Anxiety & Chronic Pain | 8/28/24 Peace Be Still Testimonials/Rebirth4Love Productions with Stacy Lane
The Story that Will Make You Re-Think Your Scars {Dr. Michelle Bengtson} | 8/28/24 Shannon Popkins Live Like It’s True
Breaking Anxiety’s Grip with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 8/16/24 Healthy Looks Great on You with Dr. Vickie Petz Kasper, M.D.
Sacred Scars: How God Uses Our Pain | 8/16/24 The Caretaker’s Journey with Carole Leathem
Breaking Anxiety’s Grip with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 8/12/24 Hope Unyielding Podcast with Hope Johnson
At the Library with Michelle Bengtson | 8/10/24 At the Library on WHCB Radio with Dianne Barker
Finding God in Our Pain | 7/23/24 Faith Over Fear Podcast with Jennifer Slattery & Carol McCracken
Michelle Bengtson Sacred Scars | 7/17/24 The Meeting House with Bob Crittenden
Book Giveaway Sacred Scars | 7/8/24 Kathy Collard Miller
Sacred Scars with Dr. Michelle B | 7/2/24 Old Ladies Know Stuff Podcast with Rhonda Stoppe
Adventures on the Dusty Road with Jesus Involve Praising God – A Book Review | 6/26/24 Diana Rockwell
Sacred Scars: Transforming Pain into Strength with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 6/25/24 Hope Unlocked with Kristin Kurtz
Sacred Scars with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 6/25/24 The Love Offering Podcast with Rachael Adams
Michelle Bengtson’s Freedom Story about Sacred Scars | 6/24/24 Anchored By the Sword Podcast with Gina Fox
Sharing About the Marks that Made Her: A Conversation with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 6/24/24 The UnMothered Podcast with Phylis Mantelli
Entrusting Our Pain to a Good God | 6/19/24 Diann Mills
Sacred Scars with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 6/16/24 Hope Unyielding with Hope Johnson
I’ve messed up my body how do I move forward | 6/4/24 Compared to Who with Heather Creekmore
Finding Gratitude in the Pain and the Purpose | 4/17/24 A Cup of Gratitude with Amanda Forster Schaefer
Overcoming Adversity: The Inspiring Journey of Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 1/15/24 Becoming Bridge Builders with Kevin Haney
Chuck and Ashley Author Series – Feature | 12/20/23 Chuck and Ashley with Chuck and Ashley Elliott
Episode 13 Hope Prevails with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 12/12/23 The Women Behind the Words with Debbie Dufek
An Interview With Dr Michelle Bengtson On Healing | 12/11/23 Mindful of Christ with Lauren
Carolyn Freeman Impact Coaching Ministries | 12/4/23 Impact Coaching Ministries with Carolyn Freeman
Reaching out to God when pain overwhelms | 11/15/23 Make Life Matter with Angela Donadio
Reaching out to God when pain overwhelms | 11/7/23 No More Perfect Podcast with Jill Savage
When God Uses Our Pain for Good | 11/1/23 Yvonne Morgan
Neuropsychologist Receives Life Changing Revelation from God | 10/19/23 Every Day Miracles Stories of Hope and Inspiration podcast with Julie Hedenborg
How to Support a Friend with Cancer | 10/5/23 GracedHealth with Amy Connell
The Hem of His Garment | 10/5/23 The Meeting House with Bob Crittendon
Dr. Michelle Bengtson: An Interview with the Author of The Hem of His Garment | 9/29/23 Captive Heart with Gay Idle
How Does Enduring Unexpected Circumstances Boost Your Resilience? | 9/29/23 Expecting the Unexpected with Maree Dee
When Chronic Pain is Too Much | 9/27/23 Steady On Podcast with Angie Baughman
The Hem of His Garment, 2nd hour | 9/21/23 In the Market with Janet Parshall with Janet Parshall
How to Honestly Process Pain Before a Loving God When Life Is Hard | 9/18/23 Christian Mindset Coach with Alicia Michelle
Coping with Chronic Pain | 9/7/23 I am Believing God with Jill Potts Jones
LifeToday: How to reframe your experience with ongoing pain | 8/29/23 LifeToday with Randy Robison
How to Find Hope When Pain Overwhelms | 8/17/23 So Much More Creating Space for God podcast Jodie Niznik with Jodie Niznik
Book Spotlight on “The Hem of His Garment” and a post by the author “Will Pain Make You Bitter or Better?” | 8/16/23 Capturing the Idea with Alexis Goring
Reaching Out in Pain to the Hem of His Garment | 8/16/23 Connecting the Dots with Grace Fox
Finding Hope in Suffering and Pain | 8/15/23 Compared to Who with Heather Creekmore
Michelle Bengtson’s Freedom Story | 8/14/23 Anchored by the Sword with Gina Fox
Prayer Warriors PlugIN Ministries (PWPM) Spotlight Interview | 8/10/23 Prayer Warriors Plugin Ministries with Ray Gratton
When You’re In Pain…THIS Could Help | 8/9/23 Channel Mom with Jenny Dean Schmidt
The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 8/4/23 Courage Becomes Her Podcast with Laurel Emory
Reaching Out To God when Pain Overwhelms | 7/27/23 A Voice for the Hurting with Lori Armstrong
A Little Thought Goes a Long Way | 5/23/23 The Love Offering Podcast with Rachel K. Adams
209: A Doctor’s Personal Struggle with Depression with Dr. Michelle Bengston | 5/22/23 The Christian Mindset Coach with Alicia Michelle
Episode 266 Addressing the Spiritual Roots of Depression and Anxiety with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 4/5/23 Nothing is Wasted Podcast with Davey Blackburn and Aubrey Sampson
Standing on God’s Promises with Dr. Michelle Bengtson – 2023 | Episode 8 | 3/17/23 Overflowing Women’s Conference with Carol McLeod
Michelle Bengtson / Battling Depression | 1/31/23 Grace Enough Podcast with Amber Cullum
For the Days Our Troubles are Too Much: On Cancer, Loss and Other Trials God Sees Us Through | 1/17/23 Brave Women Series with Becky Beresford
Overcome the After-Christmas Blues | 1/5/23 with Cynthia L. Simmons
Many Resources Helping Your Depressed Teen or Young Adult with Dr. Michelle Bengston | 12/12/22 Warfare Parenting Podcast with Laine Lawson Craft
A View into How She Overcame Depression with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 11/28/22 Warfare Parenting Podcast with Laine Lawson Craft
Depression in Teens & Young Adults, Everything You Need To Know | 11/14/22 Warfare Parenting Podcast with Laine Lawson Craft
Hour 2: 90 Promises from God To Start Your Day Off | 7/11/22 Mornings with Eric and Brigitte on Moody Radio South Florida
Bonus Episode with award-winning author Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 6/9/22 Start Small Believe Big with Billie Jauss
Improve your Day | 5/27/22 Channel Mom Radio Program Live on 94.7 FM The Word
Michelle Bengtson – Imposter Syndrome: What If They Find Out?! | 5/22/22 Revive Your Dreams with Kathleen Ellis
Beyond the Next Moment | 5/18/22 OPS Other People’s Shoes Podcast with Neil Matthews
Why today is going to be a good day even if there are bad moments | YouTube Version | 5/16/22 Graced Health Podcast with Amy Connell
Today’s Going To Be a Good Day with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | Episode 91 | 5/3/22 The No More Perfect Podcast with Mark and Jill Savage
Dr. Michelle Bengtson and Overcoming Anxiety | 9/6/21 Halfway There Podcast with Eric Nevins
Christians: Why you may need to rethink your perspective on meditation | 8/18/21 The Graced Health Podcast with Amy Connell
The spiritual root of anxiety and depression | 5/11/21 Treasured Ministries with Aliene Thompson
Helping children combat fear and anxiety | 5/11/21 Raising Christian Kids with Leeann Mancini
Top 50 Moms in Podcasting by Podcast Magazine, Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson ranked 9th | May 2021 Podcast Magazine
Don’t Despise Small Beginnings with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 4/13/21 Your Best Writing Life with Linda Goldfarb
Overcoming Depression with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 4/9/21 Flourish-Ment Podcast with Tina Yeager
Breaking Anxiety party One | 1/26/21 Treasured Ministries with Aliene Thompson
Breaking Anxiety Part Two | 2/2/21 Treasured Ministries with Aliene Thompson
Self-Care Hacks for Caregivers from a Neuropsychologist Episode SCH 026 | 11/17/20 Self-Hacks for Caregivers with Anita Ojeda
Debbie Walker interviews Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 11/10/20 Stomp! With Debbie Walker podcast
Hope Prevails – Dr. Michelle Bengtson interview | 11/9/20 A Handful of Hope Facebook Live interview with Jesse Brisendine
Hope Prevails Conversation with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 11/3/20 The Best You with Kerrie Oles
Hope Prevails Even During the Storm – Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 10/7/20 You Can Overcome Anything with Cesar Espino
My journey through depression | 10/5/20 Ablaze Podcast
Overcoming Anxiety | 9/29/20 Soul Anchor Podcast with Cynthia Cavanaugh
Today is a good day with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 7/24/20 Zig Zag & 1 Podcast with Melony Brown
Choose Trust | 7/15/20 I Choose My Best Life with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
God, do You see me? Do You even care? | 6/29/20 Gospel Spice podcast with Stephanie Rousselle
Dr. Michelle Bengtson – Exchanging our Anxiety for Peace | 6/2/20 By His Grace podcast with Misty Phillip
8 of 50 top mom podcasters interviewed Captive Audiences | 5/27/20 Books for Bonding Hearts
When Life’s Events Bring Anxiousness with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 5/23/20 Jesus Calling with Sarah Young
Caring for our teen’s mental health | 5/12/20 Graced Health podcast with Amy Connell
The intersection of neuropsychology and faith: finding hope and breaking anxiety’s grip | 5/4/20 Graced Health podcast with Amy Connell
Top 50 Moms in Podcasting by Podcast Magazine, Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson ranked 2nd | April 2020 Podcast Magazine
Dealing with Depression and Anxiety | 4/27/20 Compared to Who? with Heather Creekmore
Breaking Anxiety’s Grip | 4/15/20 Moms in Prayer podcast with Lee Neinhaus
Recognize that life is nothing more than a series of seasons | 4/13/20 Thrive Global with Dr. Williams Seeds
When Doctor’s Orders Aren’t Enough | 4/3/20 Share the Love with Anthony Swisher
How to fight anxiety and win | 4/1/20 Treasured Ministries with Aliene Thompson
I am a… Doctor | 3/18/20 Other People’s Shoes with Neal Mathews
Overcoming fear and anxiety with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 3/18/20 Equipped to Be with Connie Albers
Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: An Interview With Author Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 3/6/20 CBN Christian Broadcasting Network with Sarah Limardo
Hope for Depression Part 1 | 3/5/20 Treasured Ministries with Aliene Thompson
Depression & Anxiety | 2/26/20 All Things Podcast with Athena Dean Holtz
God never wastes our pain: hope for the journey | 2/18/20 Fierce Calling podcast with Doris S Swift
Breaking Anxiety’s Grip | 2/17/20 More To Be podcast with Elisa Pulliam
Breaking Anxiety’s Grip with Guest Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 12/5/19 Real Victory Radio with Amy Elaine
Breaking Anxiety’s Grip | 11/19/19 Lay Renewal Ministries/Bott Radio Network with Marty Guise
Dr. Michelle Bengtson on finding freedom from fear and anxiety | 10/30/19 Susie Larson Live with Susie Larson
Anxiety, Depression, Body Image | 10/28/19 Compared to Who? Podcast with Heather Creekmore
Hope Prevails with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 10/22/19 Start Small Believe Big podcast with Billie Jauss
Atlanta Live | 10/1/19 WATC TV57 Facebook Live with Jeff Taylor and Renee M Beaver
Strategies to Overcome Writer’s Block with Author, Speaker, and Neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 9/30/19 Marketer’s On a Mission with Patrica Durgin
Breaking Anxiety’s Grip | 9/26/19 Bob Dutko Show on WMUZ
Episode 14 – You’re Not Alone | 9/23/19 You Are Not Alone podcast with Hannah and Diana
Interview with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 9/19/19 Facebook Live with Ginger Harrington
Breaking Anxiety’s Grip | 9/17/19 The Debbie Chavez Show with Debbie Chavez
The Deepest Pain: the Age of Anxiety | 9/17/19 In the Market with Janet Parshall Moody Radio
Breaking Anxiety | 9/12/19 Treasured Ministries with Aliene Thompson
Dr. Michelle Bengtson interview | 8/28/19 PJNet with Mark Prasek
Dr. Michelle Bengtson interview | 7/24/19 Gifts for Glory Podcast with Dave Ebert
Study: the side of bed people sleep on reveals traits on their personality | 6/18/19 Talk Radio 1320 WJAS/Fox News Radio
When a Loved One is Depressed | 4/25/19 TogetHER podcast with Suzanne Eller
Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 4/19/19 Speaking Engagement with Fellowship of Professional Women
Another Parkland High School survivor commits suicide | 3/26/19 620AM KEXB Experts in Business Broadcasting with Brian Glenn
Study: depression and self harm on the rise among millenials | 3/22/19 Newsradio 600 KOGO/Fox News Radio with Ted Garcia/LaDona Harvey
Kids’ 48 hour missing challenge | 3/7/19 Newsradio 600 KOGO/Fox News Radio with Ted Garcia/LaDona Harvey
Dr. Michelle Bengtson shares her story | 3/6/19 105.7 EZ Rock with Wayne Kelly
Too much free time | 2/28/19 Newsradio 1040 Who/Des Moines/Need To Know with Jeff Angelo
Free time for yourself every day | 2/27/19 Newsradio 700 WLW with Ken Broo
Leaving Facebook can make you happier, new study finds | 2/19/19 Newsradio 600 KOGO/Fox News Radio with Ted Garcia/LaDona Harvey
Patrolling graphic content for teens on Netflix | 2/16/19 Newsradio 600 KOGO/Fox News Radio with Ted Garcia/LaDona Harvey
Kids getting too much screen time | 2/15/19 Newsradio 600 KOGO/San Diego
How screen time is affecting kids | 1/29/19 CBS/WBTV with Jamie Boxx
Social media impacting female teen depression | 1/24/19 NewsTalk 95.5 KBUL/Fox News Radio with Aaron Flint
Apps trying to detect if you’re depressed | 1/17/19 KPNW Newsradio/Fox News Radio
Social media may cause more depression for girls than boys | 1/9/19 EZ Rock Kootenay-Boundary
Avoiding the Family Holiday Meltdown | 12/26/18 1200 AM WOAI News Radio
What to do if you have the holiday blues | 12/18/18 ESPN Radio/Fox News Radio
The effect of constant surveillance on our every day lives | 12/9/18 WHO Radio/Need To Know/Fox News Radio with Jeff Angelo
The effect on constant surveillance in today’s world and how our brains react psychologically | 12/8/18 ESPN Radio/Fox News Radio
What effect constant surveillance has on our brains | 12/7/18 Wood Radio/Fox News Radio
What effect does constant surveillance have on all our lives | 12/6/18 WREC Newstalk Radio/Fox News Radio
How our mental state changes by being under constant video/audio surveillance in public and elsewhere | 12/6/18 KBIZ Ottumwa Radio News/Fox News Radio
What constant surveillance does to your brain | 12/5/18 KPEL Radio/Fox News Radio
Laziness and Health | 11/13/18 NewsRadio WFLA 970
Hope Prevails | 8/2018 Talk Live Radio with Rhett Palmer
Hope Prevails | 8/14/18 Bob Dutko Show on WMUZ
Hope Prevails | 814/18 Michelle Wilson Show Facebook Live
The Inner Views of Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 5/4/18 Homespun Devotions with Cheryl Smith
Women of Joy | 4/27/18 Speaking engagement April 27-29, Women of Joy, Pigeon Forge, TN
Anxiety and Depression interview | 2/18/18 Faith to Live By with Pamela Christian
Storylines | 2/12/18 Magazine Cover Feature for Women of Joy with Athena Dean Holtz
A Doctor’s Story of Recovery from Depression with Michelle Bengtson | 1/8/18 The Thriving Writer’s Show with Frank McKinley
How to have a more hopeful heart in 2018 | 12/20/17 Finding Joy podcast with Lauren Gaskill
Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 12/12/17 Bloom Today, CTNTV/Christian Television Network
Breaking the Silence of Depression | 12/5/17 Wilkins Radio with Patria Ferrell
Depression | 12/5/17 Victory Over Depression with Bob Bennett
Hope Prevails in the Midst of Depression with Michelle Nietert | 12/1/17 Raising Brave Beauties with Michelle Nietert
Hope Prevails! Overcome Depression! with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 12/1/17 Heart”Wings” Blog with Caryl McAdoo
Declaring victory over depression | 11/29/17 Treasured Ministries with Aliene Thompson
Trust Him enough to rest | 11/15/17 Guest blog post on I Choose My Best Life with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
Even Christians Get Depressed | 11/5/17 Sermon at Embassy City Church with Pastor Tim Ross
Special on Hope Prevails Bible Study Facebook Launch Party | 10/25/17 Redemption Press with Athena Dean Holtz
Hope Prevails with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 10/24/17 Pure Radio Jax interview at NRB National Religious Broadcasters
Our World Today: Helping Our Kids With Anxiety | 10-17-17 Chained No More with Robyn Besseman
Hope Prevails | 10/16/17 The Review with Joy & Co. on Fishbowl Radio Network
How To Transform Depression into Hope and Victory with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 8/23/17 The Jesus Files with Lara Helmling
Crisis and Trauma: Victim or Victorious | 6/13/17 Chained No More with Robyn Besseman
Overcoming Depression with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 3/10/17 Create Your Now Podcast with Kristianne Wargo
My Strength is My Story | 2/21/17 Always Faithful Radio with Athena Dean Holtz
How to manage when the holidays aren’t the happiest | 12/4/16 Sunday Night Live on 89.3 KSBJ with Kim Wier
Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey through Depression | 11/17/16 Lifeline on WDCX Radio with Neil Boron
Hope Prevails | Authors & Writers on Fire interview
Hope Prevails | 9/24/16 Dottin the I on the pledgeradio.com 1260AM with Ivy Donavan
Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression | 9/11/16 The Joe & Rosa Show! on wilkinsradio.com
Depression: Falling Into It and Stepping Out of It | 9/6/16 Chained No More with Robyn Besseman
Hope Prevails with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 8/16/16 Embrace Grace podcast with Amy Ford
How depression affects you spiritually and how to break free | 8/15/16 WKTO 88.7FM with Carol Henry
The Spiritual Aspects of Depression | 8/15/16 Positive Note Network radio
Depression | 8/10/16 In the Market with Janet Parshall Radio
Hope Prevails: Freedom from Depression | 8/9/16 Think Differently with Bob Hamp
Hope Prevails | 8/8/16 A Time to Dream, WRNO Worldwide with Donna Skell and Lisa Burkhardt Worley
ADD and ADHD in Adults and Kids | 8/2/16 Chained No More on toginet.com radio with Robyn Besemann
Hope Prevails | 7/12/16 Healing World Radio on Radio for Life 88.9 WLY with Bill and Sandi Griffin
Hope Prevails with Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 5/18/16 Living Life Unedited on Christian Women Affiliate Radio Network with Nancy Kay Grace
Hope Prevails | 4/28/15 Moving Forward in Faith on Blog Talk Radio with Terri Schrews
Hope Prevails | 4/4/15 The Intentional Christianpreneur with Jackie Smith
When Our Identity is Questioned | 3/21/15 Joyful Living Radio with Patty Mason of Liberty in Christ Ministries
Depression | 3/17/15 My Journey of Faith Radio with Cynthia McCutcheon on Blog Talk Radio
Who are you beyond what you do | 2/18/15 Bring IT Radio with Mindy Dawn
Seasonal Depression with Guest Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 1/27/15 Sister Circle Talk Show with Leslie K. Howard
Hope Prevails with Professional Encourager, Dr. Michelle Bengtson | 1/21/15 Christian Communicators with Carolyn Knefely
Depression | 1/19/15 The World We Live In with Dewey Moede
Dr. Michelle Bengtson – Contributing Author
Dr. Bengtson contributes to Crosswalk.com
Dr. Bengtson contributes on a monthly basis to Arise Daily Devos.
Rock Bottom is a Beautiful Place
Dr. Bengtson was a co-author of Rock Bottom is a Beautiful Place.
These are the stories of twenty-eight women from all walks of life. Their stories illustrate the humanity that is common to us all. They share stories of abandonment, loss, addiction, incest, rape and so much more.
Behind Her Brand Entrepreneur Edition V2, Released 1/2015
In Behind Her Brand Entrepreneur Edition Vol. 2, Dr. Bengtson and other co-authors share the valuable strategies, tools, lessons and obstacles they overcame to get to where they are today. This is a must have book for entrepreneurs at any stage of their business.
Moments of Grace, Released 11/2008
Dr. Bengtson and the other co-authors of this book know what it is like to search for answers, to yearn for Him. Their stories are very different for each author has struggled in his or her own way. But the message they share is the same. God is the One in control. His grace is sufficient.
Dr. Michelle Bengtson – Featured Articles
Your Best Weapon: 11 Scriptures that Fight the Enemy’s Lies was featured on Lori Schumaker.
God Wants To Give Us Good Things was featured on Imparting Grace.
Never Alone: 15 Bible Verses to Assure You When You Feel Alone was featured on Imparting Grace.
5 Encouraging Words for Mothers Who Have Lost a Child was featured on Journeys in Grace.
God Has Already Written Your Happily Ever After was featured on Mary-Andering Creatively.
How To Not Give Up in Difficult Times was featured on Imparting Grace.
Focus on the Next Step was featured on Meghan Weyerbacher.
Featured as a writer on Jennifer Dukes Lee.
Your Pain is Never Wasted was featured on Imparting Grace.
Finding Hope in the Midst of Tragedy was featured on Mary-Andering Creatively.
Ask Dr. B: What to Do When Your Emotions Are Raw was featured on Counting My Blessings.
When God Uses Your Pain For Good was featured on Imparting Grace, Mary-Andering Creatively and on Lyli Dunbar’s email newsletter.
God is Greater than the Storm was featured on Mary-Andering Creatively.
Suicide: There’s Another Way was featured on Counting My Blessings.
5 Truths to Defeat Fear was featured on Imparting Grace.
7 Lessons Learned in Hard Times was featured on Darling Downs Diaries.
4 Simple Yet Effective Steps to Combat Negativity was featured on Tots and Me.
Suicide: There’s Another Way by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Counting My Blessings.
5 Truths to Defeat Fear by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Imparting Grace and LICM Monthly Newsletter.
The Cure for a Bad Attitude by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Counting My Blessings.
Dr. Michelle Bengtson was featured with a group of writers – Faith Resolutions of 2017 on Lauren Gaskill.
Caring for the Caregiver by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Counting My Blessings.
10 Scriptures For When You Need Strength by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Strangers and Pilgrims on Earth.
7 Steps for Coping with Anxiety by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Liberty in Christ Ministries, May Newsletter.
Motherhood: The Hardest Most Wonderful Job by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Mary-Andering Creatively.
It Is Finished: What Jesus Would Say About Anxiety by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Imparting Grace.
Stand Out by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Counting My Blessings.
A Special Gift by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Liberty in Christ Ministries, April Newsletter.
How Do I Love You? 8 Ways to Demonstrate Love by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Darling Diaries.
7 Tips for Coping With the Sting of Betrayal by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on The Life of Faith and on Frugal Living on the Ranch and on Tots and Me.
I’m Fine or Am I? by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Liberty in Christ Ministries, March Newsletter.
God’s Purpose in Our Pain by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Liberty in Christ Ministries, February Newsletter.
Doorway to Joy by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Imparting Grace.
What To Do When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Crystal Twaddell.
Prayers Not Answered as Expected? Trust God’s Character by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Imparting Grace.
Whose Opinion Counts by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Lori Schumaker, Moments of Hope.
Dr. Michelle Bengtson was featured as Writer of the week on Jennifer Dukes Lee.
Dr. Michelle Bengtson was featured as Writer on Jaime Wiebel.
Ask Dr. B: Compassion Fatigue by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on The Brainworks Rehab Bulletin.
Radio Interview with Dr. Michelle Bengtson and Nancy Kay Grace of Living Life Unedited. This interview was featured on #YourAwarenessDaily.
Ask Dr. B: 4 Steps Toward Conquering Comparison by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Counting My Blessings, How to Stop Comparing, Embrace Humility, and Love.
Hope Prevails Blog by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on 22 Encouraging Must Visit Sites by Me, Coffee & Jesus.
What Do You Do When The Trials Come by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on #Jesus Lovers Daily.
How God Sees You: Already Amazing by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Was Featured on Firemonkey.
6 Lessons Learned When the Doctor Orders More Rest by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Imparting Grace, Grace at Home #199.
Ask Dr. B: Lessons from a Dementia Caregiver 5, The Power of Redirection by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Cornerstone Confessions, Titus Tuesday #199.
The Need to Break Busy by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Becky Cortino Marketing Media Update.
Just One by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Liberty in Christ Ministries, November Newsletter.
The Trials That Strengthen Our Faith by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on The James Prescott Daily.
Signs and Symptoms of Depression on FGGAM by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Mental Health Treatment Provider.
He Sees You by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on The s-Minus Daily.
Where Is God When It Hurts by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Contributed to Post at Community Moms.
Ask Dr. B: Why Doesn’t God Answer? by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Saturday Soieree Blog Party & Social Media Share #62, Faith Along the Way.
Stick It Out by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured as blogger of the week on Melanie Redd, Ministry of Hope and was Featured on Social Talk – Dr. Neal Houston.
Learning From Pain & Exhaustion by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Health & Wellness Daily Digest and was Featured on MH4OT Daily.
Make Change Last by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on @BeckyCortino Marketing Media Update.
Comparison Lies by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on The Gateway Counseling Center News.
New Year’s Aspiration by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Create With Joy, Inspire Me Monday #209.
Life Changes in a Breath by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on The Obitstream.com Daily.
Ask Dr. B: Helping the Grieving at Christmas by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on The James Prescott Daily.
Targeted with Shame by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on This Is Darts.
Hope Prevails Blog by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Melanie Redd’s The 100 Most Inspiring Christian Blogs.
Worthy of Trust by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Finding Joy in Every Day #32 at My Life in Progress.
In Times of Waiting by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Liberty in Christ Ministries, November Newsletter.
5 Essential Elements to Trusting God Part 2 by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Lifestyle Design by Margo DeGange.
Finding Humor in Every Day a guest post by Becky Cortino was Featured on Becky Cortino Social.
Trust and Provision by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on The s-minus Daily.
The Most Important Thing You Can Do by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Strangers and Pilgrims on Earth.
Trust and Peace by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Le Clara Bellino Daily Smile.
Trust When You Do Not Understand by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Ask Latisha, TGI Saturdays 40.
4 Lessons on Rest by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Freedom for the Soul by Liberty in Christ Ministries.
Our Heart’s Desire by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on The Miracle Diaries Daily in the Heartfelt Posts section and was Featured on Adorned From Above.
The Antidote for Overwhelm by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Ask Latisha, TGI Saturdays 37 and was Featured on Tapestry Chronicles and was Featured on Becky Cortino Marketing Media Update.
Who Is Your Best Friend? by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on The Women on the Verge Daily and was Featured on Be Encouraged.
A Call To Trust by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Becky Cortino Social, 10-1-2015.
Changing Our Focus by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on The Stress-Less Times.
We Only Need One by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on The James Prescott Daily.
Rest in His Presence by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Mental Health Treatment Provider.
Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured in the September issue of The Kingdom Life Now.
How to Love Someone Who is Difficult to Love by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on The James Prescott Daily and on The Gateway Counseling Center News.
How Do You Grieve Well? by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Inspire Me Monday, Create with Joy and was Featured on The ObitStream.com Daily.
Ask Dr. B: Why Doesn’t God Answer? by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on The Daily Sunflower.
Attitude Affects Success by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Mental Health Treatment Provider.
A Little Word, But Big Challenge by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Liberty in Christ Ministries, August, 2015 Newsletter.
Lessons From a Crabby Morning by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Becky Cortino Social on August 10, 2015.
When You Don’t Feel Like Forgiving by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on The James Prescott Daily and appeared on Mental Health News in the Stories section.
Ask DrB: How Do You Stop Negativity? by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on James Prescott Daily and was Featured on Austrailian Mental Health Daily.
What is Anticipatory Grief? by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on A Divine Encounter and was Featured on Spiritualevity Today.
Should I Limit My Child’s Screen Time? by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Ask Latisha and was Featured on My Joy Filled Life and was Featured on The Needs.
How to Love Someone Who is Difficult to Love by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Busy Being Blessed and was Featured on The Women on the Verge Daily.
How Social Media Skews Our View by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Small Town Marketing and was featured on Raising Samuels Homeschool and was featured on Social Media Daily.
How Can I Quit Successfully? by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Be Encouraged.
Joy Keeping: Living Above Your Circumstances by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, a guest post appearing on thehighcalling.org was Featured on Measuring Happiness Daily.
On the Other Side of Change by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, a guest post appearing on FGGAM.org, was featured on #MentalHealth News.
Trouble Communicating with my Child on the Autism Spectrum by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Cruising with Autism, Inc.
Fighter or Believer? Testimony Tuesday by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, my testimony was Featured on Holly Barrett.
Truly Fit Part 1: Created to Stand Out by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Mental Health Daily.
The Journey from Depression into Joy by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on The Social Work Helper Daily.
An Unexpected Lesson About Rest by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on The Stream’s Edge.
The Problem with Self-Esteem by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on The Kingdom Life Now magazine, June issue.
When You Love Someone Who Has Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson and Laura Boggess.
Dear Mom Part 1 by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Simply Inspired Wednesday.
When Our Body Betrays Us by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was featured on Simply Inspired Wednesday Week #13 by simplifiedlife.net in the Featured Post section.
How To Grieve by Dr. Michelle Bengtson appeared on The James Prescott Daily.
How Can I Multi-Task Better? by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on The Brain and Mental Health Voice.
Your RX: The Answer for Anxiety by Dr. Michelle Bengtson was Featured on Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth.
The Desires of our Heart by Dr. Michelle Bengtson appeared on PheMOMenal Life.
Is My Child Depressed? by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Appeared on Meet Penny.
When Words Hurt by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Appeared on Compared To Who?
Is There a Better Way to Work? by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Appeared on The Stream’s Edge.
Help for the Depressed Times by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Appeared on A Mountain of Faith and Appeared on BlogHer.
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