# Finding Healing Through Jesus: Jeff Dalton on Faith, Mental Health, Depression & God's Definition of Success | Jeff Dalton | The Elisha Show

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Podcast: [The Elisha Show: Purpose Driven Life & Mastery](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-elisha-show-purpose-driven-life-emotional-intelligence-4245652)
Published: 2026-07-24T14:35:37+00:00
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Can Jesus truly heal emotional pain, depression, and feelings of worthlessness? What does the Bible say about success, healing, and finding hope when life feels overwhelming? In this powerful episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha sits down with author, poet, and Christian speaker Jeff Dalton to discuss his remarkable journey from depression, suicidal thoughts, and low self-esteem to discovering healing, identity, and purpose through Jesus Christ. Jeff shares how a simple act of friendship led him to encounter Christ, why he believes Jesus is not only our Savior but also our Wonderful Counselor, and how learning God's definition of success completely transformed his life. He also discusses his book, Expressions of the Heart, explaining why he combined poetry with biblical devotionals to help readers honestly process their emotions while remaining grounded in God's truth. Throughout the conversation, Jeff emphasizes the importance of acknowledging emotional pain instead of hiding it, reminding listeners that healing begins with honesty and vulnerability before God. In this episode, you'll discover: ✅ Jeff Dalton's powerful testimony of finding Jesus ✅ Why God's definition of success is different from the world's ✅ The inspiration behind Expressions of the Heart ✅ How poetry and Scripture work together to bring healing ✅ Why emotional honesty is essential for spiritual growth ✅ What Jesus as the "Wonderful Counselor" means for everyday life ✅ Why acknowledging your pain is the first step toward healing ✅ Encouragement for anyone struggling with depression, shame, or feeling distant from God Whether you're walking through emotional pain, seeking a deeper relationship with Christ, supporting someone facing mental health challenges, or searching for biblical encouragement,…

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