The Gospel Couch Podcast
Faith. Mental Health. Everyday Life. Honest conversations about what it means to care for your mind, nurture your faith, and navigate real life.
Welcome to The Gospel Couch
A podcast where faith, mental health, and everyday life meet. Hosted by Dr. Nyshia Johnson Easter, LCSW, a Christian licensed mental health professional. The Gospel Couch creates space for honest, thoughtful conversations about the experiences that shape us. Here, we talk about the things that don’t always get discussed in church, in therapy, or around the dinner table.
We talk about, relationships, Boundaries, Grief, Stress, Emotional wellness, Family, Healing, Purpose, Faith.
And the everyday realities of living this life for the first time.All through the lens of a biblical worldview and informed by psychological knowledge and clinical experience.
Pull Up a Seat
You don’t have to have everything figured out before you join the conversation.The Gospel Couch is a place to slow down, think deeply, ask honest questions, and consider what healthy faith and emotional well-being can look like in real life.Because having faith doesn’t mean we stop being human.And caring for your mental health doesn’t mean you have to leave your faith at the door.Here, we make room for both.
What We’ll Talk About
Mental Health
Conversations about emotional well-being, stress, anxiety, self-awareness, coping, relationships, and the psychological experiences that affect how we live.
Faith
Exploring what Scripture and Christian faith have to say about our identity, relationships, suffering, healing, purpose, and the way we navigate life’s challenges.
Relationships
Real conversations about communication, boundaries, family, friendship, marriage, conflict, forgiveness, and the patterns that shape our relationships.
Everyday Life
From The Couch
New episodes | Honest conversations. Practical insight.
Each episode invites you to pull up a seat and consider life from a different
perspective. Whether you’re listening during your morning commute, taking a walk, sitting quietly with your coffee, or simply looking for a thoughtful conversation at the end of a long day, there’s a place for you here.
The Couch Check
Every episode may leave you with a question to take with you beyond the podcast. Not a test.
Not something you have to answer perfectly.
Just an invitation to pause, reflect, and check in with yourself.
Meet Your Host
Dr. Nyshia Johnson
PSYD, LCSW, CAMF Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Dr. Nyshia Johnson Easter, LCSW is a Christian, licensed mental health professional who is passionate about helping people better understand themselves, their relationships, and their emotional well-being.As a therapist, Dr. Nyshia understands that life can be complicated. That we can have faith, and still experience difficult emotions. That we can love God, and still need support. That we can be grateful, and still be tired, overwhelmed, grieving, or trying to figure out what comes next.Through The Gospel Couch, she brings together psychological insight, faith, and real-life conversation to explore what it means to pursue emotional health while remaining grounded in biblical truth. Whether the discussion is about relationships, boundaries, anxiety, self-worth, emotional wellness, or simply navigating another difficult day her aim is to create a welcoming space where listeners can reflect, learn and grow.The goal isn’t to provide all the answers.It’s to create space for better questions, deeper reflection, practical wisdom, and meaningful conversations.Real talk. Real faith. Real healing.Pull up a seat, and join her on The Gospel Couch.
Why the Gospel Couch?
- There are conversations about mental health.
- There are conversations about faith.
- And then there is real life—where the two often intersect.
- The Gospel Couch exists in that intersection.
- Because you can love God and still experience difficult emotions.
- You can pray, still struggle, and need support.
- You can have strong faith and still have questions.
- You can pursue therapy, still value Scripture, and keep your faith.
- You can be growing spiritually while also doing the hard work of becoming emotionally healthier.
You don’t have to choose between faith and honest conversations about mental health.
There’s room for both.
Pull up a seat. Let’s talk about it.
Listen to the Podcast
The Gospel Couch
Faith. Mental Health. Everyday Life.
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Why Faith and Mental Health Belong in the Same Conversation
What happens when faith and mental health sit down on the same couch?
In the first episode of The Gospel Couch, Dr. Nyshia introduces the heart behind the podcast and explores why Christians don’t have to choose between taking their faith seriously and taking their mental health seriously.
You’ll hear a conversation about emotional honesty, faith and denial, prayer and therapy, and what it means to approach mental health through a biblical worldview.
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A Note About Therapy
The Gospel Couch is an educational podcast and is separate from individual therapy services.
Listening to the podcast, submitting a question, commenting on an episode, or communicating with the host through social media does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Read the full podcast disclaimer →
If you’re looking for individualized mental health care, please explore the therapy services available through this practice or seek a qualified mental health professional in your area.
Important Podcast Disclaimer
The Gospel Couch is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The content presented on this podcast—including discussions about mental health, psychology, relationships, faith, spirituality, and personal experiences—is not intended to constitute psychological, medical, legal, or other professional advice.
Listening to The Gospel Couch, interacting with the podcast, submitting a question, commenting on social media, or communicating with the host does not establish a therapist-client, psychologist-client, counseling, or other professional treatment relationship.
The information discussed on the podcast should not be used to diagnose, treat, or manage a mental health condition or other health concern. Individual circumstances vary, and information that may be appropriate for one person may not be appropriate for another. If you have concerns about your mental health or well-being, please consult with a qualified professional who can evaluate your individual circumstances and provide appropriate care.
The Gospel Couch is a public platform and should not be used to share confidential, private, or personally identifying information about yourself or another person. Communications through podcast comments, social media, email, or other informal channels may not be confidential and should not be considered a substitute for a private clinical setting.
The host does not provide therapy, crisis counseling, diagnosis, or individualized clinical recommendations through the podcast or its associated social-media platforms.
The Gospel Couch is not an emergency or crisis service. If you or someone else is experiencing an immediate mental health or safety crisis, is in danger, or may be at risk of harming themselves or someone else, contact your local emergency services (In the United States, Call 911), go to the nearest emergency department, or contact an appropriate crisis service in your area. In the United States, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
The Gospel Couch discusses mental health and emotional well-being through a Christian, biblical worldview. Spiritual perspectives shared on the podcast are intended to encourage thoughtful reflection and discussion, and are not a substitute for professional mental health care or other appropriate services.
The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Gospel Couch, its host, or any professional organization with which the host may be affiliated.
The host, and The Gospel Couch, make reasonable efforts to provide thoughtful, accurate, and responsible information; however, no representation or warranty is made that all information is complete, current, or applicable to every individual.
Please use wisdom and discernment when considering information discussed on the podcast.
The Gospel Couch
Faith. Mental Health. Everyday Life.
Pull up a seat! Let’s have the conversation.