Join Roslynn Nyanhongo, M.A., LPC, for warm, conversational episodes that connect biblical truth with the relationships, questions, and experiences that shape everyday life.
Living Water for Real Life creates space for meaningful conversations grounded in Scripture and made practical for daily living. Through solo reflections and thoughtful conversations with guests, Roslynn explores love, marriage, and faith with honesty, encouragement, and grace, with biblical truth at the center of every conversation and her background as a licensed counselor adding practical insight.
Whether you’re looking for a fresh perspective, practical wisdom, or a reminder of God’s presence in the middle of real life, each episode invites you to listen, reflect, and grow.
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What if the question Jesus asked at the Pool of Bethesda is the same question He's asking you right now: "Do you want to get well?" In this episode, Roslynn Nyanhingo, M.A., LPC, walks through John 5:1-15, where a man waited 38 years for healing that never came on his own terms. When Jesus shows up, He doesn't lead with sympathy. He leads with a question that demands a choice and a response.
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What if the question Jesus asked at the Pool of Bethesda is the same question He's asking you right now: "Do you want to get well?" In this episode, Roslynn Nyanhingo, M.A., LPC, walks through John 5:1-15, where a man waited 38 years for healing that never came on his own terms. When Jesus shows up, He doesn't lead with sympathy. He leads with a question that demands a choice and a response.
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What happens when the crowd tells you to be quiet, but you know Jesus is passing by? Blind Bartimaeus couldn't see Him, but he refused to miss Him. He cried out louder, and Jesus stopped. In this episode of Living Water for Real Life, we walk through Mark 10:46-52 and talk about refusing to stay silent when people tell you you're too much, leaving behind what feels safe to answer His call, and how a real encounter with Jesus doesn't just heal you but sends you walking with Him.
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In this episode of Living Water for Real Life, Roslynn Nyanhongo, M.A. LPC, talks about the woman from the book of Luke chapter 7 and the Alabaster box. Roslynn talks about the meaning and sacrifice of how a woman who remained anonymous submitted herself to Jesus regardless of what others were saying about her and their expectations.
What happens when faith and mental health stop living on two different pages? In this episode, Roslynn M.A. LPC sits down with Erika Brooke-Lynn, RN – an Austin-based nurse with over two decades of clinical experience and deep roots in behavioral health and trauma-informed care. Erika is also a nurse consultant with Wisdom With Purpose PLLC, where she helps create spaces for people to be human first. To learn more about Erika, visit:https://www.wisdomwithpurpose.com/
In this episode of Living Water for Real Life Roslynn Nyanhongo M.A. LPC talks about Pslams 139 and the intentionality of the human condition. Sit back and listen to this passage from the book of psalm and how you are fearfully and wonderfully made.
In this episode of Living Water for Real Life, host Roslynn Nyanhongo M.A. LPC sits down with Don and Ernestine Hopkins, co-hosts of The Marriage Altaer podcast and authors of the upcoming book Through Our Eyes. They share their journey of building a Christ-centered marriage in today's modern world, the challenges they've faced, and the biblical principles that keep them grounded. Whether you're newlyweds or have been married for decades, this conversation will encourage you to pursue covenant, not just compatibility. To learn more about Don and Ernestine Hopkins Visit https://www.withthehopkins.com
Today we're looking at one of the most powerful stories in Scripture – Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace. Three young men who looked death in the face and said, We trust our God, and even if He doesn't deliver us the way we hope, we still won't bow.
In this second Ruth episode, we go deeper into the relationship dynamics between Ruth and Naomi. Roslynn Nyanhongo M.A. LPC discusses how GOD uses Naomi’s bitterness and Ruth’s obedience to bring healing, restoration, and blessing. If you’ve ever felt forgotten, overlooked, or stuck in disappointment, this conversation is for you.
In this episode of Living Water for Real Life, Roslynn looks at the relationship between Ruth and Naomi to pull out 5 key ingredients for a healthy marriage. We will talk about loyal love, devotion and sacrifice and, choosing each other again and again, and what it means to walk in steadfast faith when life does not look like you planned.
Postpartum is supposed to be “the happiest time,” but what if you feel tense, on edge, and scared instead? In this video, Licensed Professional Counselor Roslynn Nyanhongo breaks down what postpartum anxiety really looks like in the first year, how to tell the difference between normal new‑mom worries and something more, and why your faith doesn’t cancel out your fear.
In this episode of LWFRL Roslynn Nyanhongo M.A, invites Bria Deerenger to tell her story about how she was made new in Christ. Bria is a Life coach and bridges mental health and spirituality.
The back-to-school season is a busy time for many. Learn how to navigate this period without succumbing to burnout and exhaustion. Stay energized and prepared for the academic year ahead.
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Welcome to Episode 15 of "Living Water for Real Life," hosted by Roslynn Nyanhongo, M.A., LPC. In this episode, we explore "Reframing Anxious Thoughts." Join Roslynn as she dives into the integration of faith and evidence-based therapy, focusing on how financial stress impacts mental health. Discover practical steps to manage anxiety related to finances, the importance of acknowledging challenges, and seeking support. Whether you're dealing with stress or just looking to improve your mental well-being, this episode offers valuable insights.
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Have you ever felt like life is just about promises that never seem to happen? In this episode of LWFRL Roslynn Nyanhongo M.A. LPC uses the book of Joshua to reframe this Jordan River into a testimony with stones of remembrance.
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In this Living Water for Real Life episode, Roslynn Nyanhongo M.A. LPC, shares how negative thoughts about being a bad mom affects mental health and how GOD is still good even when we are having negative thoughts.
I am accepting new clients in Round Rock, Texas and virtually throughout the state of Texas. For therapy or speaking inquires please visit, www.livingwaterfamilytherapy.com
In this Living Water for Real Life episode, Roslynn Nyanhongo, LPC, shares how finances can affect mental health and a few practical steps to improve your financial mental health.
I am accepting new clients in Round Rock, Texas and virtually throughout the state of Texas. For therapy or speaking inquires please visit,
Marriage was never meant to be something you just get through. In this Living Water for Real Life episode, Roslynn Nyanhongo, LPC, shares why “Why we are Better Together” is more than a cute phrase and what it looks like for Christian couples to actually enjoy each other again. She offers faith-rooted, practical tools to move from tension and distance back to connection, teamwork, and hope.
I am accepting new clients in Round Rock, Texas and virtually throughout the state of Texas. For therapy or speaking inquires please visit, www.livingwaterfamilytherapy.com
We all know what happens after marriage when life just starts being life, school, work, kids, family and then you go to bed tired with nothing else to give and then you and your spouse are distant. In this episode of LWFRL I talk about the importance of being intentional and dating your spouse and give practical tools to reignight the embers of love.
I am accepting new clients in Round Rock, Texas and virtually throughout the state of Texas. For therapy or speaking inquires please visit, www.livingwaterfamilytherapy.com
Are you tired of the question when are y’all getting married? Is the relationship complicated and not going anywhere? Today we are going to talk about situationships and what it is and how to reestablish boundaries in the relationship. I’ll give you 3 clear ways to set boundaries and protect your body, time and heart.
I’m accepting new therapy clients in Round Rock, Texas and virtually across the state of Texas. For therapy or speaking inquiries, visit livingwaterfamilytherapy.com.
Burned out but still making it happen? In this episode I’m talking to the high‑functioning women who look “together” on the outside and feel bone‑tired on the inside. I’m sharing three shifts that are helping me show up for my life without running myself into the ground. Put your headphones in, come hang out with me for a bit, and let’s give language to what you’ve been carrying.
I’m accepting new therapy clients in Round Rock, Texas and virtually across the state of Texas. For therapy or speaking inquiries, visit livingwaterfamilytherapy.com.
In this episode, I’m talking to Christian wives about how to protect your children while you’re navigating infidelity in your marriage. I walk through guarding their eyes and ears, caring for their hearts, and keeping their routines steady so they feel safe. This is not legal advice or a substitute for therapy, but if you’re in Texas and looking for covenant‑focused counseling, you can learn more at livingwaterfamilytherapy.com
I’m accepting new therapy clients in Round Rock, Texas and virtually across the state of Texas. For therapy or speaking inquiries, visit livingwaterfamilytherapy.com.
Join Roslynn Nyanhongo M.A. LPC for a mental vacation with this panoramic view of Central Park. 🌳✨ Let the trees, skyline, and open space give your brain a few minutes off from mom life, emails, and everybody needing something. Breathe, look around, and then head back to real life a little more grounded. For more covenant‑focused, Bible‑anchored mental health support, visit livingwaterfamilytherapy.com.
Today on Living Water for Real Life, Roslynn Nyanhongo M.A. LPC talks about real self‑care using DBT skills. For wives and mamas who are tired, stretched thin, and still showing up for everybody. We’re talking about practical ways to care for your body and your nervous system using the PLEASE skill so you’re not pouring from an empty cup. If you’ve ever felt guilty for needing a reset shower, a good meal, or fifteen minutes of quiet, this episode will help you see those moments as stewardship, not selfishness.
In this episode of Living Water for Real Life Roslynn Nyanhongo M.A., LPC talks about the importance of safeguarding your covenant marriage and gives practical tools you can use today to improve the marriage relationship.
In this episode of Living Water for Real Life, we are reminded of the importance of surrounding yourself with like minded people and having equally yoked friendship. Roslynn, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Covenant Crisis Therapist talks about what healthy friendship looks like and how to discern unhealthy friendships and the importance of protecting your marriage and family.
This Mother’s Day message is for the lionesses-mama’s grandmama’s and women who have loved like a mother. Including those who have walked through loss. In this episode of Living Water for Real Life, Roslynn a Licensed Professional Counselor and Covenant Crisis therapist, invites you to fill your own cup, remember how deeply you matter and stand strong as the lioness of your pride.
Welcome to Living Water for Real Life, a weekly video and podcast for Black Christian wives and moms navigating marriage, motherhood, and covenant crisis. In this first episode, I talk about why I started Living Water Family Therapy and share practical tools for caring for yourself when you feel overwhelmed. To work with me or invite me to speak, visit Living Water Family Therapy in Round Rock, Texas.https://livingwaterfamilytherapy.com
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