Daily Faith with Philip Cameron: Special Guest Author Kenza Haddock

Counselor and author Kenza Haddock joins Philip Cameron to address one of the most overlooked struggles of the Christmas season — holiday loneliness and depression. Kenza, founder of Oceanic Counseling in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, opens up about her own remarkable journey from an Islamic household to faith in Jesus Christ, sharing how a vivid dream at age 23 — in which she saw Jesus descending from heaven in a white robe — led her to a peace "that made no sense" after a lifetime of anxiety. The cost was profound: leaving her mother, father, siblings, and everything she had ever known. Drawing from her book Three Enemies of Your Mental Health, Kenza identifies the devil, the flesh, and the world as the root forces behind anxiety, depression, and mood instability. She explains how self-accusation becomes "a huge recipe for depression," warning that believers can become "the devil's mouthpiece to ourselves." Her prescription: feast on Scripture, study God's names and character, and — like David in the Psalms — strengthen yourself in the Lord even when you cannot feel His presence. If you or someone you love is struggling this holiday season, this conversation is essential viewing. Explore Kenza's counseling ministry at oceaniccounseling.com, find her book at kenzahaddock.com/books or mycharismashop.com, and connect on Facebook at facebook.com/kenzahaddock.