<![CDATA[Bless This Brain]]>e06faa7f-5e91-5e75-9483-c5c15d59f85eFri, 19 Dec 2025 12:01:46 +0000Captivate.fmUncharted Chapterhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/82e992d1-fcf1-4f37-beda-ddc3ae78b42c/Z0MnmTznxjKojYN8-kk0hn5j.jpgBless This BrainUncharted ChapterUncharted ChapterShort messages meant to encourage, inspire, and challenge Christians who are living with a mental illness. https://bless-this-brain.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastAn Incomplete MealAn Incomplete MealThere are a myriad of ways that aren't just recommended, but often required, to obtain and maintain a healthy mind. It can be easy to look for an easy fix, but like an order at a restaurant, an incomplete meal leaves our minds unsatisfied.

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Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>There are a myriad of ways that aren't just recommended, but often required, to obtain and maintain a healthy mind. It can be easy to look for an easy fix, but like an order at a restaurant, an incomplete meal leaves our minds unsatisfied.

About Us

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>464c7a06-647d-4140-b467-897b7ef1d47eFri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -070009:20falsefull5151A Suffering Juxtaposed With GloryA Suffering Juxtaposed With GloryWhat hope is there to be gleaned from suffering? In this episode, we examine the power of juxtaposition in enhancing our ultimate experience of God.

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Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>What hope is there to be gleaned from suffering? In this episode, we examine the power of juxtaposition in enhancing our ultimate experience of God.

About Us

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>ee0e4185-bd54-4365-943d-d903c1a750e4Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -070012:05falsefull5050Did You Wake Up Feeling Hopeless Today?Did You Wake Up Feeling Hopeless Today?It happens to most of us, especially those who live with depression and anxiety. Hopelessness. The sense that nothing will ever feel better than it does right now, and right now it feels bad. How do find hope in the midst of hopelessness? By looking to the one who holds it all.

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Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>It happens to most of us, especially those who live with depression and anxiety. Hopelessness. The sense that nothing will ever feel better than it does right now, and right now it feels bad. How do find hope in the midst of hopelessness? By looking to the one who holds it all.

About Us

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>cbca00f1-3417-4242-a7e8-16b8e59580e8Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -070011:42falsefull4949Creating Positive Childhood Experiences in our CommunitiesCreating Positive Childhood Experiences in our CommunitiesYou've likely heard of adverse childhood experiences, or ACES. A higher number of these experiences can almost guarantee future mental health challenges and negative lifetime outcomes. That said, cultivating positive childhood experiences can actually create a buffer against the future effects of a high ACE score. Churches are uniquely equipped to provide these experiences if we approach the work with intentionality and safety in mind.

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Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>You've likely heard of adverse childhood experiences, or ACES. A higher number of these experiences can almost guarantee future mental health challenges and negative lifetime outcomes. That said, cultivating positive childhood experiences can actually create a buffer against the future effects of a high ACE score. Churches are uniquely equipped to provide these experiences if we approach the work with intentionality and safety in mind.

About Us

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>204efc5c-215d-4c9d-a1b5-b1073b814765Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -070011:02falsefull4848Pulling The Log From Your Own Fortunate EyePulling The Log From Your Own Fortunate EyeAll of us to some degree are both more fortunate than some and less fortunate than others. This episode is for anyone who struggles to have compassion for those whose mental health challenges have impacted their lives in significant ways. A message for any and all of us.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>All of us to some degree are both more fortunate than some and less fortunate than others. This episode is for anyone who struggles to have compassion for those whose mental health challenges have impacted their lives in significant ways. A message for any and all of us.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>20382f0b-726f-460a-acc8-af99faa7c223Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -070007:49falsefull4747Comfortably Numb?Comfortably Numb?The word "numbing" is synonymous with the topic of psychiatric medication. In this episode we learn why "numb" is dumb and why we need to move away from this unhelpful language.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>The word "numbing" is synonymous with the topic of psychiatric medication. In this episode we learn why "numb" is dumb and why we need to move away from this unhelpful language.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>4e74b426-40ee-45d0-8dba-eafb1a08a8a8Thu, 30 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -070006:43falsefull4646What Isn't Self-Care?What Isn't Self-Care?Self-care. It's not a new thing, but it's something we talk about now more than ever. I'm a fan of self-care, but when does it become a problem?

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>Self-care. It's not a new thing, but it's something we talk about now more than ever. I'm a fan of self-care, but when does it become a problem?

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>feb57c0a-5f6b-4217-a6cd-7361455e327cThu, 21 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -070011:04falsefull4545Does "Take Your Thoughts Captive" Mean What We Think it Means?Does "Take Your Thoughts Captive" Mean What We Think it Means?Take your thoughts captive. The oft repeated response from well-meaning individuals seeking to help those who are experiencing mental health challenges. But...does it mean what they think it means. In this episode, we're going to see where this phrase comes from in scripture, examine it in its greater context, and see whether it helps or hurts.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>Take your thoughts captive. The oft repeated response from well-meaning individuals seeking to help those who are experiencing mental health challenges. But...does it mean what they think it means. In this episode, we're going to see where this phrase comes from in scripture, examine it in its greater context, and see whether it helps or hurts.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>ceca8b45-2d98-4be0-a244-ffd60b809bf3Thu, 14 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -070012:15falsefull4444Lay It All DownLay It All DownThe pursuit of mental health recovery can sometimes lead to an unwanted outcome. That is, an obsession with how we're feeling every moment of every day. Looking inward is good and necessary, but what do we do when it ventures into the realm of relentless navel gazing.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>The pursuit of mental health recovery can sometimes lead to an unwanted outcome. That is, an obsession with how we're feeling every moment of every day. Looking inward is good and necessary, but what do we do when it ventures into the realm of relentless navel gazing.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>42a32544-4615-41cd-a9b6-6fd6d54ecdb6Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -070008:23falsefull4343"Hey, kid""Hey, kid"In this episode I reflect on a phrase that regularly marked my childhood. "Hey, kid." The familiar greeting my grandfather used whenever he visited. What would we say if we could talk to ourselves growing up? What, as people experiencing mental health challenges, would we convey to ourselves in our youth? Let's explore some "Hey, kids" that we can convey to the youth in our lives.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>In this episode I reflect on a phrase that regularly marked my childhood. "Hey, kid." The familiar greeting my grandfather used whenever he visited. What would we say if we could talk to ourselves growing up? What, as people experiencing mental health challenges, would we convey to ourselves in our youth? Let's explore some "Hey, kids" that we can convey to the youth in our lives.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>448debf2-5114-4757-b827-8a2c93cac3afTue, 10 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -070006:59falsefull4242When Your Meds Have Side EffectsWhen Your Meds Have Side EffectsThere is no topic more sensitive when it comes to discussion of treating mental illness, than medication.

This episode isn't an attempt to get you to take medication. It's about weighing the cost of symptom relief against the occasional experience of unwanted side effects. Written by a guy who was deathly afraid of those little white pills.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>There is no topic more sensitive when it comes to discussion of treating mental illness, than medication.

This episode isn't an attempt to get you to take medication. It's about weighing the cost of symptom relief against the occasional experience of unwanted side effects. Written by a guy who was deathly afraid of those little white pills.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>9884edd4-89e3-4686-a378-3fb62317aeabFri, 23 May 2025 06:00:00 -070007:15falsefull4141Small Things With Great LoveSmall Things With Great LoveEverything tells us that we're called to do big, great, amazing things. That, like so much of the world, we should never be satisfied with less than having the largest impact. But at what cost? The cost of great love.

]]>Everything tells us that we're called to do big, great, amazing things. That, like so much of the world, we should never be satisfied with less than having the largest impact. But at what cost? The cost of great love.

]]>6339031d-4505-4f23-95ba-7242f69f90bbMon, 19 May 2025 06:00:00 -070006:43falsefull4040A Symptom Not a QuirkA Symptom Not a QuirkWhen are the weird things we do more than they seem to be? In this episode we explore how being curious about behaviors rather than taking them at face value, can help to identify when someone might be struggling.

]]>When are the weird things we do more than they seem to be? In this episode we explore how being curious about behaviors rather than taking them at face value, can help to identify when someone might be struggling.

]]>0fc60a7d-a3ee-4784-8c34-cae529e99ff5Tue, 13 May 2025 06:00:00 -070004:38falsefull3939If I Can Drink THATIf I Can Drink THATCome back with me to a far away place, the land of 1995. In this episode, I talk about a childhood experience that shaped me in a powerful way. It's...not what you think

]]>Come back with me to a far away place, the land of 1995. In this episode, I talk about a childhood experience that shaped me in a powerful way. It's...not what you think

]]>90dda537-8ec7-40fb-926b-19c77d66e7d8Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -070004:36falsefull3838Watch the CornersWatch the CornersWe exist in a world that seeks out those who impress, entertain, and inspire us. But, as Christians, we're not meant to be a part of that world. Today we'll talk about why it's important to keep our eyes on the corners

]]>We exist in a world that seeks out those who impress, entertain, and inspire us. But, as Christians, we're not meant to be a part of that world. Today we'll talk about why it's important to keep our eyes on the corners

]]>70181d72-081c-4182-b206-d60646710171Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -070006:02falsefull3737People Don't Surprise Me AnymorePeople Don't Surprise Me AnymoreWhy is the church often the hardest place to find out who is dealing with a mental health challenge, and how can we work together to change that?

]]>Why is the church often the hardest place to find out who is dealing with a mental health challenge, and how can we work together to change that?

]]>87dcd05a-aba8-4cf4-b531-38b5e4b02eceFri, 31 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -070006:39falsefull3636Back When Mental Illness Didn't ExistBack When Mental Illness Didn't ExistOh, the golden age when nobody experienced depression and anxiety. Back in the good old year of never ever. Mental illness has always been around, so why do some find that hard to believe?

]]>Oh, the golden age when nobody experienced depression and anxiety. Back in the good old year of never ever. Mental illness has always been around, so why do some find that hard to believe?

]]>1149e945-e287-4556-96ec-6ecf740e6c4bThu, 30 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -070004:21falsefull3535The One Thing The Mentally Ill Christian Finds Hard to BelieveThe One Thing The Mentally Ill Christian Finds Hard to BelievePrayer blesses our brains. Community blesses our brains. Reading God's word blesses our brains. But there's something on the spiritual side of things that I've come to believe plays maybe the largest part in what keeps a mentally ill Christian from experiencing healing

]]>Prayer blesses our brains. Community blesses our brains. Reading God's word blesses our brains. But there's something on the spiritual side of things that I've come to believe plays maybe the largest part in what keeps a mentally ill Christian from experiencing healing

]]>ad159bf2-5aa5-467e-8c7b-c550e7134babWed, 29 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -070006:20falsefull3434You Didn't Break AnythingYou Didn't Break AnythingAt many points in our recovery journey we're tempted to give it all up after we experience a setback, but that's not necessary. You just have to pick it back up. You didn't break anything.

]]>At many points in our recovery journey we're tempted to give it all up after we experience a setback, but that's not necessary. You just have to pick it back up. You didn't break anything.

]]>640699de-f8cc-42c4-b582-0f185c30382eTue, 28 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -070005:28falsefull3333A Bridge Not Too FarA Bridge Not Too FarThe BTB podcast returns asking the question, to what length should I pursue recovery? What's the goal? It's going to look a little different for everybody, but there's some very basic mileposts we should be keeping an eye out for.

]]>The BTB podcast returns asking the question, to what length should I pursue recovery? What's the goal? It's going to look a little different for everybody, but there's some very basic mileposts we should be keeping an eye out for.

]]>de3aace7-d86e-43a3-bd9e-55a8f5671d99Mon, 27 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -070006:07falsefull3232For Those Days When You Feel UselessFor Those Days When You Feel UselessWe are not useless because we experience depression. We’re not useless because we experience anxiety. It is exactly for this reason that we are useful

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>We are not useless because we experience depression. We’re not useless because we experience anxiety. It is exactly for this reason that we are useful

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>d01b0b2b-af43-4542-b042-fdd853477299Tue, 03 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -070005:31falsefull3131For Those Days When You Feel Like Giving UpFor Those Days When You Feel Like Giving UpAll of us have days when we feel like giving up. When we feel like throwing in the towel. This can be for a variety of reasons. But a bad day, a bad week, or year, or difficult start on a new path of recovery, do not define the rest of your story.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>All of us have days when we feel like giving up. When we feel like throwing in the towel. This can be for a variety of reasons. But a bad day, a bad week, or year, or difficult start on a new path of recovery, do not define the rest of your story.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>baba5383-da51-4b7f-b103-cadb0eb73cbfTue, 27 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -070005:08falsefull3030For Those Days When You Feel Like You're AloneFor Those Days When You Feel Like You're AloneAre you lonely, either because of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, sin, or another reason? Do you feel abandoned, alone, discarded, neglected, rejected? You’re not alone in feeling alone. But you’re not alone. Not truly. Not ever.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>Are you lonely, either because of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, sin, or another reason? Do you feel abandoned, alone, discarded, neglected, rejected? You’re not alone in feeling alone. But you’re not alone. Not truly. Not ever.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>a22498b4-acc9-4eea-a14a-0dd7ece723eeFri, 09 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -070007:57falsefull2929For Those Days When You Feel You’re Not EnoughFor Those Days When You Feel You’re Not EnoughThis is the first in a short series I'm calling "For those days". In this episode, we'll discuss the fear and anxiety that comes from feeling like we're not enough. Spoiler alert: We're not...enough, that is. Not apart from Him. But in Him, we have fullness, and from Him, we can have a peace that surpasses all understanding.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>This is the first in a short series I'm calling "For those days". In this episode, we'll discuss the fear and anxiety that comes from feeling like we're not enough. Spoiler alert: We're not...enough, that is. Not apart from Him. But in Him, we have fullness, and from Him, we can have a peace that surpasses all understanding.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>3003ee1d-a210-4140-a40f-66e63054e84dWed, 24 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -070010:03falsefull2828When Shame Affects Our PrayersWhen Shame Affects Our PrayersWhat a shame that...well, shame...so often robs us of what is arguably the best thing we can do at any time in our life. Commune with God. In this episode, we explore the way that shame has hurt our ability to pray, and how rethinking the purpose of prayer can invite us back into this precious time.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>What a shame that...well, shame...so often robs us of what is arguably the best thing we can do at any time in our life. Commune with God. In this episode, we explore the way that shame has hurt our ability to pray, and how rethinking the purpose of prayer can invite us back into this precious time.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>827ea8f7-22af-40b7-b002-4946614860d0Tue, 23 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -070005:45falsefull2727Am I Supposed To Be Happy All the Time?Am I Supposed To Be Happy All the Time?Are we truly called to be happy all the time? That might sound silly to some, but for many of us, that's the goal. But how realistic is that goal, and is it even one worth pursuing?

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>Are we truly called to be happy all the time? That might sound silly to some, but for many of us, that's the goal. But how realistic is that goal, and is it even one worth pursuing?

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>e5d724f0-4f38-4ef0-b525-39779d9e22e2Fri, 19 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -070008:56falsefull2626A Prayer for the Heavy LadenA Prayer for the Heavy LadenThis episode steps away from the familiar format. It's a short prayer inspired by the many confessions of the burdened hearts that we've ministered to through Bless This Brain. Pray it with me today and as often as you need

]]>This episode steps away from the familiar format. It's a short prayer inspired by the many confessions of the burdened hearts that we've ministered to through Bless This Brain. Pray it with me today and as often as you need

]]>c40f3f75-0c8e-4e2e-9e33-d0500de8cb2aWed, 10 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -070005:41falsefull2525Look Ma! No MedsLook Ma! No MedsIt’s a tale as old as time. Maybe not that old. It’s a tale as old as there has been psychiatric medication. Today we’re going to examine the one reason we should never have for giving up this form of treatment.

]]>It’s a tale as old as time. Maybe not that old. It’s a tale as old as there has been psychiatric medication. Today we’re going to examine the one reason we should never have for giving up this form of treatment.

]]>33a8e442-23b5-430a-b6f1-631d12a68e82Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -070005:14falsefull2424It's Better to Sit in the House of MourningIt's Better to Sit in the House of MourningWe’re prone to beat ourselves up for the tiniest of shortcomings, and often compare ourselves to the best we see in others. Today we’re going to learn why one, however imperfect, is still better than the other

]]>We’re prone to beat ourselves up for the tiniest of shortcomings, and often compare ourselves to the best we see in others. Today we’re going to learn why one, however imperfect, is still better than the other

]]>1a3a755a-fa73-49c6-b530-41aff2e83eb5Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -070005:45falsefull2323Stop Drinking From Bitter FountainsStop Drinking From Bitter FountainsIn this episode I speak to what I think may be the greatest challenge to your mental health in this, an election year. It's time to ask yourself two questions. Who am I being discipled by? And Who is my God? Let's all get uncomfortable together.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>In this episode I speak to what I think may be the greatest challenge to your mental health in this, an election year. It's time to ask yourself two questions. Who am I being discipled by? And Who is my God? Let's all get uncomfortable together.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>9d71edbb-c907-45c3-ab67-e221ec0911e3Wed, 12 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -070009:17falsefull2222The All of Life InterviewThe All of Life InterviewIn this episode, you'll here the interview that Trish and I did at Redemption Church Tucson in April. Enjoy!

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>In this episode, you'll here the interview that Trish and I did at Redemption Church Tucson in April. Enjoy!

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]]>e353b23e-d3ab-4c98-a352-7187d4bfac12Tue, 28 May 2024 06:00:00 -070023:42falsefull2121The Sin of OversharingThe Sin of OversharingYou've probably been met with the downward glance, the awkward silence, and maybe the disapproving look that comes with oversharing. But what if our idea of what is oversharing is incorrect?

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]]>You've probably been met with the downward glance, the awkward silence, and maybe the disapproving look that comes with oversharing. But what if our idea of what is oversharing is incorrect?

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>c571b0e9-65b4-4734-8453-16ad90af3229Wed, 22 May 2024 06:00:00 -070005:49falsefull2020Lemon SorbetLemon SorbetSometimes we need to refresh our palates as we seek to grow in our understanding of scripture. We do this with simple truths that ground us in our identity as a beloved child of God.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>Sometimes we need to refresh our palates as we seek to grow in our understanding of scripture. We do this with simple truths that ground us in our identity as a beloved child of God.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>c43e4ff3-0f2b-49b3-9d82-bac956b0c610Thu, 16 May 2024 05:00:00 -070008:32falsefull1919This Mask Can Be a BlessingThis Mask Can Be a BlessingToday you're probably going to smile even though you don't feel like it, and that's okay. In fact, it's more than okay. It's a gift. In this episode you'll learn why.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>Today you're probably going to smile even though you don't feel like it, and that's okay. In fact, it's more than okay. It's a gift. In this episode you'll learn why.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>c7f6634e-6e9a-46af-8db2-449307d1ef88Tue, 14 May 2024 06:00:00 -070007:54falsefull1818Reducing Our Suffering for the Good of OthersReducing Our Suffering for the Good of OthersChristians don't live on an island. We live in community. At least, that's what we're called to. But what about when mental health symptoms hurt our ability to live alongside others we're called to love?

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>Christians don't live on an island. We live in community. At least, that's what we're called to. But what about when mental health symptoms hurt our ability to live alongside others we're called to love?

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>73170bab-073f-4561-a9e1-48f86e4d3e84Mon, 13 May 2024 05:00:00 -070005:21falsefull1717You Don't Act DepressedYou Don't Act DepressedWe often make our assumptions about the state of another person's mental health based on the symptoms we see them display in public. It's a deadly mistake.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>We often make our assumptions about the state of another person's mental health based on the symptoms we see them display in public. It's a deadly mistake.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>496e15a9-c41a-426f-87ec-fb8be5361f27Fri, 10 May 2024 06:00:00 -070007:28falsefull1616The God Who UnderstandsThe God Who UnderstandsIt's hard to imagine God hurting as we've hurt, or being in anguish as we've been in anguish, but we have a great high priest who can relate to us in our suffering.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>It's hard to imagine God hurting as we've hurt, or being in anguish as we've been in anguish, but we have a great high priest who can relate to us in our suffering.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>b950269b-6612-48b9-985f-709e6dca605eFri, 26 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -070005:42falsefull1515Lexapro and LaughsaproLexapro and LaughsaproHumor is one of the best God-given ways that we can help reduce stigma in ourselves and others, and strengthen ourselves for the recovery path ahead. But, it's important to keep some things in mind when putting a humorous spin on serious symptoms.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>Humor is one of the best God-given ways that we can help reduce stigma in ourselves and others, and strengthen ourselves for the recovery path ahead. But, it's important to keep some things in mind when putting a humorous spin on serious symptoms.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>cef53d38-6a43-453c-885d-6fa0c12f729cThu, 25 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -070006:07falsefull1414Emotions: A Helpful Tool With A Nasty Habit of LyingEmotions: A Helpful Tool With A Nasty Habit of LyingSo many good things have the potential to turn bad without reason or warning. This is true of our emotions. Created by God, our brain's capacity to experience emotions serves as a helpful tool, but on occasion, those same helpful emotions go awry.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>So many good things have the potential to turn bad without reason or warning. This is true of our emotions. Created by God, our brain's capacity to experience emotions serves as a helpful tool, but on occasion, those same helpful emotions go awry.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>097c2f83-ff6c-4d8d-98c0-44ca9f874059Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -070006:24falsefull1313It’s Not Either/Or, CoachIt’s Not Either/Or, CoachIt happens all the time in all areas of life. We're forced to take sides. Something or someone always having to be higher, while something or someone else has to be lower. This type of thinking is rarely helpful, but particularly unhelpful when discussing treatments for mental illness.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>It happens all the time in all areas of life. We're forced to take sides. Something or someone always having to be higher, while something or someone else has to be lower. This type of thinking is rarely helpful, but particularly unhelpful when discussing treatments for mental illness.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>127fd435-29c2-442e-bbd5-b6a810d463beTue, 05 Mar 2024 05:15:00 -070006:10falsefull1212A Better Way to Respond to Someone Disclosing a DiagnosisA Better Way to Respond to Someone Disclosing a DiagnosisEver had someone disclose a mental illness to you and found yourself not knowing how to respond? That's okay. In this episode, we look at the three most common (and unhelpful) types of responses that a person who's disclosing a diagnosis may receive. We also look at an alternative way of responding that better reflects the love and presence of Christ.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>Ever had someone disclose a mental illness to you and found yourself not knowing how to respond? That's okay. In this episode, we look at the three most common (and unhelpful) types of responses that a person who's disclosing a diagnosis may receive. We also look at an alternative way of responding that better reflects the love and presence of Christ.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>a078b93e-2ac8-4660-bacb-6c04710eca3cThu, 01 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -070008:36falsefull1111If We Only Prayed MoreIf We Only Prayed MoreIt's a normal part of the journey for any Christian living with a mental illness. Judging the efforts you put into prayer, and blaming yourself when your faith just isn't enough to relieve your symptoms. But, is that how God works? Is that how healing works?

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>It's a normal part of the journey for any Christian living with a mental illness. Judging the efforts you put into prayer, and blaming yourself when your faith just isn't enough to relieve your symptoms. But, is that how God works? Is that how healing works?

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>fc166722-3c05-4d1b-8864-ec7b850d84caMon, 29 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -070004:40falsefull1010Ninety-Five PercentNinety-Five PercentHealing doesn't always look like full eradication of symptoms, and that's okay. In this episode, we examine the reality of recovery, and discover what healing from a chronic mental illness may look like

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>Healing doesn't always look like full eradication of symptoms, and that's okay. In this episode, we examine the reality of recovery, and discover what healing from a chronic mental illness may look like

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>61fa9329-096d-4423-8af5-8c0a9d6002f3Fri, 19 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -070006:13falsefull99I Am Not a FiretruckI Am Not a FiretruckThe difference between "I am" and "I live with" can make a significant difference when we're talking about mental health challenges. Learn how we can stop thinking of mental illness as an identity, and replace it with an identity so much better.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>The difference between "I am" and "I live with" can make a significant difference when we're talking about mental health challenges. Learn how we can stop thinking of mental illness as an identity, and replace it with an identity so much better.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>ef6c9399-9259-4fdd-8f4e-07e2ddbbecb2Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -070004:05falsefull88Not a SuperpowerNot a SuperpowerIn our attempt to make ourselves and others feel better, we may find ways to reframe mental illness as a good thing. It's not. But it provides something even better. Learn what that is in this episode.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>In our attempt to make ourselves and others feel better, we may find ways to reframe mental illness as a good thing. It's not. But it provides something even better. Learn what that is in this episode.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>ce2a6f66-0aa1-4c40-bf51-8beeea060936Thu, 04 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -070006:09falsefull77His WorkmanshipHis WorkmanshipThe mental health challenges we face can leave us feeling like secondhand citizens of the church, unsuited for ministry. It's just not true. Today we look at the way that God uses our struggles to display His works in us.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>The mental health challenges we face can leave us feeling like secondhand citizens of the church, unsuited for ministry. It's just not true. Today we look at the way that God uses our struggles to display His works in us.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>c0c8ece6-7113-4a60-92a3-6ddf61e1f2b0Wed, 03 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -070004:44falsefull66In This World We Will Have Mental Health TroublesIn This World We Will Have Mental Health TroublesMedication, therapy, exercise...there's so many ways that we can bless our brains, but the fact remains, we're still going to encounter troubles along the path to recovery. But take heart.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>Medication, therapy, exercise...there's so many ways that we can bless our brains, but the fact remains, we're still going to encounter troubles along the path to recovery. But take heart.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>c947f361-0fed-4b2d-9a6e-4969e7cca1cdSun, 24 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -070005:39falsefull55Why Am I Drowning?Why Am I Drowning?When Christians experience the symptoms of a mental illness, they'll often fall into a state of Analysis Paralysis. Trying to discern what may be at the heart of symptoms is something we should do, but with a bias towards action. In this episode we'll discover how the gospel informs a spiritual AND physical approach to recovery.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>When Christians experience the symptoms of a mental illness, they'll often fall into a state of Analysis Paralysis. Trying to discern what may be at the heart of symptoms is something we should do, but with a bias towards action. In this episode we'll discover how the gospel informs a spiritual AND physical approach to recovery.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>26085da1-c7b9-455d-8688-ae9945c0582fSun, 24 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -070005:03falsefull44Opinions, Opinions, OpinionsOpinions, Opinions, OpinionsWhen it comes to the topic of mental illness, it seems like everyone has an opinion....a strong one. Take meds or don't take meds. See a therapist or don't see a therapist. So on and so on. In this episode we'll discuss what drives these strong opinions, and how we can respond.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone.

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]]>When it comes to the topic of mental illness, it seems like everyone has an opinion....a strong one. Take meds or don't take meds. See a therapist or don't see a therapist. So on and so on. In this episode we'll discuss what drives these strong opinions, and how we can respond.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone.

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]]>e720f5c0-feb2-4783-836c-958594070467Sun, 24 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -070006:52falsefull33Better To Weep Than to WickBetter To Weep Than to WickIf you're living with a mental health challenge, you may have experienced the shame that comes with heightened emotions that feel out of your control. In this episode, we explore a scriptural approach to feeling

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>If you're living with a mental health challenge, you may have experienced the shame that comes with heightened emotions that feel out of your control. In this episode, we explore a scriptural approach to feeling

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>c1227e70-94fa-47f4-9572-89b49ee46c00Sun, 24 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -070005:29falsefull22Lord, Bless This BrainLord, Bless This BrainSomeone didn't like the name of our organization. Says we focus to much on the brain and that we should instead say, bless this heart. We say nah.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>Someone didn't like the name of our organization. Says we focus to much on the brain and that we should instead say, bless this heart. We say nah.

Bless This Brain is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between churches and mental health help. We tear down stigma through creative storytelling, mental health first aid training, and innovative workshops. We come alongside people as they navigate their recovery journey, ensuring no one who comes to a church seeking mental health help, faces that challenge alone

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]]>e46fe19e-be78-48c0-a86a-d3f6c3442f7eSun, 24 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -070005:41falsefull11