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Today, you’re getting access to one of our most-viewed sessions from the 2023 Church Mental Health Summit. Dr. David Anderson is the Founder and President of Gracism Global, host of "Real Talk with Dr. David Anderson," and Founder/Lead Pastor of Bridgeway Community Church in Maryland. He is also an author and speaker. His session, called “I Will Heal With You,” gives us helpful ways to practice empathy with those who are hurting.
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“I will heal with you.”If I can feel with you, then I can heal with you.You are helping people with their mental “fender benders.”Resources
Gracism: The Art of Inclusion, by Dr. David AndersonGracism GlobalInstagram - @andersonspeaksConnect with Hope Made Strong
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As we do our best to navigate the ups and downs of those dealing with mental health struggles, it’s always good to be reminded that your church is already the best place to offer three core needs: belonging, purpose, and hope. Today, we’re specifically hearing how the local church can offer hope in three ways. We’re discovering why the ministry of your church cannot be replaced by any other organization to meet this need.
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[Hope] is central to one’s well-being, and yet, no system or community organization has the capacity to help people find it. As ministry caregivers, we can both be the holders of hope AND invite people to look to God as the giver of hope. God designed us to need what is offered organically in our local church. Belonging, Purpose, and Hope.Connect with Hope Made Strong
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Belonging, purpose, and hope. These are the three core needs every person brings with them when they enter the doors of your church. Are we meeting these needs? Today, Laura encourages us to ask the question, How does my church help people feel valuable? Listen in for three ways your church can practically support people and intentionally help them feel purpose.
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We are hardwired to have this sense of accomplishment–to crave being a part of something bigger than ourselves.We are to offer dignity and strengthen the purpose of every person who engages in their church.Every person is created with value and intention.Our care ministries need to be as unique as the people we serve.Connect with Hope Made Strong
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Your church is equipped to be a place of belonging for those in your community. Before people believe in Jesus, they often experience belonging within a church family. And like the innkeeper in the story of the Good Samaritan, we have the opportunity in our churches to create a space where people can heal, regardless of their status. Today, we’re talking about three ways to create a culture of belonging in your church.
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Every person is looking for a safe community to belong to.God designed the local church to meet this unique need [of belonging].Your church…is perfectly suited and equipped to create a safe community that people can belong to.Resources
Mental Health Sunday resourcesConnect with Hope Made Strong
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“I can’t change what has happened to me…but I can use it to help somebody else.” Today’s guest, Ike Miller, is an author and pastor who shares his experience of the impacts of growing up with a parent with an addiction to alcohol. As he unpacks his story, we discover the beauty of God’s redemption, using our hurts and struggles for His glory. Now, Ike encourages others through his book, Good Baggage, to discover the same redemption.
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Once we share our lives with people…it actually makes people aware of that pain so they can come to our care.I can’t change what has happened to me…but I can use it to help somebody else. There’s a lot of fear behind the idea of acknowledging I don’t have control. There are things that happen to us because of others’ sin, but that is not beyond God’s ability to do something good with it.Resources
Good Baggage, by Ike MillerIke Miller’s websiteSupportive Relationships and Active Skill-Building Strengthen the Foundations of ResilienceACEs and Toxic Stress: Frequently Asked QuestionsCodependent No More, by Melody BeattieConnect with Hope Made Strong
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The church has a choice to make on how to support those struggling with mental health, depression, suicidal thoughts, and more. Today’s interview with Fred Eaton is incredibly helpful to gain perspective on how to do this well. Listen in for insights on Fred’s dynamic story and how the church can get better at caring for those struggling. There is freedom and hope on the other side of caring well.
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If you put up barriers so you don’t get hurt, you also put up your barriers so you can’t be loved.I went through a period of not being able to feel much.I can’t externalize all the blame. I have to deal with some stuff in me.I was a slave to my habits and my desires.The first time I heard the Gospel I knew that I knew that that was my only hope.Resources
Dial or text 988 for a suicide helpline.Living Works FaithThe Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel A. van der KolkConnect with Hope Made Strong
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“My power is made perfect in weakness…” This reminder in 2 Corinthians 12:9 of God’s ability to use us in our weakness is on full display in today’s episode. We get to hear from Tony Roberts who shares his powerful story of a flourishing ministry life while struggling with a diagnosis of Bipolar 1 with psychotic features. Listen in for debunking a few myths about these diagnoses. And be encouraged by the fruitful ways God uses us in our weaknesses.
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Leaders can struggle. I received tremendous support while I was juggling this bipolar diagnosis.Many more people suffer rejection…but that was not my story…it can be done. It has been done.Resources
When Despair Meets Delight, by Tony RobertsHope For Troubled Minds, by Tony Robertshttps://delightindisorder.org/Connect with Hope Made Strong
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“If I had to guess…I’m not alone here in my struggle.” One of the ways our guest on today’s episode, Boston Bachert, connects with his audience is through his juggling, circus, illusion, and comedy performances. But another way is through sharing his story of being diagnosed with Tourettes at the age of seven. People who walk away from Boston’s performances feel seen, heard, and not alone. Listen to today’s episode for encouragement on the importance of peer support amid our anxieties and struggles. Your encouragement can make a difference.
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If I had to guess, I’m not alone here with [my] struggle.I would never be a performer if it wasn’t for Christian mentors involved in my life.Don’t give as much influence to what other people say.Don’t put pressure on things to be perfect.Resources
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Tiffany Burns, a Certified Financial Coach dedicated to reshaping your financial narrative!
With an impressive track record of paying off $91,000 in debt within three years, elevating her credit score from poor to excellent, and diligently saving and investing for her children's futures while still savoring life's pleasures, Tiffany unveils strategies for cultivating abundance through mindful financial management.
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Robert Crosby, PhD and Rev. Kayla Smith join us on today’s episode. As Executive Director and Associate Director, respectively, for Reach Hurting Kids Institute, Dr. Crosby and Pastor Kayla give insight into the power of trauma-informed care for children in churches.
With a blend of three lenses–pastoral, research, and therapy–Reach Hurting Kids Institute provides helpful resources for churches to reframe the mindset when experiencing common behavioral challenges in children. There is a deeper opportunity for care. Listen in to hear how your team can “train your eyes to see something different.”
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The kids of our churches and communities need people who can respond well.[Behavior] is a communication of what is lacking.[Trauma-informed care] softens our hearts toward the kids we usually see as a pain.Resources
Trauma-Informed Children’s MinistryThe Reach Hurting Kids WorkshopConnect with Hope Made Strong
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There’s a recipe for burnout: It includes hopelessness, helplessness, and stress. Today, we’re digging into the nuances of each of these burnout signs, but we’re also discussing the keys to help along with resources to point you back in the right direction. Learn about the difference between compassion fatigue and burnout plus steps to take when you’re experiencing mild, moderate, or severe stages.
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Very few people have a broad vocabulary to describe feelings and emotions.This is burnout and/or compassion fatigue. It’s not a sin, failure, or weakness. It’s because you have deeply cared for others and have not had opportunities to refuel.I took some time off of work to get well. I know it sounds impossible. But it’s necessary.Resources
Episode 20 Compassion FatigueEpisode 41 Compassion Fatigue vs BurnoutFinding Hope In HelpingProfessional Quality of Life QuizEpisode 28 When to refer someone to a professionalEpisode 6 7 Keys to ResilienceConnect with Hope Made Strong
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Jamie Aten, Ph.D. and Kent Annan, M.Div. join us on today’s episode to share about the ways Spiritual First Aid is making an impact around the world. The combined research and real-world experience from these two have allowed for a course that is both rich in content and accessible to those who wouldn’t consider themselves professionals in mental health. With a curriculum that is biblically informed, trauma-informed, and evidence-informed, Spiritual First Aid is equipping people to care for needs ranging from mild stress to trauma.
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There are more needs in our church and community than there are professionals.There are thousands throughout your community who are struggling alone, and are desperate for hope and your church has a role to play in supporting others.Resources
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With a wide range of mental health issues affecting our communities, it can be challenging to know what your role is as a peer. If you don’t have a clinical degree, should you be a part of the equation of care? YES! Peer support amplifies the effect of healing, and today, we are helping you understand the distinctions of professional roles so you can best offer care with the tools you do have.
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The term “counselor” is not a protected title. Just because you aren’t a clinician doesn’t mean you can’t offer support.Lived experience is not a liability, but rather an asset.Resources
Episode 130The Attuned Listener courseConnect with Hope Made Strong
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Today, we welcome Dr. Jackie Perry to the podcast! Dr. Perry is a seasoned Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Supervisor, a Counseling Professor, and the Founder/President of The SoulWell Center, a non-profit organization based in Western North Carolina. She brings helpful insight into developing the skill of listening. Learn how lay leaders can offer helpful and even preventative care through listening. It’s all in today’s episode!
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Good clinicians are integrating the “why” into the work they do.We don’t know how to do connection very well globally.The brain is good at anticipating…It’s not very good at sitting and waiting. It takes some work to get to what’s underneath.Resources
The Attuned ListenerCaregiver ToolboxSpiritual First AidConnect with Hope Made Strong
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“Peer support feels like a hidden superpower of the church.” Today, we are exploring three roles of support you can offer your congregation. The best part is, those with lived experiences who attend and make up a large portion of your church are often your best resource for creating a culture of care. Find out why in today’s episode!
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The character of religious leaders [in the story of the Good Samaritan] is a warning that the busyness of ministry can easily overshadow and even blind us to the call to offer compassion to those who do not hold the same traditions or values as ourselves.The church is called to be a place for people to heal and recover. Leader, please be an advocate for someone speaking to a clinician and specialist if they are struggling. Peers are the secret sauce of a culture of care.Resources
Episode 18 of the Care Ministry PodcastCaregiver ToolboxSpiritual First AidThe Attuned Listener courseFlourishing In Ministry CoachingConnect with Hope Made Strong
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“God has a good comeback story for everyone.” Dr. Karl Benzio joins us on the podcast today with amazing insight into the “essence space” in the decision-making process. His unique integration of faith and science helps unpack behavioral issues that can be difficult to navigate, bringing the wisdom of God’s meticulous design to help inform us of our complex neurological systems.
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It’s hard to sit in the middle and see the gray.We all have psychological baggage that we need unbinding from.Our decisions reveal what’s really number one in our life. There’s a superpower in the pews waiting to be unleashed…Jesus started a behavioral health revolution.People don’t recognize how evil, and how destructive are those detours that Satan takes us off the path God has for us…all those detours lead to destruction.Resources
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With 9 follow-up options that you can offer after Hosting a Mental Health Sunday, today we’re equipping churches for more than a Mental Health Sunday. Because care shouldn’t just happen in one message or one morning. It should be woven into the culture of your church. Today, we’re sharing ways to do that well!
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Your church is a safe place for people to work through life’s challenges, and God sees them as more than their diagnosis.Rather than being overwhelmed with needs after a mental health Sunday, plan your follow-up ahead by creating reservable pastoral care sessions. One of the hardest lessons I learned as a young social worker is to never assume I know what is right for people. For those who are ready to go deeper, who want to champion this message that you are more than your diagnosis, or past, then perhaps you are interested in hosting a local Church Mental Health Summit.I’m a huge advocate for shifting our mindset from programs in the church that care for people to developing a culture of care in the church.Resources
Mental Health SundaySanctuary Mental Health MinistriesChurch Mental Health SummitHost a Local Church Mental Health SummitCaregiver ToolboxSpiritual First AidEpisode 34Connect with Hope Made Strong
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“The ultimate fulfillment, or the ultimate flourishing, happens only as we are really connecting with God.” Today, we welcome Michael Bräutigam, author and Director of the Melbourne Center for Theology and Psychology. While it’s common to find professionals within the realm of psychology or theology, Michael Bräutigam’s expertise spans both fields. Our conversation today gives helpful insight into the intersection between the two.
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That’s the thing about suffering…it doesn’t discriminate. Who am I really? And what am I supposed to ‘deny’?We all have different crosses to carry.The ultimate fulfillment, or the ultimate flourishing, happens only as we are really connecting with God.Resources
Flourishing in Tensions, by Michael BräutigamCentre for Theology and PsychologyConnect with Hope Made Strong
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“We all have mental health.” With the unique vantage point of the church, what if we set up a space where mental health was talked about? What if we made space to bring the realities of our struggles to a loving God and a grace-filled community? What better place than church to be a safe place for this conversation? Today’s episode highlights the best tips for you to do this with excellence at your church! Plus, don’t miss our special download available to you for all you need to make a Mental Health Sunday happen at your church!
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Talking about mental health on a Sunday can feel challenging.You are more than your diagnosis; You are more than your mistakes; You are more than what people say about you.We all have mental health.Resources
Episode 106Mental Health Sunday downloadConnect with Hope Made Strong
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“God wants the best for you and He has the best for you.” We’re grateful to welcome Rebecca Taguma, Executive Director of The Trauma Healing Institute with us today. As she shares the realities of trauma and how it can affect people, she reminds us of the importance of the church’s response and role in providing care. The Trauma Healing Institute (THI) provides resources for churches to do this excellently. Whether it’s a referral list or direct care, THI is helping churches with accessible care for those in need.
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Trauma is about our experience with an event. Our bodies literally absorb trauma. No one should be left not knowing how to respond.Churches are the places people go when they are hurting.God wants the best for you and He has the best for you.Resources
The Trauma Healing InstituteWhat is trauma? VideoHealing from Trauma videoTHI Mobile AppConnect with Hope Made Strong
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