Episode 24: Mental Health and the Church with Ben Sigman
Jared talks with Ben Sigman, Lead Pastor of Timberlake Church, about his upbringing around addiction and mental illness, the lessons learned along the way to improve his mental health, how churches are handling mental health issues, and how to stay firm in the faith, even during difficult seasons.
Episode 23: How a Medical Diagnosis Changed Everything with Matt Green
Jared talks with one of his best friends, Matt Green, about the ups and downs after receiving the news of a tumor, and how God revealed Himself during that season.
Episode 22: Mental Illness is Not Your Fault
Jared talks with Brittany about her experience with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, what it was like growing up with anxiety and depression, how handling anxiety looks different coming out of Covid, and her more recent encounters with PTSD.
Episode 21: What I Wish My Younger Self Knew
Jared talks about the battle of comparison, a truth from Psalm 44, and what God is placing on his heart for his role in the mental health field.
Episode 20: Finding Your Self Worth
Jared talks about the constant battle of where and what to put your identity and self worth in and how that is a foundational aspect of mental health.
Episode 19: PTSD and the Metaverse with Ross Wiley
Jared talks with Ross about his experience in the military and the battle against PTSD. They also discuss the advancement in technology with virtual reality, specifically the Metaverse.
Episode 18: Don't Let Mental Illness Win
In this short episode, Jared gives an encouraging word about moving forward in the mental health journey. If you need a little inspiration and encouragement, give this a listen!
Episode 17: Planted, Not Buried with Joe Rinaldi
Jared talks with Joe, who was born with a genetic eye condition called Best Disease, which causes a progressive loss of central eyesight. Although Joe could choose to focus on the negative aspects of going blind, he has decided to view his struggle as an immense source of strength, giving him the ability to help others through it. In this episode, Jared and Joe discuss the mental health struggles Joe experienced through the years, what Joe has learned in the process, how faith has been a central anchor, and the best way to view hurdles in our lives.
Episode 16: What’s Going on with Students’ Mental Health?…with Cameron Gibbs and Jack Kemp
Jared talks with Cameron and Jack, who have experience working with students, about how covid has affected middle schoolers and high schoolers, what other pressures are impacting their mental health, and how to see improvement going forward.
Episode 15: From a Parent’s Perspective with Bryan and Carol Cash
Jared has a conversation with his mom and dad about their experience with raising a child with mental illness, what they learned along the way, and encouraging truths for every family.
Episode 14: Contentment in the Now
In this episode, Jared talks about the dangers of only looking to the future and what it looks like to find true contentment in the present.
Episode 13: The Bitterness Backpack
Jared shares excitement about his devotional book and explains the toll that bitterness can take on your mental health, if not dealt with.
Episode 12: The Wheelbarrow
Jared shares the danger of trying to manage your mental health alone and how to find the right support and aid during the journey.
Episode 11: Seasonal and Situational Depression with Ben Hammack
Jared talks with Ben, who shares his experience with seasonal and situational depression, specifically in the context of church ministry. Ben gives insight on avoiding isolation and trusting God, even in a difficult work situation.
Episode 10: Be BOLD
Jared talks about the importance of pursuing passions and dreams with boldness and not allowing mental illness and other factors to deter you.
Episode 09: Counseling 101: What it is and How it Helps with Amalia Everett, LPC
Jared talks with Licensed Professional Counselor, Amalia Everett, about the ins and outs of counseling. Amalia helps break down some common misconceptions, explains how counseling can help with mental illness, and teaches some skills and exercises to help with anxiety and other disorders.
Episode 08: Medical Perspective of Mental Illness with Dr. Dean Earp
Jared talks with Dr. Earp about the factors that lead to mental illness, the advancements the medical field has made in figuring it out, what medication does, and how any person can improve their mental health.
Episode 07: Suicide Awareness with Jessica Cash
Jared talks with his wife, Jessica, who is a school psychologist, about suicide. They discuss warning signs to look for, prevention methods, and finding hope in the midst of it all.
Episode 06: Running Outta Gas
Jared talks about what can happen when trying to push forward with low mental, physical, and emotional tanks. He offers some key factors to focus on to keep each tank at a healthy level.
Episode 05: OCD with Michael McCullough
Jared talks with Michael, in a fun and engaging conversation, about what it looks like for someone who suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder and what Michael has personally learned along the way.