New Podcast Alert: Protecting Our Children and Supporting Survivors

The alarming number of men in jail for sexual abuse calls for our attention. It’s crucial to understand that there are underlying factors and trauma behind these actions.
We are excited to share a powerful podcast episode by Dr. Kelley, specifically aimed at parents. In this episode, she delves into effective ways to protect our children from sexual harassers and identify potential red flags. It’s an essential resource for every parent to ensure the safety and well-being of their children.

If you have experienced sexual harassment, please know that you are not alone.… Read More

Hello everyone! I want to invite you to this inspiring podcast in which Pastor Brad interviews K.T. Griffiths, who talks about her book “Shhh…Mental Illness, The Silent Disease: A Mother’s Heart,” and her experience as a mother of a daughter with mental health issues. K.T. invites all of us parents to spend time with our children and, above all, to believe in them from an early age and to be attentive to the silent signals they may be transmitting.

How we communicate with them is important and let them know that we are listening and believing in their words. This is a lifelong responsibility, but hope is always the answer, and God is the answer.… Read More

Friends, We had an incredible podcast interview with Dr. Lubberstedt, where he discusses the rise in cases of depression, stress, and suicide among adolescents after the COVID-19 pandemic. Prevention, emotional regulation, and stress management are key measures to prevent mental health crises. Self-care is important for a healthy mind and body, as is creating a comfortable environment. Parents play an important role in the mental health of their teenagers, and Dr. Lubberstedt emphasizes the importance of listening to them. The church and Christian leaders can play a powerful role in helping young people feel heard and not silenced by their emotions.… Read More

Friends, We had an amazing podcast interview with Jay Lowder, where he shared his personal story of how God saved him from suicide in an unexpected way. Jay’s roommate was the instrument that God used to prevent his suicide due to severe depression, and this event greatly marked his life, leading him to form Jay Lowder Harvest Ministries.

During their conversation, Jay talked about his journey through depression and how difficult it was for him to share it with others. He also spoke about the stigma experienced by Christians and society as a whole towards mental health problems, and the need for churches to support and listen to people who have mental health problems.… Read More

In this podcast, Pastor Brad interviews Alastair Sterne about his book “Rhythms of Life and Spiritual Practices for what God made you to be.” The book emphasizes the importance of taking time to discover our identity, gifts, and purpose at a gracious speed, much like how Jesus walked on Earth. The formation that happens in that gracious walking with Christ can help us in our journey of personal growth and spiritual development. The second half of the book explores various spiritual practices that can aid in this journey.

Towards the end of the podcast, Alastair shares his personal experience living with a mental health challenge and stresses the importance of language and acceptance in mental health discussions within the church community.… Read More

Mike Jacquart is married and lives in a small town in Wisconsin. He has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and
has worked as a reporter, writer, editor, and author. He edited a newsletter and magazine for
employee assistance professionals, many of whom work in behavioral health. A lot of books on
mental health discuss the characteristics of various disorders but lack the perspective of
someone who has experienced mental illness. In his new book, Climbing out of Darkness: A
Personal Journey into Mental Wellness (with Marina London LCSW), Mike fills a gap in revealing the
impact that mental health challenges can have on one’s daily life.… Read More

Steve Kramer is a walking miracle. He was born two-and-a half months premature with Cerebral Palsy. The doctors did not have much hope for him…but God had other plans. Steve has seen God’s faithfulness as he has been a radio disc jockey, TV news anchor/reporter, pastor, missionary and motivational speaker.

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After listening to this podcast, we encourage you to email us at info@FreshHope.us with a comment or question we will share on our next podcast.  

If you are listening to this podcast on iTunes, we encourage you to comment on the podcast.… Read More

Kay Warren, co-founder of Saddleback Church will be one of the 35 speakers at Fresh Hope’s upcoming Voices of Hope Conference.  In this episode, Kay talks about her topic for the conference.  She also talks with Pastor Brad about Rick, her recent retirement from Saddleback, and what she is doing now through her retreat ministry called Breath.   

In this interview, you can hear Kay’s heart and passion for those who love a child with a mental illness, as she knows this all too well.  She gives some honest and helpful insights to parents who love a child with mental health challenges.… Read More

As a trauma-informed, faith-based mental health professional, Janell sits with clients every day, listening to their hearts and catching their tears. After publishing her first book, Rock-Solid Families: Transforming an Ordinary Home into a Fortress of Faith (AMG Publishers), she completed her Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling with a Marriage and Family Specialization and her Board Certification in Advanced Christian Life Coaching (Marriage and Family Specialization). To further help her clients with trauma-related issues, she became a Certified Practitioner in Aroma Freedom Technique with Dr. Benjamin Perkus. As host of “Today’s Heartlift with Janell,” she is hoping to bridge the gap between faith and mental health.