In the first installment of our two-part series, “30 Ways to Make Your Life Worse,” Pastor Brad delves into the critical topic of roadblocks to recovery. By dissecting these roadblocks, Pastor Brad offers invaluable insights into recognizing and overcoming them. Don’t miss this enlightening episode as we explore 15 ways we inadvertently sabotage our own lives this week, with another 15 to follow in the next installment. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how we can navigate towards a more fulfilling existence.

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In this enlightening episode, Pastor Brad delves into the crucial topic of maintaining positivity amidst life’s challenges, offering invaluable insights through 8 thought-provoking questions. As life often presents obstacles and trials, having practical tools to navigate them becomes essential. Among the questions explored are: “Is this truly worth becoming upset over at this moment?” and “What lessons can I extract from this experience?” Tune in to this podcast to discover the remaining questions and empower yourself with strategies for fostering resilience and optimism in the face of adversity.

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In this podcast episode, Pastor Brad engages in a conversation with Peggy Rice, who shares her journey of encountering Fresh Hope during a challenging battle with depression. Peggy recounts how she sought peer-to-peer support for mental health struggles and discovered Fresh Hope, a turning point in her life. Currently residing in Colorado, Peggy now volunteers as a Hope Coach Trainer.

Hope Coaching, a program offered by Fresh Hope, extends a lifeline to individuals navigating crises or battling with hopelessness. For those seeking connection with a Hope Coach, the podcast encourages them to visit https://freshhope.us/hope-coach-connector/ for more information.

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Pastor Brad Hoefs is an ordained Pastor and Member of the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations. He has been pastoring since 1985, and he is currently the pastor of Anchor of Hope Church in Omaha, Nebraska (since 1995).… Read More

Danei Edelen is the founder of NAMI Brown County in Ohio. “I am a wife, mother, founder of NAMI Brown County, and 2020 Ohio News Media Hooper Award winner for my original column related to mental health.

https://mentalhealthwarrior.life/

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Christmas can be a difficult time for many people, especially when it reminds us of the loss of a loved one or past traumatic experiences. In this podcast Pastor Brad shares some insights on how to deal with Christmas in a better way. Don’t forget to share this podcast with someone who needs hope this Christmas season.

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In this episode Pastor Brad discusses with Kevin Abbot and Brian Runge the experience of participating in a Healing the Heart Wounds of Ministry retreat. Don’t miss this interview to learn more and don’t forget to share it with your pastor or a friend of yours in ministry.

Kevin Abbott serves as the Associate Director/Chief of Staff for the Union Baptist Association in Houston, TX. He has been a pastor and a leader in churches throughout the state of Texas for the past 25 years. His heart and passion is to encourage, care for, and coach pastors and church leaders. Kevin leads The Resilient Pathway citywide movement serving over 1,000 pastors in the Houston metro area coming alongside church leaders to introduce and create experiences that foster the “Five Habits of Leaders Who Finish Well.”… Read More

Pastor Brad shares the three biggest mistakes a depressed person can make. Medications can help, but there are some simple things you need to stop doing to get better. Pastor Brad shares some of his own experiences. 

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Andy is a youth and marriage ministry pastor, he is an advocate for mental health awareness. 

He is the author of “When Words Don’t Come Easy”, a message of hope, freedom, redemption and purpose.

In this podcast, he opens up about his personal journey with depression, and he is married to Tiffany. Their firstborn daughter was diagnosed with only 10% brain function when she was an infant. While Andy was gazing at shattered seashells on the beach, he received a divine message from God: “There is beauty in the midst of brokenness.”

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In this inspiring interview, Pastor Brent (Care Ministry Pastor in Woodmen Valley Chapel) shares how he found Fresh Hope and how it has significantly benefited his church. They’ve taken their commitment to the next level by embedding Hope Coaching into their ministry, and now, all their staff are equipped with the training to help and minister to others.

Don’t miss out on this heartfelt discussion that sheds light on the power of faith, hope, and community in navigating mental health challenges. It’s a story of healing, support, and resilience that you won’t want to miss.

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