Lose the Taboo on Mental Health

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jared shares excitement about his devotional book and explains the toll that bitterness can take on your mental health, if not dealt with.

Jared shares the danger of trying to manage your mental health alone and how to find the right support and aid during the journey.

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.

Jared talks about the importance of pursuing passions and dreams with boldness and not allowing mental illness and other factors to deter you.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jared discusses the dangers of allowing fear to take control in your life and what can be done to prevent it from taking over.

In a raw and real conversation, Jared talks with Kyle and Nolan about the reality of crippling anxiety and depression, the stigma surrounding mental illness, and ways to keep moving forward.

In this episode, Jared shares his story of the battle against mental illness: the highs, the lows, and what God has been teaching him in recent weeks.

In this short episode, Jared shares a little about himself, the purpose and goal of the podcast, and what future episodes will look like.