Episodes

Ep36 - Suicide Was My Plan B
James Burke James Burke

Ep36 - Suicide Was My Plan B

Today we’re hearing the story of Keola, a young guy who fought against thoughts of suicide, and turned to unhelpful ways of coping — including trying self-harm, which became addictive. Though Keola’s mental health struggles aren’t all over now, his testimony is one of immense hope.

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Ep32 - CEOs Get Anxious, Too
James Burke James Burke

Ep32 - CEOs Get Anxious, Too

You think of a CEO and you probably picture someone who has it all together. But what’s happening behind the scenes? Is it possible that even CEOs can wrestle with mental illness? Dr Matt Lucas is the President and Global CEO of Our Daily Bread Ministries, whom Anxious Faith is a part of — yep, we’ve got the big boss on today.

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Ep30 - When Self-Harm Becomes an Addiction
James Burke James Burke

Ep30 - When Self-Harm Becomes an Addiction

What leads someone to self-harm? Does it really feel ‘good’ at the time? And how does someone who’s been addicted to self-harm stop? Gabby Wilkinson from Dear God I’m Sad shares about her journey with depression, which led her to a self-harm addiction.

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Ep26 - Old People Get Depressed, Too
James Burke James Burke

Ep26 - Old People Get Depressed, Too

Today we’re talking with Ben, an Aged-Care Chaplain here in Australia. Through our chat with Ben, we want to learn more of what mental ill-health looks like for the older members of our society, and what we—as individuals, and the broader church—can be doing to better love, care, and support them.

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Ep16 - Surviving Being Suicidal
James Burke James Burke

Ep16 - Surviving Being Suicidal

In this episode we’re hearing from Joshua, a young guy from New Zealand who suffered depression as a teen and came to the point of wanting to end his life. Joshua shares vulnerably with us about his thoughts at the time, including walking us through what was meant to be his ‘final day’ and sharing about the letter he wrote to farewell friends and family.

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Ep9 - How One Journey With Mental Illness Sparked Anxious Faith
Stephen Unwin Stephen Unwin

Ep9 - How One Journey With Mental Illness Sparked Anxious Faith

This episode, things are looking a little different. We’re hearing from James today not as our podcast host, but as our interviewee; listening as he shares about his family’s journey through mental health struggles and how they led to starting Anxious Faith.

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Ep4 - A Pastor Who’s Been Through It
James Burke James Burke

Ep4 - A Pastor Who’s Been Through It

This episode, we're speaking with Jordan, a pastor from Melbourne who has lived the experience first hand. We hear his story, but also what he's learned along the way about how he views God, and how God views him.

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