Episodes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ep12 - Was God There During My Depression, Self-Harm and Suicidal Thoughts?
Depression came for Maddy in her late teens. A gradual descent into a darkness so deep that it consumed everything in her life. Worried about being a burden and afraid of letting people down, Maddy struggled with thoughts that maybe life would be better for others without her in it.
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.
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.