September is Suicide Awareness month.  Allan Gallant interviews Karen and Alicia Pental, a mother and daughter who found hope and healing by God's grace after the suicide of a son and brother.  Their message is powerful and poignant.

Host Allen Kleine Deters speaks with Dr. Danjuma Gibson, a registered psychotherapist and professor of Pastoral Care at Calvin Theological Seminary regarding the traumas and stresses pastor's face and how stigma often keeps pastors from getting the mental health support they need.

Listen to Allan and Bonnie's journey through Allan's stroke and recovery.  They share a clear message to the church and resources available to lead the church and individuals to supporting those struggling.

Allan and Bonnie talk openly and candidly about what it is like for a person struggling with depression in the church community.  Stigma toward mental health is a key issue here.

Allan and Bonnie talk about their walk with depression and share practical ways to get help.  

PASTOR TO PASTOR is part of the Hope For Agora podcast but focuses on the mental health of pastors and church leaders.  In this episode Allen Kleine Deters, Pastor Care Coordinator of Agora Network Ministries shares his story of his own mental health journey as a pastor and God's work of healing and continued care.

Allan and Bonnie talk about why Agora Network Ministries exists, how it began and their concerns for the church.  Agora Network ministries seeks to help the church deal with the stigma of mental health through EDUCATING, EQUIPPING  AND ENGAGING.  Be sure to check the website for information on events and resources for your church. 

agoranetworkministries.com  

Allan and Bonnie Gallant interview Dr. Grant Mullen about renewing your mind.  Dr. Mullen is a  mental health doctor and author of Free Your Mind.  You can find his website at drgrantmullen.com.