Dave is joined by special guest, Stewart Blythe, to discuss the desperate cry of Psalm 40.Check out more information about Keeping It Together on Dave's website, https://daveburketraining.com/keeping-it-together/We are funded by Henry Smith through Shepherds Dene Retreat Centre, more info can be found here: https://shepherdsdene.org/

From two Psalms of David, Psalm 6 and 23, Dave and Rachel discuss the highs and lows of life in leadership.

Check out more information about Keeping It Together on Dave's website, https://daveburketraining.com/keeping-it-together/

We are funded by Henry Smith through Shepherds Dene Retreat Centre, more info can be found here: https://shepherdsdene.org/

Dr Hilary Johnson joins Rachel to talk about the fundamentals of low mood and depression.

What is it? When does a low mood become something more? What's the role of the church in supporting people experiencing depression? Dr Hilary begins to help us unpack all this and more in this conversation.

Check out more information about Keeping It Together on Dave's website, https://daveburketraining.com/keeping-it-together/

We are funded by Henry Smith through Shepherds Dene Retreat Centre, more info can be found here: https://shepherdsdene.org/

Rachel and Dave explore the famous scene of Jacob's wrestling with a man he later identifies as God, and just how transformative our lonely battles can be when we push in instead of pulling away.

Check out more information about Keeping It Together on Dave's website, https://daveburketraining.com/keeping-it-together/

We are funded by Henry Smith through Shepherds Dene Retreat Centre, more info can be found here: https://shepherdsdene.org/

Dave is joined by special guest, Mark Meynell, an ordained priest, writer, and trainer, to talk about his own experience with mental health and explore the core issue of shame.

Check out more information about Keeping It Together on Dave's website, https://daveburketraining.com/keeping-it-together/

We are funded by Henry Smith through Shepherds Dene Retreat Centre, more info can be found here: https://shepherdsdene.org/

Was Jesus a stoic, just toughing it out to complete the task set before Him? Or does He lean on the Father through the Spirit, embracing His emotions? Dave and Rachel discuss the damage that stoicism can have on our lives.

Check out more information about Keeping It Together on Dave's website, https://daveburketraining.com/keeping-it-together/

We are funded by Henry Smith through Shepherds Dene Retreat Centre, more info can be found here: https://shepherdsdene.org/

In this episode, Dave & Rachel open with the question, Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? They dive into trauma, living in survival mode, and how to manage trauma in the first instance.

Check out more information about Keeping It Together on Dave's website, https://daveburketraining.com/keeping-it-together/

We are funded by Henry Smith through Shepherds Dene Retreat Centre, more info can be found here: https://shepherdsdene.org/

In this episode, Dave and Rachel dive into the latest data around mental health and ask why we're seeing such increases, from a Christian perspective.

The data that we discuss can be found here:  https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jun/26/young-people-england-common-mental-health-conditions-nhs-survey

Check out more information about Keeping It Together on Dave's website, https://daveburketraining.com/keeping-it-together/

We are funded by Henry Smith through Shepherds Dene Retreat Centre, more info can be found here: https://shepherdsdene.org/

In today's episode, we're going back to basics with Dr Hilary Johnson.

Rachel and Dr Hilary spend some time unpacking the basics of anxiety. Scripture is full of instructions like "do not fear," and yet it remains such a challenge for many of us.

Bringing her wealth of expertise as an experienced Clinical Psychiatrist working primarily with children, including those with intellectual disabilities, Dr Hilary talks with Rachel about anxiety and how we can consider its impact on our spiritual journey as well as our mental health.

Keeping It Together began as a network of clergy and others in Christian ministry accessing quality input from professionals and supporting one another. This podcast is an extension of that ministry.

The work of KIT is funded by the Henry Smith Charity through Shepherds Dene Retreat House, you can find out more at shepherdsdene.org

Have you ever wondered why some things in scripture feel like the opposite of Christianity?

Rachel and Dave discuss some controversial Psalms and some personal stories too.

Keeping It Together began as a network of clergy and others in Christian ministry accessing quality input from professionals and supporting one another. This podcast is an extension of that ministry.

You can find more info at https://www.connectnetwork.uk/keeping-it-together

The work of KIT is funded by the Henry Smith Charity through Sunderland Connect.