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.