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"Madness & Grace Podcast" with Matthew Stanford, PhD, is a podcast from the Hope and Healing Center & Institute. The show will focus on the interplay between mental health and faith.
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The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.
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In today's episode, we welcome Reverend Amy Bezecny from Cultivating Families as she discusses the current state of these areas and how faith communities can support adoption and foster care. Tune in to learn how faith communities can make a difference!
www.cultivatingfamilies.org
Reverend Amy Bezecny developed Cultivating Families during her Hope and Healing Center and Institute fellowship. Before her fellowship, Amy worked at St. Luke’s UMC, where she launched their Adoption Ministry and was driven to help others do the same.
As Founder and CEO of Cultivating Families, she currently manages the organization’s daily operations, leads development, and delivers its programs and courses.
As a Deacon, she works tirelessly to expose the world’s needs to the church and the world to the church. Amy’s experience as a clergy member and church staff member enables her to understand the challenges of clergy demands, working with multiple generations, managing volunteers, and launching and sustaining adoption programs.
Where children are concerned, she believes working alongside people of other faiths is important. Amy’s colleagues know her as a passionate and persistent problem solver. Amy and her husband have been married for 36 years. Her son, adopted eighteen years ago at two, knows her as his biggest advocate.
Education and Ordination
May 1988 U of H – Bachelor of Fine Arts
May 2009 SMU, Perkins School of Theology - Master of Divinity (Cum Laude)
May 2012 Ordained Deacon in the UMC.
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If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].
HHCI Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental coaching over the phone.
Open daily from 5-8 PM CT
Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337
Available in Spanish
Reasons People Call:
________________
Learn more about the Hope and Healing Center & Institute at hhci.org
Learn more about our mental health training program, Gateway to Hope University, at gatewaytohopeuniversity.org.
Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
There’s a big misconception that mindfulness is equivalent to eastern meditation practices, demanding a completely still and empty mind. In reality, mindfulness is the act of consciously focusing your mind on the present moment.
In our fast-paced world, we frequently go through our days on autopilot, disconnected from what’s happening around us. In today's episode, we'll discuss the many benefits of mindfulness, such as reducing stress, improving relationships, and increasing self-awareness. We'll share practical mindfulness techniques, clarify common misconceptions, and provide tips for incorporating mindfulness into your daily routine and deepening your practice over time.
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If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].
HHCI Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental coaching over the phone.
Open daily from 5-8 PM CT
Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337
Available in Spanish
Reasons People Call:
________________
Learn more about the Hope and Healing Center & Institute at hhci.org
Learn more about our mental health training program, Gateway to Hope University, at gatewaytohopeuniversity.org.
Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Hey Madness & Grace Listeners,
We are changing our schedule up a bit and moving to a once a month format. Listen in to our one minute announcement for more details.
If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].
HHCI Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health therapy? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental coaching over the phone.
Open daily from 5-8 PM CT
Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337
Available in Spanish
Reasons People Call:
________________
Learn more about the Hope and Healing Center & Institute at hhci.org
Learn more about our mental health training program, Gateway to Hope University, at gatewaytohopeuniversity.org.
Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram at @hopeandhealingcenter
In today’s episode, we welcome Alok Madan, PhD, MPH, a clinical health psychologist with more than 20 years of experience developing clinical research and educational programs to improve the quality of care for individuals with chronic medical conditions and serious mental illness.
For today’s topic, we will be discussing the gut-brain connection, which has become a hot topic in recent years, capturing the interest of researchers and the public alike. This fascinating relationship between our digestive system and our brain reveals how closely linked our physical and mental health truly are.
For example, the gut microbiome, a vast community of bacteria living in our intestines, plays a pivotal role in this connection. Changes in gut bacteria can affect brain function and behavior, influencing mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and stress. Maintaining a healthy gut is essential for supporting overall mental and emotional well-being.
Stay tuned every two weeks for new episodes - now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
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Keep up with us!
If you have a question you would like Matt to answer in future episodes, send them to [email protected]
Learn more about the Hope and Healing Center & Institute at hhci.org
Learn more about our mental health training program, Gateway to Hope, at mentalhealthgateway.org
Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram at @hopeandhealingcenter
HHCI's Hope Line is open daily from 5-8 pm at (832) 831-7337. Call and receive 30 minutes of free counseling over the phone. Relief. Just a call away.
While often seen as a modern phenomenon, mental illness has been part of human history for millennia. As a matter of fact, many biblical stories contain descriptions of mental health issues. In today's podcast, we will be discussing the portrayal of mental health problems within the descriptions of several common biblical characters.
Stay tuned every two weeks for new episodes - now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
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Keep up with us!
If you have a question you would like Matt to answer in future episodes, send them to [email protected]
Learn more about the Hope and Healing Center & Institute at hhci.org
Learn more about our mental health training program, Gateway to Hope, at mentalhealthgateway.org
Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram at @hopeandhealingcenter
HHCI's Hope Line is open daily from 5-8 pm at (832) 831-7337. Call and receive 30 minutes of free counseling over the phone. Relief. Just a call away.
Join us on this insightful episode where we talk about the differences between these two vital mental health practices including:
Stay tuned every two weeks for new episodes - now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
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Keep up with us!
If you have a question you would like Matt to answer in future episodes, send them to [email protected]
Learn more about the Hope and Healing Center & Institute at hhci.org
Learn more about our mental health training program, Gateway to Hope, at mentalhealthgateway.org
Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram at @hopeandhealingcenter
HHCI's Hope Line is open daily from 5-8 pm at (832) 831-7337. Call and receive 30 minutes of free counseling over the phone. Relief. Just a call away.
In today's podcast, we are excited to welcome Amanda Shockley, the Youth Ministries Director at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church in Houston, TX. With 15 years of experience in youth ministry, Amanda will join us to discuss the intersection of mental health and religion with today's youth and teens.
Stay tuned every two weeks for new episodes - now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
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Keep up with us!
If you have a question you would like Matt to answer in future episodes, send them to [email protected]
Learn more about the Hope and Healing Center & Institute at hhci.org
Learn more about our mental health training program, Gateway to Hope, at mentalhealthgateway.org
Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram at @hopeandhealingcenter
HHCI's Hope Line is open daily from 5-8 pm at (832) 831-7337. Call and receive 30 minutes of free counseling over the phone. Relief. Just a call away.
In today's episode of the Madness & Grace Podcast, we tackle common misconceptions about mental health and their impact on society. We discuss how these myths create stigma and prevent people from seeking help, and we look at the role of media and popular culture in either reinforcing or challenging these false beliefs. We'll also explore myths about mental illness within faith communities and talk about how personal stories can help debunk these myths and build empathy. We also share practical ways to create supportive environments for those facing mental health challenges.
Join us for a meaningful conversation aimed at breaking down barriers and fostering understanding.
Stay tuned every two weeks for new episodes - now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
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Keep up with us!
If you have a question you would like Matt to answer in future episodes, send them to [email protected]
Learn more about the Hope and Healing Center & Institute at hhci.org
Learn more about our mental health training program, Gateway to Hope, at mentalhealthgateway.org
Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram at @hopeandhealingcenter
HHCI's Hope Line is open daily from 5-8 pm at (832) 831-7337. Call and receive 30 minutes of free counseling over the phone. Relief. Just a call away.
In today's episode, we dive into, "What is mental health?". It's important to know that while you may not have a criteria for a mental illness, you still can have very poor mental health. As Dr. Matthew S. Stanford, PhD, says, "Mental health is a spectrum and we're all on it."
Stay tuned every two weeks for new episodes - now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
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Keep up with us!
If you have a question you would like Matt to answer in future episodes, send them to [email protected]
Learn more about the Hope and Healing Center & Institute at hhci.org
Learn more about our mental health training program, Gateway to Hope, at mentalhealthgateway.org
Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram at @hopeandhealingcenter
HHCI's Hope Line is open daily from 5-8 pm at (832) 831-7337. Call and receive 30 minutes of free counseling over the phone. Relief. Just a call away.
The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.
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