Madness & Grace Podcast

🕊️ Feeling anxious? Discover how prayer can calm your mind and restore peace to support everyday mental wellness. 

 🎙️ In episode 4 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D., behavioral neuroscientist and CEO, and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, Chief Clinical Officer, explore Finding Peace Through Prayer. 

Tune in to discover:  

• How prayer can calm anxiety and re-center the mind in God’s presence
• Different forms of prayer that cultivate peace in daily life  
• Why spiritual practices and mental health care can work together  

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

🌟 Know someone who could use a little hope today? Sharing this episode and the podcast is a meaningful way to extend hope to those who may be struggling with mental health concerns. 💙

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Our podcast brings together expert-led, practical, and compassionate conversations that pair clinical insight with real‑world tools you can use today. 

👉 Continue exploring mental health resources and podcast episodes: https://bit.ly/3MHVmIe

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Learn more about:

• Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org
• Gateway to Hope, our mental health training program, at GTHU.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit Learn.GTHU.org to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us on Social Media and Stay Connected: 

• YouTube
• Facebook
• Instagram

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HHCI The Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network. Our trained peer professionals are here to listen, support, and guide you toward hope and healing.

Available daily: 5-8 PM CT | English & Spanish
The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337

Reasons People Call:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Work stress
• Recent trauma
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

You can also start by chatting with Grace, our friendly AI assistant, who can help you find the right mental health resources anytime. 

👉 Talk to Grace today: https://gthu.org/

Feeling burned out or overwhelmed at work? 

 🎙️ In episode 3 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D., behavioral neuroscientist and CEO, and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, Chief Clinical Officer, discuss Mental Health in the Workplace, and how we can create healthier, more supportive work environments.  

Tune in to discover:  

• How stress, burnout, and anxiety commonly show up in professional life  
• Healthy boundaries and strategies for protecting mental wellbeing at work  
• What employers, leaders, and faith communities can do to support workers  

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

🌟 Know someone who could use a little hope today? Sharing this episode and the podcast is a meaningful way to extend hope to those who may be struggling with mental health concerns. 💙

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Our podcast brings together expert-led, practical, and compassionate conversations that pair clinical insight with real‑world tools you can use today. 

👉 Continue exploring mental health resources and podcast episodes: https://bit.ly/3MHVmIe

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Ready to move from insight to action? 💼 Gateway to Hope's FREE Empower Workplaces Training helps organizations build healthier workplace cultures by equipping teams and leaders to recognize concerns and respond with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

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Learn more about:

• Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org
• Gateway to Hope, our mental health training program, at GTHU.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit Learn.GTHU.org to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us on Social Media and Stay Connected: 

• YouTube
• Facebook
• Instagram

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HHCI The Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network. Our trained peer professionals are here to listen, support, and guide you toward hope and healing.

Available daily: 5-8 PM CT | English & Spanish
The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337

Reasons People Call:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Work stress
• Recent trauma
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

You can also start by chatting with Grace, our friendly AI assistant, who can help you find the right mental health resources anytime. 

👉 Talk to Grace today: https://gthu.org/

🧠 What if caring for your brain today could change your mental health tomorrow?

🎙️ In episode 2 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D., behavioral neuroscientist and CEO, and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, Chief Clinical Officer, dive into Prevention and Brain Health, and why it matters at every stage of life.

Tune in to discover: 

• What brain health means for everyone, not just older adults
• Daily habits that protect mental clarity, mood, and resilience over time
• How faith, community, and lifestyle choices work together in prevention

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

🌟 Know someone who could use a little hope today? Sharing this episode and the podcast is a meaningful way to extend hope to those who may be struggling with mental health concerns. 💙

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Our podcast brings together expert-led, practical, and compassionate conversations that pair clinical insight with real‑world tools you can use today. 

👉 Continue exploring mental health resources and podcast episodes: https://bit.ly/3MHVmIe

________________

Learn more about:

• Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org
• Gateway to Hope, our mental health training program, at GTHU.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit Learn.GTHU.org to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us on Social Media and Stay Connected: 

• YouTube
• Facebook
• Instagram

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HHCI The Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network. Our trained peer professionals are here to listen, support, and guide you toward hope and healing.

Available daily: 5-8 PM CT | English & Spanish
The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337

Reasons People Call:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Work stress
• Recent trauma
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

You can also start by chatting with Grace, our friendly AI assistant, who can help you find the right mental health resources anytime. 

👉 Talk to Grace today: https://gthu.org/

📣 Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast! 🎙️

We're excited to launch Season 4 and can’t wait to bring you more evidence-informed conversations each month!

Season 4, Episode 1
Hosts Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D., behavioral neuroscientist and CEO, and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, Chief Clinical Officer, dive into the topic of Loneliness. 

Tune in to explore: 

• Why loneliness has become one of the most widespread mental health challenges in modern life
• Practical ways to build meaningful connection and reduce isolation
• How faith communities can become a place of belonging, hope, and healing for the lonely

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

🌟 Know someone who could use a little hope today? Sharing this episode and the podcast is a meaningful way to extend hope to those who may be struggling with mental health concerns. 💙

________________

Our podcast brings together expert-led, practical, and compassionate conversations that pair clinical insight with real‑world tools you can use today. 

👉 Continue exploring mental health resources and podcast episodes: https://bit.ly/3MHVmIe

________________

Learn more about:

• Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org
• Gateway to Hope, our mental health training program, at GTHU.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit Learn.GTHU.org to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us on Social Media and Stay Connected: 

• YouTube
• Facebook
• Instagram

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HHCI The Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network. Our trained peer professionals are here to listen, support, and guide you toward hope and healing.

Available daily: 5-8 PM CT | English & Spanish
The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337

Reasons People Call:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Work stress
• Recent trauma
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

You can also start by chatting with Grace, our friendly AI assistant, who can help you find the right mental health resources anytime. 

👉 Talk to Grace today: https://gthu.org/

📣 Tune in to the final episode of the 2025 season of the Madness & Grace Podcast!

In Season 3, Episode 16, host Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, is joined by special guest Peggy L. Determeyer, Ph.D., to explore the important topic of Grief and the Holidays, which can be challenging at any time and especially during the holiday season. Dr. Determeyer is the Director of HHCI CARES at the Hope and Healing Center & Institute and a McGee Fellow in Bioethics and Aging.

Tune in as we share how to:

• Understand what grief can do
• Learn about different types of grief
• Support yourself and others after a loss
• Know what to say—and what not to say—to someone who is grieving

🌟 Sharing this episode is a meaningful way to extend hope and support to those who are grieving. 💙

Thank you to everyone for listening to the Madness & Grace Podcast this season! ✨ 💙 Be sure to follow and share the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

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HHCI Grief Support Groups (Virtual)
Designed to help grieving participants process the intense emotional suffering associated with the loss of a loved one. Strategies for coping with the normal emotional and physical effects of grief, such as loss, anger, emptiness, depression, and exhaustion will help restore your stability and aid in recovery as you start to heal.

Join us and learn more: https://bit.ly/hhci-support-groups

Tuesday Grief Support Group 

• Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm 
• Facilitator: Peggy L. Determeyer, Ph.D., McGee Fellow & Director of HHCI CARES

Wednesday Grief Support Group 

• Meets every 4th Wednesday (3rd Wednesdays in November & December) at 12 pm
• Facilitator: Rabbi Seth M. Stander, DD, Community Aging Specialist, HHCI CARES

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HHCI The Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network.

Open daily from 5-8 PM CT
The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337
Available in English & Spanish


Reasons People Call:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Work stress
• Recent trauma
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

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Learn more about:

• Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org
• Gateway to Hope, our mental health training program, at GTHU.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit Learn.GTHU.org to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us and stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

AI Chatbots and Mental Health Support: Are They Helpful or Dangerous? As AI is increasingly prevalent in our day-to-day lives, this presents a meaningful opportunity for faith communities or organizations to have a conversation about equipping young individuals to support and comfort one another within a faith-based setting. Because no one should walk this journey alone. 🦋

In Season 3, Episode 15 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew Stanford, Ph.D., and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, dive into this important topic. This episode offers clarity, compassion, and hope.

🌟 Know someone who could use a little hope today? Sharing this episode and the podcast is a meaningful way to extend hope to those who may be struggling with mental health concerns. 💙

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 The Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network.

Open daily from 5-8 PM CT
The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337
Available in English & Spanish

Reasons People Call:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Work stress
• Recent trauma
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

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Explore the blog: Why AI Shouldn't Replace Human Empathy in the Helping Professions https://bit.ly/42zMt8m

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Empower Faith Communities Training

Let your faith community lead the way in breaking the silence. Your faith community can be more than a place of gathering, it can be a safe haven for those navigating life’s deepest struggles.

Our FREE Empower Faith Communities Training equips pastors, ministry leaders, and faith organizations to respond with compassion, wisdom, and hope. Available in both English and Spanish. 

You’ll learn how to:

• Recognize the signs of mental distress
• Relate with empathy and understanding
• Refer to professional care
• Restore through supportive community

💻  Start your training today and become a source of hope and healing in your faith community: https://bit.ly/4hKo6tl

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Learn more about:

• Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org
• Gateway to Hope, our mental health training program, at GTHU.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit Learn.GTHU.org to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us and stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Did you know many people turn to a faith leader first when facing mental health challenges? In Season 3, Episode 14 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew Stanford, Ph.D., and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, dive into the topic of Lay Counseling and Pastoral Care: When to Seek Professional Help. 

They emphasize the importance of lay counseling, pastoral care, and proactive support within faith communities.

🌟 There's no better place to find hope than a faith community. Share this episode with pastors or decision makers to start the conversation about mental health in your faith community or organization. 💙

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

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HHCI The Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network.

Open daily from 5-8 PM CT
The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337
Available in English & Spanish


Reasons People Call:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Work stress
• Recent trauma
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

________________

Empower Faith Communities Training

Let your faith community lead the way in breaking the silence. Your faith community can be more than a place of gathering, it can be a safe haven for those navigating life’s deepest struggles.

Our FREE Empower Faith Communities Training equips pastors, ministry leaders, and faith organizations to respond with compassion, wisdom, and hope. Available in both English and Spanish. 

You’ll learn how to:

• Recognize the signs of mental distress
• Relate with empathy and understanding
• Refer to professional care
• Restore through supportive community

💻  Start your training today and become a source of hope and healing in your faith community: https://bit.ly/4hKo6tl

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Learn more about:

• Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org
• Gateway to Hope, our mental health training program, at GTHU.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit Learn.GTHU.org to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us and stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Is Mental Illness a Spiritual Battle? Mental health struggles affect people in every aspect of life and call for a holistic approach—one that addresses the physical, mental, spiritual, and relational aspects of our being. 🦋

In Season 3, Episode 13 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew Stanford, Ph.D., and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, explore this powerful question—tune in for a meaningful conversation.

•  Faith can be a foundation for healing and recovery, but compassion and understanding are essential in faith communities. 
• Stigma and shame hurt those who are suffering—mental illness is not a sign of weak faith. 
• Both spiritual leaders and mental health professionals have vital roles in supporting people on their journey toward hope and healing. 

🌟 Know someone who could use a little hope today? Sharing this episode and the podcast is a meaningful way to extend hope to those who may be struggling with mental health concerns. 💙

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

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HHCI The Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network.

Open daily from 5-8 PM CT
The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337
Available in English & Spanish


Reasons People Call:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Work stress
• Recent trauma
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

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Matthew Stanford, Ph.D. is the author of five books, including:

• Grace for the Afflicted: A Clinical and Biblical Perspective on Mental Illness – https://amzn.to/4kGMHRi
• Madness & Grace: A Practical Guide for Pastoral Care and Serious Mental Illness (Spirituality and Mental Health) – https://amzn.to/4ltFGVd

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Our Gateway to Hope Trainings are built to equip everyday people to recognize the signs of mental health struggles and respond with compassion, confidence, and care. Trainings are available in English and Spanish.

💻 Start your journey today: https://bit.ly/4elT2hR

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Learn more about:

• Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org
• Gateway to Hope, our mental health training program, at GTHU.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit Learn.GTHU.org to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us and stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

How do you support someone you love when they’re struggling with mental illness? It starts with being there for those challenging conversations, having a strong support system, being present to listen, and stepping in as a caregiver when needed. Remember, you are not alone. 🦋

In Season 3, Episode 12 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew Stanford, Ph.D., and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, dive into this heartfelt conversation about Supporting a Loved One with Mental Illness.

Tune in as we share how to:
💙 Understand what mental illness is
💙 Offer meaningful support
💙 Set healthy boundaries                 
💙 Take care of yourself
💙 Navigate the challenges of caregiving or loving someone with mental health struggles

Whether you're a caregiver, family member, friend, or someone who simply wants to offer support, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and hope. Because no one should walk this journey alone. 

🌟 Know someone who could use a little hope today? Sharing this episode and the podcast is a meaningful way to extend hope to those who may be struggling with mental health concerns. 💙

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 The Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network.

Open daily from 5-8 PM CT
The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337
Available in English & Spanish


Reasons People Call:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Work stress
• Recent trauma
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

________________

Our Gateway to Hope Trainings are built to equip everyday people to recognize the signs of mental health struggles and respond with compassion, confidence, and care. Trainings are available in English and Spanish.

💻 Start your journey today: https://bit.ly/4elT2hR

________________

Learn more about:

• Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org
• Gateway to Hope, our mental health training program, at GTHU.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit Learn.GTHU.org to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us and stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

How do you engage with someone who shows no remorse, lacks empathy, and manipulates others—while still setting healthy boundaries and avoiding enabling harmful behavior?

These are tough, emotional questions people face when navigating relationships affected by Antisocial Personality Disorder or Psychopathy.

In Season 3, Episode 11 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew Stanford, Ph.D., and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, dive into a deep and compassionate conversation about these complex and often misunderstood conditions. 

🎧 Tune in as we share:

     🦋 Clinical insights

     🦋 How to recognize the signs and set healthy boundaries

     🦋 Guidance for responding with both clarity and compassion

If you or someone you know is affected, working with a therapist and building a support system can help you better understand these conditions and navigate your relationship with empathy and strength. 💙

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

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HHCI The Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network.

Open daily from 5-8 PM CT
The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337
Available in English & Spanish

Reasons People Call:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Work stress
• Recent trauma
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

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Be the difference in someone’s story. Gateway to Hope provides evidence-based training to prepare you as a Mental Health Coach. This Mental Health Day we are making it possible for you to access this life-changing program.

💻 Start your journey today: https://bit.ly/mental-health-coach

• Use discount code: MHAwareness
• Valid: October 6 - October 18, 2025

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Learn more about:

• Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org
• Gateway to Hope, our mental health training program, at GTHU.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit Learn.GTHU.org to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us and stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.