Mandy shares what it feels like to have an outsider mentality, how it develops, and how it can both help and hinder us in day-to-day life and ministry.

This lesson profiles clinical depression treatment options then recommends practical day to day ways to improve symptoms of depression. It also takes a look at various Biblical figures as well as the lives of Charles Spurgeon and Martin Luther for advice

A lesson on the importance of self-control, and a visit to Mandy's garden for her thoughts on how to grow not just fruit and veggies but also personal motivation and self-discipline in your life.

Mandy explains the origins of the term "gaslighting" and teaches how the church can identify and defend themselves against narcissists in a culture of chaos.

Mandy uses the basic structure of a play, protagonist vs antagonist, as metaphor to understand the anger and violence we see in the culture around us, and she shares her heart about how to help heal our communities and nation.

Mandy contends with the complex issues of miraculous healing, why a loving God would allow suffering, loss of faith, and how to handle it when healing doesn't come.

In this episode, Mandy opens up about her own journey through complicated grief, miscarriages, chronic illness, and a cancer scare.

In part 1 Mandy explores normal grief and the existential horror of death, comparing and contrasting Stoic philosophy, existential psychology, and portions of the book "A Grief Observed" by C.S. Lewis.

Mandy teaches how approaching your life with intentionality and "fresh eyes" can help you discard old, dysfunctional behaviors, attitudes, and relationships in pursuit of a better life and stronger faith.

Mandy discusses how abuse victims struggle with the concept of grace.