Soul Grit

Many Christians are familiar with the verse that tells us to "take our thoughts captive," but when we're juggling up to 60,000 thoughts per day, that can feel impossible! Victoria Lydon is here to help us break down a simple, faithful process for submitting our thoughts lives and receiving health in return.

Victoria Lydon can be found at www.choose2think.co, where you'll find links to her podcast, books, and social media channels. You can grab her ultimate gratitude guide for free HERE.

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Trigger Warning: Mark discusses briefly some of the abuse that happened to him as a young child. Feel free to skip or save for later if you are sensitive to this content.

A prescription drug addiction landed Mark McNear in rehab, hoping it would be a quick fix so he could get back to his therapy practice and his family. But instead, a caring therapist walked with him to heal the childhood trauma that led to his addiction in adulthood. Mark has written a book to share about his past, his healing, and his hope for the future.

Find Dr. Mark McNear at www.markmcnear.com and check out his book Finding My Words to hear the whole redemptive story.

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Have you tried to set a boundary, only to feel frustrated and hurt in relationships? Does your life feel out of whack but you can't figure out why you're not meeting your goals for faith, wellness, or career? Meghan DeVito is a life coach and boundaries expert, here to help us understand the why, when, and how of boundaries.

Meghan DeVito is a Boundary Coach with a biblical perspective. You can find out more by visiting www.meghandevito.com, where you can find her free 5 minute guide for having strong boundaries. Meghan mentioned a few books in this episode, including: Good Boundaries and Goodbyes by Lysa TerKuerst, Boundary Boss by Terri Cole, and Starved by Amy Seiffert.

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Have you ever felt stuck in a relationship? Like you can't communicate or solve conflicts with the person you love? Relationship coaching might be a valuable tool in achieving the kind of marriage you desire. In this episode, Catie Loeffler talks with Ann about relationship coaching: what is it, who is it for, and when should a relationship be referred to a licensed therapist instead of a coach.

Catie Loeffler offers relationship coaching to couples and individuals online throughout the country and in-person in Southern California. You can find out more at firstthingsfirstcoaching.com. Stay tuned for more relationship resources coming soon from Catie's new YouTube channel.

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When Jesus took on human flesh, he was the most emotionally healthy person ever to walk the earth. What are the markers of emotional health that Jesus displayed? Our guest Chris Thurman is here to show us how Jesus made a way for our emotional health, too.

Dr. Chris Thurman is a psychologist, author, and speaker with years of experience helping people understand how their faith and mental health go hand in hand. You can find out more by visiting drchristhurman.com and be sure to check out his newest book Emotionally Healthy Christianity: Following in the Psychological Footsteps of Christ.

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In a culture where personal freedom is valued, we might expect individuals to feel emotionally free and fulfilled. But Robin Mubarik discovered when he moved to Lithuania that most young people he met were struggling with loneliness, trauma, and suicidal thoughts. Robin founded Gausus Gyvenimas (in English: "Abundant Life") to strengthen ties with young adults in Lithuania to fight back against suicide and abuse.

Robin Mubarik had a background of nursing in Pakistan, but left to study theology in Lithuania, where he discovered a new vision for ministry. He welcomes volunteers, giving, and collaboration with those who are interested in moving the needle on mental health in Eastern Europe. This episode is Part 1 of a conversation with Robin. Tune in later this fall to hear the rest of the conversation, where Robin will share his research about mental health for ministry leaders, including cross-cultural and trauma-informed considerations.

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Imagine not being able to communicate in a way that represents your full intelligence and relational ability. It would have a huge impact on your wellbeing and relationships! Anne Maki is a speech and communication expert who helps accented professionals express themselves clearly in American English. Anne has discovered how much being understood impacts our wellbeing.

You can reach Anne Maki through her website or on LinkedIn. Pass this episode along to someone who wants to communicate more clearly.

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Faith Lee is a college student at Biola University with a powerful story of healing and God's faithfulness. She talks with Ann about how God worked in her heart after a life-altering accident and how she sees Him working in her mental health, friendships, and perspective on dating. This episode is a must if you have college, high school, or middle school aged people in your life.

You can find Faith on her podcast The Faith Show, on LinkedIn, and on IG @thefaithshowpodcast.

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The Soul Grit Podcast has another year under the belt! We covered trauma, busyness and rest, body theology, and lots of fun interviews. It was also the season that was disrupted halfway through by a scary medical crisis. Hear all the highlights, celebrations, and updates from Season 2 in this episode!

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Do you know if there are members of your church who need extra support when struggling with their mental health? What if a member of your church staff were dealing with a disorder like Bipolar II?

Malinda Fugate is an author and a church staff member working in children's ministry. She also deals with a Bipolar Disorder diagnosis. In this episode, she shares what has made her feel supported in her church community.

Find Malinda's books, social media links, and Substack writings at www.malindafugate.com.

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