Sunburnt Souls | Faith, Mental Health & Mayhem

In this raw and refreshing episode of Sunburnt Souls: A Christian Mental Health Podcast, Pastor Dave Quak sits down with Christian Sexologist Monica Cook for a candid conversation about faith, sex, and intimacy through the lens of the sacred wisdom found in the Song of Songs.

Monica and Dave unpack the crucial topic of how theology and sexology can and should work together. They directly challenge the pervasive silence and shame surrounding Christian intimacy and explore how God’s original design for desire is intended to be both holy and healing.

Honest Talk on Faith, Desire, and Healing

This episode provides grace, wisdom, and real talk for all believers by exploring:

• How a healthy theology of sex contributes to overall mental and relational well-being.
• Practical ways to challenge Christian silence and foster open communication about intimacy.
• The biblical truth that God-given desire is meant for pleasure and connection, not shame.

Whether you’re married, single, or somewhere in between, this conversation offers grace and wisdom to navigate the intersection of your faith and sexuality.

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• Build life-giving spiritual rhythms
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On Sunburnt Souls, a Christian mental health podcast, host Dave Quak sits down with Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton, the woman at the centre of one of Australia’s most shocking miscarriages of justice. Wrongfully convicted of her baby daughter’s murder, Lindy endured years of imprisonment, grief, and public scrutiny — yet never abandoned her faith in God.

In this deeply moving conversation, Lindy reflects on trusting God through unimaginable pain, forgiving those who wronged her, and discovering peace that can’t be taken away. Her story of grace, resilience, and faith under fire is a testament to God’s sustaining presence in the darkest places.

You’ll hear:

• What it means to hold onto faith when everything falls apart
• How forgiveness brings freedom after injustice
• The role of hope and Scripture during years in prison
• What healing looks like after public shame and trauma

A story of courage and redemption you’ll never forget — and a reminder that even in the depths of suffering, God’s faithfulness never fails.

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• Embrace your identity in Jesus
• Build life-giving spiritual rhythms
• Navigate anxiety, depression, and burnout with honesty and grace

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In this powerful and redemptive episode of Sunburnt Souls: A Christian Mental Health Podcast, Pastor Dave Quak sits down with Pastor Noriko Reid, one of the senior leaders at Hope Church, Gold Coast, to share her raw and honest journey through intense anxiety, depression, and into freedom through Jesus Christ.

Noriko’s story is a living testament to God’s faithfulness and the power of the Christian community. She transparently shares how:

• God’s Word and the Holy Spirit were instrumental in her healing process.
• The support of a faith-filled community provided the stability and love she needed to overcome isolation.
• She experienced deliverance that led to full restoration and the repurposing of her past pain.

Today, Pastor Noriko leads with deep compassion, offering relentless hope to others still in the fight. Her testimony is not just about survival—it’s a powerful beacon demonstrating God’s power to redeem, restore, and use your pain for His purpose.

This episode is more than an interview—it’s a lifeline. Whether you’re currently in the valley or walking alongside someone who is, Noriko Reid’s testimony will bring encouragement, faith, and practical hope.

Sunburnt Souls Unhinged is here! 

Join Dave for a fun night of comedy, stories, raw conversations and much more. Come connect, laugh, and experience life, faith and mental health in a whole new way.  For more info and tickets, click here

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Help us keep producing Christian mental health podcasts and resources that bring hope to listeners around the world and breaks the stigma in the Church. 👉 Donate to Sunburnt Souls. ALL DONATIONS OVER $2 ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

🧠 NEW ONLINE COURSE: Loving Life with Faith and Mental Health

A 28-day, FREE journey to help you:

• Embrace your identity in Jesus
• Build life-giving spiritual rhythms
• Navigate anxiety, depression, and burnout with honesty and grace

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Today, we sits down with Elle McBride— a leading voice in trauma recovery and one of the first 150 globally trained Certified Havening Techniques Practitioners and Trainers. Elle introduces us to Neuro Self-Care — a practical, neuroscience-based approach that helps people manage stress, regulate emotions, and build resilience by tapping into the brain’s natural healing abilities. Blending Havening, cutting-edge techniques, and a faith-filled, laid-back coaching style, Elle offers “therapy without the therapy.” No endless digging into the past — just powerful, spirit-led transformation. Whether you're ready for quick change or simply curious about new ways to care for your mental well-being, this episode offers a fresh and hope-filled path forward.

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Sunburnt Souls Unhinged is here! 

Join Dave for a fun night of comedy, stories, raw conversations and much more. Come connect, laugh, and experience life, faith and mental health in a whole new way.  For more info and tickets, click here

🙏 IF YOU WOULD LOVE TO SUPPORT THE MISSION

Help us keep producing Christian mental health podcasts and resources that bring hope to listeners around the world and breaks the stigma in the Church. 👉 Donate to Sunburnt Souls. ALL DONATIONS OVER $2 ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

🧠 NEW ONLINE COURSE: Loving Life with Faith and Mental Health

A 28-day, FREE journey to help you:

• Embrace your identity in Jesus
• Build life-giving spiritual rhythms
• Navigate anxiety, depression, and burnout with honesty and grace

👉 Start your 28-day journey today

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In this episode of Sunburnt Souls: A Christian Mental Health Podcast, Pastor Dave Quak sits down with Esther Thomas, Clinical Naturopath and owner of Olea Health, to explore the powerful, holistic connection between gut health and mental well-being.

With her extensive background in natural and holistic healthcare, Esther dives into the science of how imbalances in digestive health can directly contribute to common mental health struggles like stress, anxiety, poor sleep, and fatigue. She shares practical, evidence-based insights on how addressing these physical imbalances is a vital and often overlooked step in supporting mental wellness.

Nurturing Your Gut for Mental Clarity

Passionate about natural healing, Esther highlights effective, natural methods to improve gut function that can have profound, measurable effects on your mental health.

Tune in for a deeper understanding of how nurturing your gut is a key part of your overall well-being, transforming both your body and mind in a way that allows you to more fully live out your faith.

Sunburnt Souls Unhinged is here! 

Join Dave for a fun night of comedy, stories, raw conversations and much more. Come connect, laugh, and experience life, faith and mental health in a whole new way.  For more info and tickets, click here

🙏 IF YOU WOULD LOVE TO SUPPORT THE MISSION

Help us keep producing Christian mental health podcasts and resources that bring hope to listeners around the world and breaks the stigma in the Church. 👉 Donate to Sunburnt Souls. ALL DONATIONS OVER $2 ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

🧠 NEW ONLINE COURSE: Loving Life with Faith and Mental Health

A 28-day, FREE journey to help you:

• Embrace your identity in Jesus
• Build life-giving spiritual rhythms
• Navigate anxiety, depression, and burnout with honesty and grace

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In this powerful episode, Dave Quak sits down with Scott Cunningham, a self-proclaimed late bloomer who met Jesus at the age of 60. Scott shares his raw, redemptive journey through addiction, brokenness, recovery, and the relentless love of God.

💥 The Turning Point at 60

Scott opens up about:

• His early years of pain, self-sabotage, and addiction
• The turning point that led him to cry out to Jesus
• Why healing doesn’t always come quickly — but it comes deeply

💬 Real Talk on Faith, Recovery, and Grace

• What it's like to come to faith later in life
• The battle between shame and surrender
• How grace chased him down — and changed everything

🎧 Who This Episode Is For

• Anyone who feels “too far gone” for faith
• People walking with loved ones in addiction or late-stage recovery
• Listeners who love honest, hope-filled stories of redemption

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Help us keep producing Christian mental health podcasts and resources that bring hope to listeners around the world and breaks the stigma in the Church. 👉 Donate to Sunburnt Souls. ALL DONATIONS OVER $2 ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

🧠 NEW ONLINE COURSE: Loving Life with Faith and Mental Health

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• Embrace your identity in Jesus
• Build life-giving spiritual rhythms
• Navigate anxiety, depression, and burnout with honesty and grace

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In this inspiring episode of Sunburnt Souls: A Christian Mental Health Podcast, Pastor Dave Quak sits down with Andrew ‘Robbo’ Robinson—the beloved Christian radio host and long-time voice of the Rise & Shine breakfast show on Vision Christian Radio. For over 17 years, Robbo has brought joy, encouragement, and truth to the airwaves, all while openly navigating life on the Autism Spectrum (ASD).

Robbo opens up about the unique challenges and surprising strengths that come with being neurodivergent in a highly visible public ministry role. From overcoming early struggles with ASD and ADHD to embracing his God-given design, Robbo shares how faith, resilience, and purpose have fueled his journey.

Neurodiversity, Calling, and Christian Hope

You'll hear personal insights on:

• How Robbo discovered his calling in Christian radio despite the social challenges of neurodiversity.
• The real impact of autism on his mental health, ministry communication, and daily life.
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• Why he believes God uses every voice—especially those that feel unexpected or different—to share Christian hope.
• The power of finding strength in weakness through the lens of faith.

This episode is a powerful celebration of calling, courage, and Christian mental health through the lens of neurodiversity.

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🧠 NEW ONLINE COURSE: Loving Life with Faith and Mental Health

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• Embrace your identity in Jesus
• Build life-giving spiritual rhythms
• Navigate anxiety, depression, and burnout with honesty and grace

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In this second part of the conversation, Dr Ashleigh unpacks how true transformation isn’t just about changing thoughts, but about healing the nervous system, renewing the mind, and living in alignment with who God created us to be.

If you're a leader, a parent, or simply someone longing to live from a place of peace rather than pressure—this episode is packed with wisdom you won't want to miss.

🔗 Connect with Ash and Re-MIND: www.re-mind.institute
📩 Email: [email protected]
📱 Instagram: @re.mind.institute
👤 Follow Ashleigh: @dr.ashleighmoreland

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Help us keep producing Christian mental health podcasts and resources that bring hope to listeners around the world and breaks the stigma in the Church. 👉 Donate to Sunburnt Souls. ALL DONATIONS OVER $2 ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

🧠 NEW ONLINE COURSE: Loving Life with Faith and Mental Health

A 28-day, FREE journey to help you:

• Embrace your identity in Jesus
• Build life-giving spiritual rhythms
• Navigate anxiety, depression, and burnout with honesty and grace

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In this episode, Dave sits down with Dr Ashleigh Moreland to explore the intersection of science, spirit, and the renewing of the mind. If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode or like you’re just getting through the day, this conversation is for you.

Ash brings both personal insight and professional expertise to the table, helping us understand how the brain, body, and spirit all work together—and how transformation begins when we align our thinking with God’s truth.

This is part one of a two-part conversation, so be sure to catch the next episode for more tools and wisdom from Ashleigh.

🔗 Connect with Ash and Re-MIND: www.re-mind.institute
📩 Email: [email protected]
📱 Instagram: @re.mind.institute 

https://www.instagram.com/dr.ashleighmoreland/ 

Sunburnt Souls Unhinged is here! 

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Help us keep producing Christian mental health podcasts and resources that bring hope to listeners around the world and breaks the stigma in the Church. 👉 Donate to Sunburnt Souls. ALL DONATIONS OVER $2 ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

🧠 NEW ONLINE COURSE: Loving Life with Faith and Mental Health

A 28-day, FREE journey to help you:

• Embrace your identity in Jesus
• Build life-giving spiritual rhythms
• Navigate anxiety, depression, and burnout with honesty and grace

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This week on Sunburnt Souls: A Christian Mental Health Podcast, Pastor Dave Quak sits down with Rev Dr Tania Harris—pastor, theologian, and founder of God Conversations—to explore the crucial skill of recognizing and responding to God’s voice when your thoughts feel chaotic.

This conversation provides essential clarity for anyone who has ever asked, “Was that really you, Lord?” or wrestled with doubt. We tackle the core issues of discerning God's voice while managing mental health challenges:

• Why God still speaks today—and the various ways He communicates.
• The practical difference between hearing God and just hearing your own intrusive or anxious thoughts.
• How to test what you're hearing (without spiraling into crippling self-doubt).
• The vital role mental health plays in the conversation, and why having a condition like anxiety or bipolar disorder does not disqualify you from hearing God.
• Is it still safe to say "God told me..."?

This episode will help you grow in confidence, clarity, and trust in your relationship with God, even when your mind feels messy.

🎧 Resources from Rev Dr Tania Harris

Theologian | Pastor | Founder of God Conversations

If you loved the episode and want to dig deeper into hearing God’s voice, check out these trusted resources from Rev Dr Tania Harris.

🌐 Official Website

www.godconversations.com
This is the hub for all things Tania Harris — teachings, courses, blogs, and updates on where she’s speaking next.

📘 Books

God Conversations: Stories of How God Speaks and What Happens When He Does
A powerful read that unpacks real-life stories of people hearing from God — and the impact it made.
👉 Buy it here

🎓 Courses & Training

Hearing God’s Voice (Online Course)
Perfect for small groups, churches, or individuals who want to grow in confidently recognising God’s voice.
👉 Explore the course

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🧠 NEW ONLINE COURSE: Loving Life with Faith and Mental Health

A 28-day, FREE journey to help you:

• Embrace your identity in Jesus
• Build life-giving spiritual rhythms
• Navigate anxiety, depression, and burnout with honesty and grace

👉 Start your 28-day journey today

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