Sunburnt Souls | Faith, Mental Health & Mayhem

In Part 2 of our Walk for a Bloke special, Dave, Zac, Jared, and Brad go deeper. If Part 1 was about the event, Part 2 is about the men behind it — their stories, their struggles, and the hope they’re clinging to.

We talk about what it’s like to feel completely lost as a man, how faith intersects with mental illness, and why these chat might be uncomfortable… but they’re also vital.

If you’ve ever thought “I’m not okay,” or you’ve watched a mate fall apart and not known what to say — this is the episode to lean into.

In this episode:
☑️ Real testimonies from the boys
☑️ Faith when it feels distant
☑️ Why blokes need brotherhood
☑️ Encouragement for those walking through the valley
☑️ What we’re praying for as we walk to Cooly

📞 Crisis Support (24/7)

💙 Beyond Blue
For mental health support, counselling, and resources.
Call: 1300 22 4636
Visit: www.beyondblue.org.au
Chat Online: Available 24/7

💛 Lifeline Australia
If you're in crisis, feeling overwhelmed or thinking about suicide.
Call: 13 11 14
Visit: www.lifeline.org.au
Text or chat online also available.

🧡 Suicide Call Back Service
Phone and online counselling for people affected by suicide.
Call: 1300 659 467
Visit: www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

🧍‍♂️ Men-Specific Help

Spoke to a Bloke
Support, events, and awareness for men’s mental health.
Visit: www.spoketoabloke.org

MensLine Australia
For men dealing with family, mental health, or relationship issues.
Call: 1300 78 99 78
Visit: www.mensline.org.au

🙏 Faith-Based Support

Living Temple Christian Church
Need prayer? A pastor to talk to? We’re here for you.
📍 Gold Coast QLD
livingtemple.com.au

Sunburnt Souls Podcast
Real talk on faith and mental health. Not a hotline, but a lifeline of stories and hope.
🎧 Search Sunburnt Souls wherever you get your podcasts.

🚨 In an Emergency

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, please call 000 or go to your nearest hospital.

A Final Word...

You’re not weak for needing help. You’re brave for reaching out.
 Blokes, your life matters. Your story’s not over. And healing is possible.

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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Join Dave Quak as he sits down with Zac, Jared, and Brad for a raw and real chat about men’s suicide prevention. This one’s personal, powerful, and packed with purpose. The crew chats about the Walk for a Bloke event on the Gold Coast (25km from Surfers to Cooly), and why initiatives like this are more important than ever.

We’re not here to sugar-coat anything — this is about showing up for your mates, starting real conversations, and walking side by side through the heaviness men often carry in silence.

If you’re a man who’s been on the edge, or you know someone who is, this episode’s for you.

In this episode:
☑️ Why the walk matters
☑️ What we’ve all faced personally
☑️ Mental health in the trades and everyday Aussie bloke life
☑️ The heart behind Spoke to a Bloke
☑️ How to get involved and support

📞 Crisis Support (24/7)

💙 Beyond Blue
For mental health support, counselling, and resources.
Call: 1300 22 4636
Visit: www.beyondblue.org.au
Chat Online: Available 24/7

💛 Lifeline Australia
If you're in crisis, feeling overwhelmed or thinking about suicide.
Call: 13 11 14
Visit: www.lifeline.org.au
Text or chat online also available.

🧡 Suicide Call Back Service
Phone and online counselling for people affected by suicide.
Call: 1300 659 467
Visit: www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

🧍‍♂️ Men-Specific Help

Spoke to a Bloke
Support, events, and awareness for men’s mental health.
Visit: www.spoketoabloke.org

MensLine Australia
For men dealing with family, mental health, or relationship issues.
Call: 1300 78 99 78
Visit: www.mensline.org.au

🙏 Faith-Based Support

Living Temple Christian Church
Need prayer? A pastor to talk to? We’re here for you.
📍 Gold Coast QLD
livingtemple.com.au

Sunburnt Souls Podcast
Real talk on faith and mental health. Not a hotline, but a lifeline of stories and hope.
🎧 Search Sunburnt Souls wherever you get your podcasts.

🚨 In an Emergency

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, please call 000 or go to your nearest hospital.

A Final Word...

You’re not weak for needing help. You’re brave for reaching out.
 Blokes, your life matters. Your story’s not over. And healing is possible.

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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Ever feel like your approach to mental health is totally different from the people around you? You may be The Owl, overthinking every decision, or The Goldfish, moving on before fully processing your emotions.

In this engaging episode of Sunburnt Souls: A Christian Mental Health Podcast, Pastor Dave Quak dives into The 10 Animal Personalities of Mental Health—a fun yet insightful framework for self-understanding. From The Dog (the support-seeking connector) to The Elephant (the deep feeler), each personality type has unique strengths and struggles.

This framework shapes the way we navigate healing, emotional regulation, relationships, and faith. Whether you're a cautious Cat, a steady Tortoise, or a flexible Chameleon, this episode will help you:

• Understand your unique mental health style and why you react the way you do.
• Identify your personality’s greatest spiritual and emotional struggle.
• Learn how your personality can best integrate faith-based mental health practices.

Listen now to understand yourself and those around you on a deeper level. Share this episode and let us know which animal you are!

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 powerful and essential episode of Sunburnt Souls: A Christian Mental Health Podcast, Pastor Dave Quak sits down with minister Jennifer Jessop to explore the depths of spiritual warfare, deliverance, and the transformative power of the Love of Jesus in the context of mental health.

Jennifer, a minister with a deep passion for setting captives free, shares her biblical approach to prayer, spiritual discernment, and the authority believers have in Christ to overcome darkness and oppression. We tackle questions many Christians are wrestling with:

• What is spiritual warfare, and how does it practically impact our daily mental and emotional lives?
• How does deliverance ministry bring freedom and healing to those battling spiritual oppression and strongholds?
• What role does God's Love play in confronting the enemy and standing firm in faith?
• How can believers walk in boldness and victory through the power of the Holy Spirit without resorting to fear or superstition?

Whether you're curious about spiritual warfare, seeking freedom through deliverance, or wanting to step into the fullness of your God-given authority, this episode will equip and encourage you to address strongholds impacting your Christian mental health journey.

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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Join us for a refreshing and insightful conversation on Sunburnt Souls: A Christian Mental Health Podcast with Chris Cipollone, one year after his first appearance. Chris reflects on how the vision of embracing life to the full—heart, soul, mind, and strength—has shaped his work and his personal journey over the past year.

With a practical and faith-filled approach, Chris explores the crucial topic of integrating Christian faith, mental health, and everyday life for genuine, lasting healing.

Integrating Faith, Mental Health, and Everyday Life

Chris shares powerful insights into:

• How clinical and spiritual care must work together for true, holistic healing.
• The importance of a Christ-centered, balanced perspective on mental well-being and personal growth.
• Practical steps individuals and organizations can take to flourish by embracing both faith and professional support.

A Holistic Solution to Life’s Challenges

This episode is essential listening for anyone seeking a balanced, Christ-centered approach to mental health and personal growth. Whether you’re struggling, searching for direction, or looking to integrate faith with practical well-being, Chris offers wisdom, encouragement, and tangible next steps.

Discover how focusing on mental, emotional, and spiritual health together can help you experience Life to the Full and bring true freedom and flourishing.

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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Sunburnt Souls – Where Faith and Mental Health Collide

In this insightful and relatable episode of Sunburnt Souls, Dave Quak takes a deep dive into the reality of frustration—whether it’s caused by difficult people, unexpected life challenges, or the struggles of mental health.

Using a personal story about an incredibly frustrating encounter at the shops, Dave explores how faith intersects with our everyday frustrations. Life can be overwhelming, and even Jesus faced frustrating situations, but having a biblical perspective can help us respond with grace and patience.

What Fuels Our Frustration?

Dave unpacks several key contributors to frustration, including:

• Unrealistic expectations—when life, people, or even ourselves don’t meet our hopes.
• The burden of material possessions—how “stuff” can add unnecessary stress.
• Impatience with God’s timing—why waiting can feel like the hardest part of faith.
• The unique frustrations of mental illness—when our own minds become the battlefield.
• Spiritual warfare—how unseen struggles can weigh us down in unexpected ways.

Holding Onto Faith in the Middle of the Mess

Through practical examples, Dave encourages listeners to:

• Lean into Jesus rather than letting frustration control them.
• Seek healing for mental, emotional, and spiritual burdens.
• Trust in God’s process, even when it feels painfully slow.

Listen Now: Finding Peace in the Chaos

Frustration is a natural part of living in a broken world, but it doesn’t have to define us. This episode is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, discouraged, or just plain fed up with life’s challenges.

Dave closes with a prayer for those struggling with frustration and an invitation to stay connected, support the ministry, and walk this journey of faith and mental well-being together.

• Subscribe to Sunburnt Souls for more real conversations on faith and mental health.
• Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your preferred platform.

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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Sunburnt Souls – Where Faith and Mental Health Collide

What if the worst moments in your life could become your greatest superpower?

In this episode of Sunburnt Souls, Dave Quak sits down with Kingsley Colley—a global speaker, radio host, podcaster, business owner, coach, musician, and all-around powerhouse of inspiration.

Your Past Doesn’t Define You—Your Choices Do

Kingsley believes that your future isn’t determined by your past, but by:

• Your mindset and how you view challenges.
• The daily habits that shape your future.
• The decisions you make today that define your legacy.

How to Push Yourself Further, No Matter Your Circumstances

We dive deep into:

• Creating, living, and leaving a lasting legacy.
• Why modern conveniences may actually be holding us back.
• How to break free from limitations and step into the life you were made for.

Listen Now: Step Into Your Purpose

If you’re ready to stop making excuses, shake off limitations, and live with purpose, this episode is for you.

• Check out Tomorrow Is Not Today
• Subscribe to Sunburnt Souls for more conversations about faith, resilience, and transformation.
• Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your preferred platform.

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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Sunburnt Souls – A Christian Mental Health Podcast

In this raw and real episode of Sunburnt Souls, Dave Quak sits down with Tomas Heligr-Pyke—a charismatic introvert with a brilliantly complicated journey of faith and mental illness.

Tom shares his experience of loving Jesus while living with schizophrenia, opening up about:

• The ups and downs of mental illness.
• How God’s grace meets us in the middle of life’s mess.
• What an unshakeable faith looks like, even when reality feels uncertain.

God’s Love is Bigger Than Our Struggles

This conversation is a powerful reminder that mental illness does not disqualify us from God’s love or purpose. Tom’s testimony is filled with hope, resilience, and deep faith—showing that Jesus is present, even in the most challenging moments.

Listen Now: A Story of Faith and Mental Resilience

If you’ve ever wondered how faith and schizophrenia coexist, or if you’re looking for encouragement in your own struggles, this episode is not to be missed.

• Listen to Tom’s Testimony at Burleigh Village Uniting Church.
• Subscribe to Sunburnt Souls for more honest conversations on faith and mental health.
• Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your preferred platform.

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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What happens when a life ruled by addiction, confusion, and emptiness is interrupted by Jesus?

In this episode, Dave Quak sits down with Mat Smith, who shares his raw, honest story of meeting Christ—and what one year of following Jesus has done to his heart, habits, and healing.

🔥 From Chaos to Clarity

Mat opens up about:

• His life before faith: addiction, anxiety, and searching for purpose
• The moment Jesus broke through his darkness
• How daily trust in Christ is reshaping his mind, emotions, and relationships

💬 Why This Story Matters

Mat's story is proof that it’s never too late to change. Through setbacks, surrender, and simple faith, he’s discovering what real freedom in Jesus looks like—and he’s just getting started.

🎧 Who This Episode Is For

• Anyone in early recovery or rebuilding their faith
• Those questioning if transformation is possible
• Listeners who love real, no-fluff testimonies of grace and grit

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

📩 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

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On Sunburnt Souls, a Christian mental health podcast, host Dave Quak tackles the episode I Can’t Pray the Bipolar Away – Dissecting John MacArthur’s Views on Mental Illness. This raw and honest conversation confronts the harmful idea that mental illness isn’t real and that psychiatry or medication show a lack of faith.

As a pastor living with bipolar disorder, Dave brings personal insight and theological clarity to the tension between faith, therapy, and mental health — showing that God’s healing can work through prayer and professional help.

You’ll hear:

• Why denying mental illness causes deep harm in Christian communities
• How faith and psychology can work together in God’s design for healing
• Why therapy and medication don’t mean weak faith — they’re tools of grace
• How churches can break stigma and embrace compassion

This is a bold, necessary conversation for anyone who’s been told to “just pray harder” or felt shame for struggling.

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

📩 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

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