Words of Life

We are so excited to share our special, 5-week Christmas Serie, “At The Table”. During the Holidays and especially Christmas, most of us seem to focus on family more than other times of the year. And as a new year approaches, we tend to have reflective and meaningful conversations around a Christmas dinner. In this series, we’ve eavesdropped on two of these gatherings as they reflect on 2019, share heartaches and answered prayers, and discuss what it means to them that GOD BECAME MAN. SERIES: At The Table Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In today’s final episode, we say farewell and thank you to counselor, Aleata Dawkins for joining us. If you are struggling with a mental health crisis, we want to encourage you to reach out to your local church or local salvation army. You can visit https://www.salvationarmy.org/ to find the Salvation Army nearest you. Or visit CCESONLINE.COM (Christian Counseling and Educational Services) or NAMI.ORG (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Series: HEADSPACE/ a series on mental health Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

As we begin to conclude our series on mental health, Bernie and Aleata discuss mental health as new creations. Throughout the Bible, we see accounts of depression, we see moments of distress and moments of victory. In Christ, we are overcomers and the Gospel message is a message of redemption. If you are struggling with a mental health crisis, know that there is nothing you can go through that God can’t get you through. Series: HEADSPACE/ a series on mental health Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Here is the extended version of our conversation with Rob and Heather Dolby. They discuss life in recovery and the church’s role in welcoming someone back into the community after treatment. Series: HEADSPACE/ a series on mental health Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

As we continue our discussion on addiction, today, Aleata discusses recovery. Specifically, she offers advice on what the family of a recovering person can do to help. We are also joined, once again, by Rob and Heather Dolby as they discuss the church’s role in welcoming someone back into the community after treatment. Series: HEADSPACE/ a series on mental health Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Here is the part-one, extended interview with Rob and Heather Dolby. They join us to share their own story and discuss some of the powerful ways God has allowed them to do ministry with those struggling with addictions. Series: HEADSPACE/ a series on mental health Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today we begin a two-part discussion on addiction. Aleata shares some of the causes and some of the philosophies behind treatments. We are also joined by Salvation Army Officers, Rob and Heather Dolby. They share their own testimony and discuss some of the powerful work God has allowed them to do in this area through The Salvation Army. Series: HEADSPACE/ a series on mental health Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

As Aleata and Bernie continue the discussion on grief, today they discuss the process in finding a new normal. Many traumas aren’t something any of us can “get over”, instead, Aleata discusses the process of finding a new “normal” and how we can offer a ministry of presence by just being there for someone going through a hard time. Series: HEADSPACE/ a series on mental health Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) isn’t just reserved for those who have witnessed the horrors of war but can be experienced by anyone. Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes and some events can leave such a lasting impact that we may need outside help to overcome. In today’s episode, Aleata discusses that the stages of grief don’t happen in a fish bowl. Pain can be a much more complicated thing to move past. Series: HEADSPACE/ a series on mental health Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Depression among older adults is a real concern and 35% of adults with a major depressive episode never received treatment. We’ve all heard the term “Mid-life crisis”, and this can truly be a sign of depression. By the time we reach this age, it’s common to look back and have regrets but Bernie and Aleata offer Biblical encouragement on how to look forward. Series: HEADSPACE/ a series on mental health Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.