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Fresh Hope for Mental Health

Pastor Brad Hoefs
Bipolar Disorder
Christian Faith
Mental Health
Sleep
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Panic Disorder
Anxiety
Fresh Hope Ministries
Christianity
Religious Trauma
Discovering Your Internal Universe
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Insomnia
Trauma
Grieving
Fresh Start
Sleep Habits Journal
Brad Hoefs
Cristina Baker
Religion
Forgiveness

Fresh Hope for Mental Health is a production of Fresh Hope Ministries, www.FreshHope.us. The purpose of Fresh Hope for Mental Health is to empower those with a mental health diagnosis to live a faith-filled and rich life in spite of having a mental health challenge. The program is hosted by Pastor Brad Hoefs, the founder of Fresh Hope. He is also the author of, "Fresh Hope: Living Well in Spite of... more

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In this episode, Pastor Brad talks with author and speaker Maria I. Morgan about her powerful journey through anxiety and depression. Maria shares how her first experience with anxiety and depression began in 2006 after a car accident. During that se... more

In this episode, Pastor Brad interviews Donavan Wallenburg, a faith-based mental health advocate living with Bipolar I disorder. Donavan shares his personal journey, including his struggles with alcohol that began in high school, the impact of his pa... more

In this episode, Pastor Brad interviews Pastor Dustin Kleinschmidt, author of The Wilderness Way. Dustin shares his personal journey of faith, beginning with a childhood marked by trauma and growing up without a Christian background. As a teenager, h... more

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In this episode, Pastor Brad sits down with Dr. Benjamin Long, a sleep medicine physician and author of Sleep Habits J... more

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Maria Morgan
Award-winning author and speaker on anxiety, depression, and faith
Author of Hope Ignited; Fresh Hope Ministries
Episode: Hope Ignited: Maria I. Morgan's Journey Through Anxiety, Depression, and Faith
Donavan Wallenburg
Individual sharing bipolar disorder journey and recovery
Northwest Iowa / Truck driver
Episode: Finding Hope with Bipolar Disorder: Donavan Wallenburg's Story
Dustin Kleinschmidt
Pastor, former worship leader and church planter, author
Independent author/pastor
Episode: Finding God in the Wilderness: A Conversation with Dustin Kleinschmidt
Benjamin Long
Sleep medicine physician, pediatrician, assistant professor of pediatrics; author focused on Christian sleep practices
Sleep Medicine Physician; Christian worldview author
Episode: Overcoming Insomnia: Faith-Based Sleep Habits with Dr. Benjamin Long
Cody Deese
Pastor in Georgia; author of Discovering Your Internal Universe, The Unexpected Good News About Anxiety, Panic, and Fear
Vining's Lake Church; author
Episode: Finding Hope Through Anxiety: A Conversation with Cody Deese
Jimmy George
Pastor, Executive Director of Fresh Start
Fresh Start Ministries
Episode: Escaping the Trap of Unprocessed Pain
Dr. Audrey Davidheiser
Licensed psychologist in California, certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, IFSI-approved clinical consultant
IFS therapy practice; Los Angeles Dream Center counseling center
Episode: Healing from the Inside Out: Trauma, Faith, and the Power of IFS
Ruby Lucas
Author, speaker, and mental health advocate
Author of I WILL Fly, My Journey With Bipolar Disorder
Episode: Finding Hope Through Bipolar Disorder – Interview with Ruby Lucas
Katie Allred
Church communications specialist, author of Church Communications
Missional Marketing (acquired entity); Church Communications (founder)
Episode: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Katie Allred's Story

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Brad Hoefs
Host of Fresh Hope for Mental Health

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • This podcast is THE BEST

    Thank you Pastor Brad for your service to God and people. He is the real deal.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    a man in love wih Jesus
    United States9 months ago
  • Thank you

    I’ve been enjoying the Fresh Hope episodes for a while. As a parent of a young adult who struggles with mental health issues, this podcast helps me feel less alone and also provides relevant information that is helpful. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aries 21
    United States3 years ago
  • Wonderful Mental Health Resource

    I just discovered Fresh Hope a few days ago and the amount of education and help for understanding

    my own mood disorders is beyond anything I have ever found. Thank you so much Pastor Brad for devoting your life and time to making this available to people who need help and aren't finding it on their own.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trennerwyo
    United States4 years ago
  • Fantastic Program Filled with Wisdom and Truth

    I am so blessed to have found this. I feel like this is the program I needed to hear right now. So much truth in love. Thank you Pastor Brad, you are a blessing to me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jasman3269
    United States6 years ago
  • The Best Idea I’ve Heard In A Long Time!

    Listening to podcast with Sydney Hankerson, Brad Hoefs spoke about an idea that is so revolutionary and I’d like to see come to fruition. Choosing a therapist like going to speed dating. I can’t tell you the frustration of not having the right therapist and of course getting charged for the session. Not being understood, feeling what is wrong with me, why can’t I communicate. Brad, PLEASE find a way for us to interview potential therapists and psychiatrists.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DSolon
    United States6 years ago

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The show is seen as a helpful, hopeful resource that blends spiritual guidance with evidence-based approaches.
Guests are described as credible, relatable, and mix personal stories with practical tools.
Listeners praise the host for compassionate, non-judgmental conversations about mental health within faith communities.

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Katie Allred's Story
Q: What are you doing now, and what would you say to someone going through similar struggles?
Katie describes working with Missional Marketing, continuing church communications work, and encourages seeking help, rest, and a blended faith-and-therapy approach while acknowledging the non-quick nature of mental health recovery.
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Katie Allred's Story
Q: How did you come to understand that you could love Jesus and have a therapist or medication?
She explains reaching a crisis point with suicidal ideation, realizing therapy and appropriate medication were necessary, and recognizing that faith and medical care can complement each other.
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Katie Allred's Story
Q: Tell me about your journey with the Lord and your personal walk.
Katie recounts growing up in a supportive church environment, the impact of family experiences, and how her faith formed a frame through which she navigated burnout, depression, and later recovery.
Overcoming Insomnia: Faith-Based Sleep Habits with Dr. Benjamin Long
Q: My first question to you is, do you ever sleep?
The guest explains his own sleep patterns and emphasizes the need to manage sleep health as part of overall well-being, including professional guidance when relevant.
Hope Ignited: Maria I. Morgan's Journey Through Anxiety, Depression, and Faith
Q: Tell us about the book and what you hope it provides for readers.
Maria describes Hope Ignited as a holistic, body-soul-spirit approach to breaking free from negative thinking and living with joy and purpose. The book stems from her own two-and-a-half-year journey through anxiety, depression, and psychosis, and offers practical steps, spiritual insight, and examples of accountability and faith-based practices.

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What is Fresh Hope for Mental Health about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A faith-forward mental health program centers conversations on anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep, addiction, and recovery, all framed within a Christian worldview. Guests include authors, clinicians, pastors, and people with lived experience who share personal journeys toward healing, practical coping tools, and faith-based strategies. The host blends spiritual guidance with evidence-informed approaches, highlighting community support groups, therapy, and prayer as complementary paths to wellbeing. Notable themes include overcoming trauma, navigating mental illness within faith communities, and integrating medical care with spiritual practice. The show often features structured healing programs, mindfulness and CBT-inspired techniques, and... more

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Recent guests on Fresh Hope for Mental Health include:

1. Maria Morgan
2. Donavan Wallenburg
3. Dustin Kleinschmidt
4. Benjamin Long
5. Cody Deese
6. Jimmy George
7. Dr. Audrey Davidheiser
8. Ruby Lucas

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