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Sunburnt Souls: A Christian Mental Health Podcast

Dave Quak
Mental Health
Bipolar Disorder
Faith
Christianity
Marriage
Depression
Ministry
Parenting
Anxiety
Christian Faith
Motherhood
Anorexia
Cultural Expectations
Community Support
Inner Healing
Cannabis
Mental Health Support
Leadership
Christian Ministry
Childbirth

Searching for real conversations about Christian mental health — faith, anxiety, depression, and emotional resilience — shared with raw honesty and biblical hope? You’ve found it.

Sunburnt Souls is a Christian mental health podcast where faith and mental health meet real life. Each episode offers faith-based coping strategies, spiritual encouragement, and raw stories of hope.

I’m Pastor Dave Quak ... more

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Latest Episodes

A runaway prophet, a repenting city, and a God who refuses to be less merciful than He is—Jonah’s story hits closer to home than we like to admit. We open the book not to argue about a fish, but to wrestle with why a man who knows God’s heart would s... more

A quiet living room in Bethany, a sealed tomb, and a Savior who stops to weep before he calls a name—this is where faith and mental wellbeing meet. We invited listeners into the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus to explore how Jesus honors different ... more

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What if your greatest risk isn’t suffering, but success? We dive into David’s uneven path from overlooked shepherd to celebrated king to show how formation in hidden places can hold you together when the spotlight doesn’t. This is a story about menta... more

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The story of Hannah opens inside a storm of rivalry, shame, and unmet longing—and yet it becomes a roadmap for hope. We unpack how a woman dismissed by culture and misread by a priest found language for her pain, courage for her vow, and a song that ... more

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Jessica Quak
Episode: How the Bible Speaks When You’re Mentally Hurting: Finding God in Every Genre
Maddy Mandall
A leader focused on developing young adults in ministry and advocating for women's roles in leadership.
Episode: Women in Leadership with Jess Quak and Maddy Mandall: Navigating Faith, Ministry, and Mental Health (Part 2)
Jess Quak
Senior pastor and church planter with a focus on women's leadership in the church.
Episode: Women in Leadership with Jess Quak and Maddy Mandall: Navigating Faith, Ministry, and Mental Health (Part 2)
Ralph Mayhew
Senior Pastor of Village Church and YouTube creator.
Village Church
Episode: Faith, Mental Health & Ministry: Ralph Mayhew on Depression, Pastoring, and Finding Joy in Jesus
Tina Bullis
Survivor of multiple health challenges including depression, PTSD, stroke, and brain cancer
Episode: Surviving Depression, PTSD, Mania, Postpartum Depression, Epilepsy, Stroke & Brain Cancer! Tina's Story of Faith and Redemption
Lydia Farbach
Friend sharing her experience with postpartum psychosis and insights into mental health
Episode: Postpartum Psychosis, Schizoaffective Disorder & Faith in Chaos: Lydia’s Story
Monica Cook
Christian sexologist working with the Life to the Full crew
Life to the Full
Episode: Christian Sexologist Monica Cook: Sex, Theology, and the Healing Wisdom of Song of Songs
Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton
Public figure falsely accused in the death of her daughter, Azaria
Episode: Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton: Surviving Injustice, Holding onto Faith & Finding Forgiveness
Noriko Reid
Senior pastor with a testimony of healing from borderline personality disorder.
Hope Church
Episode: From Darkness to Deliverance: Pastor Noriko Reid’s Story of Healing from Anxiety and Depression

Host

Dave Quak
Pastor and host with lived experience of bipolar disorder, providing insights into faith and mental health.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 153 ratings
  • Great Pod

    A great podcast, it has really helped me understand mental health on a much deeper level.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ridley Boy
    Australia3 months ago
  • Good listen

    Great podcast, it’s good to have a place that covers topics that aren’t always spoken about. We all face struggles but are often taught that it’s a weakness to show vulnerability and to share these stories. Good to have a place to hear God working in people’s lives and ultimately sustaining them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MajorBadger
    Australia3 months ago
  • Refreshing

    Dave is so encouraging and his perspective on life, mental health, the good, the bad and the blessed has genuinely helped my family. I always feel uplifted after the weekly update from Dave and his guests. Keep up the great work Dave and Jess.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tempo77
    Australia3 months ago
  • Love 🫶

    I love these episodes. They’re so real and such a good reminder that it’s okay to be honest, to feel safe, and to have a faith that’s real instead of perfect. Growing up, I struggled with seeing Christianity as perfectionism, So hearing you guys talk about faith and the Bible in such an authentic way really means a lot. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shelly Moloney
    Australia3 months ago
  • Raw, vulnerable, real

    Cutting through the common facade us humans tend to project- that we’ve got it all together, Dave honestly and openly shares his own journey and explores multiple forms of mental illness that so many of us suffer from. With so many wise voices on mental illness from the community with Christ at the centre of the conversation, it’s a must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rennerator
    New Zealand3 months ago

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Reviews highlight the important discussions on topics often stigmatized within the church, promoting transparency and healing.
Listeners recommend the podcast for its relatable and uplifting approach, making complex issues accessible and understandable.
Many find encouragement and hope through the shared personal experiences of both hosts and guests.
Listeners appreciate the authenticity and rawness of the conversations, especially around mental health and faith.

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Elijah Wanted to Die — And God Didn’t Immediately Fix It
Q: In this year, how are you going to approach difficulties when they come?
Consider practical steps like resting properly, eating, drinking, and going to God, while recognizing your community.
How the Bible Speaks When You’re Mentally Hurting: Finding God in Every Genre
Q: Why do you like Psalm 42?
I love the way that you can walk through the psalm with the psalmist; it takes you on a journey. It speaks to different emotions and situations in life.
The Indigo Psalms: Faith, Mental Health & Hope with Indigo Rogers
Q: What do you do to look at Jesus through the day?
Indigo mentions singing, praying, and trying to read the Bible every night, emphasizing God's constant presence throughout her day.
The Indigo Psalms: Faith, Mental Health & Hope with Indigo Rogers
Q: How did you come to meet Jesus?
Indigo shares that her family has been Christian her whole life, and this foundation led her to develop her own faith, especially during times of loneliness in early high school.
Schizophrenia, Faith & Business: Loving Jesus While Running a Startup
Q: What does someone like you do for your spiritual rhythms?
I see God as a close friend and have a conversational approach to prayer, talking to Him about everything in my life.

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1. Jessica Quak
2. Maddy Mandall
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4. Ralph Mayhew
5. Tina Bullis
6. Lydia Farbach
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