http://www.sanctuarymentalhealth.org Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:51:40 +0000 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:51:40 +0000 60 en All rights reserved feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) Can mental health challenges and faith co-exist? Join Sarah Kift as she interviews theologians, writers, leaders, and people living with mental health challenges. If you want inspiration, insight, and resources to equip your community to be a sanctuary for all people, at all stages of their mental wellness journeys, this is the podcast for you. **The purpose of The Sanctuary Podcast is to raise awareness and start conversations about mental health in the Church. Consequently, The Sanctuary Podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or mental health advice. If you feel you may need medical or mental health advice, please consult a qualified health care professional. Where mental health and faith collide, and change is possible Sanctuary Mental Health leslie@sanctuarymentalhealth.org Sanctuary Mental Health no https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000759967600-g50n43-original.jpg http://www.sanctuarymentalhealth.org mental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,healthCan mental health challenges and faith co-exist? Join Sarah Kift, a member of the Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries team, as she interviews theologians, writers and leaders as well as people who share their lived experiences with mental health challenges. If you want inspiration, insight, and resources to equip your community to be a sanctuary for all people, at all stages of their mental wellness journeys, this is the podcast for you. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2232862973 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:51:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/you-are-a-gift-a-guided-meditation 00:06:40 Sanctuary Mental Health no This guided meditation is a gentle invitation to pause and reflect during the holiday season. Listen and connect with yourself and with God as you imagine yourself on the journey with the Magi to visit the baby Jesus. What might you discover about yourself and the gifts you hold? This guided meditation is a gentle invitation to … This guided meditation is a gentle invitation to pause and reflect during the holiday season. Listen and connect with yourself and with God as you imagine yourself on the journey with the Magi to visit the baby Jesus. What might you discover about yourself and the gifts you hold? Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2092572306 Thu, 08 May 2025 23:54:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/inner-flame-a-guided-meditation-with-hillary-mcbride 00:12:46 Sanctuary Mental Health no Let’s make a little space to be with what’s inside of you. Imagine you are being held up by God’s love, and that there is a small flickering flame at the centre of your being. Follow along with this guided meditation from Sanctuary Ambassador Hillary McBride as we take some time to ourselves today. Let’s make a little space to be with what’s insid… Let’s make a little space to be with what’s inside of you. Imagine you are being held up by God’s love, and that there is a small flickering flame at the centre of your being. Follow along with this guided meditation from Sanctuary Ambassador Hillary McBride as we take some time to ourselves today. Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1309959043 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:56:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/breath-and-light-a-guided-meditation-with-hillary-mcbride-for-self-care-day 00:08:54 Sanctuary Mental Health no July 24 is designated Self-Care Day by the World Health Organization as part of Self-Care Month (June 24 - July 24). This symbolic day (24/7) was chosen because "self-care can be practiced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week." As an encouragement to practice self-care, we at Sanctuary are happy to offer this new meditation from registered psychologist, author, and Sanctuary Ambassador Hillary McBride, PhD. Self-care can take many forms depending on the individual. In The Sanctuary Course, self-care is defined as any activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health (this definition comes from Elizabeth Scott’s “5 Self-Care Practices for Every Area of Your Life,” published by Verwell Mind). In session seven of The Sanctuary Course, you can find more information about self-care and practices that support mental health and wellbeing. We encourage you to take ten minutes of quiet space to listen to this guided meditation, which includes a breathing and imaginative exercise to focus your mind and body. Meditation is a practice that can be beneficial for reducing stress and promoting mental and emotional health, as well as having other positive effects. Christians in particular have practiced meditation for centuries as a way of drawing closer to God. We encourage you to listen to this meditation as a way of reconnecting with yourself and with God, who created breath and light—and you. July 24 is designated Self-Care Day by the World … July 24 is designated Self-Care Day by the World Health Organization as part of Self-Care Month (June 24 - July 24). This symbolic day (24/7) was chosen because "self-care can be practiced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week." As an encouragement to practice self-care, we at Sanctuary are happy to offer this new meditation from registered psychologist, author, and Sanctuary Ambassador Hillary McBride, PhD. Self-care can take many forms depending on the individual. In The Sanctuary Course, self-care is defined as any activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health (this definition comes from Elizabeth Scott’s “5 Self-Care Practices for Every Area of Your Life,” published by Verwell Mind). In session seven of The Sanctuary Course, you can find more information about self-care and practices that support mental health and wellbeing. We encourage you to take ten minutes of quiet space to listen to this guided meditation, which includes a breathing and imaginative exercise to focus your mind and body. Meditation is a practice that can be beneficial for reducing stress and promoting mental and emotional health, as well as having other positive effects. Christians in particular have practiced meditation for centuries as a way of drawing closer to God. We encourage you to listen to this meditation as a way of reconnecting with yourself and with God, who created breath and light—and you. Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1138585549 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 07:00:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/the-sanctuary-podcast-with-shaley-hoogendoorn 00:49:11 Sanctuary Mental Health no So often we wrestle with deep-seated questions of “Why me? What’s wrong with me? What am I being punished for? What did I do wrong?” The answer is nothing. Millions of Canadians—one in five, in fact—experience a mental health issue in their lifetime. And it’s not their fault. It’s just another part of existence that brings both suffering and insight; challenge and care, depending on the day. I absolutely loved this conversation with mental health advocate, mother, podcaster, and writer, Shaley Hoogendoorn, who continues to share her story of living with bipolar 2 in as many ways as she can, to as many audiences as are out there. And she took me through her process of diagnosis, wrestling, and acceptance. She is a witty, powerful, fiercely intelligent woman of faith and action, with firsthand experience of what life can be like once you learn to accept all of who you are, in all its wild and wonderful complexity. You can also find Shaley’s blog post about stigmatizing language, “Words Matter”, on The Sanctuary Blog. So often we wrestle with deep-seated questions of… So often we wrestle with deep-seated questions of “Why me? What’s wrong with me? What am I being punished for? What did I do wrong?” The answer is nothing. Millions of Canadians—one in five, in fact—experience a mental health issue in their lifetime. And it’s not their fault. It’s just another part of existence that brings both suffering and insight; challenge and care, depending on the day. I absolutely loved this conversation with mental health advocate, mother, podcaster, and writer, Shaley Hoogendoorn, who continues to share her story of living with bipolar 2 in as many ways as she can, to as many audiences as are out there. And she took me through her process of diagnosis, wrestling, and acceptance. She is a witty, powerful, fiercely intelligent woman of faith and action, with firsthand experience of what life can be like once you learn to accept all of who you are, in all its wild and wonderful complexity. You can also find Shaley’s blog post about stigmatizing language, “Words Matter”, on The Sanctuary Blog. Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1103182147 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:28:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/the-sanctuary-podcast-with-wally-nickel 00:38:43 Sanctuary Mental Health no Nobody’s perfect, but we often want our leaders to be. What happens when a pastor reckons with brokenness, wrestles with a mental illness, and then redefines a ministry and calling where lived experience is as valuable and needed as credentials and a lengthy resumé? What if leadership looked like radical honesty and knowing one’s own capacity to serve? Pastor Wally Nickel shares his journey through a mental health crisis, living with anxiety and depression, and how it has shaped his faith and work. A Note of Caution: This episode of The Sanctuary Podcast deals with sensitive subjects such as trauma, abduction, and abuse, so please use your discretion about whether listening feels safe for you at this time. If you’re unsure, consider listening with a trusted friend. Nobody’s perfect, but we often want our leaders t… Nobody’s perfect, but we often want our leaders to be. What happens when a pastor reckons with brokenness, wrestles with a mental illness, and then redefines a ministry and calling where lived experience is as valuable and needed as credentials and a lengthy resumé? What if leadership looked like radical honesty and knowing one’s own capacity to serve? Pastor Wally Nickel shares his journey through a mental health crisis, living with anxiety and depression, and how it has shaped his faith and work. A Note of Caution: This episode of The Sanctuary Podcast deals with sensitive subjects such as trauma, abduction, and abuse, so please use your discretion about whether listening feels safe for you at this time. If you’re unsure, consider listening with a trusted friend. Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1063991764 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:41:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/the-sanctuary-podcast-with-hillary-mcbride 00:42:46 Sanctuary Mental Health no There are many challenges specific to ministry and leadership, particularly when one is struggling with mental health. It can be hard to know where to access help and support, as well as finding safe spaces to unburden oneself. Counsellor, researcher, and writer Dr. Hillary McBride reflects on some of the ways in which we leave our bodies, ourselves, and our brokenness out of the conversation around mental health and faith. She shares her journey and offers insight into ways that we can begin to weave our work and our wounds together with threads of healing and hope. Note: This episode of The Sanctuary Podcast was recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic or physical distancing restrictions. There are many challenges specific to ministry an… There are many challenges specific to ministry and leadership, particularly when one is struggling with mental health. It can be hard to know where to access help and support, as well as finding safe spaces to unburden oneself. Counsellor, researcher, and writer Dr. Hillary McBride reflects on some of the ways in which we leave our bodies, ourselves, and our brokenness out of the conversation around mental health and faith. She shares her journey and offers insight into ways that we can begin to weave our work and our wounds together with threads of healing and hope. Note: This episode of The Sanctuary Podcast was recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic or physical distancing restrictions. Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/902025913 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 06:17:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/a-calm-place-meditation-with-hillary-mcbride 00:16:41 Sanctuary Mental Health no Start Mental Health Awareness Month with a grounding exercise by Sanctuary Ambassador Hillary McBride. Find a calm place physically, mentally, and emotionally with this guided meditation. Start Mental Health Awareness Month with a ground… Start Mental Health Awareness Month with a grounding exercise by Sanctuary Ambassador Hillary McBride. Find a calm place physically, mentally, and emotionally with this guided meditation. Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/883255633 Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:06:43 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/mhfc19-corin-pilling-interview 00:51:16 Sanctuary Mental Health no Sanctuary’s UK National Director, Corin Pilling, shares the gifts and challenges he’s experienced in lockdown, particularly as a single person living in the centre of London. He highlights practical ways to maintain mental wellbeing amidst busy city life; what led him to his role at Sanctuary; and how churches can re-model and re-imagine community during COVID-19. Sanctuary’s UK National Director, Corin Pilling, … Sanctuary’s UK National Director, Corin Pilling, shares the gifts and challenges he’s experienced in lockdown, particularly as a single person living in the centre of London. He highlights practical ways to maintain mental wellbeing amidst busy city life; what led him to his role at Sanctuary; and how churches can re-model and re-imagine community during COVID-19. Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/879894250 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:12:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/mhfc19-kathy-spooner-interview 00:44:37 Sanctuary Mental Health no Kathy Spooner, Director of Counselling and Psychotherapy at the Association of Christian Counsellors in the UK, shares how true Christian discipleship requires us to confront and care about the suffering and hurt in the world. She also discusses some of the challenges Christians may face in deciding whether to seek professional counselling help. Kathy Spooner, Director of Counselling and Psycho… Kathy Spooner, Director of Counselling and Psychotherapy at the Association of Christian Counsellors in the UK, shares how true Christian discipleship requires us to confront and care about the suffering and hurt in the world. She also discusses some of the challenges Christians may face in deciding whether to seek professional counselling help. Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/875439394 Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:00:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/mhfc19-sarah-kift-interview 00:45:10 Sanctuary Mental Health no Sarah Kift, Mental Health First Aid-trained coach and podcast host, shares candidly about the challenges and joys of parenting two young children during the COVID-19 pandemic. She talks about how living in this strange and difficult season has helped her reassess her desire for perfection and success, enabled her to connect with her church community on a deeper level, and allowed her to feel her feelings instead of ignoring them. Sarah Kift, Mental Health First Aid-trained coach… Sarah Kift, Mental Health First Aid-trained coach and podcast host, shares candidly about the challenges and joys of parenting two young children during the COVID-19 pandemic. She talks about how living in this strange and difficult season has helped her reassess her desire for perfection and success, enabled her to connect with her church community on a deeper level, and allowed her to feel her feelings instead of ignoring them. Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/867505162 Fri, 31 Jul 2020 00:30:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/mhfc19-danny-cheah-interview 00:33:57 Sanctuary Mental Health no Danny Cheah, Head of Clinical Services at the Alfred Hospital Child and Youth Mental Health Service in Melbourne, Australia, discusses what churches can do to support people living with mental health challenges. He talks about the importance of self-care; the need to reclaim spirituality in the mental health space; and how Christian discipleship is essential in plugging the gaps between the struggles we face daily and what Scripture teaches about living our lives. A Note of Caution: This episode of The Sanctuary Podcast deals with sensitive subjects such as suicide, so please use your discretion about whether listening feels safe for you at this time. If you’re unsure, consider listening with a trusted friend. Danny Cheah, Head of Clinical Services at the Alf… Danny Cheah, Head of Clinical Services at the Alfred Hospital Child and Youth Mental Health Service in Melbourne, Australia, discusses what churches can do to support people living with mental health challenges. He talks about the importance of self-care; the need to reclaim spirituality in the mental health space; and how Christian discipleship is essential in plugging the gaps between the struggles we face daily and what Scripture teaches about living our lives. A Note of Caution: This episode of The Sanctuary Podcast deals with sensitive subjects such as suicide, so please use your discretion about whether listening feels safe for you at this time. If you’re unsure, consider listening with a trusted friend. Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/864120724 Sat, 25 Jul 2020 00:02:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/mhfc19-amy-louisa-robinson-interview 00:45:09 Sanctuary Mental Health no UK-based writer, Amy-Louisa Robinson, shares candidly about living with lupus and its impacts on her mental health. She charts the turning points of her journey in seeking God for healing, and articulates the importance of living with vulnerability and honesty amidst deep, long-term suffering. UK-based writer, Amy-Louisa Robinson, shares cand… UK-based writer, Amy-Louisa Robinson, shares candidly about living with lupus and its impacts on her mental health. She charts the turning points of her journey in seeking God for healing, and articulates the importance of living with vulnerability and honesty amidst deep, long-term suffering. Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/859357846 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 23:32:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/mhfc19-miriam-swanson-interview 00:39:47 Sanctuary Mental Health no Global Student Mission Lead for UK-based university student movement Fusion, Miriam Swanson, shares some precious life lessons she’s received from slowing down during COVID-19. She talks about how to wean ourselves off our "addiction to busyness", and emphasizes the need for churches to befriend young adults who are going through mental health challenges. A Note of Caution: This episode of The Sanctuary Podcast deals with sensitive subjects such as suicide, so please use your discretion about whether listening feels safe for you at this time. If you’re unsure, consider listening with a trusted friend. Global Student Mission Lead for UK-based universi… Global Student Mission Lead for UK-based university student movement Fusion, Miriam Swanson, shares some precious life lessons she’s received from slowing down during COVID-19. She talks about how to wean ourselves off our "addiction to busyness", and emphasizes the need for churches to befriend young adults who are going through mental health challenges. A Note of Caution: This episode of The Sanctuary Podcast deals with sensitive subjects such as suicide, so please use your discretion about whether listening feels safe for you at this time. If you’re unsure, consider listening with a trusted friend. Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/855825292 Fri, 10 Jul 2020 21:44:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/mhfc19-ruth-rice-interview 00:33:46 Sanctuary Mental Health no Director of UK-based charity Renew Wellbeing, Ruth Rice, talks about the importance of creating virtual spaces for churches and individuals to continue connecting with others during COVID-19. She reflects on how the pandemic has encouraged the Church to re-engage with its primary language of prayer, and shares several resources to help develop daily spiritual habits and rhythms. Director of UK-based charity Renew Wellbeing, Rut… Director of UK-based charity Renew Wellbeing, Ruth Rice, talks about the importance of creating virtual spaces for churches and individuals to continue connecting with others during COVID-19. She reflects on how the pandemic has encouraged the Church to re-engage with its primary language of prayer, and shares several resources to help develop daily spiritual habits and rhythms. Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/851805259 Fri, 03 Jul 2020 23:54:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/mhfc19-kate-middleton-interview 00:32:06 Sanctuary Mental Health no Psychologist, Pastor and Director of UK-based faith and mental health organization The Mind and Soul Foundation, Kate Middleton, discusses core practices for maintaining mental wellness through the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic. She talks about incorporating rhythms of rest, managing awkward and difficult emotions, and finding joy and connection during times of stress and distress. Psychologist, Pastor and Director of UK-based fai… Psychologist, Pastor and Director of UK-based faith and mental health organization The Mind and Soul Foundation, Kate Middleton, discusses core practices for maintaining mental wellness through the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic. She talks about incorporating rhythms of rest, managing awkward and difficult emotions, and finding joy and connection during times of stress and distress. Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/847605250 Fri, 26 Jun 2020 23:51:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/mhfc19-karen-giesbrecht-interview 00:29:15 Sanctuary Mental Health no Karen Giesbrecht, a registered dietitian based in Vancouver, Canada, shares her experiences working with food programs in the city during COVID-19. She highlights the pandemic’s impacts on food security in vulnerable communities, and discusses the relationship between food and mental health. A Note of Caution: This episode of The Sanctuary Podcast includes content related to nutrition and dieting that may be sensitive for some listeners, so please use your discretion about whether listening feels safe for you at this time. Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries does not provide medical aid or nutrition advice. This episode is for informational purposes concerning food programs only. Karen Giesbrecht, a registered dietitian based in… Karen Giesbrecht, a registered dietitian based in Vancouver, Canada, shares her experiences working with food programs in the city during COVID-19. She highlights the pandemic’s impacts on food security in vulnerable communities, and discusses the relationship between food and mental health. A Note of Caution: This episode of The Sanctuary Podcast includes content related to nutrition and dieting that may be sensitive for some listeners, so please use your discretion about whether listening feels safe for you at this time. Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries does not provide medical aid or nutrition advice. This episode is for informational purposes concerning food programs only. Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/842637958 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 19:17:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/mhfc19-christopher-cook-interview 00:35:58 Sanctuary Mental Health no Professor of Spirituality, Theology & Health, and Director of the Centre for Spirituality, Theology & Health, at Durham University, Christopher C. H. Cook, shares about the inspiration behind his upcoming book Christian Hearing Voices. He discusses the importance of discernment when it comes to hearing voices, how religious and non-religious accounts may differ, and what the Church can do to help validate the religious experience of voices. Professor of Spirituality, Theology & Health, and… Professor of Spirituality, Theology & Health, and Director of the Centre for Spirituality, Theology & Health, at Durham University, Christopher C. H. Cook, shares about the inspiration behind his upcoming book Christian Hearing Voices. He discusses the importance of discernment when it comes to hearing voices, how religious and non-religious accounts may differ, and what the Church can do to help validate the religious experience of voices. Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/838444849 Thu, 11 Jun 2020 19:57:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/mhfc19-markku-kostamo-interview 00:28:28 Sanctuary Mental Health no Chief Growth Officer at Himalayan Life and Sanctuary’s new Director of Development (surprise!), Markku Kostamo, talks about the gift of living in community during COVID-19, the disorientation of this liminal space we find ourselves in, and the practices that are helping him stay well and grounded. Chief Growth Officer at Himalayan Life and Sanctu… Chief Growth Officer at Himalayan Life and Sanctuary’s new Director of Development (surprise!), Markku Kostamo, talks about the gift of living in community during COVID-19, the disorientation of this liminal space we find ourselves in, and the practices that are helping him stay well and grounded. Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/830096014 Thu, 28 May 2020 22:18:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/mhfc19-nigel-pollock-interview 00:25:57 Sanctuary Mental Health no President of InterVarsity Canada, Nigel Pollock, reflects on the challenges of ministry during this season of physical distancing. He discusses the impact of loneliness on students, the difficulties of navigating life and leadership in the absence of fixed markers or transitions, and the ways in which the Church can become a more authentic expression of Christ’s body in this season of lament. President of InterVarsity Canada, Nigel Pollock, … President of InterVarsity Canada, Nigel Pollock, reflects on the challenges of ministry during this season of physical distancing. He discusses the impact of loneliness on students, the difficulties of navigating life and leadership in the absence of fixed markers or transitions, and the ways in which the Church can become a more authentic expression of Christ’s body in this season of lament. Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/825466009 Thu, 21 May 2020 23:15:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/mental-health-faith-and-covid-19-with-elli-johnson 00:45:52 Sanctuary Mental Health no Mental health advocate and author, Elli Johnson, discusses parenting during the pandemic, accepting limits, allowing our emotions to move through us, and the therapeutic value of tears. She shares candidly about the challenges of finding a home in the Church, where works are often prioritized, as a person who has rejected the message that we need to perform to be worthy of acceptance. Update on The Sanctuary Podcast: During these extraordinary times, while we can’t be with each other physically, we can reach out through screens and over phones, and we can share our stories with each other. Join Sanctuary’s CEO, Daniel Whitehead, as he interviews pastors, front line workers, ministry leaders, and friends about their experience of the pandemic and where they are making meaning and finding hope in the ups and downs of this season. Mental health advocate and author, Elli Johnson, … Mental health advocate and author, Elli Johnson, discusses parenting during the pandemic, accepting limits, allowing our emotions to move through us, and the therapeutic value of tears. She shares candidly about the challenges of finding a home in the Church, where works are often prioritized, as a person who has rejected the message that we need to perform to be worthy of acceptance. Update on The Sanctuary Podcast: During these extraordinary times, while we can’t be with each other physically, we can reach out through screens and over phones, and we can share our stories with each other. Join Sanctuary’s CEO, Daniel Whitehead, as he interviews pastors, front line workers, ministry leaders, and friends about their experience of the pandemic and where they are making meaning and finding hope in the ups and downs of this season. Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/821118586 Fri, 15 May 2020 15:21:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/mental-health-faith-and-covid-19-interview-with-alastair-sterne 00:30:31 Sanctuary Mental Health no During these extraordinary times, while we can’t be with each other physically, we can reach out through screens and over phones, and we can share our stories with each other. Join Sanctuary's CEO, Daniel Whitehead, as he interviews pastors, front line workers, ministry leaders, and friends about their experience of the pandemic and where they are making meaning and finding hope in the ups and downs of this season. Alastair Sterne, founding and lead pastor of St. Peter’s Fireside and canon of church planting for the Anglican Network in Canada, shares openly about caring for his own mental health, making meaning, and finding joy amid the challenges of pastoring and parenting during COVID-19. He discusses the role of the Church in supporting mental health now and in the coming months and years. During these extraordinary times, while we can’t … During these extraordinary times, while we can’t be with each other physically, we can reach out through screens and over phones, and we can share our stories with each other. Join Sanctuary's CEO, Daniel Whitehead, as he interviews pastors, front line workers, ministry leaders, and friends about their experience of the pandemic and where they are making meaning and finding hope in the ups and downs of this season. Alastair Sterne, founding and lead pastor of St. Peter’s Fireside and canon of church planting for the Anglican Network in Canada, shares openly about caring for his own mental health, making meaning, and finding joy amid the challenges of pastoring and parenting during COVID-19. He discusses the role of the Church in supporting mental health now and in the coming months and years. Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/804614539 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 15:39:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/what-a-pandemic-can-teach-us-about-the-value-of-people 00:06:02 Sanctuary Mental Health no In this short interview, Sanctuary Ambassador John Swinton explains how those of us who are struggling to find our value apart from our work can reframe our perspective of where value comes from and understand our value by knowing God. See the video or read the transcript of this interview on our website: www.sanctuarymentalhealth.org In this short interview, Sanctuary Ambassador Joh… In this short interview, Sanctuary Ambassador John Swinton explains how those of us who are struggling to find our value apart from our work can reframe our perspective of where value comes from and understand our value by knowing God. See the video or read the transcript of this interview on our website: www.sanctuarymentalhealth.org Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/778074703 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 05:34:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/a-grounding-meditation-with-hillary-mcbride 00:11:54 Sanctuary Mental Health no Sanctuary Ambassador Hillary McBride wrote and recorded a grounding meditation designed for those who may be experiencing heightened anxiety or fear at this time. This meditation is meant to help calm the mind and the body. She also provides some tips for supporting mental health while practicing social distancing, which can be found on our blog at sanctuarymentalhealth.org Sanctuary Ambassador Hillary McBride wrote and re… Sanctuary Ambassador Hillary McBride wrote and recorded a grounding meditation designed for those who may be experiencing heightened anxiety or fear at this time. This meditation is meant to help calm the mind and the body. She also provides some tips for supporting mental health while practicing social distancing, which can be found on our blog at sanctuarymentalhealth.org Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/778060090 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 04:43:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/episode-3-santa-ono 00:41:41 Sanctuary Mental Health no The University of British Columbia’s President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Santa Ono, shares candidly about his own mental health journey and how faith and the love of Christians buoyed and carried him through dark times. He discusses his role at one of Canada’s top universities, and his efforts to raise awareness, shape policy, and allocate funding and resources to bring care within the reach of students who are wrestling with their own mental health challenges. A Note of Caution: This episode of The Sanctuary Podcast deals with sensitive subjects such as overdose and suicide, so please use your discretion about whether listening feels safe for you at this time. If you’re unsure, consider listening with a trusted friend. During this unprecedented season, we are continuing to release our regularly scheduled podcast episodes, even as we share resources specifically related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through drawing our awareness to faith and mental health, the podcast offers a healthy reprieve from media that may be specifically pandemic-focused while providing an opportunity to learn about a topic that is supportive of our communities in these times. The University of British Columbia’s President an… The University of British Columbia’s President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Santa Ono, shares candidly about his own mental health journey and how faith and the love of Christians buoyed and carried him through dark times. He discusses his role at one of Canada’s top universities, and his efforts to raise awareness, shape policy, and allocate funding and resources to bring care within the reach of students who are wrestling with their own mental health challenges. A Note of Caution: This episode of The Sanctuary Podcast deals with sensitive subjects such as overdose and suicide, so please use your discretion about whether listening feels safe for you at this time. If you’re unsure, consider listening with a trusted friend. During this unprecedented season, we are continuing to release our regularly scheduled podcast episodes, even as we share resources specifically related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through drawing our awareness to faith and mental health, the podcast offers a healthy reprieve from media that may be specifically pandemic-focused while providing an opportunity to learn about a topic that is supportive of our communities in these times. Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/763140688 Wed, 19 Feb 2020 10:19:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/episode-2-malcolm-guite 00:29:35 Sanctuary Mental Health no Poet, priest, and professor Malcolm Guite discusses the intersection of faith, mental health, and literature. He shares his journey, some of his newest sonnets, and his insights into how to live a life of art and feeling amidst depression, one of the most common mental health issues. Poet, priest, and professor Malcolm Guite discuss… Poet, priest, and professor Malcolm Guite discusses the intersection of faith, mental health, and literature. He shares his journey, some of his newest sonnets, and his insights into how to live a life of art and feeling amidst depression, one of the most common mental health issues. Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/747177532 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 18:55:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/episode-1-john-swinton 00:46:07 Sanctuary Mental Health no Practical theologian Rev. Dr. John Swinton talks about faith, mental health, and all the ways in which our culture, particularly Church culture, can exclude those whose voices, whose songs, and whose lives don’t fit the "standard format." He offers up some new ways of seeing in which difference and disability are welcomed, embraced, and understood as a valid way of being fully human and fully alive to the possibilities of God. Practical theologian Rev. Dr. John Swinton talks … Practical theologian Rev. Dr. John Swinton talks about faith, mental health, and all the ways in which our culture, particularly Church culture, can exclude those whose voices, whose songs, and whose lives don’t fit the "standard format." He offers up some new ways of seeing in which difference and disability are welcomed, embraced, and understood as a valid way of being fully human and fully alive to the possibilities of God. Sanctuary Mental Healthmental,health,christianity,faith,and,mental,health,christianity,and,mental,health,the,bible,and,mental,health,mental,health,for,christians,the,bible,and,anxiety,the,bible,and,depression,theology,and,mental,health