CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health

72 - Mentoring, Leading, & Empowering Others

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you lead others in some capacity? (Hint: the answer is yes). This week, Holly and Robert talk about mentoring both formal and informal, the way we ...

71 - What if We're Called to a Ministry of Weakness? (feat. Alia Joy)

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re joined by author Alia Joy to talk about weakness and finding God in all we lack. We talk about imposter syndrome, false ideas of God, t...

70 - Teens, Anxiety, & Self-Esteem (feat. Lisa Schab)

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all seen the headlines in the past few years: adolescents seem to be wrestling with more anxiety than ever before. In this episode, we’re jo...

69 - A Personal Journey into Social Work (feat. Kelsey Moffatt)

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It only took a year, but the timing has worked out to air the last of the guest hosted episodes from last Spring! In this episode, Holly talks with Ke...

69 - A Personal Journey into Social Work (feat. Kelsey Moffatt)

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It only took a year, but the timing has worked out to air the last of the guest hosted episodes from last Spring! In this episode, Holly talks with Ke...

68 - Faith & Doubt

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s just us, folks. Robert and Holly got together in Atlanta to record this episode in person (the first CXMH episode ever recorded without Skype!)...

68 - Faith & Doubt

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s just us, folks. Robert and Holly got together in Atlanta to record this episode in person (the first CXMH episode ever recorded without Skype!)...

67 - Bullying (feat. Danielle Matthew)

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bullying: it seems like something we’re always hearing about, but never getting into the details of. Danielle Matthew, LMFT stops by to talk to us a...

67 - Bullying (feat. Danielle Matthew)

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bullying: it seems like something we’re always hearing about, but never getting into the details of. Danielle Matthew, LMFT stops by to talk to us a...

66 - Recovery Ministry (feat. Storey Cook)

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re airing an interview Holly recorded back when Robert was on podternity leave (flashback!). She talks with Storey Cook, director of R...

66 - Recovery Ministry (feat. Storey Cook)

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re airing an interview Holly recorded back when Robert was on podternity leave (flashback!). She talks with Storey Cook, director of R...

65 - Maintaining Your Mental Health In Ministry

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Robert and Holly give 13 practical self-care tips & discuss ways to help maintain your mental & emotional health while working in ministry (or...

65 - Maintaining Your Mental Health In Ministry

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Robert and Holly give 13 practical self-care tips & discuss ways to help maintain your mental & emotional health while working in ministry (or...

64 - Singleness (feat. Holly Stallcup & Dr. Bella DePaulo)

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Valentine’s week, and one important conversation to have is about singleness. What messages do people get about being single? Are there posit...

64 - Singleness (feat. Holly Stallcup & Dr. Bella DePaulo)

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Valentine’s week, and one important conversation to have is about singleness. What messages do people get about being single? Are there posit...

63 - Uncluttering Our Spaces, Our Schedules, & Our Lives (feat. Courtney Ellis)

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do we have too much clutter in our homes, schedule, and mind? Courtney Ellis (author of the new book Uncluttered: Free Your Space, Free Your Schedule,...

63 - Uncluttering Our Spaces, Our Schedules, & Our Lives (feat. Courtney Ellis)

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do we have too much clutter in our homes, schedule, and mind? Courtney Ellis (author of the new book Uncluttered: Free Your Space, Free Your Schedule,...

62 - Social Anxiety, Shyness vs. Confidence, & How to Make Friends (feat. Dr. Ellen Hendriksen)

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re joined by Dr. Ellen Hendriksen to talk about Social Anxiety! We touch on all sorts of things including shyness, the difference betw...

62 - Social Anxiety, Shyness vs. Confidence, & How to Make Friends (feat. Dr. Ellen Hendriksen)

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re joined by Dr. Ellen Hendriksen to talk about Social Anxiety! We touch on all sorts of things including shyness, the difference betw...

61 - How to Set Goals & Make Changes (feat. Susette Magana & Brandon Cook from The Desire Line)

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s 2019, and we’re doing something we’ve never done before: a crossover episode! We got together with our friends from The Desire Line podcast...

61 - How to Set Goals & Make Changes (feat. Susette Magana & Brandon Cook from The Desire Line)

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s 2019, and we’re doing something we’ve never done before: a crossover episode! We got together with our friends from The Desire Line podcast...

60 - Taking Care of Yourself During the Holidays (& Reflecting on the Year)

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have a seat here for a special holiday fireside chat with Robert & Holly. It’s the last episode of 2018, so we take a look back at the year and ...

60 - Taking Care of Yourself During the Holidays (& Reflecting on the Year)

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have a seat here for a special holiday fireside chat with Robert & Holly. It’s the last episode of 2018, so we take a look back at the year and ...

58 - Religious Coping Skills: Good, Bad, or Both? (feat. Dr. Kenneth Pargament)

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How do our religious & spiritual beliefs factor into how we cope with hard times in our lives? Dr. Kenneth Pargament (author of The Psychology of ...

57 - Why We Need Better Sleep (& How to Get It) (feat. Dr. Michael Scullin)

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, how’re you feeling today? Tired? Us too. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Michael Scullin (an expert in the connection between sleep & cogn...

56 - Centering Prayer, Solitude, Stillness, & Mindful Silence (feat. Phileena Heuertz)

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our good friend Phileena Heuertz is back with a new book, Mindful Silence! She joins us to talk about centering prayer and the role that things like s...

55 - CBT for Christians (feat. Dr. Michelle Pearce)

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How are thoughts, emotions, and behaviors connected? What can we do about that? Can CBT be integrated with spiritual & religious beliefs? This wee...

54 - Sexual Abuse by Faith Leaders (feat. Dr. David Pooler)

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trigger warning: sexual abuse. In this important episode, we talk with Dr. David Pooler, who has done extensive research talking with survivors of se...

53 - Catching Your Breath (feat. Steve Austin)

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

He’s baaaaaack! Steve Austin is back, and boy is this episode no fun at all. He chats with us about his new book, the power of saying no, and how to...

52 - Online Advocacy, Self-Care, & Beauty (feat. Dr. Meredith Gould)

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this jam-packed episode, we talk with Dr. Meredith Gould about being an activist online, balancing that with self-care, and topics like art & ...

51 - Pilgrimage of a Soul (feat. Phileena Heuertz)

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re joined by Phileena Heuertz, co-founder of Gravity: A Center for Contemplative Activism, and author of Pilgrimage of a Soul: Contemp...

50 - Preaching About Mental Health (feat. Mary Alice Birdwhistell)

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re joined by Waco-area pastor Mary Alice Birdwhistell to talk about preaching on mental health. Why is it important? How can pastors d...

49 - College Students & Creating Supportive Communities (feat. Dr. Gary Glass)

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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48 - How Does Nutrition Impact Our Mental Health? (feat. Dr. Leslie Korn)

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Who’s hungry? In this episode, we get to talk with Dr. Leslie Korn, an expert on how nutrition impacts our mental health. We talk about the gut as t...

47 - How To Find Affordable Counseling (feat. Dr. Kevin Tarlow)

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we get into the interviews for Season 3 by addressing one of the most common questions we hear: how do you find affordable mental healt...

46 - The Heartbeat & History of CXMH (feat. Robert Vore)

05 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This one's getting a little meta, folks. When Holly first agreed to be the new cohost for CXMH (listen to her intro here), she asked if I would be wil...

Introducing Dr. Holly Oxhandler!

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Season 3! We're so excited to announce our new co-host, Dr. Holly Oxhandler! Holly's been both a guest and a guest host before, and is a pr...

45 - Learning to Speak God from Scratch (feat. Jonathan Merritt)

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Surprise! We're still on summer break, but we're popping in with this episode. I get the chance to talk to award-winning author Jonathan Merritt about...

Summer Break 2018!

02 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's summertime! Like last year, I'll be taking the summer off from the show. In this short episode, I talk a little bit about the reasonings behind t...

Recast - [Men]tal Health (feat. Nate Pyle & Dr. Bart Andrews)

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

June is Men's Health Month, so this week I'm rebroadcasting an episode we did about exactly that! Dr. Bart Andrews & pastor/author Nate Pyle j...

Recast - Suicide Prevention (feat. Dr. Jonathan Singer & Dr. Sherry Molock)

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Folks, it's been a tough week. The deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain by suicide filled the headlines, and the CDC released a new report t...

44 - The Very Worst Missionary (feat. Jamie Wright)

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Heads up: this one's got some language. Everyone's favorite bad missionary, Jamie Wright, stops by to talk about her new book, the problems with missi...

43 - Being Here, Building Community, & The Bachelor (feat. Hannah Brencher)

28 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Memorial Day! (go to counseling.) This week, Robert's back as your host to talk with Hannah Brencher, who you might remember from episode 14. H...

42 - Everyday Grief & Learning to Feel Feelings (feat. Aundi Kolber)

21 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, our guest host is trauma therapist Aundi Kolber! She talks about how grief is the bedrock of mental health, why smaller traumas & loss...

41 - Putting the Revolution Back In Racial Reconciliation (feat. Austin Channing Brown)

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're taking a break from guest hosts this week (a break from a break? I don't know, roll with me) to talk with Austin Channing Brown. Austin's new bo...

40 - Stigma Reduction in the Church (feat. Kristen Kansiewicz)

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're gonna keep it rolling with guest hosts: this week we're visited by Kristen Kansiewicz, a counselor who works in the church setting and writes ex...

39 - The Enneagram & Communities (feat. Dr. Holly Oxhandler & Dr. Jon Singletary)

30 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you like last week's episode? Then you're in luck! Dr. Holly Oxhandler returns as this week’s guest host, sitting down with Dr. Jon Singletar...

38 - The Enneagram & Our Faith Journey (feat. Dr. Holly Oxhandler & Dr. Jon Singletary)

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Great news! Robert’s out on podternity leave, so Dr. Holly Oxhandler is this week’s guest host. She sits down with Dr. Jon Singletary to talk abou...

37 - Diagnosing Darth Vader (feat. Dr. Katie Gordon & Brandon Saxton)

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what would happen if your favorite fictional characters visited a mental health professional? Have no fear, Jedi Counsel is her...

36 - Dropping the Mask (feat. Carlos Rodríguez)

09 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I talk with Carlos Rodríguez. Carlos is an author, non-profit activist, former pastor, and founder of Happy Sonship. We talk about hiding ...

35 - Perfectionism (feat. Sharon Martin)

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I chat with LCSW and author, Sharon Martin. We talk all about perfectionism, how it impacts our interpersonal relationships, ways to show o...

34 - Self-Image, Parenting, & Learning to Love Ourselves As We Are (feat. Hillary McBride)

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I talk with therapist, author, & new co-host of The Liturgists, Hillary McBride. We talk about self-image, creating a new narrative for...

33 - Thanks, The Future, & Rudy Caseres

02 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I spend some time thanking people who help made CXMH possible recently and than talking about what's coming up for CXMH! After that, I talk...

32 - Trauma, Attachment, & Creating Safety (feat. Aundi Kolber)

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I talk with Aundi Kolber, a trauma-informed therapist and writer. We talk about mental health work as social justice, various types of trau...

Recast - Mental Illness & Violence (feat. Gabe Howard)

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I know, 'recast' may or may not be a real word. In the wake of the Parkland shooting, I've once again seen countless comments online & from publi...

31 - Does It Matter If Your Therapist Is Christian? (feat. Dr. Holly Oxhandler)

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Valentine's Day week! Unless you hate Valentine's Day, in which case just have a great week. This week, I talk with Dr. Holly Oxhandler, the ...

30 - Family, Church, & Mental Illness (feat. Amy Simpson)

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Congrats to whoever won the Super Bowl, since I'm writing these show notes before it happens. This week, I talk with life & leadership coach, auth...

29 - Why Don't People Get Treatment? (& How Can We Help?) (feat. Dr. David Susman)

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This one's got it all! I talk with Dr. David Susman, a clinical psychologist, blogger, and award-winning mental health advocate, and he has a lot to o...

28 - Faith & Mental Wellness (feat. Brittney Moses)

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Steve hijacks the show! He talks with Brittney Moses, a clinical Psychology student, app developer, and writer at the intersection of faith...

27 - From Weakness to Strength (feat. Scott Sauls)

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Happy MLK day weekend! This week, we're joined by pastor, blogger, and author Scott Sauls to talk about his new book, From Weakness to Strength: 8 Vu...

26 - Seasonal Affective Disorder & Perfectly Hidden Depression (feat. Dr. Margaret Rutherford)

08 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trigger Warnings: In this episode, we talk about depression and suicide, including a specific case. This is a jam-packed one, folks. This week, I'm j...

Farewell, 2017.

29 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's the time of year to pause and reflect, so we take some time to think back on the show so far and what we've done in 2017. Also, Steve makes a big...

25 - Race, Faith, & Mental Health (feat. Dr. Sherry Molock & Dr. Amber Thornton)

04 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Whoa. This week, we learn a lot. We're joined by Dr. Sherry Molock and Dr. Amber Thornton to talk about the intersection of race, faith, & mental ...

24 - Speaking of Suicide (feat. Dr. Stacey Freedenthal)

27 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Trigger warnings: in this episode we talk about suicide attempts, including a description of a personal encounter with someone attempting suicide. Th...

Bonus! A Different View on Thanksgiving (feat. Kaitlin Curtice)

22 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This Thanksgiving, it seems more important than ever to help share other voices than our own.  Our friend Kaitlin Curtice is a Native American Christ...

23 - Mental Illness & Violence (feat. Gabe Howard)

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Here are some recent quotes that made us frown:"This is a mental health problem." - Donald Trump on mass shootings"...almost every one has had some ne...

22 - Are The Tides Turning? (feat. Kristen Kansiewicz)

25 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Topical! This week, we're joined by Kristen Kansiewicz to address a topic that's been on Robert's mind the past few days: are we really moving forward...

21 - Emotions Aren't Evil (feat. Marc Alan Schelske)

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Does God have emotions? If you've ever wondered, this episode is for you. This week, I talk to Marc Alan Schelske, author of the new book The Wisdom ...

Bonus! Suicide Prevention Resources

01 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sites about Risk Factors, Protective Factors, & Warning Signs:- CDC- WebMD- SPRC- AFSP Robert's resource page Books Robert recommends:- Why Peop...

20 - The Light Is Winning (feat. Zach Hoag)

25 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Zach Hoag stops by to talk about his new book, The Light Is Winning: Why Religion Might Just Bring Us Back To Life. Also, Steve makes some ...

19 - "There are parts of me that will never be completely healed." (feat. Kay Warren)

10 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Trigger warnings: sexual trauma, suicide, grief. It's National Suicide Prevention Day, so we're releasing this episode on Sunday. Also: holy cow. We ...

18 - Depression & Dementors (feat. Jason Chesnut)

04 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We're kicking off Season 2 strong! In the intro, we talk about internet trolls and get into a fight about college football. Then we're joined by Jason...

Welcome Back!

21 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We're back! After a long summer break, we're ready for Season 2 of CXMH with more fake names, unrequested singing, witty banter, and of course: amazin...

Summer Break!

12 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's summer break! We're wrapping up Season 1 of CXMH and taking a few weeks off, but (don't worry) we'll be back in the fall! In this short episode,...

17 - Grief & Loss (feat. John Pavlovitz & Dr. Elizabeth Horn)

05 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We're back from our Memorial Day break, and we have so much to talk about! We hit 10k (and then 11k) listens! Robert's friends are listening to the sh...

16 - Prayer & Meditation (feat. Rev. Ed Bacon)

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the Reverend Ed Bacon comes on the show to talk about prayer & meditation, as well as living in the house of Love vs. the house of fear...

15 - Suicide Prevention (feat. Dr. Jonathan Singer & Dr. Sherry Molock)

15 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we have two Doctors in the house! Dr. Jonathan Singer (host of The Social Work Podcast) and Dr. Sherry Molock join us to talk about suicide...

P.S. '13 Thoughts on Mental Health' by Hannah Brencher

10 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah Brencher reading her piece '13 Thoughts on Mental Health.' Connect with Hannah on her website, on Twitter. Intro/outro music for this episode...

14 - God Works Through People (feat. Hannah Brencher)

08 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah Brencher is the author of If You Find This Letter, as well as a TED speaker and founder of More Love Letters. She was named as one of the White...

13 - Healing Church Hurts (feat. Stephen Mansfield)

01 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we talk with Stephen Mansfield about how to heal church hurts and why it's important that we stay involved in the church even when people h...

12 - Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (feat. Dr. Janis Whitlock)

24 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Content Warning: In this episode, we discuss self-harm, suicidal thoughts & behaviors, and scars/blood/wounds. Please keep your personal well-bein...

Liturgy of the Forsaken: Good Friday 2017

14 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Content Warning: In this episode, we talk about suicide, self-harm, and abortion. In this special Good Friday episode of CXMH, we stand in the tensio...

11 - The Shack & Lies We Believe About God: Part 2 (feat. William Paul Young)

10 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Young is back! We get an update on The Shack movie and discuss more about Lies We Believe About God. We also ask listener-submitted questions! C...

10 - Counselors on Church Staff? (feat. Kristen Kansiewicz)

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Should churches hire counselors on staff? How would that even work? Is it allowed? Kristen Kansiewicz joins us to discuss these topics and more! Kris...

In Memory of Amy Bleuel

31 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

To learn more about Project Semicolon, click here.

9 - Heresy & Bad Theology (feat. Jon Scott)

27 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Scott is one of the hosts of the Holy Heretics podcast, as well as an award-winning singer/songwriter. Jon joins us this week to talk about being ...

8 - (Men)tal Health (feat. Nate Pyle & Dr. Bart Andrews)

20 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about MEN! We're joined this week by two great guests who talk about masculinity, why men don't like asking for help, how our culture (&amp...

7 - Where We've Been (feat. Dr. Heather Vacek)

13 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We're very confused about what day it is during the intro to this episode, which kind of works, because we do a bit of time-traveling this week. Back...

6 - Bipolar Disorder (feat. Gabe Howard & Nate Crawford)

06 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We have two phenomenal guests this week: Gabe Howard is host of the Psych Central Show and diagnosed with Bipolar I. Nate Crawford is founder of Here/...

5 - The Shack & Lies We Believe About God (feat. William Paul Young)

27 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

William Paul Young (author of The Shack) joins us to talk about the upcoming movie adaptation (out this week!), his life story, and his newest book Li...

Bonus! We Love Self-Care!

22 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There's no guest, so you're stuck with just us! In this bonus episode, we talk about self-care: what it is, why it's important (and biblical), and som...

4 - Keeping Faith in Suffering (feat. Jason Micheli)

20 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Pastor Jason Micheli visits the show to talk about his journey with a rare type of bone cancer and his new book, Cancer Is Funny: Keeping Faith in Sta...

Bonus! #ThisIsWhatAnxietyFeelsLike (feat. Sarah Fader)

15 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Our dear friend Sarah Fader (founder & CEO of Stigma Fighters) stops by to talk about the hashtag #ThisIsWhatAnxietyFeelsLike, which went from not...

3 - Brain Injuries, Neurotheology, & Trump (feat. Mike McHargue)

13 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The one and only Science Mike joins us to talk about brain injuries and neurotheology. (Oh, and we ask him about the effects of having Donald Trump as...

P.S. 'Why Do I Write About Mental Illness?' by Aaron J. Smith

06 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron J. Smith reads his piece 'Why Do I Write About Mental Illness?' Connect with Aaron on Twitter or visit his website. Intro/outro music for this...

2 - Storytime (feat. Sarah Fader & Sarah Schuster)

30 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week: Steve Austin accepts the role of co-host! We're also joined by Sarah Fader (founder and CEO of Stigma Fighters) and Sarah Schuster (editor ...

P.S. 'What if the Prodigal Son Had Xanax?' by Steve Austin

23 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Austin reading his piece 'What If the Prodigal Son Had Xanax?' Connect with Steve on Twitter or on his website. Intro/outro music for this epi...

1 - Where We Are (feat. Scott McConnell)

16 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Guest Scott McConnell (Executive Director of LifeWay Research) joins us to discuss the church's current views towards mental health and where we need...

0 - Introduction

20 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

There's not really any show notes for this, it's your basic introduction to what CXMH will look like, what to expect, etc. Connect with us on Twitter...