Madness & Grace Podcast
Episodes
S4 EP5: Spiritual Doubt and Deconstructing Your Faith
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if doubt could strengthen faith, deepen community, and help faith communities better support those who are struggling? 🎙️ In episode 5 of t...
S4 EP4: Finding Peace Through Prayer
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🕊️ Feeling anxious? Discover how prayer can calm your mind and restore peace to support everyday mental wellness. 🎙️ In episode 4 of the ...
S4 EP3: Mental Health in the Workplace
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling burned out or overwhelmed at work? 🎙️ In episode 3 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D., behavioral ne...
S4 EP2: Prevention and Brain Health
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🧠 What if caring for your brain today could change your mental health tomorrow?🎙️ In episode 2 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matth...
S4 EP1: Loneliness
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
📣 Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast! 🎙️ We're excited to launch Season 4 and can’t wait to bring you more evidence-inform...
S3 EP16: Grief and the Holidays
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to the final episode of the 2025 season of the Madness & Grace Podcast!In Season 3, Episode 16, host Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, is jo...
S3 EP15: AI Chatbots and Mental Health Support: Are They Helpful or Dangerous?
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI Chatbots and Mental Health Support: Are They Helpful or Dangerous? As AI is increasingly prevalent in our day-to-day lives, this presents a meaning...
S3 EP14: Lay Counseling and Pastoral Care: When to Seek Professional Help
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know many people turn to a faith leader first when facing mental health challenges? In Season 3, Episode 14 of the Madness & Grace Podcast...
S3 EP13: Is Mental Illness a Spiritual Battle?
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Mental Illness a Spiritual Battle? Mental health struggles affect people in every aspect of life and call for a holistic approach—one that addres...
S3 EP12: Supporting a Loved One with Mental Illness
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you support someone you love when they’re struggling with mental illness? It starts with being there for those challenging conversations, hav...
S3 EP11: Antisocial Personality Disorder and Psychopathy
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you engage with someone who shows no remorse, lacks empathy, and manipulates others—while still setting healthy boundaries and avoiding enabl...
S3 EP10: The Benefits of Support Groups: Finding Strength in Community
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🤝 Have you ever felt truly understood by someone who’s walked a similar path?In Season 3, Episode 10 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Ma...
S3 EP9: How Do I Know If I’m Depressed? Signs and Spiritual Insights
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do I know if I'm depressed? It's one of the most common conversations we have. People want to know how to recognize depression in themse...
Special Episode: Mental Health Ministry
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to a special episode of the Madness & Grace Podcast! Have you ever wondered how your faith community could make a real difference in the l...
S3 EP8: Faith vs. Therapy: Can They Work Together?
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can faith and therapy work together to bring healing to the body, mind, spirit, and relationships? In Season 3, Episode 8 of the Madness & Grace P...
S3 EP7: Mental Health in the Digital Age: The Impact of Social Media
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is social media helping or harming your mental health? In Season 3, Episode 7 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew Stanford, Ph.D., and M...
S3 EP6: Religious Trauma: Healing from Harmful Church Experiences
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been hurt by a faith community? You are not alone, and your faith journey matters. In Season 3, Episode 6 of the Madness & Grace Pod...
Special Episode: Navigating Trauma after Texas' Flood with Dr. Madeline Stiers
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to a special episode of the Madness & Grace Podcast. Join Dr. Madeline Stiers, Chief Clinical Officer at the Hope and Healing Center &...
S3 EP5: Rebuilding Lost Hope
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling Hopeless? You're not alone! 🦋 In Season 3, Episode 5 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew Stanford, Ph.D., and Madeline S...
S3 EP4: Religious Delusions and Hallucinations: Where is the Line?
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our fourth episode of Season 3, hosts Matthew Stanford, Ph.D., and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, dive into the topic of Religious Delusions and H...
S3 EP3: Dealing with Anxiety as a Person of Faith
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our third episode of Season 3, hosts Matthew Stanford, Ph.D. and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, dive into the topic of Dealing with Anxiety as a P...
S3 EP2: The Power of Forgiveness in Mental Health
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our second episode of Season 3, hosts Matthew Stanford, Ph.D. and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, dive into a meaningful conversation about The Pow...
S3 EP1: Mental Health and Ministry Leaders: Preventing Burnout in Church Work
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast! We're excited to launch Season 3! In our first episode, hosts Matthew Stanford, Ph.D. and Madeli...
2024 Season Wrap Up
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you so much to all of our listeners! 💖If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in a future episode, please email us ...
S2 EP10: Adoption/Foster-Care and the Church
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we welcome Reverend Amy Bezecny from Cultivating Families as she discusses the current state of these areas and how faith com...
S2 EP9: What is Mindfulness?
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a big misconception that mindfulness is equivalent to eastern meditation practices, demanding a completely still and empty mind. In reality,...
S2 Update: Schedule Change
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Madness & Grace Listeners,We are changing our schedule up a bit and moving to a once a month format. Listen in to our one minute announcement ...
S2 EP8: The Gut-Brain Connection with Alok Madan, PhD, MPH
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we welcome Alok Madan, PhD, MPH, a clinical health psychologist with more than 20 years of experience developing clinical resear...
S2 EP7: Depictions of Mental Health in the Bible
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While often seen as a modern phenomenon, mental illness has been part of human history for millennia. As a matter of fact, many biblical stories conta...
S2 EP6: Therapy vs Counseling - What's the Difference?
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on this insightful episode where we talk about the differences between these two vital mental health practices including:Defining the Differ...
S2 EP5: Today's Youth - Mental Health & Faith
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast, we are excited to welcome Amanda Shockley, the Youth Ministries Director at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church in Houston, TX...
S2 EP4: Breaking Stigma; Debunking Common Mental Health Myths
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of the Madness & Grace Podcast, we tackle common misconceptions about mental health and their impact on society. We discus...
S2 EP3: What is Mental Health?
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we dive into, "What is mental health?". It's important to know that while you may not have a criteria for a me...
S2 EP2: Holistic Wellness
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we dive into holistic wellness - what it is and how we approach it with our mental health care program at HHCI. Stay tuned ev...
S2 EP1: Borderline Personality Disorder
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know someone whose relationships are overly intense and unstable, who fears abandonment, and who is involved in self-destructive behavior such ...
Episode 24: Navigating the Self-Diagnosis Epidemic
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast! Closing 2023 strong! Dive into our final episode of the year as Matt and Emilee tackle the self-diagn...
Episode 23: What is the Difference Between Intrusive and Impulsive Thoughts?
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast! Join Matt and Emilee as they discuss the difference between intrusive and impulsive thoughts, what ki...
Episode 22: Nature vs. Nurture
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast! Join Matt and Emilee in today's podcast episode as they dive into the age-old debate and explore...
Episode 21: Coping with Sadness Around the Holidays
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast! The holidays are tough for many. Join Matt and Emilee as they delve into the emotions of the holiday ...
Episode 20: Eating Disorders & Body Image
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast! Join Matt and Emilee as they define the three main eating disorders, explore how finding value within...
Episode 19: Women and Trauma with Dr. Maddie Stiers
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast! Today, we are honored to have Dr. Maddie Stiers, Chief Clinical Officer of the Hope and Healing Cente...
Episode 18: Religious Trauma
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!In today's episode, Matt and Emilee uncover the effects of religious trauma and share practical s...
Episode 17: What is Burnout?
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!In today's episode, Matt and Emilee dive into the world of burnout - what it is, how it affects u...
Episode 16: Building a Mental Health Community in the Church - Part 2
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!Today's episode is part two of our series on building a mental health community in the church. In...
Episode 15: Building a Mental Health Community in the Church - Part 1
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!Today, our hosts are joined by special guests Carolina Vargas and Mariana Barahona, Community Educat...
Episode 14: Setting Boundaries with Family & Friends
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!In today's episode, our hosts delve into the significance of setting boundaries with family and f...
Episode 13: Addiction Recovery with Lauren Kimble
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!In today's episode, our hosts have a meaningful conversation with Lauren Kimble, the Director of ...
Episode 12: Aging Parents with Dr. Peggy Determeyer
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!In today's episode, our hosts talk with Dr. Peggy Determeyer, Director of HHCI CARES and McGee Fe...
Episode 11: Narcissistic Personality Disorder
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!Today, our hosts are discussing the very popular and sometimes misunderstood topic of Narcissistic Per...
Episode 10: Life After a Suicide with Kay Warren
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!Today, our hosts are joined by Kay Warren – cofounder of Saddleback Church alongside her husband, Ri...
Episode 9: Caring for the Caregiver with Colleen Swindoll-Thompson
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!Today, our hosts are joined by Colleen Swindoll-Thompson - founder of Reframing Ministries, who&apos...
Episode 8: Healthy Relationships with Dr. John Townsend
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!Today, our hosts are joined by Dr. John Townsend - nationally known leadership consultant, psychologis...
Episode 7: Mass Shootings & Mental Health
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast.Today in a special bonus episode, our hosts, Matt and Emilee, discuss the extremely difficult topic of...
Episode 6: Coping with Anxiety in a Stressful World
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!Today our hosts, Dr. Matthew Stanford and Emilee Clyburn, discuss why people are generally more anxiou...
Episode 5: Psychiatric Medication with Dr. Michael Lyles
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!Today, our hosts are joined by Dr. Michael Lyles - renowned psychiatrist - for an important discussion...
Episode 4: Listener Q&A #1
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!Today, our hosts - Dr. Matthew Stanford and Emilee Clyburn - answer questions sent in by listeners, co...
Episode 3: Depression from a Spiritual Perspective with Dr. Gregory Jantz
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast!Today, our hosts are joined by Dr. Gregory Jantz - renowned author, speaker, visionary, and founder of...
Episode 2: The Church's Role in Mental Health Care
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Madness & Grace Podcast! Today, our hosts - Dr. Matthew Stanford and Emilee Clyburn - are discussing the church's role in...
Welcome to the Madness & Grace Podcast
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this introductory episode, you'll get to know our hosts: Dr. Matthew Stanford, CEO of the Hope and Healing Center & Institute (HHCI), and ...