In this podcast episode Deborah J. shares her powerful story as a survivor of domestic violence and how the mental wounds impacted her life, her sense of self and and her view of God. Now thriving and healing through faith, Deborah emphasizes the importance of mental health awareness, especially for young women who may find themselves in similar situations. Her story is one of survival, personal growth, and a testament to the empowering journey towards reclaiming one's life. Deborah shares the c...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 7 min
The podcast episode highlights the importance of recognizing the multiplicity of identities women hold, beyond societal expectations and roles. The episode explores both the richness of women's diverse identities, as well as the challenges women face in navigating systemic barriers. Keisha Burke calls for a shift towards acknowledging and navigating these barriers while celebrating women's diverse strengths.
Mar 27, 2025•59 min
In this episode, the host is joined by Kaila Jones, a certified life and mindset coach, to discuss the concept of relational wellness. Kaila explains how relational wellness is integral to forming healthy, meaningful connections, not just with others but also within oneself. Sharing her personal journey, she sheds light on the transformative power of healthy love and how addressing one's mental and emotional health can lead to stronger, and healthier relationships, and highlighting the importanc...
Feb 13, 2025•59 min
In the episode 'When a Man Grieves', two fathers share their grief journey following the loss of their children, providing a rarely seen window into men's experience with grief. Dr Tony Ryals discusses how writing about his grief became therapeutic, while Andrew Hairston shares how his faith preserved him during the loss. This podcast episode aims to break the silence around male grief as guests discuss the strength needed to be vulnerable, the inevitable wrestling with 'why' questions, and thei...
Dec 08, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In this podcast episode the conversation highlights the need to integrate faith and mental health to achieve wellness and wholeness, the role of the church's responsibility in providing resources and support for individuals facing mental health challenges. Listen to this episode's guest, Kelly Diane Galloway, as she shares her healing journey, and the role therapy played in her process.
Jun 01, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In this podcast episode, Francine Westgate shares her personal experience of surviving sexual abuse and how it impacted her mental health and identity. The conversation highlights the role of the church in addressing sexual assault, providing a safe space and supporting survivors in their healing journey.
Apr 13, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Pornography is a pervasive problem within the Church that has become a tool the devil continues to use, like an undetected cancer, to silently bring destruction in the Body of Christ. There is a pressing need for churches to address this issue and bring it into the light. By addressing pornography in plain language and equipping individuals to have open conversations, churches can create a culture of sexual integrity and protect the next generation. In this episode, we talk with "Wailer", the Di...
Feb 11, 2024•57 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In our 1st podcast episode of 2024, we engage in a conversation with our guest Dominique Wells, about navigating transitions and embracing new beginnings, as she shares some of her own personal experiences. We discuss the power of mindset and the importance of mental preparation, and we encourage listeners to embrace change with faith and intentionality. Tune in as we also discuss some exciting new plans for the Soul Care Ministry.
Jan 21, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Our seasons of grief can seem unending and pointless but when we look to the Word of God, we find comfort and hope.
Dec 21, 2023•51 min
Nov 12, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Overcoming addiction is a challenging journey that requires a multidimensional approach. The Church plays a vital role in fighting addiction by creating a culture of recovery and providing a safe space for individuals to address their struggles. By normalizing conversations about addiction and offering support groups, churches can dismantle the stigma associated with addiction, and help individuals find healing and wholeness.
Oct 31, 2023•52 min
Addiction does not have a face. The Church has a key part to play in fostering recovery by creating a safe space where people can share their struggles, and receive support without judgment.
Sep 03, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 13
The practice self-care should go beyond a list of things to do, to include paying attention to our way of thinking and being if we want to expand our capacity for what we can do in the world.
Aug 15, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In honor of BIPOC mental health month, discussing ways to connect with and serve our communities of color based on common grounds.
Jul 09, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Men need help too; but because they're been conditioned by a false narrative of what being strong means, a lot of men suffer in silence.
Jun 18, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Taking a look at the issues Youth face in the Church when it comes to their mental health and what the Church can do to support them.
May 27, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this episode we turn the tables around on our counselors, and ask them to share their experiences and what it means for them to do this work of soul care.
Apr 09, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Discussing the complexities of being a woman in today's society and the importance of healthy womanhood.
Mar 28, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Feb 25, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 6
We are relational beings because God is a relational God. How we conceptualize and navigate our relationships can either bring God glory, and enrich our lives, or cause us to miss out on God's design for the relationships in our lives.
Feb 12, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Knowing , and attending to our emotional needs is the path towards emotional and spiritual wholeness. When we meet our emotional needs we honor ourselves, love others better, and experience the fullness of the life God has for us....
Feb 04, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Authenticity is a requirement for living an emotionally healthy and spiritually fulfilling life; It's how we truly reflect God's creative design in our lives, that is, how He uniquely made us to show His Glory. It's rejecting cultural norms that keep us trapped in false selves, pursuing unrealistic expectations, approval seeking, conforming, people pleasing and other unhealthy patterns.
Jan 29, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Emotional health and spiritual health go hand in glove; how can you know God when you don't know yourself? Becoming self-aware opens the door to having a better relationship with ourselves, with others and with God.
Jan 22, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 2
A new year brings change, and new hopes for the future. Being intentional about the direction you set for the year and how you navigate your course will have an impact on how you finish.
Jan 07, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 1
The holidays tend to intensify feelings of loneliness. It's important to acknowledge those feelings and attend to them through spiritual connection with God and receiving support through connection with others.
Dec 20, 2022•50 min•Ep. 4
"Grief keeps its eyes in the rearview mirror...We can spend a lifetime with our finger on the rewind button...There is a place of completion for your grief, a place where God will repurpose your pain." -Francine Westgate
Dec 12, 2022•45 min•Ep. 3
Memories are the evidence we have a history but there's a difference between healthy remembering and unhealthy remembering.
Dec 02, 2022•9 min•Ep. 3
Shepherding and caring for the flock can take a toll on pastors . In today's episode we're posing the question: who cares for those who care for everyone else?
Nov 15, 2022•28 min
Who we are: Soul Care Ministry (SCM) is an extension of GOD's hands on His sheep. SCM aims to enhance the mission of the Church, and to remind each other that we are our brother's keeper.
Nov 06, 2022•6 min•Ep. 1
