Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, May 1, 2025 As the title asks, “What does the subject of nose picking have to do with just reading the headlines?” That’s the question Andrew will answer as he hopes to encourage us to stay away from cognitive bias and to read more than just the headlines of […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, April 24, 2025 This is opening a can of worms. Why? We are discussing the hotly contested subject called autism. In this episode, Andrew discusses the history of autism, some possible reasons why we might be seeing more people diagnosed with it, and looks at the study done by Andrew Wakefield. Episode Resources: Lake Worth-area […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, April 17, 2025 We might find ourselves overwhelmed with any number of tasks with work, the local congregation, or elsewhere and do not know what to do. In this episode, we examine Moses and the advice given to him by God and Moses’ father-in-law. This helps us remember we […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, March 20, 2024 In today’s episode, Andrew revisits one of his first episodes for Under the Juniper Tree. Our sins affect our mental well-being, but the question he failed to answer eleven years ago is why. After all, not everyone who sins deals with depression, anxiety, or some other […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, March 6, 2024 In this episode, Andrew discusses how the problems of life could lead to depression or other mental health issues. Then, he looks to an example of the early church in one of their problems to give some pointers of what the modern Christian might do to […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, February 13, 2024 There are a variety of dangers in dealing with ADHD. One of them is the act of tardiness. “Time blindness” is a major problem in the life of a person with ADHD and can endanger a variety of different relationship. Andrew addressed the issue and briefly […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Friday, January 30, 2024 Charles Spurgeon is commonly called the “prince of preachers” for his abilities in the pulpit. What some do not know is Spurgeon suffered from depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. As such, Spurgeon preached two sermons later compiled into a book “Encouragement for the Depressed.” Andrew reviews […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Friday, January 24, 2024 When Andrew first started the podcast, he discussed some of the reasons why we suffer from mental illness. In this episode, he discusses another reason. We have been conditioned by the examples of other or the experiences faced. Verses Used: Rev.22:1-5; Pro. 29:15; Jude 23; Joel […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, December 19, 2024 Today, Andrew reviews a secular book. Yes, a secular book. ADHD Explained by Dr. Edward Hallowell does an excellent job describing ADHD, its positives and negatives, and also some of the pitfalls the person with ADHD might fall into. Andrew does his best to daily review […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, November 28, 2024 Far too often, those dealing with mental health issues are stereotyped by those around them. Those with ADHD are no different. In today’s episode, Andrew focuses on the stereotypes most often held by those with ADHD and the facts behind the myths. Scriptures used: Prov. 18:13, […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, November 21, 2024 There is a type of depression called “Smiling Depression.” It is a depression which outwardly makes it seem like a person is okay but inwardly, that one is suffering. Proverbs 14:13 reminds of the need to check up on people who seem to be suffering, even […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, November 14, 2024 Last week, certain facts were discussed to help ease the mind of Christians. Now, Andrew turns to the duty Christians have regardless of what happens during the election process. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, November 7, 2024 After the election is over, one might feel some anxiety. Andrew’s hope is to remind us of important facts concerning Christianity. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, October 24, 2024 We often might think that isolating is the best thing for us to do when facing mental problems. While that is helpful when one is physically sick, it is not so for those with certain mental illnesses. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, October 10, 2024 Andrew reviews “Finch: A Self-Care App.” Help raise a baby bird while teaching yourself self-care techniques. Learn more about this app in today’s episode. Resource: https://finchcare.com/ We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, August 29, 2024 We often take the idea of depression and view it as being “sad.” Depression is much more than simple sadness. Andrew takes the DSM-5 and discusses the symptoms of a major depressive episode. This helps us better understand depression and why we must act to help […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, August 22, 2024 No one must underestimate the effect of ADHD on the life of an adult or child. In this episode, Andrew takes the time to discuss the dangers involved with ADHD in the hopes of encouraging adults with ADHD or parents of children with ADHD to find […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, May 9, 2024 Last week, we spent a little time discussing the various chemicals one can get addicted to. This week, we wish to delve into how one gets addicted to these chemicals. Furthermore, why does a person make a decision to try these out in the first place? […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, April 18, 2024 When we think of the words substance abuse, we often think of hard drugs. The problem is this does not speak of all that we can abuse. In this episode, Andrew discusses the various types of substances a person can abuse in the hopes of laying […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, April 11, 2024 In this week’s episode, Andrew discusses a recent study by Ohio State University and the studies impact on the practice of venting. We discuss the various types of venting, certain verses in the Bible, and look at a few ways we might be able to calm […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, March 21, 2024 In this week’s episode Andrew takes a moment to examine Psalm 119:165. This verse, found in a chapter which offers praise to God, speaks of a way in which man might find peace today despite the external things surrounding one’s life. From this verse we find: What […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, February 29th, 2024 On today’s episode, Andrew interviews David Dean, a preacher with ADHD. The two discuss the positives and negatives of having ADHD as well as parenting a child with ADHD. We both hope the listeners are edified and encouraged whether one suffers from ADHD or is a […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, February 8th, 2024 In times past, ADHD was a sore subject with much negativity surrounding it. Over time, we have grown in our knowledge of the subject but much like other mental health conditions, many myths continue to surround the subject. In this episode, Andrew looks at five myths […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, January 25, 2024 What do Mr. Rogers, the apostle Paul, and this episode have in common? The importance of encouragement. While we all face various struggles in our own lives, we as Christians need to be encouraged. The hope is this episode is to encourage the listener to keep […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, December 6, 2023 Argument Two: Only one verse speaks of people suffering from mental illness. Deut. 28:28 speaks of the children of Israel being struck with madness, blindness, and astonishment of heart. Since this is in context with the cursings God would bring to the Israelites, one can infer […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, December 7, 2023 Argument 1: The Bible never speaks of depression, anxiety, or anything of that nature. Answer: · These terms did not exist when some translations of the Bible came to be. · Depression was known as melancholia. o It came to be through an excess of “black bile” in the […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, October 19, 2023 When we discuss the idea of normality, we should understand the Christ did not live a life which would be considered normal by the world. Hebrews 4:14-16 and certain events of Christ’s life will be used throughout the episode. We want to hear from you! Subscription […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, October 12, 2023 In this episode, Andrew discusses that the worldview of normal is false when considering a variety of verses which point to the need for Christians to support one another. Verses include: Gal. 6:1-6; Eph. 4:32; Phil. 2:1-8; James 5:13-20. We want to hear from you! Subscription […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, September 28, 2023 There are many out there who wish to feel “normal.” In a three part series, Andrew discusses how there is no such thing as normal. In the first episode, Andrew lays out that all of us have problems that we face. We want to hear from […]
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, August 10, 2023 Andrew discusses The Science of Evil by Simon Baron-Cohen. Should we be willing to remove religion from the discussion of cruelty? An open Bible will show the answer is more readily in front of us than many might think. We want to hear from you! Subscription […]
