Cognitive Distortions Inspired by a poster at a psychiatric treatment center, the two episodes on “detour thinking” will explore the cognitive distortions and relevant scriptures. A cognitive distortion can be defined as a distorted thought or cognitive distortion is an exaggerated pattern of thought that’s not based on facts. It consequently leads you to view …
Part 2 – Brian’s Story Continues In part two of this two part series, Brian Mathrusse shares how our creator God gave him assurance that there is hope and recovery is possible. This required turning away from the unhealthy habits Brian had lived with for many years, and making the decision to work through his …
Part 1 – Brian’s Story Begins In part one of a two part series, Brian Mathrusse begins his story of substance use and mental health challenges that, in part, were influenced by situations that occurred in his growing up years. Brian’s story reminds us that substance abuse and mental illness do not discriminate. Even individuals …
Empower the Warrior Within This episode features an interview with the authors of Empower the Warrior Within: Using God’s Word to Win the War. Debra Schwietert and Annie Bifulco had a providential meeting through their mutual therapist’s anxiety group. The original author, Rex Briggs, MSW, developed the secular anxiety program many years ago. The principles …
Based on personal experience and with information provided at the Disability and the Church Conference, hosted by Key Ministry, Caroline S. Cooper encourages churches to explore establishing disability and mental health ministries. PLEASE POST OR SEND ME COMMENTS! We are in this together, and Caroline would love to receive your comments on how the church …
Painful Pancreatitis On March 12, 2026, I had a sudden onset of pancreatitis. This condition produced excruciating pain, greater than any other pain I’ve experienced. While I at first felt abandoned by the Lord, I knew his promise to never leave me nor forsake me. About halfway through my 6-day hospital stay, I began to …
Our Relational Reset, Episode 73, begins with love. In this final episode in the 4-part series to reset our lives in 2026, Caroline reads and discusses two sections in Scripture that can help you renew your relationships with others in a God-honoring way. 1 Peter 2:13-3:12 reveals how we should approach others – with respect …
Welcome to 2026! The first four episodes in January will focusing on a 2026 Reset – resetting our spiritual, mental & emotional, and physical beings as well as resetting relationships. Here’s the schedule. Please share your comments! And don’t forget to subscribe. 1/8/26 Reset: Spiritual Health 1/14/26 Reset: Mental & Emotional Health 1/21/26 Reset: Physical …
Welcome to 2026! The first four episodes in January will focusing on a 2026 Reset – resetting our spiritual, mental & emotional, and physical beings as well as resetting relationships. Here’s the schedule. Please share your comments! And don’t forget to subscribe. 1/8/26 Reset: Spiritual Health 1/14/26 Reset: Mental & Emotional Health 1/22/26 Reset: Physical …
Welcome to 2026! The first four episodes in January will focusing on a 2026 Reset – resetting our spiritual, mental & emotional, and physical beings as well as resetting relationships. Here’s the schedule. Please share your comments! And don’t forget to subscribe. 1/8/26 Reset: Spiritual Health 1/15/26 Reset: Mental & Emotional Health 1/22/26 Reset: Physical …