From Pigsties to Preachers: What Bacon, Spurgeon, and Mental Illness Teach Us About Grace
This week on Sunburnt Souls, Dave Quak is back with another raw, real, and at times ridiculous episode—recorded while on family holiday, but packed with depth. He reflects on how short radio soundbites have unexpectedly spread across 14+ stations in Australia, sharing stories that connect faith and mental health in bite-sized doses.In this episode, Dave takes us on a journey that includes:Singing the Home and Away theme in Thailand—and what it taught him about embarrassment and boldnessBipolar mania and making dumb financial decisions (again)Learning to recover quickly after stuffing up—why guilt is not godly, but grace isA fresh take on Charles Spurgeon’s cigars, melancholia, and unapologetic ministryA biblical look at Elijah’s mental crash after a mountaintop miracleAnd yes… why bacon proves that beauty often follows the stinkiest seasonsThis one’s a blend of humour, honesty, and healing. If you’ve ever felt disqualified by your struggles, this is your reminder that God uses broken people—on purpose.🎧 Also featuring: a never-before-aired soundbite on bacon and mental health that might just become your new favourite analogy.CONNECT Follow Sunburnt Souls for raw stories of faith, mental health, and hope: 🔗 Facebook | 🔗 YouTube 🔗 Instagram BRAND NEW ONLINE COURSE!🧠✨ Loving Life with Faith and Mental Health 28 days. $28. A practical, hope-filled course to help you: ✅ Embrace your identity in Jesus ✅ Build life-giving spiritual rhythms ✅ Navigate mental health with honesty and faith 👉 Start your 28-day journey today 💌 Join Our Community Get weekly encouragement, bonus content, and resources in your inbox: 👉 Subscribe to the newsletter 🙌 Support the Mission Help us keep creating free, faith-filled mental health content: 👉 Donate to Sunburnt Souls ⭐️ Leave a Review Love this episode? A quick rating or review helps more people find hope. 👉 Rate us on Apple Podcasts | 👉 Rate on Spotify PARTNERS 🎙️ Sunburnt Souls is proudly produced by ...
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5 Real Stories of Faith and Mental Health: Mania, Grief, Anxiety, and Grace
Dave Quak shares five real-life stories pulled from our one-minute soundbites airing on 14 Christian radio stations around Australia. From impulsively buying a house during a manic episode to watching a pelican steal a puppy, these moments are strange, hilarious, painful, and deeply human.Topics we cover:🏠 Mental illness & impulse control (bipolar mania and regret)🐭 Carrying invisible burdens (the mouse on Mum’s shoulder)🧠 Responding to criticism and trolls with God’s truth🐦 Coping with grief and unexpected loss (yes, the pelican is real)🧘♂️ Learning to be still in a noisy worldPlus, Dave and his family are broadcasting from Bali — honouring a dear friend, Tony, who recently went to be with Jesus, and finding space to rest, dive, and reflect.💡 Be encouraged that you’re not alone in your mess. There’s grace. There’s healing. And there’s hope.CONNECT Follow Sunburnt Souls for raw stories of faith, mental health, and hope: 🔗 Facebook | 🔗 YouTube 🔗 Instagram BRAND NEW ONLINE COURSE!🧠✨ Loving Life with Faith and Mental Health 28 days. $28. A practical, hope-filled course to help you: ✅ Embrace your identity in Jesus ✅ Build life-giving spiritual rhythms ✅ Navigate mental health with honesty and faith 👉 Start your 28-day journey today 💌 Join Our Community Get weekly encouragement, bonus content, and resources in your inbox: 👉 Subscribe to the newsletter 🙌 Support the Mission Help us keep creating free, faith-filled mental health content: 👉 Donate to Sunburnt Souls ⭐️ Leave a Review Love this episode? A quick rating or review helps more people find hope. 👉 Rate us on Apple Podcasts | 👉 Rate on Spotify PARTNERS 🎙️ Sunburnt Souls is proudly produced by ...
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Postpartum Psychosis & Fear in the Mania: Lydia’s Story of Faith in Chaos
What happens when postpartum joy collides with deep-seated fear? Lydia Farbach opens up about her raw and powerful journey through postpartum psychosis, growing up with a mum diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, and the fear that she might follow the same path. From sleepless nights and spiritual confusion to calling out to God in the back of an ambulance, Lydia shares what it’s like to lose grip on reality—while holding onto Jesus.This conversation is honest, intense, and full of grace. Whether you're a parent, pastor, or just someone who wants to understand the chaos of mental illness a little better, this episode is for you.Topics Covered:The trauma of growing up with a parent with schizoaffective disorderLydia’s experience of postpartum psychosisThe overlap of anxiety, mania, and psychosisFaith in the midst of mental breakdownWhat the church can do betterHow to support someone in crisisThe beauty of community, parenting, and God's faithfulness in the darkCONNECT Follow Sunburnt Souls for raw stories of faith, mental health, and hope: 🔗 Facebook | 🔗 YouTube 🔗 Instagram BRAND NEW ONLINE COURSE!🧠✨ Loving Life with Faith and Mental Health 28 days. $28. A practical, hope-filled course to help you: ✅ Embrace your identity in Jesus ✅ Build life-giving spiritual rhythms ✅ Navigate mental health with honesty and faith 👉 Start your 28-day journey today 💌 Join Our Community Get weekly encouragement, bonus content, and resources in your inbox: 👉 Subscribe to the newsletter 🙌 Support the Mission Help us keep creating free, faith-filled mental health content: 👉 Donate to Sunburnt Souls ⭐️ Leave a Review Love this episode? A quick rating or review helps more people find hope. 👉 Rate us on Apple Podcasts | 👉 Rate on Spotify PARTNERS 🎙️ Sunburnt Souls is proudly produced by ...
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Sex, Theology & Song of Songs: Meet Christian Sexologist Monica Cook
Dave Quak sits down with Christian sexologist Monica Cook for a raw and refreshing conversation about faith, sex, and the sacred wisdom of the Song of Songs. They unpack how theology and sexology can work together, challenge the silence around Christian intimacy, and explore how God’s design for desire is both holy and healing.Whether you’re married, single, or somewhere in between, this episode brings grace, wisdom, and real talk to the table.Contact Monica for more info or a consultation Check out her Facebook CONNECT Follow Sunburnt Souls for raw stories of faith, mental health, and hope: 🔗 Facebook | 🔗 YouTube 🔗 Instagram BRAND NEW ONLINE COURSE!🧠✨ Loving Life with Faith and Mental Health 28 days. $28. A practical, hope-filled course to help you: ✅ Embrace your identity in Jesus ✅ Build life-giving spiritual rhythms ✅ Navigate mental health with honesty and faith 👉 Start your 28-day journey today 💌 Join Our Community Get weekly encouragement, bonus content, and resources in your inbox: 👉 Subscribe to the newsletter 🙌 Support the Mission Help us keep creating free, faith-filled mental health content: 👉 Donate to Sunburnt Souls ⭐️ Leave a Review Love this episode? A quick rating or review helps more people find hope. 👉 Rate us on Apple Podcasts | 👉 Rate on Spotify PARTNERS 🎙️ Sunburnt Souls is proudly produced by ...
This week Dave Quak sits down with Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton, the woman at the centre of one of Australia’s most infamous miscarriages of justice. Wrongfully convicted of her baby daughter’s murder, Lindy endured prison, public hatred, and unimaginable grief—but never let go of her faith.Hear her powerful reflections on:– Trusting God through pain and injustice – Finding peace in prison – The choice to forgive – Rebuilding life after devastation🎧 A story of faith under fire you’ll never forget.CONNECT Follow Sunburnt Souls for raw stories of faith, mental health, and hope: 🔗 Facebook | 🔗 YouTube 🔗 Instagram BRAND NEW ONLINE COURSE!🧠✨ Loving Life with Faith and Mental Health 28 days. $28. A practical, hope-filled course to help you: ✅ Embrace your identity in Jesus ✅ Build life-giving spiritual rhythms ✅ Navigate mental health with honesty and faith 👉 Start your 28-day journey today 💌 Join Our Community Get weekly encouragement, bonus content, and resources in your inbox: 👉 Subscribe to the newsletter 🙌 Support the Mission Help us keep creating free, faith-filled mental health content: 👉 Donate to Sunburnt Souls ⭐️ Leave a Review Love this episode? A quick rating or review helps more people find hope. 👉 Rate us on Apple Podcasts | 👉 Rate on Spotify PARTNERS 🎙️ Sunburnt Souls is proudly produced by ...
Looking for a Christian mental health podcast that tackles anxiety, depression, and emotional resilience with raw honesty and biblical hope?Sunburnt Souls is where faith and mental health meet real life.I’m Pastor Dave Quak — an Aussie pastor living with bipolar disorder — and I know what it’s like to follow Jesus through the highs, lows, and everything in between. Each episode brings powerful stories, biblical encouragement, and practical tools for navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, and Christian mental wellness.Whether you’re battling darkness, searching for joy, or just trying to make sense of it all, you’re not alone. Sunburnt Souls is a safe, unfiltered space for faith-filled conversations and honest connection.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.🌐 Visit sunburntsouls.com for more.
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