Mental Health & Faith: A Closer Look

Caroline’s guest, Randi Shannon, is a doctor of naturopathy who is passionate about holistic health through the spices, herbs, and practices originating thousands of years ago. In today’s episode, Randi shares insights in how to use spices to bring healing to many ailments and conditions of our bodies. Her book, The Language of the Spices, is a “full-color guide to more than 55 healing spices – how they work, what they heal, and how to use them safely in everyday cooking and natural home remedie

Lynne Babbitt has personal experience as a step-family child and parent. As a licensed counselor and life coach, she used her experience and gained more insights by working with other step families who needed to find peace for their lives. Lynne discusses the following considerations for step-parents: the decision-maker and advice-giver roles, expectations, boundaries, and Biblical support. About Lynne Lynne Babbitt, M.A., is a Christian coach, speaker, writer, and editor. She earned degrees i

Lynne Babbitt shares the wisdom she gained as a single parent at two different times in her life. As a licensed counselor and life coach, she used her experience and gained more insights by working with other single parents who needed to find peace for their lives. Lynne offers practical tips for prioritizing self-care, communicating with a co-parent, and dating while children are still in the home. About Lynne Lynne Babbitt, M.A., is a Christian coach, speaker, writer, and editor. She earned

Church and Mental Health Jeremy Smith is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in Ohio. In this episode, he first provides information about the challenges faced by many individuals in the caring profession. Jeremy also introduces the audience to ACES, which stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences. In the second half of the episode, Jeremy provides practical suggestions for pastors, ministry leaders, and others in how to care for their own needs, church staff, and others in the ch

Church and Mental Health Jeremy Smith is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in Ohio. In this episode he shares general information about therapy and the different modalities (types of therapeutic approaches) that one may experience during a therapy session. As an integrationist, Jeremy draws from the strengths of various therapy models to find what will work best for his clients. Solution-Based Brief Therapy is a preferred approach Jeremy uses to focus on finding a solution to an

F.I.G.H.T. “Focusing in Growth & Holding Together” is Jessica “Kelly Je” Kelly’s ministry. Her mission is to to provide a judgment-free community that offers support, education, and resources, particularly within the African American community, to break the stigma surrounding mental health. Like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, we believe that healing is a journey, and we are here to uplift, empower, and guide individuals toward growth, transformation, and resilience. Kelly Je’s story is