Brevis Talk Podcast

Loneliness is on the upswing. It is everywhere in our society. Identify the problem, and either get help or be a part of the solution for others in getting help.If you are having a mental health crisis, dial 911, or get to the nearest Emergency Room, or call one of these numbers. This podcast does not give medical advice or diagnosis.Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services(SAMHSA) 1-800-662-HELP (4357)National Youth Crisis Hotline - 1-800-448-4663National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ...

Book recommendations concerning mental health and illness:Honestly by Sheila WalshIn Every Pew Sits A Broken Heart by Ruth GrahamBipolar Not So Much by Chris Aiken and James PhelpsFinding Quiet by J.P. Moreland Grieving a Suicide by Albert Y. HsuNight Falls Fast(Understanding Suicide) by Kay Redfield JamisonFinding Your Way After the Suicide of Someone You Love byDavid B. Biebel and Suzanne L. FosterThe Gift of Second: Healing From the Impact of SuicideIf you are having a mental health c...

We take a picture of ministry from Scripture, foot washing. We are called to minister to others, to reach out to the hurting. Foot washing is a beautiful picture of what is necessary to minister to others. To minister we must kneel, or lower(humble) ourselves. Going further with the idea of this picture, there will be many "types" of feet that we will encounter in ministry.If you are having a mental health crisis, dial 911, or get to the nearest Emergency Room, or call one of these numb...

Stop the stigma surrounding mental health and illness. Light is the best antiseptic, and we must put light upon this subject. By putting light on this subject, we will do much good in enlightening individuals and encouraging those who struggle to get help! The church should be a place of empathy, sympathy, and love.We call all do better in helping stopping the stigma of mental illness.If you are having a mental health crisis, dial 911, or get to the nearest Emergency Room, or call one o...

In this episode we talk about Lazarus' resurrection from the dead. He was resurrected, but still bound.John 11:38-44; Ephesians 2:1; John 5:24If you are having a mental health crisis, dial 911, or get to the nearest Emergency Room, or call one of these numbers. This podcast does not give medical advice or diagnosis.Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services(SAMHSA) 1-800-662-HELP (4357)National Youth Crisis Hotline - 1-800-448-4663National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-T...

In today's talk, we briefly discuss a very tragic malady of the brain, Schizophrenia.If you are having a mental health crisis, dial 911, or get to the nearest Emergency Room, or call one of these numbers. This podcast does not give medical advice or diagnosis.Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services(SAMHSA) 1-800-662-HELP (4357)National Youth Crisis Hotline - 1-800-448-4663National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK988 - Lifeline Chat and Text741741 - Cris...

In this episode, we consider William Cowper and his mental challenges.If you are having a mental health crisis, dial 911, or get to the nearest Emergency Room, or call one of these numbers. This podcast does not give medical advice or diagnosis.Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services(SAMHSA) 1-800-662-HELP (4357)National Youth Crisis Hotline - 1-800-448-4663National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK988 - Lifeline Chat and Text741741 - Crisis Text Line&nb...

In this episode, we talk about the various types of bipolarism and give some suggestions in navigating with the diagnosis.If you are having a mental health crisis, dial 911, or get to the nearest Emergency Room, or call one of these numbers. This podcast does not give medical advice or diagnosis.Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services(SAMHSA) 1-800-662-HELP (4357)National Youth Crisis Hotline - 1-800-448-4663National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK988 - Lifeline Chat and...

If you are having a mental health crisis, dial 911, or get to the nearest Emergency Room, or call one of these numbers. This podcast does not give medical advice or diagnosis.Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services(SAMHSA) 1-800-662-HELP (4357)National Youth Crisis Hotline - 1-800-448-4663National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK988 - Lifeline Chat and Text741741 - Crisis Text Line

Physical activity will pay dividends in your battle with depression. Let me be honest - when you are depressed, it's not easy to get motivated and started. Yet, you must get moving!Team sports and groups that regularly meet are an excellent thing to be a part of. The important thing is physical activity. Get moving!If you are having a mental health crisis, dial 911, or get to the nearest Emergency Room, or call one of these numbers. This podcast does not give medical advice or diagnosis...

Music is very powerful and often therapeutic. It is also another tool in the toolbox in fighting mental illness.If you are having a mental health crisis, dial 911, or get to the nearest Emergency Room, or call one of these numbers. This podcast does not give medical advice or diagnosis.Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services(SAMHSA) 1-800-662-HELP (4357)National Youth Crisis Hotline - 1-800-448-4663National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK988 - Lifeline Chat and Text74174...

We've all heard the phrase that "beauty in in the eyes of the beholder." Adding another tool to our toolbox is the idea of seeing beauty in life.Remember, these tools are not passive, they are proactive. It's extremely difficult to fight the opponent of mental illness. There's no doubt about this, but fight we must. And seeing beauty in life is one of those areas in which we must be active.If you are having a mental health crisis, dial 911, or get to the nearest Emergency Room, or call ...

No man is an island states a poem by John Donne.No man is an island,Entire of itself;Every man is a piece of the continent,A part of the main.God, the Creator, wired us to be connected with other humans. We do much better and our physical and mental health is better when we are connected with others.Social media platforms do not connect us in the way God intended for us to be connected. We can be lonely in a crowd. And loneliness is prevalent in our society today.We find purpose in being conn...

In this episode, we talk about another tool in the toolbox-laughter. Laughter is a very strong and important tool in combatting depression.The book of wisdom in the Old Testament, Proverbs(17:22) tells us that "a merry heart does good like medicine." Another translation is "a cheerful heart is good medicine."There are many studies about laughter that have shown the importance humor can have in a person's health. It helps a person deal with high pressure and emotionally investing jobs. Th...

One of the tools in the toolbox for combatting depression are medications. There are varied opinions held by the church concerning medications for depression.Personally, I can say medications have been a tremendous help for me. I see no problems in using them. They are not addictive, but when they work they can help a person immensely.I'm not sure why anyone wouldn't want something that can ease pain and suffering? I encourage people to reach out and get help from the weight and scourge of de...

Have you ever felt the weight of the world pressing down on you, the simple act of choosing what to wear feeling like an insurmountable task? Our latest episode unveils the stark reality of living with depression, with raw testimonials that paint a vivid picture of this invisible struggle. We walk the landscape of paralysis, guilt, and the crushing burden of hopelessness. There are the stings of dismissive comments and the profound misunderstanding many with depression endure. There's a ...

I tell my personal story concerning the battle I fought with depression. My goal is to put light on a subject that is not often spoken about in the church. Hurting people should not have to hide in the church. Mental illness is not unlike physical illness in so many ways. There is a genetic, biological component to it often times. I tell some life events and share my heart about the greatest loss my family has ever suffered, the loss of our dear son. My...

In this episode we begin our talks on mental health and illness in the church. In a heartfelt conversation, we navigate the misconceptions that strong faith precludes medical help, and discuss why medication and professional therapy are not signs of weak spirituality but tools that God can use in our healing.As a community of believers, we're called to create an environment where the warmth of compassion and the light of the Lord can guide us all toward the full, joyous life we're promis...

As the year draws to a close, we come together for the last time in this season of Brevis Talk to share a narrative that's both haunting and enlightening. It's the story of Luis Salazar, a man on death row whose final confession shed light on a cold case, prompting changes in Texas law and impacting lives far beyond his own. We dive into the emotional journey of those affected by his actions, unraveling the complexities of crime, punishment, and the ripple effects that one individual's choice...

In this episode I tell about solitary confinement. Solitary confinement has several other names, depending upon the circumstances.It can be called administrative segregation(Ad Seg), protective custody(PC), or closed cell restriction(CCR).