In Episode 1, Steve Austin was a youth pastor in rural Alabama when he nearly died by suicide. If you have lived through a suicide attempt, recovery is possible. Steve Austin is living proof. This letter is for you. Abuse, addiction, and a suicide attempt weren’t the end of Steve Austin’s story. In fact, a suicide attempt is where Steve’s life began. From Pastor to a Psych Ward is a new, 13-episode serial podcast – the audio version of the Amazon best-selling book by the same name. Music: “The Well”, by Act of Congress. Purchase their albums on iTunes and visit ActOfCongressMusic.com for their schedule and more information.
In Episode 2, “A Letter from My Wife”, Lindsey Austin shares her experience in the wake of her husband’s suicide attempt. Abuse, addiction, and a suicide attempt weren’t the end of Steve Austin’s story. In fact, a suicide attempt is where Steve’s life began. From Pastor to a Psych Ward is a new, 13-episode serial podcast – the audio version of the Amazon best-selling book by the same name. Music: “The Well”, by Act of Congress. Purchase their albums on iTunes and visit ActOfCongressMusic.com for their schedule and more information.
In Episode 3, Steve Austin opens up about his very first memory. Abuse, addiction, and a suicide attempt weren’t the end of Steve Austin’s story. In fact, a suicide attempt is where Steve’s life began. From Pastor to a Psych Ward is a new, 13-episode serial podcast – the audio version of the Amazon best-selling book by the same name. Music: “The Well”, by Act of Congress. Purchase their albums on iTunes and visit ActOfCongressMusic.com for their schedule and more information.
In Episode 4, Steve Austin shares about the hardest decision he ever made. Abuse, addiction, and a suicide attempt weren’t the end of Steve Austin’s story. In fact, a suicide attempt is where Steve’s life began. From Pastor to a Psych Ward is a new, 13-episode serial podcast – the audio version of the Amazon best-selling book by the same name. Music: “The Well”, by Act of Congress. Purchase their albums on iTunes and visit ActOfCongressMusic.com for their schedule and more information.
In Episode 5, Steve Austin shares about the similarities between the psych ward and the church. Abuse, addiction, and a suicide attempt weren’t the end of Steve Austin’s story. In fact, a suicide attempt is where Steve’s life began. From Pastor to a Psych Ward is a new, 13-episode serial podcast – the audio version of the Amazon best-selling book by the same name. Music: “The Well”, by Act of Congress. Purchase their albums on iTunes and visit ActOfCongressMusic.com for their schedule and more information.
In Episode 6, Steve Austin talks about the day the counselor connected all the dots. Abuse, addiction, and a suicide attempt weren’t the end of Steve Austin’s story. In fact, a suicide attempt is where Steve’s life began. From Pastor to a Psych Ward is a new, 13-episode serial podcast – the audio version of the Amazon best-selling book by the same name. Music: “The Well”, by Act of Congress. Purchase their albums on iTunes and visit ActOfCongressMusic.com for their schedule and more information.
In Episode 7, Steve Austin discusses the Prodigal Son, medication, demon possession, and the church. Abuse, addiction, and a suicide attempt weren’t the end of Steve Austin’s story. In fact, a suicide attempt is where Steve’s life began. From Pastor to a Psych Ward is a new, 13-episode serial podcast – the audio version of the Amazon best-selling book by the same name. Music: “The Well”, by Act of Congress. Purchase their albums on iTunes and visit ActOfCongressMusic.com for their schedule and more information.
In Episode 8, Steve Austin talks about apologizing for your mental illness. Abuse, addiction, and a suicide attempt weren’t the end of Steve Austin’s story. In fact, a suicide attempt is where Steve’s life began. From Pastor to a Psych Ward is a new, 13-episode serial podcast – the audio version of the Amazon best-selling book by the same name. Music: “The Well”, by Act of Congress. Purchase their albums on iTunes and visit ActOfCongressMusic.com for their schedule and more information.
In Episode 9, Steve Austin talks about the importance of self-care during recovery from a suicide attempt. This is the chapter that inspired Steve’s next book, Self-Care for the Wounded Soul. Abuse, addiction, and a suicide attempt weren’t the end of Steve Austin’s story. In fact, a suicide attempt is where Steve’s life began. From Pastor to a Psych Ward is a new, 13-episode serial podcast – the audio version of the Amazon best-selling book by the same name. Music: “The Well”, by Act of Congress. Purchase their albums on iTunes and visit ActOfCongressMusic.com for their schedule and more information.
In Episode 10, Steve Austin shares about the necessity of self-compassion, and why dingy socks are so frustrating. Abuse, addiction, and a suicide attempt weren’t the end of Steve Austin’s story. In fact, a suicide attempt is where Steve’s life began. From Pastor to a Psych Ward is a new, 13-episode serial podcast – the audio version of the Amazon best-selling book by the same name. Music: “The Well”, by Act of Congress. Purchase their albums on iTunes and visit ActOfCongressMusic.com for their schedule and more information.
In Episode 11, Steve Austin talks about what to do with difficult people who you can’t completely cut from your life. Abuse, addiction, and a suicide attempt weren’t the end of Steve Austin’s story. In fact, a suicide attempt is where Steve’s life began. From Pastor to a Psych Ward is a new, 13-episode serial podcast – the audio version of the Amazon best-selling book by the same name. Music: “The Well”, by Act of Congress. Purchase their albums on iTunes and visit ActOfCongressMusic.com for their schedule and more information.
In Episode 12, Steve Austin talks about what to do, when you’re in the middle of recovery and a bad day comes. Abuse, addiction, and a suicide attempt weren’t the end of Steve Austin’s story. In fact, a suicide attempt is where Steve’s life began. From Pastor to a Psych Ward is a new, 13-episode serial podcast – the audio version of the Amazon best-selling book by the same name. Music: “The Well”, by Act of Congress. Purchase their albums on iTunes and visit ActOfCongressMusic.com for their schedule and more information.
In Episode 13, Steve Austin reflects on the beauty of the past four years. Abuse, addiction, and a suicide attempt weren’t the end of Steve Austin’s story. In fact, a suicide attempt is where Steve’s life began. From Pastor to a Psych Ward is a new, 13-episode serial podcast – the audio version of the Amazon best-selling book by the same name. Music: “The Well”, by Act of Congress. Purchase their albums on iTunes and visit ActOfCongressMusic.com for their schedule and more information. A huge “thank you” to Stephanie Gates, who edited this book (and is Steve’s dear friend). Check out Stephanie’s writing (and editing services) at awidemercy.com!