Ever pondered how faith can be your anchor in the storm of mental health challenges? Or wondered what it takes to turn personal setbacks into stories of spiritual strength? If these questions resonate with you, then today's episode is for you!

Today, we're diving deep into the intersection of faith and mental health with Donny Karpinen, the Lead Pastor at Victory Church in Boca Raton, FL, and founder of The Taking—a transformative personal development platform rooted in faith. Donny isn't just a pastor; he's a beacon of resilience and leadership, dedicated to helping others break through mental and spiritual barriers to embrace their fullest potential.

In this candid conversation, Donny opens up about his own mental health struggles with a vulnerability that's both refreshing and enlightening. He shares strategies, performance hacks, and profound mindset tips rooted in biblical wisdom, offering a unique perspective that promises to resonate deeply with you.

Whether you're currently navigating challenges or simply seeking to fortify your mental and spiritual resilience, this episode is a must-listen. Prepare for a conversation filled with "aha" moments and profound insights that you won't hear anywhere else. Tune in now and get ready to be inspired!

In this episode, you will learn:

• Balancing faith with self-awareness and emotional intelligence


• Surviving on “Manna” vs Thriving in the “Promised Land”


• The importance of withdrawing to lonely places for prayer and connection with God


• Donny’s personal story of spiritual warfare


• Donny’s mental health journey


• Overcoming shame and inadequacy through faith in God


• Reframing negative self-talk to cultivate self-worth and identity in Christ


• The Five Ministry Gifts


• Embracing authenticity over constant people-pleasing


• Navigating Church Hurt - How to heal from spiritual abuse


• What it truly means to be actively engaged in church


• Body, Soul, and Spirit - what’s the difference?


• Good Things Come to Those Who Take - and how can you make it happen

Links and Resources:

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  • Good Things Come To Those Who Take by Donny Karpinen | https://a.co/d/8tIKrjQ 
  
  
  
  

Connect with Donny:

• On Website | https://www.donnykarpinen.com/ 


• On Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donnykarpinen/ 


• On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/donnykarpinen/ 

Connect with Emily

• On Website | https://meetemilyford.com/


• On Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily


• On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod


• On YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD

Connect with Jake

• On Website |  http://www.jakehavron.com


• On Podcast | https://www.jakehavron.com/podcast/


• On Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jakehavron/


• On YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxG3bKqLK_M_HZpOgiVrtng