In this episode of the Patros Podcast, Man Up CEO Jeff Ford and co-host Allan Pereira sit down with Tom Onley, a Mental Health First Aid instructor committed to helping churches respond wisely to the growing mental health crisis.

Tom shares what he’s learned from working closely with churches and individuals—clarifying common misconceptions about mental health, explaining the real challenges people face, and offering practical steps for how Christians can respond with wisdom and care.

You’ll hear practical insights on:

- How the church can better understand and address mental health

- Whether Christians can take antidepressants

- What panic attacks feel like and how to respond

- Signs someone may be in crisis

- How to support others without compromising biblical truth

As a patros—a spiritual father—this episode will help you lead with greater empathy, wisdom, and biblical conviction in a world that desperately needs men willing to step into brokenness with the hope of Christ. This is your chance to be a steady presence in someone’s storm.

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These resources are perfect for your church, men’s Bible study, leadership team, or personal growth. Patros offers coaching tools, trauma resources, and more to help men rise to the challenge.

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