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Mental Health Matters for Christians
Mental Health Matters for Christians is a podcast that creates a safe, honest space where faith and mental health intersect. Hosted by Christine Sneeringer, the show explores real struggles that many Christians face—but often feel unable to talk about—like anxiety, depression, identity, trauma, and shame. With a warm, conversational tone, each episode invites listeners to step out of isolation and into truth, reminding them they are not alone and that their struggles do not disqualify their…
Episodes
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp32 My LGBT Child Came Out and I Made Every Mistake as a Christian Mom
Ep32 of Mental Health Matters for Christians When Melinda Patrick's daughter revealed she was experiencing same-sex attraction, Melinda thought she knew how to…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp 31 I Looked for My Identity in All the Wrong Places
For 45 years, Melissa Jean Rod believed she knew who her father was—until a shocking discovery in an old military document revealed otherwise. What followed…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp 30 I Quit Ministry Over My Secret Sex Addiction
Ep30 of Mental Health Matters for Christians What happens when a pastor loves God but hides a sex addiction he can’t stop? Nate Larkin, founder of the Samson…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp29 Psychology or Discipleship: Do We Have to Choose?
Ep29 of Mental Health Matters for Christians Can psychology and biblical discipleship work together—or do Christians have to choose? In this conversation…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp28 Abuse, Sex Addiction & Discovering the Father Heart of God
Mike Caven grew up in a home marked by violence, rejection and sexual abuse—experiences that left deep wounds of shame and fueled years of sexual brokenness…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp26 Her Husband Hid a Sex Addiction Behind Their “Perfect” Christian Marriage
Ep 26 of Mental Health Matters for Christians Podcast For years, Priscilla Fretwell believed she had the life she had always wanted: a loving husband, five…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp25 He Hid a Secret Sexual Addiction from His Wife for 28 Years
For 28 years, Phil Fretwell hid a secret sexual addiction from his wife, Priscilla—even while teaching Bible studies and serving as a leader in his church…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp24 Healthy Self-Love vs. Sinful Self-Focus
For many Christians, phrases like self-love, self-care, and self-compassion can feel uncomfortable. After all, Jesus told us to deny ourselves, take up our…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp23 A Retired Cop’s Battle Cry for Men of Faith to Man Up
What happens when you do everything "right" and still feel hollow inside? Retired police officer and men's ministry director Eric sits down with Christine to…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp22 Why Trauma Makes You Feel Like You're Never Good Enough
Why do so many Christians secretly believe they'll never be good enough? After childhood sexual abuse, poverty, toxic relationships, betrayal, and divorce…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp21 Where Is God When Your Loved One Never Gets Better?
What happens to your faith when you pray for healing—and healing never comes? Rachel Scott’s life changed overnight when her husband suffered a devastating…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp20 Can You Love Jesus and Still Need Therapy?
Can you love Jesus, pray faithfully, read your Bible... and still need therapy? In this episode, Christine Sneeringer and Christian therapist Tim Long explore…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp19 A Pastor's Hidden Struggle with Same-Sex Attraction and the Road to Healing
For decades, Richard Holloman lived a double life. Outwardly he was a respected pastor, husband, and ministry leader. Privately, he carried the crushing weight…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp18 The Hidden Cause of Anxiety, Depression & ADHD | Dalana Brimhall
Why are anxiety, depression, and ADHD affecting so many people today? Is it possible that brain health plays a bigger role than we realize? In this fascinating…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp17 She Thought Her Life Was Over After an STD Diagnosis
She thought one diagnosis meant her life was over. Instead, it became the beginning of her journey to Jesus. After being diagnosed with an STD, Lindsey Ellyn…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp16 Emotional dependency with Tim Long
Why can't I let go of this person?If you've ever felt like your happiness depends on one relationship, struggled to move on after a breakup, or felt consumed…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp15 How Shame Led to Same-Sex Attraction and How He Found Freedom
Can shame shape the course of a person's life? For Garry Ingraham, it did. Long before he struggled with same-sex attraction, Garry carried a crushing sense of…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp14 From Poverty and 8th Grade Dropout to Princeton Professor | Carol Swain
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Carol Swain shares her remarkable journey from growing up in extreme poverty, dropping out of school after the eighth grade…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp 13 The Identity Shift That Changed Everything | Fielding Cage
In this episode, Christine welcomes missionary and evangelist Fielding Cage to discuss the transformative power of discovering our identity in Christ. Fielding…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp12 She Stayed Silent About Sexual Abuse for 20 Years
Many survivors spend years minimizing their pain, believing what happened to them “wasn't that bad.” Debra knows that journey firsthand. She shares her story…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp 11 Why Porn Addiction Isn’t Just About Lust | Healing Shame & Your View of God
In this powerful conversation, Christine and her co-host Tim Long explore how our experiences with parents, church culture, trauma, addiction, and shame can…
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Ep10 The Hidden Pain Behind Same-Sex Attraction
In this deeply honest conversation, Christine and Justin Greenfield unpack his journey through same-sex attraction, emotional wounds, identity struggles, and…
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Ep9 Why We Leak Love: Understanding Your Sense of Being | Lin Button
In this episode, Christine sits down with Lin Button, founder of the Healing Prayer School and longtime ministry partner of Leanne Payne, to discuss why we…
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Ep8 Lisa Daggs on Addiction, Shame & Finding Freedom in Christ
Christine sits down with country music artist Lisa Daggs to unpack her raw and redemptive story. Lisa shares how unresolved pain, a longing to feel loved, and…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp7 Questions Christians Are Afraid to Ask About Sex | Sy Rogers
What do Christians get wrong about sex, porn, and parenting? In this candid Q&A, Sy Rogers addresses some of the most difficult and often avoided topics in the…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp6 I Hated My Feelings—Until This Changed Everything
In this powerful part two of the episode on Why are feelings important, Christine and co-host Tim Long go deeper into the question around feelings and attempt…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp5 She Lost $1M to Gambling, Then the 12 Steps Led Her to Jesus & Freedom | Katina
What happens when addiction takes everything—and God still calls you back? In this powerful episode, Christine sits down with Katina Anagnostakis, who shares…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp4 A Pastor’s Double Life: The Sex Addiction That Nearly Destroyed Him | Dr. Mike Courtney
What happens when a pastor secretly battles shame, addiction, and a double life? In this powerful episode of Mental Health Matters for Christians, Dr. Mike…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp3 From Military Sexual Trauma to Healing | Angie Monroe
In this powerful episode of Mental Health Matters for Christians, Christine sits down with Angie Monroe—author, speaker, and advocate for survivors of military…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp2 Why are Feelings Important with Tim Long
In this episode of Mental Health Matters for Christians, Christine and co-host Tim Long dive into a question many believers struggle with: Why are feelings…
Mental Health Matters for ChristiansEp1 From Trauma to Freedom: Rescuing Trafficked Women with Becky Dymond
In this powerful opening episode, Christine sits down with Becky Dymond—a licensed mental health counselor and founder of Lighthouse PBC—who is on the front…