Can Christians struggle with mental illness?

Yes. Faith doesn’t make us immune to depression, anxiety, or trauma. Mental illness is not a sign of weak faith. It’s part of being human — and God meets us in the middle of it.

Is it okay to take medication and still follow Jesus?

Absolutely. Many Christians take medication for their mental health and experience healing through both spiritual and medical support.

What topics does Sunburnt Souls cover?

We talk about faith, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, recovery, church hurt, spiritual burnout, and hope in Jesus.

Dave is an Australian pastor, speaker, and the founder of Sunburnt Souls. He lives with bipolar disorder and shares openly about faith and mental health.

Do I have to be a Christian to listen?

Not at all. If you’re curious about faith, struggling with life, or just want honest conversations, this podcast is for you.

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Dysphoric Mania. Bipolar Disorder gets even more confusing

I have been manic and hypomanic before. Most people that live with bipolar know what it’s like to enter into the madness of Mania. Sometimes it’s euphoric, other times is exciting. Usually its terrible, but this time is was dark and terrible which was a bit of a scary combination.