The Q&R Podcast is designed to foster a posture of curiosity about ourselves and others. This month, we’re talking about a question that’s deeply personal for so many people:

Can prayer cure your mental health?

If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety or depression—or walked alongside someone who has—you’ve probably heard some version of “just pray about it.” And while that’s often well-meaning, it can leave people feeling unseen, ashamed, or like they somehow lack faith.

This episode is about untying those knots. What does the Bible actually say about mental health? What do we do when prayer doesn’t seem to “work”? And how can faith and therapy not be in conflict, but actually support one another?

We’ll get into biblical examples, modern misunderstandings, and some practical ways to reimagine prayer—not as a spiritual shortcut, but as part of a much deeper journey toward healing.

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
4:04 - A Bad Definition of Prayer
10:04 - How “Just Pray About It” Brings Shame
26:33 - Lament & Emotional Regulation
32:33 - Making Sense Of Your Pain
44:48 - Faith is Trust

The Q&R Podcast is designed to foster a posture of curiosity about ourselves and others. Today we’re stepping into a conversation that can feel really tender, especially for those who’ve been deeply hurt.

Forgiveness.

For some, forgiveness has felt like betrayal—like being asked to minimize what happened, move on too quickly, or pretend something didn’t cause real pain. Especially when the other person has not said that they are sorry.

And when churches rush people toward forgiveness without acknowledging justice, grief, or boundaries, it can do more harm than good.

Almost like we’re letting evil win.

In this episode, we’ll explore what forgiveness actually is, what it isn’t, and why it’s not the same thing as reconciliation or trust. We’ll look at how God handles harm in Scripture, how Jesus modeled forgiveness, and what it might look like to forgive without betraying yourself.

It’s a raw conversation, but an important one. Let’s get into it.

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - How People Minimize Pain with Forgiveness
13:04 - Justice vs. Forgiveness
21:32 - Jesus Said Forgive 70x7
33:49 - Making Excuses For An Abuser
49:48 - Practical Applications of Forgiveness

The Q&R Podcast is back, and this month we’re taking on one of the most challenging and uncomfortable topics: Does the Bible condone slavery?

It’s a serious and deeply personal question, and it’s often used as a reason to reject Christianity altogether. After all, if the Bible really supports slavery, how could we trust it
as a source of moral authority?

But before we jump to conclusions, we need to ask: What did slavery actually look like in biblical times? How does it compare to the horrific transatlantic slave trade? And does Scripture truly endorse slavery, or does it lay the foundation for its eventual abolition?

We’ll unpack all of this today, tracing how the Bible speaks about slavery from Genesis to the New Testament, and how Christian thought ultimately fueled abolitionist movements throughout history.