In this episode we talk with Quina Aragon, spoken word artist and author of the book, Love Has a Story: 100 Meditations on the Enduring Love of God. Quina shares her story of God's love in the midst of trauma and hardship. She shares some ways that generational trauma, personal victimization, and cycles of sin can hinder our ability to experience God's love, and she offers a message of hope for those who are experiencing doubt as a result of painful experiences.

To learn more about Quina's work, click HERE.

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In this episode with talk with Danny Kwon and Monica Kim, co-authors of the book, Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders. Danny and Monica have years of experience working with teens in counseling and pastoral care settings, and they share their wisdom about common struggles faced by teens as well as ways adults can come alongside them to help them navigate unique challenges from a biblical perspective. If you care for teens, you won't want to miss this episode!

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In this episode we talk with Dr. Mark Mayfield, author, pastor, counselor, and speaker. Dr. Mayfield shares from his new book, The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry: A Practical Guide for Supporting the Church's Mental and Emotional Well-Being. We glean wisdom from Dr. Mayfield on common manifestations of mental and emotional struggles in order to identify symptoms, grow in compassion, and gain tools for engaging wisely with those who are suffering. This book is a helpful tool for all ministry leaders, so don't miss this episode! And click HERE to learn more about Dr. Mayfield and the resources he offers.

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