The second episode of 1 Soul Matters podcast highlights the powerful impact of St. Luke Community United Methodist Church's 10th Annual Mental Health Symposium through interviews conducted by Rev. Dr. Tamara Brown and Pastor Jamie Bruning. Guests from across the community share how the symposium influenced their personal, spiritual, and professional growth while reflecting on what "one soul matters" means to them.

• Pastor Richie Butler discusses the importance of clergy wellness and self-care, admitting he doesn't always get "poured into" while pouring out to others
• Community members share personal reflections on how the symposium helped them navigate challenges from caring for loved ones to maintaining their own mental health
• Desmond, an aspiring therapist, expresses surprise at learning about pastors' stress levels and confirms his desire to integrate faith with mental health in his future career
• Rev. Andrew Fizer emphasizes the importance of destigmatizing mental health conversations, especially within church settings
• Multiple perspectives on "one soul matters" emerge, from honoring each person as created in God's image to ensuring those who feel alone know they still matter
• The symposium creates connections between veterans' support groups, mental health resources, and church communities

We invite you to learn more about our mental health ministry or upcoming events at St. Luke by visiting our website or connecting with us on social media. Remember, you matter, your soul matters, and together we can build a community of care and healing.