Dopamine isn't exactly the "pleasure chemical" it's described as in pop culture. But, it is responsible for ambition, drive, hunger for new experiences. So, is that a problem in an age of mobile phones and social media? Does it affect our spirituality? How can we control our dopamine hits, and does it make sense to just be bored sometimes? Pastors Kevin Dixon and Sam Barnhart join therapist Dave Verhaagen to explore the topic.

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Do you have a comment or question about mental health and spiritual issues? Join the discussion: Text us at (615) 861-9503. If you would like to talk with someone, you can email Journey's care pastor, Sam Barnhart, sam@journeytn.com.

Therapist Dave Verhaagen leads pastors Kevin Dixon and Sam Barnhart through 10 types of negative thinking--and how to counteract them. Follow along and see yourself in at least some of these negative patterns.

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Do you have a comment or question about mental health and spiritual issues? Join the discussion: Text us at (615) 861-9503. If you would like to talk with someone, you can email Journey's care pastor, Sam Barnhart, sam@journeytn.com.

Pastor Kevin Dixon and therapist Dave Verhaagen look at alcohol use disorder, what we commonly call alcoholism. Is it a psychological, bodily or spiritual disorder? Why are some people more susceptible to it? And, is the total sobriety approach of Alcoholics Anonymous the only effective treatment?

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Do you have a comment or question about mental health and spiritual issues? Join the discussion: Text us at (615) 861-9503. If you would like to talk with someone, you can email Journey's care pastor, Sam Barnhart, sam@journeytn.com.