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Mental Health & Faith: A Closer Look

Mental Health & Faith: A Closer Look

By: Caroline S. Cooper
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Summary

Mental Health & Faith: A Closer Look will dig into topics such as mental illness, wellness tools, spiritual growth, and more. It is challenging to navigate mental and emotional issues, but you can persevere through Christ. Episodes are between 25-30 minutes and will be posted between 2-4 times per month. The format includes educational sessions, interviews with individuals with a variety of backgrounds, and Bible studies related to wellness and recovery. Caroline S. Cooper is a certified peer specialist in mental health with a Master’s in Bible & Theology. She is pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree. For more information, please visit her website, carolinescooper.com or contact her at caroline@carolinescooper.com. Please join this important conversation through comments, sharing episodes, and contacting Caroline to be a guest on the show. May God bless our journeys!© 2025 by Caroline S. Cooper Christianity Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Spirituality
Episodes
  • 75. Disabilities & Mental Health in the Church.
    Apr 25 2026

    Based on personal experience and with information provided at the Disability and the Church Conference, hosted by Key Ministry, Caroline S. Cooper encourages churches to explore establishing disability and mental health ministries.

    PLEASE POST OR SEND ME COMMENTS!

    We are in this together, and Caroline would love to receive your comments on how the church is doing to provide for the needs of the disability community and individuals experiencing mental health challenges. For more information about Key Ministry, please visit their website. www.keyministry.org.

    Contact Caroline at caroline@carolinescooper.com or visit her website. www.carolinescooper.com.

    IF YOU ARE IN A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS

    Please call or text 988. Or, visit their website to chat with a trained operator. www.988lifeline.org.

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    17 mins
  • 74. Pain in the Presence of God
    Apr 1 2026
    Painful Pancreatitis

    On March 12, 2026, I had a sudden onset of pancreatitis. This condition produced excruciating pain, greater than any other pain I’ve experienced. While I at first felt abandoned by the Lord, I knew his promise to never leave me nor forsake me. About halfway through my 6-day hospital stay, I began to experience the comfort of God as he presented four important lessons I could learn to help me persevere. In this podcast, I share my story and present the four ways God taught me to deal with pain. These lessons can be applied to physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational pain. I pray that God will use the lessons he taught me to draw you closer into his presence and prepare to face any pain that comes into your life.

    Caroline Cooper

    NEED HELP?

    Contact the Nationwide (USA) Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline: CALL or TEXT 988 if you are in a crisis or need information to assist someone else in a crisis. Or, CHAT at 988.lifeline.org

    Join the conversation!

    Join the conversation by leaving your comments or emailing Caroline at caroline@carolinescooper.com. Caroline S. Cooper is a writer, speaker, podcast/YouTube host, and mental health support group leader whose mission is to offer encouragement for life in a complicated world. Her ministry name is Mental Health Connect. Please email Caroline if you have questions or suggestions, or if you are interested in being interviewed on the program.

    Contact and Connect with Caroline

    Please post your questions, comments, or suggestions and don’t forget to subscribe! Join the conversation on mental health and faith!

    Follow Caroline on social media.

    Website – https://www.carolinescooper.com/

    YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@MentalHealthAndFaith

    Podcast – https://mental-health-and-faith.blubrry.net/

    Facebook Mental Health Connect – https://www.facebook.com/CarolineSueCooper

    Facebook Author Page – https://www.facebook.com/carolinescooperauthor/

    Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/carolinesuecooper/

    LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinescooper/

    Amazon Author Page – Caroline S. Cooper on Amazon Books

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    24 mins
  • 73. Relationship Reset
    Jan 31 2026

    Our Relational Reset, Episode 73, begins with love. In this final episode in the 4-part series to reset our lives in 2026, Caroline reads and discusses two sections in Scripture that can help you renew your relationships with others in a God-honoring way.

    1 Peter 2:13-3:12 reveals how we should approach others – with respect and love

    1 Corinthians 13:4-8 expands on what it means to love others.

    If you have not listened to the other episodes in this story, check them out!

    1/8/26Reset: Spiritual Health1/14/26Reset: Mental & Emotional Health1/21/26Reset: Physical Health1/31/26Reset: Relational Health

    NEED HELP?

    Contact the Nationwide (USA) Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline: CALL or TEXT 988 if you are in a crisis or need information to assist someone else in a crisis. Or, CHAT at 988.lifeline.org

    Join the conversation!

    Join the conversation by leaving your comments or emailing Caroline at caroline@carolinescooper.com. Caroline S. Cooper is a writer, speaker, podcast/YouTube host, and mental health support group leader whose mission is to offer encouragement for life in a complicated world. Her ministry name is Mental Health Connect. Please email Caroline if you have questions or suggestions, or if you are interested in being interviewed on the program.

    Contact and Connect with Caroline

    Please post your questions, comments, or suggestions and don’t forget to subscribe! Join the conversation on mental health and faith!

    Follow Caroline on social media.

    Website – https://www.carolinescooper.com/

    YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@MentalHealthAndFaith

    Podcast – https://mental-health-and-faith.blubrry.net/

    Facebook Mental Health Connect – https://www.facebook.com/CarolineSueCooper

    Facebook Author Page – https://www.facebook.com/carolinescooperauthor/

    Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/carolinesuecooper/

    LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinescooper/

    Amazon Author Page – Caroline S. Cooper on Amazon Books

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    20 mins
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