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Mental Health & Faith: A Closer Look

Mental Health & Faith: A Closer Look

By: Caroline S. Cooper
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 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
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  • 67. Mental Health & Christianity with Charlene Giles

    67. Mental Health & Christianity with Charlene Giles
    Oct 15 2025
    Charlene Giles Charlene Giles is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a passion to minister to people who are ready to grow in their relationship with God and others. According to her website, she is recently retired from her leadership position at Asbury Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. For over 28 years she was responsible for the care and marriage ministries of one of the largest Methodist churches in Oklahoma. On today's episode, Charlene boldly encourages Christians to seek help from therapists, psychiatrists, or other professionals when experiencing mental health challenges. She shares many insights on how people get out of the downward spiral that occurs when such issues are not addressed. Charlene also encourages individuals to turn to their pastors, lay counselors, support groups, or other resources that may be available in the local church. To learn more about Charlene, visit her website at https://charlenegiles.com/. 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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    30 mins
  • 66. Grief and Loss with Lea Turner

    66. Grief and Loss with Lea Turner
    Sep 22 2025
    Meet Lea! Lea Turner is a registered nurse, pilates instructor, and certified grief coach. She has also walked the long road of grief and wants to share what she has learned with others through her writing, speaking, and consulting work. As a result of her journey to publish her first book, Lea and her partner, Kim Mosiman, formed Writer to Writer to help other writers thrive in the publishing world. They offer coaching and book launching services. Check out Lea’s book, Freedom to Feel, on Amazon! Contact and Connect with Lea Email: lea@writer-2-writer.com Website: https://leaturner.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leajturner/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lea.turner3 Writing to Writer: www.writer-2-writer.com/ Contact and Connect with Caroline S. Cooper 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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    25 mins
  • 65. Sober-Minded and Serving with Angela Wesson

    65. Sober-Minded and Serving with Angela Wesson
    Sep 3 2025
    Caroline and her guest, Angela Wesson, have a candid, informative, and passionate discussion about Angel's COPS KC nonprofit and how the body of Christ is called to serve others. COPS is the acronym for Counselors Obediently Preventing Substance Abuse. (See below for links to information about addiction and recovery.) SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: COPS KC is holding an event to celebrate Recovery Month. It will be held Saturday, September 20, from 11 AM - 2 PM at the COPS office: 3800 Agnes Ave, Ste.2, Kansas City, MO 64128. COPS KC Website: https://www.copsakc.com/ Angela Wesson's Contact Information: 816-923-9212; Acwesson@copskc.com Information on Addiction and Recovery The National Association for Christian Recovery - https://www.nacr.org/ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use Please contact Caroline with questions, comments, or situations, and follow me on social media! I would love for you to join the conversation on mental health and faith. 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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    27 mins
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