Episodes

  • 1. Living With a Mental Illness

    1. Living With a Mental Illness
    Aug 7 2025
    Living With a Mental Illness In this first episode of Caroline S. Cooper’s Mental Health and Faith podcast, she introduces herself to her listeners by sharing a little of her journey to become the writer, speaker, and podcast host that she is today. She tells of childhood trauma, untreated mental illness, and the power of God. Caroline includes important lessons on how to approach life in this broken, sinful world. It is possible to have joy and live a full, productive life! To end the episode, she shares three tips for wellness, whether you live with a mental illness or not. For more information about Caroline and In God’s Corner Ministry, please visit her website at www.ingodscorner.org. Please subscribe to this podcast. And join the conversation! Caroline welcomes your questions, suggestions, and insights. You may also contact her at caroline@ingodscorner.org.
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  • 2. How to Encourage (Part 1)

    2. How to Encourage (Part 1)
    Aug 7 2025
    In this first of a two-part episode, Caroline shares the first five suggestions from her resource on how to encourage friends. While originally written for encouraging someone with depression, the tips provided are applicable for encouraging individuals in many different circumstances. We live in a broken world, and God has called us to encourage and comfort one another. Visit Caroline’s podcast website, Episodes Resources page, to download the “10 Ways to Encourage Depressed Friends” handout. Caroline would love to hear from you! You can reach her at caroline@ingodscorner.org.
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  • 3. How to Encourage (Part 2)

    3. How to Encourage (Part 2)
    Aug 7 2025
    In this second of two episodes on encouragement, Caroline shares the last five suggestions from her resource on how to encourage friends. While originally written for encouraging someone with depression, the tips provided are applicable for encouraging individuals in many different circumstances. We live in a broken world, and God has called us to encourage and comfort one another. Visit Caroline’s podcast website, Episodes Resources page, to download the “10 Ways to Encourage Depressed Friends” handout. Caroline would love to hear from you! You can reach her at caroline@ingodscorner.org.
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  • 4. Suicide, Faith, and Why Life is Worth Living

    4. Suicide, Faith, and Why Life is Worth Living
    Aug 7 2025
    Caroline interviews Terri Cooley-Bennett, a social worker with over 30 years of experience in the field. . . and Caroline’s sister. September is suicide prevention month. Terri shares valuable information on warning signs and how to respond to an individual at risk. They also discuss the role faith can play in the recovery and healing process. You’ll want to listen to the end to hear Terri finish sharing a case study of one of her clients who had thoughts of suicide. Life is worth living! NATIONWIDE SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE – CALL OR TEXT 9-8-8 For more information on 9-8-8 and a list of national local Kansas City area mental health resources, visit the Mental Health Resources page on Caroline’s website. http://www.ingodscorner.org Caroline would love to hear from you! You can reach her at caroline@ingodscorner.org. Photo courtesy of austin-schmid-joy on beach_unsplash
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  • 5. Youth at Risk and Finding Hope

    5. Youth at Risk and Finding Hope
    Aug 7 2025
    This podcast features an interview with Kirsti Millar, licensed counselor and suicide prevention specialist at ReDiscover in the Greater Kansas City area. Kirsti shares important information about forming relationships and having conversations with youth at risk of developing suicidal thoughts or completing suicide. This is crucial information in today’s world. Caroline begins the podcast by sharing some encouraging words and sombre statistics. After the interview portion, the podcast concludes with a simple reading of Scriptures to uplift the listeners after this challenging topic. 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Please share Scriptures you use for comfort and encouragement! I will add them to a list I am compiling for my website. Email scriptures and any comments to caroline@ingodscorner.org. Caroline S. Cooper www.ingodscorner.org
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  • 6. Living a Recovery Lifestyle – What does that mean, anyway?

    6. Living a Recovery Lifestyle – What does that mean, anyway?
    Aug 7 2025
    September is Recovery Month! Sometimes this designation gets overlooked because September is also Suicide Prevention Month. But one way to address rising suicide rates is to help people learn to live a life of recovery. In this podcast, Caroline shares definitions of recovery that include one unique perspective of recovery as “to again protect myself.” She also talks about practical activities that can represent the recovery lifestyle. DID YOU DO THE ASSIGNMENT CAROLINE MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST/VIDEO? She is waiting to hear from you. Please email Caroline at caroline@ingodscorner.org International Recovery Day Caroline also encourages listeners to attend the panel discussion on recovery as part of International Recovery Day. Information can be found at this link: https://internationalrecoveryday.org/ The following resources were also used in the podcast. SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – www.samhsa.gov Definitions of Recovery https://www.dictionary.com/browse/recovery https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recovery https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/recovery
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  • 7. Mental Health Resources at MHAH

    7. Mental Health Resources at MHAH
    Aug 7 2025
    Mental Health Resources at Mental Health America of the Heartland Sue Crain Lewis is the President/CEO of Mental Health America of the Heartland, the local office of the nationwide Mental Health America nonprofit. Sue’s compassion is her strongest attribute in serving the needs of persons living with mental illness as well as their families and the community at large. “Recovery is inevitable with the right treatment and supports.” — Lewis With services ranging from offering educational workshops, providing housing for the homeless, and sharing information on public mental health policies, you may be surprised at all that Mental Health America of the Heartland has to offer. Be ready to take some notes as you listen! Or, check out their website at www.mhah.org. The national organization – Mental Health America: www.mha.org Caroline would love to hear from you! Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions about this or any episode to Caroline at caroline@ingodscorner.org. Ministry website: www.ingodscorner.org
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  • 8. Family Conflicts and Forgiveness with Dr. James Clark

    8. Family Conflicts and Forgiveness with Dr. James Clark
    Aug 7 2025
    As the holidays approach, many families anticipate family gatherings with excitement and joy. Unfortunately, some people may be dreading the obligatory holiday gathering. In this interview with Dr. James Clark, we will learn practical steps to take to reduce, and hopefully eliminate, potential family conflict. We will also learn to ask for and offer forgiveness in a way that includes personal responsibility, integrity, and, hopefully, restoration of the relationship. This powerful podcast is based on Dr. Clark’s new book, “Dealing With Conflict Biblically.” The book may be purchased on Amazon (link below). Or, to receive a signed copy, please contact Dr. Clark at james.clark@calvary.edu. I hope you have learned as much as I did when we recorded the episode. I would love to hear from you. Please send comments, questions, and suggestions to me at caroline@ingodscorner.org. Caroline https://www.amazon.com/Dealing-Conflict-Biblically-James-Clark/dp/0998626481/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2COXEBB6UBJ4Z&keywords=dealing+with+conflict+biblically&qid=1666460128&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=dealing+with+conflict+biblically%2Cstripbooks%2C239&sr=1-1
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