In this episode, Robert shares his story of trying to live up to society's definition of "success," and how that ultimately impacted his mental health. Listen in as he shares his journey of experimenting with drugs, alcohol, and workaholism, all in the name of searching for an identity that had been placed on him by others. As his work life continued to improve, his personal life took a hit, and he suddenly found himself alone in his home, while his fiance and son had moved out. In this episode, Robert shares what it has been like to have everything that had previously made up his identity stripped away and to discover his true identity in Christ. He talks about what life is like now, as a child of God who is also embracing the realities of single parenthood. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like they had to wear a mask or live up to an expectation to fit in. Robert's story is honest, compelling, and full of wisdom. *Trigger warning - alcohol & drug use, suicidal ideation* For questions/comments, email [email protected] Special thanks to our producer, Ryan, for co-hosting this episode and doing all of the sound editing to make this podcast sound the way it does! We could not do this without you!

What happens when it feels like there is no safe place for you? In this episode, Lisa shares her story of the day her "brain broke," after being sexually assaulted as a child by a deacon in her church, and how she has come to finally discover healing and restoration. Listen in as Lisa unpacks what it was like for her to be the youngest of 9 children, a victim of various forms of abuse, all while growing up in a legalistic church context.  If you've ever been told that your mental health struggles are because you "haven't prayed hard enough," or you "have a lack of faith," this episode is for you. As a mental health ministry leader, Lisa talks about what mental health healing can look like in its various forms, and how God was with her through every step of her personal healing journey.   ***Trigger warning: physical abuse, sexual abuse, suicide*** To check out Lisa's blog & brain scans: https://lisamayleblanc.com/category/neurofeedback/ Renewing Hope Mental Health Ministry: https://www.faccalgary.com/our-groups/mental-health-ministry For the Father's Love Letter: https://www.fathersloveletter.com/ For questions/comments, email [email protected] Special thanks to our producer, Ryan, for pouring so much time and energy into making this podcast sound and feel the way it does!

In this episode, Nancy is vulnerably sharing how the physical and sexual abuse from her past has and continues to impact her today, and how she is finding healing in Jesus. Whether you've experienced trauma or not, this episode is an important opportunity to gain perspective and a new level of understanding for people in all stages of a healing journey. *NOTE: redactions added to protect individual's identity in relation to Nancy's story* Special thank you to our podcast producer, Ryan, for putting hours and hours into putting this episode together and making it sound so smooth! *trigger warning - physical & sexual abuse, suicide*  If you or someone you know is dealing with abuse of any level, don't be afraid to reach out to local authorities, and send us an email at [email protected] to get connected to other supports that are available.  

On this episode, Cory and Rosalind chat with special guest, Brett, as he talks about his battle with sexual addiction, and how he discovered Jesus in the midst of his recovery. Listen as Brett describes how the addiction began, what lead to him seeking help, and what tools he uses to continue living in a state of recovery. This conversation is important for everyone to listen to - whether you've personally faced addiction or not. Catch a glimpse into what life is like for someone battling addiction and learn practical tips for how to help someone towards recovery. This is an episode you'll want to listen to, and then re-listen to ... and then share it with someone who may need to hear it.  If you are someone who is battling addiction, don't be afraid to reach out for help. You can always send us an email at [email protected], and we'd love to connect you with organizations that are equipped to help.  If you want to learn more about Celebrate Recovery, click here: https://www.celebraterecovery.ca/  Thank you to Brett for so vulnerably sharing his story on this episode. Thank you to our producer, Ryan, for the incredible editing work that goes into each episode! 

Was it really a silent night, or was there a little more to it than that? In this special episode of the "Can We Ask You This?" podcast, Rosalind and special guest, Kristen, sit down to talk about the possible realities of that one holy night, and how it applies to all of our stories today. This conversation is thought provoking, fun, and definitely festive! Special thanks to our producer, Ryan, for making tons of tweaks, putting this episode together, and even contributing to this special episode's conversation!  Merry Christmas! 

On this episode, Kristen shares her story of an unexpected pregnancy, single motherhood, and finding Jesus in the grey areas of life. It's an episode that will challenge you to listen first, and love people wherever they're at.  Thank you to Kristen for bravely sharing her story on this episode, as well as to our volunteer producer, Ryan, who puts this show together and makes each episode sound so smooth!

Listen in as Tolu shares what it was like to struggle with issues around gender identity as a child and young adult, and how that impacted her relationship with God. What was it like to truly feel as if you were made in the wrong body from a young age, while simultaneously hearing that "God doesn't make mistakes"? You're invited to lean into the discomfort and questions that this episode may bring up, and discover how Jesus fits in the midst of this story and others like it.  So, Tolu, can we ask you this? Huge thank you to our amazing volunteer producer, Ryan Danforth, for putting this show together and making us sound like we might actually know what we're doing!  For questions or comments about the show, feel free to email us at [email protected].