Sunburnt Souls | Faith, Mental Health & Mayhem

Sunburnt Souls: A Christian mental health podcast features honest conversations about faith, mental well-being, and ministry . In this thought-provoking episode, host Dave Quak sits down with Andrew McLennan of Into All the World Ministry (i2aw.org) to discuss his unique journey. Navigating Mental Health Through Spiritual Practice Andrew opens up about his personal journey with mental health , sha...

Sunburnt Souls: A Christian mental health podcast is committed to equipping churches and providing faith-based support . In this essential conversation, host Dave Quak is honoured to sit down with Stu Cameron , CEO and Superintendent of Wesley Mission —one of Australia’s most influential Christian mental health organisations . From simple beginnings to leading mental health innovation on a nationa...

Sunburnt Souls: A Christian mental health podcast explores faith, mental health, and resilience through powerful stories. Today, we have the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Wai Jia Tam , a woman whose life is a testament to God’s provision, courage, and unwavering faith . A Life of Impact: Kitesong and a Calling to Serve From a young age, Wai Jia's life reflected a heart surrendered to God...

Sunburnt Souls: A Christian mental health podcast explores the intersection of faith and mental health through real stories of creativity and resilience. In this fun and insightful episode, founder Dave Quak sits down with prolific author W.R. Gingell to discuss her journey of writing, faith, and navigating life with ADHD and dyslexia . The Writing Journey: Embracing Neurodiversity Wendee takes us...

Sunburnt Souls – Where Faith and Mental Health Collide Today, we welcome Bronwen , a woman whose life reflects the grace and kindness of Jesus through every trial and triumph. As an author, motivational speaker, charity director, social enterprise founder, mum, and professional counsellor , Bronwen’s journey is a testament to God’s faithfulness in every season . Navigating the Wilderness with Jesu...

Sunburnt Souls: A Christian mental health podcast is committed to tackling uncomfortable truths with faith and honesty . In this raw and real conversation, founder Dave Quak sits down with expert Karl Faase to address one of the most unsettling realities in Christian communities— spiritual abuse within faith organisations . When Leadership Fails: Reckoning with Spiritual Abuse How do influential o...

Sunburnt Souls: A Christian mental health podcast tackles real-life challenges with faith and honesty . In this deeply moving episode, we explore the intersection of faith and mental health through the story of Jon Owen , a man who traded a promising career for a life dedicated to serving the broken and forgotten . Radical Hospitality: Opening Doors and Changing Lives Jon and his wife, Lisa , made...

Sunburnt Souls: A Christian mental health podcast tackles real-life challenges with faith and honesty. In this deeply personal episode, Jess Quak (wife of founder Dave Quak ) shares her journey of supporting a spouse with mental illness . This pastoral guide offers a unique perspective on the challenges and victories of walking this road together, providing much-needed faith-based support for care...

Sunburnt Souls: A Christian mental health podcast is dedicated to finding hope and providing faith-based support amidst life’s hardest challenges. In this powerful conversation, founder Dave Quak sits down with author and pastor Chris Cipollone of Down, Not Out to explore discovering hope in brokenness through a gospel identity . Gospel Identity and Overcoming Adversity Chris introduces the concep...

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about trauma , violence, grief, and addiction, which may be distressing for some listeners. If you or someone you know needs support, please seek professional help. Sunburnt Souls: A Christian mental health podcast is where faith and emotional well-being intersect. In this deeply moving episode, founder Dave Quak and guest Amelia Rees share a p...

Sunburnt Souls: A Christian mental health podcast tackles crippling anxiety , identity struggles , and finding healing in Christ with guest Zac Morrison . If you’ve ever felt anxious , unworthy, or disconnected from God, Zac’s raw story is for you. He shares his battle with insecurity, the failure of anti-anxiety medication to bring peace, and the difficult journey of rebuilding his life after div...

Sunburnt Souls: A Christian mental health podcast tackles heroin addiction , substance abuse , and the powerful journey to redemption with guest Anthony Top . Anthony shares his raw, 13-year testimony of crime and addiction —a powerful story that shatters the stigma around substance abuse in the church. This conversation offers undeniable hope and a clear path for Christian recovery , reminding us...

Sunburnt Souls: A Christian mental health podcast tackles ministry burnout and finding grace in this powerful episode with special guest Wes Jessop (Minister and former Christian Surfers Leader). If you’ve ever struggled with spiritual exhaustion , high expectations, or mental health battles in ministry, this conversation is for you. Wes opens up about the hidden struggles of pastoral life , the w...

Pastor with Bipolar Disorder: Dave Quak's Journey Through Faith and Mental Health In this powerful episode of Sunburnt Souls, founder and pastor Dave Quak shares his personal journey living with bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety while leading a church. This is a rare, honest conversation about faith and mental health that most churches avoid. Dave discusses: - His bipolar type 2 diagn...

Here at Sunburnt Souls,  we dive into the messiness of faith and mental ill-health. I'm Dave Quak, a pastor who's been at it for over two decades, and guess what? I'm dealing with my own mental health stuff too. I'm fully alive in Christ, and fully on a journey with my mental well being . It's for people like us that this podcast exists. We're here to keep it real and...