What To Do When You Are Overwhelmed
On this edition of Fresh Hope for Mental Health Pastor Brad Hoefs talks about what to do when going through tough times. Brad takes 8
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5 Quotes Worth Pondering
One of Pastor Brad Hoefs favorite things is collecting inspiring quotes from people that make him think. On this edition of Fresh Hope for
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25 Inspirational and Insightful Quotes for Living Well in Spite of a Mental Health Diagnosis
“A moment of patience in a moment of anger saves you a hundred moments of regret.” Unknown
Solving America’s Mass Violence: Why Better Gun Control and More Psychiatric Treatment Aren’t the Answer
A knee-jerk reaction to the hot button issues of gun control and mental healthcare reform is to presume reformation of gun control laws and mental
An Interview with Therapist and Counselor Robert Vore
On today’s episode of Fresh Hope for Mental Health Pastor Brad Hoefs talks with Therapist and Counselor – Robert Vore. Vore works with the youth and
“6 Things I Found in the Fresh Hope Support Group” By Samanta Karraá
By: Samanta Karraa When I started attending a Fresh Hope group I found- People who had a mental health diagnosis, who were living a full
“Demonic vs. Delirious: Why I Didn’t Need Exorcism to Be Healed” By Katie Dale
By: Katie Dale Growing up in an evangelical church, I was encouraged to know some key scriptures. By the time I was diagnosed with Bipolar
Interview with Samantha Karraa
On today’s episode of Fresh Hope for Mental Health Pastor Brad Hoefs talks with Samantha Karraa. Samantha is a youth pastor in El Salvador. Brad
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How I Went From Surviving to Thriving: 3 Simple Steps By: Samantha Karraa
I am living a full and rich life in spite of my
disorder. My relationships are better than they have ever been. A new love has covered my marriage. I’m being able to take care of and enjoy my parents and my children. I have new friends. New goals and dreams. I have taken on new projects. I am serving the Lord with gladness in my job and ministries at church.
Don’t get me wrong- I still have bad days. There are still days when it is hard to get up
and get moving. But even on bad days my hope tank is full. I manage my illness and it does not define me. I am thriving.
How did I get from surviving to thriving? To me, it happened in 3 simple but powerful steps.
