In this special anniversary episode of Sunburnt Souls: A Christian Mental Health Podcast, the roles are reversed! Host Amelia steps in to interview the man behind the microphone—Pastor Dave Quak, the founder of the Sunburnt Souls ministry. Stepping into the guest seat for the first time, Dave opens up about:

• His deeply personal journey as a pastor living with bipolar disorder.
• The highs and lows of navigating Christian faith and mental health on a daily basis.
• What it's truly been like hosting Sunburnt Souls for the past year and building a stigma-breaking ministry.

Faith, Mental Health, and the Power of Honest Conversations

Amelia dives deep into Dave’s story, exploring:

• The significant challenges of balancing full-time ministry and managing a mental health condition like bipolar disorder.
• Crucial lessons learned from a year of podcasting and advocacy.
• The original passion and vision behind creating a space for raw, unfiltered conversations about life’s messiness within the Church.

This episode offers a raw and refreshing glimpse into the heart and mind of Dave Quak—a pastor, husband, dad, podcaster, and advocate for faith-driven mental health conversations.

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