Sunburnt Souls
Looking for a Christian mental health podcast that tackles anxiety, depression, and emotional resilience with raw honesty and biblical hope?
Sunburnt Souls is where faith and mental health meet real life.
I’m Pastor Dave Quak — an Aussie pastor living with bipolar disorder — and I know what it’s like to follow Jesus through the highs, lows, and everything in between. Each episode brings powerful stories, biblical encouragement, and practical tools for navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, and Christian mental wellness.
Whether you’re battling darkness, searching for joy, or just trying to make sense of it all, you’re not alone. Sunburnt Souls is a safe, unfiltered space for faith-filled conversations and honest connection.
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Sunburnt Souls
5 Real Stories of Faith and Mental Health: Mania, Grief, Anxiety, and Grace
Dave Quak shares five real-life stories pulled from our one-minute soundbites airing on 14 Christian radio stations around Australia. From impulsively buying a house during a manic episode to watching a pelican steal a puppy, these moments are strange, hilarious, painful, and deeply human.
Topics we cover:
- 🏠 Mental illness & impulse control (bipolar mania and regret)
- 🐭 Carrying invisible burdens (the mouse on Mum’s shoulder)
- 🧠 Responding to criticism and trolls with God’s truth
- 🐦 Coping with grief and unexpected loss (yes, the pelican is real)
- 🧘♂️ Learning to be still in a noisy world
Plus, Dave and his family are broadcasting from Bali — honouring a dear friend, Tony, who recently went to be with Jesus, and finding space to rest, dive, and reflect.
💡 Be encouraged that you’re not alone in your mess. There’s grace. There’s healing. And there’s hope.
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✅ Embrace your identity in Jesus
✅ Build life-giving spiritual rhythms
✅ Navigate mental health with honesty and faith
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