Spirit in Mind
We discuss current affairs with a faith and mental health perspective.
Episodes
61 episodes
When Pain Feels Permanent: Finding Help and Hope
In this episode of Spirit In Mind, Bishop Guy Robinson and Dr. Shepherd continue an important conversation about suicide, mental health, and the need for help and hope. They discuss the difference between wanting life to end and wanting the pai...
Help and Hope for Suicide Prevention – Part 2
Bishop Robinson and Dr. Shepherd continue their conversation on suicide prevention, discussing the illusion of permanence and how temporary circumstances can lead some to consider taking their own lives. Together, they explore how to find hope ...
Help and Hope for Suicide Prevention – Part 1
How do you distinguish between a desire to end pain and a desire to end life? In this episode, Bishop Robinson and Dr. Shepherd tackle the difficult issue of suicide prevention and explore how to find help and hope when you or a loved one is st...
How Faith Helps You Fight Anxiety Without Denying Reality
Anxiety has a way of convincing us that the worst-case scenario is right around the corner. It fills our minds with "what ifs," steals our peace, and makes tomorrow's problems feel like today's reality.But faith doesn't ask us to pretend...
Why Men Are Reaching Their Breaking Point
Life is getting more expensive, expectations keep rising, and many men feel like they're carrying it all without a place to put it down.In this episode of Spirit in Mind, Bishop Guy Robinson and Dr. Jonathan Shepherd unpack some of the b...
What Happens When You Stop Running from Anxiety?
Anxiety has a way of convincing us to ignore it, fight it, or pretend it isn't there—but what if the path to healing begins by simply acknowledging it? In this episode of Spirit in Mind, we explore why recognizing your anxiety isn't a ...
The Truth About Anxiety Every Man Should Hear
Anxiety is the most common mental health diagnosis in America. Once thought of as something that primarily affected children and adolescents, anxiety is now impacting adults at an alarming rate.But what exactly is anxiety? How is it diff...
Emotional Masking in Men | The Pain Nobody Talks About
In this episode of Spirit In Mind, Bishop Robinson and Dr. Shepherd tackle a struggle many men silently carry: emotional masking. Too often, men are taught to hide pain, suppress emotions, and keep pushing even when they’re falling apart intern...
Depression or ADHD? What Men Are Missing
In this episode, Dr. Shepherd and Bishop Robinson continue the conversation around men’s mental health and the hidden struggles many men face in silence. From unpacking the stigma surrounding depression in men to discussing how symptoms of ADHD...
Black Men, Depression, and the Healing Power of God
In this episode, Bishop Robinson and Dr. Shepherd continue their conversation on building healthy mental health mindsets in Black men. From discussing the deeper roots of anger and irritability to showing how God can heal men suffering from dep...
Signs of Depression In Black Men [What To Watch Out For]
Are Black men secretly depressed? For many Black men, mental health issues like depression can show up differently than in our female counterparts. In this episode, Bishop Robinson and Dr. Shepherd discuss some of the symptoms of depression in ...
Feeling Stressed? Listen To This. (How To Cope)
Are you feeling stressed and hopeless when trying to deal with it? In times of personal struggles, rumors of war, and instability, it’s crucial to have healthy coping strategies.In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Shepherd and Bishop Guy Robi...
Celebrating 500 Downloads & Managing Anxiety Amid Troubling Times
In this episode of Spirit In Mind, Bishop Robinson and Dr. Jonathan Shepherd reflect on reaching 500 downloads and begin a conversation on how to manage anxiety amid the chaos happening in the world.There are wars and rumors of ...
Should We Move On? - BAFTA Awards Reaction
This week, we’re wrapping up the dialogue on the BAFTA incident and discussing the cultural implications: why are people of color often asked to move on quickly from transgressions against them? Why is there a lack of cultural competence and di...
The Bigger Picture: BAFTA Awards Reaction
We all see the headlines and stories in our newsfeed, but what happens AFTER the news drops the story? What’s the bigger picture happening in our world, and how should we view it? In this episode, Dr. Shepherd and Bishop Robinson di...
Why the Obama's Depiction Is Bigger Than Politics - Part 2
Bishop Guy Robinson and Dr. Jonathan Shepherd continue their response to President Trump’s depiction of President Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes, unpacking the historical weight of racism in America and the lasting psycholog...
Why the Obama's Depiction Is Bigger Than Politics - Part 1
Dr. Shepherd and Bishop Guy Robinson respond to President Trump’s depiction of President Obama and Former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritinmindliveFacebook...
Loneliness, Isolation, and the Use of AI to Solve It
In this episode, Dr. Shepherd and Bishop Robinson continue their insightful conversation on the use of AI in addressing loneliness. One of the concerns with AI is that we often don’t know the sources it pulls from when offering conclusions abou...
Can AI Replace Human Connection?
AI is quickly becoming one of the most popular places people turn to for companionship, advice, and even therapy. But does it actually reduce loneliness or deepen our need for real connection?In this episode, Dr. Shepherd and Bishop Robi...
It’s Not Good for Man to Be Alone…
In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Shepherd and Bishop Guy Robinson continue their series on loneliness, addressing some of its harmful effects—how it impacts our bodies physically, mentally, and spiritually. They discuss what to do when we experien...
The Silent Loneliness of Men
Men and loneliness. Statistically, many men don’t have close friendships—and it shows up in different ways. In this episode, we unpack how loneliness can manifest in men, the subtle signs to look for, and why it often goes unnoticed. We also ta...
The Loneliness of Being Chosen
There is a difference between being alone and feeling lonely. In this episode of Spirit In Mind, we explore how you can be surrounded by people yet still feel disconnected. When you are gifted, called, and walking in purpose, lonelines...
The Loneliness Epidemic
Have you found yourself struggling with loneliness and how to deal with it? In the first part of a series on loneliness, Bishop Robinson and Dr. Shepherd discuss this growing issue, share practical tips on how to address loneliness, and explore...
Finding Purpose In Rejection // The Gift of Rejection Part 8
On this episode, Dr. Shepherd and Bishop Robinson continue their discussion on the gift of rejection. Could rejection be God teaching you something? How can we grow from rejection and find purpose in it? Hear all of this and more in today’s epi...
This Is Why You Anchor Your Identity in God // The Gift of Rejection Part 7
In this episode, we explore what it truly means to anchor your identity in God and understand who you are in Christ. Dr. Jonathan Shepherd and Bishop Robinson guide you through the honest work of looking in the mirror and asking, “Who am I ...