Join hosts Kelsey and Bruce as they sit down with two of the Bearing Hope collaborative members to discuss the “why now.” Featured on this episode, Christy Buck serves as the Executive director of The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan/be nice, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Rev. Dr. Lisa B. Taylor is the Manager of pastoral services for Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. She is an Ordained minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the ACPE Certified Educator candidate she is also based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this episode listen to Lisa and Christy share about why mental health matters, why now in particular, and how you can begin to get involved!
This is a podcast focused on building community among mental health professionals and faith leaders. Throughout this podcast, faith leaders will build awareness, offer equipping strategies, and promote supportive environments for all people experiencing mental health challenges. ...
Join Jeff Elhart, Bruce and Kelsey as they reflect about the importance of mental health in the work place. How to engage critical conversations and take meaningful steps forward to intervene in critical moments for employees. ...
Join Kelsey and Bruce as they discuss the spiritual implications COVID has had on our mental health. They are joined by Rev. Andy Bossardet, the Lead pastor of First Reformed Church in Byron Center, Michigan (former coordinator for equipping thriving congregations for the Reformed Church in America) Doctoral student in trauma-informed care through Pittsburgh Theological SeminaryOrdained minister in the Reformed Church in America and Based in Byron Center, Michigan And Fr. Theodore Petrides A parish priest for over 26 years, Very Rev. Fr. Theodore Petrides currently serves Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Reading, PA. Fr. Theodore and his wife, Presvytera Cristen have 6 grown children and three grandchildren. Before going to the Holy Cross seminary, Fr. Theodore studied and taught drama and playwriting. He has worked in the theatre and continues to occasionally write plays and use his drama background for ministry. ...
