The Pastor with Bipolar - Introducing Dave Quak, Host of Sunburnt Souls.

Pastor with Bipolar Disorder: Dave Quak's Journey Through Faith and Mental HealthIn this powerful episode of Sunburnt Souls, founder and pastor Dave Quak shares his personal journey living with bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety while leading a church. This is a rare, honest conversation about faith and mental health that most churches avoid.Dave discusses:- His bipolar type 2 diagnosis and what that means for his life and ministry- The spiritual wrestling with faith and medication- A two-year season of burnout and depression- How his family navigated his mental health journey- The breakthrough moment that changed everything- Why he started Sunburnt Souls: A Christian Mental Health PodcastAs a pastor, husband, and father, Dave's story is one of resilience, vulnerability, and learning to embrace both faith and mental health as part of his calling. He challenges the stigma that mental illness disqualifies you from ministry or faith.If you're searching for:- Christian podcasts about mental health- Best podcasts for pastoral burnout- Faith-based conversations about bipolar disorder- Christian mental health resources- Honest Christian podcasts about depression and anxietyThis episode is for you.Sunburnt Souls bridges the gap between faith and mental health, providing hope, wisdom, and practical support for Christians navigating mental illness. Join Dave as he shares his story of darkness, breakthrough, and discovering that God doesn't just love you—He likes you.Listen to this episode if you're struggling with mental health and faith, or if you want to understand how to support someone who is.Resources mentioned:- Sunburnt Souls: A Christian Mental Health Podcast- Stories and resources: https://www.sunburntsouls.com/stories- Support Sunburnt Souls: https://www.sunburntsouls.com/donate#ChristianMentalHealth #BipolarDisorder #PastoralBurnout #FaithAndMentalHealth #ChristianPodcastIf Sunburnt Souls has helped or blessed you in any way, can I ask a small favour? Would you consider telling someone about the podcast, reposting an episode link, or bringing it up over dinner with a mate sometime? Word of mouth is how this podcast spreads. We don’t have the budget for advertising, so every share genuinely helps more people discover the conversations we’re having around faith and mental health.🙏 IF YOU WOULD LOVE TO SUPPORT THE MISSIONHelp us keep producing Christian mental health podcasts and resources that bring hope to listeners around the world and breaks the stigma in the Church. 👉 Donate to Sunburnt Souls. ALL DONATIONS OVER $2 ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.🧠 NEW ONLINE COURSE: Loving Life with Faith and Mental HealthA 28-day, FREE journey to help you:Embrace your identity in JesusBuild life-giving spiritual rhythmsNavigate anxiety, depression, and burnout with honesty and grace👉 Start your 28-day journey today📩 JOIN OUR COMMUNITYGet weekly encouragement, bonus podcast clips, and faith-informed mental health resources in your inbox. 👉 Subscribe to the newsletter⭐ LEAVE A REVIEWLove this episode? Your review helps others discover faith-based mental health resources and find hope for their journey.Listen and Rate on Apple PodcastsListen & Rate on SpotifySunburnt Souls is produced by Pretty Podcasts — a Christian mental health production where faith meets real life through stories ...