The Pressure to Be Perfect Is Killing Your Faith (Part 2) | Sarah Wiseman episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 26, 2026 · 33 MIN

The Pressure to Be Perfect Is Killing Your Faith (Part 2) | Sarah Wiseman

from Sunburnt Souls: A Christian Mental Health Podcast · host Dave Quak

In Part 2, the conversation goes deeper.Sarah Wiseman opens up about anxiety, depression, motherhood, and the reality of navigating mental health while trying to follow Jesus. From panic attacks to hormonal struggles like PMDD, this is the stuff most people don’t talk about — especially in church.We also talk about raising kids while you’re struggling, dealing with criticism, and why your weakness doesn’t disqualify you from being used by God.This is real faith — not filtered, not perfect.In this episode: Anxiety and depression in everyday life  Mental health during pregnancy and motherhood  PMDD and the hormonal side of mental illness  Raising kids while you’re struggling  Owning your mistakes and repairing relationships  Why weakness doesn’t disqualify you  Living with faith even when healing isn’t instant A standout moment in this episode is the honesty around mental health — not hiding it, but bringing it into the light where God actually meets people CONNECT Listen to more episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sunburnt-souls-a-christian-mental-health-podcast/id1728936182Follow Sarah Wiseman: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.a.wiseman/Listen to “Sit Down With Sarah”: https://open.spotify.com/show/0LGxpsG9HXCtVjb5A0P1mRIf 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 ...

In Part 2, the conversation goes deeper. Sarah Wiseman opens up about anxiety, depression, motherhood, and the reality of navigating mental health while trying to follow Jesus. From panic attacks to hormonal struggles like PMDD, this is the stuff most people don’t talk about — especially in church. We also talk about raising kids while you’re struggling, dealing with criticism, and why your weakness doesn’t disqualify you from being used by God. This is real faith — not filtered, not perfect....

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