Barry Pearman, author, gardner, mental health advocate and former pastor joins me today to discuss his new book, 'Broken To Built', a devotional on the book of Nehemiah, and practical ways we can make space for people with mental illness in the church.
Barry shares his own journey and experiences with mental illness and how these inspired him to take practical steps to make churches a safe space for mental illness, and how these steps have borne fruit in practice.
Finally, we talk about the story of Nehemiah, and how his story of rebuilding Jerusalem from its ruins inspired Barry, and can inspire us to build a life of faith, living with mental or chronic illness - and how the creative process of writing these books has helped Barry on his mental health and faith journey.
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Poema S8 037 | Rev Sarah Heath on Making Space & Creating A Life Beyond Ordained Ministry
Poema S8 036 | Thomas Floyd LCMHC on Attachment, Co-Dependency & Deconstruction
Poema S8 035 | Erin Green M.Div on Deconstruction, Sexuality & Identity
Poema S8 034 | Sarah Kimble on Pride & Prejudice and Autism
Poema S8 033 | Dr Amy Marschall on Being a Psychologist with ADHD & Autism
Poema S8 032 | Melissa Weissenberger on Free Guy, Deconstruction & Identity
Poema S8 031 | Marla Taviano on Creativity, Poetry & The Journey To Becoming a Heretic
Poema S8 030 | Irene M Cho on the Godfather, Grief & Generational Trauma
Poema S8 029 | Kevin M Nye on Renewing the Call to End Homelessness
Poema S8 028 | Nicki Pappas on Broadening the Narrative
Poema S8 027 | April Fiet on the Sacred Pulse
Poema S8 026 | K.J. Ramsey on Finding Courage in the Midst of Spiritual Abuse
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Poema S8 024 | Kacey on Coming Out & Living Free
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Poema S8 020 | A Conversation with Molly Hale (Mollyamorous)
Poema S8 019 | Megan Crozier (The Pursuing Life) On Leaving Toxic Religion
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