Fresh Hope for Mental Health

Pastor Brad Hoefs

Fresh Hope for Mental Health is a production of Fresh Hope Ministries, www.FreshHope.us. The purpose of Fresh Hope for Mental Health is to empower those with a mental health diagnosis to live a faith-filled and rich life in spite of having a mental health challenge. The program is hosted by Pastor Brad Hoefs, the founder of Fresh Hope. He is also the author of, "Fresh Hope: Living Well in Spite of a Mental Health Diagnosis" www.FreshHopeBook.com The program consists of insights for how to live well in spite of having a mental illness as well as interviews with those who have a diagnosis sharing their journey and insights to living well. Fresh Hope offers local Christian mental health recovery groups through out the United States. For more information go to: www.FreshHope.us or email: [email protected]

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My Mourning into Dancing

Fresh Hope for Mental Health

04/11/22 • 29 min

"I will turn your mess into your message". That's what the Lord told me He was planning to do back in the days when I had just recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and my hope tank was empty. Years have gone by since I first came to know Fresh Hope and I have seen this promise come true for me once, and again! and again! Not only did the Lord redeem my pain and give me a new reason for living- He also turned the most painful situation of my life into my biggest asset when it comes to helping others out..!! My hope tank is not only full but is actually overflowing into the lives of those around me! I see everything the Lord is doing in Fresh Hope and I can't help but stand amazed with my jaw dropped and my eyes lifted up to Heaven in worship! In this podcast you will be able to listen to Pastor Brad and me talk about what's going on at Fresh Hope. From Peer to Peer support groups, To Hope Coaching, to Processing Together Groups, with people from all around the world from Latinamerica, to Spain, Australia, Zimbabwe and more..!! This podcast is not just a way for you to catch up with what's new at Fresh Hope and how we can help you!- It is first and foremost meant to fill you with HOPE. If the Lord has redeemed my pain and given me so many reasons to live and go on and so much meaning, and passion, where I had once stood completely empty and cut off from any type or form of motivation to live, the Lord can certainly do it with you too. "You have turned my mourning into dancing for me;

You have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, That my soul may sing praise to You and not be silent.

O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever." Psalm 30:11-12

We encourage you to share this podcast with your friends via your social media connections.

After listening to this podcast, we encourage you to email us at [email protected] with a comment or question that we will share on our next podcast.

If you are listening to this podcast on iTunes, we encourage you to comment on the podcast. Or you can leave a voice message for us on the site: www.FreshHope4MentalHealth.com.

Pastor Brad Hoefs, the host of Fresh Hope for Mental Health, is the founder of Fresh Hope Ministries, a network of Christian mental health support groups for those who have a diagnosis and their loved ones. In other words, Fresh Hope is a Christian mental health support group.

Brad was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1995. He is a weekly blogger for www.bphope.com (Bipolar Magazine). He is also a certified peer specialist and has been doing pastoral counseling since 1985. Brad is also the author of Fresh Hope: Living Well in Spite of a Mental Health Diagnosis, which is available on Amazon or at www.FreshHopeBook.com

If you are interested in more information about Fresh Hope, go to www.FreshHope.us or email [email protected] or call 402.932.3089.

To donate to Fresh Hope, go to http://freshhope.us/donate/.

For a complete list of where Fresh Hope groups are presently meeting, go to www.FreshHope.us and click on “find a group.” Or you may attain an online group of meetings of Fresh Hope by going to www.FreshHopeMeeting.com

If you are interested in starting a Fresh Hope group within your faith community, contact [email protected].

Fresh Hope for Mental Health is a production of Fresh Hope Ministries.

Fresh Hope Ministries is a non-profit ministry.

The copyrights of this program belong to Fresh Hope Ministries and may not be duplicated without written permission.

All of the podcasts of Fresh Hope Today and numerous other videos are all available on our YouTube channel: Fresh Hope Network.

Fresh Hope for Mental Health is on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/FreshHopeforMentalHealth.

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"I HAVE GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER" (with Judge Jim Fall)

Fresh Hope for Mental Health

06/08/23 • 63 min

Join us as we dive into the inspiring story of Tim Fall, a judge who faced the challenges of running for elections for judge, receiving a mental health diagnosis, battling suicidal thoughts, and caring for his ill father. Tim's journey is a testament to the fact that it's okay to admit when we have a mental health diagnosis. It doesn't diminish our worth as individuals, Christians, or children of God.

We all need help, and seeking support doesn't make us weak; it shows strength and a willingness to grow. Having the support of medical professionals, friends, and a Christian community is essential on the path to managing our mental health.

You can learn more about Tim's incredible journey by reading his book, "Running for Judge." In it, he shares his experiences, insights, and lessons learned along the way. You can find the book on Amazon at the following link: https://www.amazon.com/Running-Judge-Tim-Fall/dp/1725260867

Remember, you are not alone in this journey. Reach out for help and surround yourself with people who care. Together, we can foster an environment of understanding, compassion, and acceptance.

Tune in to this thought-provoking podcast episode and let Tim's story inspire and encourage you. Let's break the stigma surrounding mental health and create a supportive community where everyone feels valued and understood.

Judge Tim Fall is a California native who changed his major three times, colleges four times, and took six years to get his bachelor’s degree in a subject he’s never been called upon to use professionally. He’s been a trial court judge since 1995 and has taught judicial ethics to California judges for twenty years. Tim was in private civil practice for a little over seven years before taking the bench and had not seen the penal code since law school. He’s a quick study though (see the above comment about taking six years to get a four-year degree).

Tim writes and speaks about being a judge with a diagnosed anxiety disorder, and seeks to remove the stigma of seeking treatment for mental illness. His mental health memoir Running for Judge: Campaigning on the Trail of Despair, Deliverance, and Overwhelming Success (Wipf and Stock, 2020) is available in print, as well as from Audible and Kindle.

We encourage you to share this podcast with your friends via your social media connections.

After listening to this podcast, we encourage you to email us at [email protected] with a comment or question we will share on our next podcast.

If you are listening to this podcast on iTunes, we encourage you to comment on the podcast. Or you can leave a voice message for us on the site: www.FreshHope4MentalHealth.com.

Pastor Brad Hoefs is an ordained Pastor and Member of the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations. He has been pastoring since 1985, and he is currently the pastor of Anchor of Hope Church in Omaha, Nebraska (since 1995). The church has seen over 110% growth in the 18 months after Fresh Hope started meeting.

Pastor Brad is the Executive Director of WorshipOutlet.com. He founded Fresh Hope in 2009.

He is a State-certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist and was appointed by Governor Heineman of Nebraska to serve on the State Advisory Committee on Mental Health Services.

He is also the author of Fresh Hope: Living Well in Spite of a Mental Health Diagnosis, published in 2013.

Pastor Brad has been married to his college sweetheart, Donna, for 34 years, and is the proud father of two adult married children, and ‘Papa’ to 3 grandsons and 1 granddaughter.

If you are interested in more information about Fresh Hope, go to www.FreshHope.us or email [email protected], or call 402.932.3089.

#mentalhealth #freshhope

Naomi Judd: Live Well and Be Well

Fresh Hope for Mental Health

05/05/22 • 27 min

Until now, we've had this exclusive interview that Pastor Brad had done with Naomi Judd just prior to the pandemic lockdown in 2020. We had yet to release the interview in the anticipation that we would be having Naomi speak at a Night of Inspiring Hope in the near future and would release the interview at that time. However, due to Naomi's death we have decided to release the interview. We do so, not to capitalize on this tragic event, but rather to honor her and the struggle she had with depression and anxeity. We are hopeful that this interview with both honor and remind us all that mental health challenges are very real and affect us all.

If you or someone you know is suicidal please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255. Help and hope is available.

If you struggle with a mental health challenge or love someone who does please consider attending a Fresh Hope support group meeting in person or online.

We encourage you to share this podcast with your friends via your social media connections.

After listening to this podcast, we encourage you to email us at [email protected] with a comment or question that we will share on our next podcast.

If you are listening to this podcast on iTunes, we encourage you to comment on the podcast. Or you can leave a voice message for us on the site: www.FreshHope4MentalHealth.com.

If you are interested in more information about Fresh Hope, go to www.FreshHope.us or email [email protected] or call 402.932.3089.

#NaomiJudd, #mentalhealth

To donate to Fresh Hope, go to http://freshhope.us/donate/.

Children and Mental Health from a Doctor's Perspective

Fresh Hope for Mental Health

08/26/16 • 52 min

Do you have a child whose behavior(s) are causing you concern? Have you ever felt like a failure as a parent? Possibly you feel like you have a child who becomes a very angry “Incredible-Hulk” periodically? If so, then this is a podcast you won’t want to miss!

In this edition of Fresh Hope for Mental Health, Pastor Brad Hoefs interviews Dr. Brian Lubberstedt who is a board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist. They discuss how potential mental health issues manifest in a child’s life, parenting children who have mental health issues and much more.

This podcast is 45 minutes long. After listening to this podcast we encourage you to email us at [email protected] with a comment or question that we will share on our next podcast. If you are listening to this podcast on iTunes, we encourage you to leave a comment regarding the podcast. Or you can leave a voice message for us on the site: www.FreshHope4MentalHealth.com

Pastor Brad Hoefs, host of Fresh Hope for Mental Health, is the founder of Fresh Hope Ministries, a network of Christian mental health support groups for those who have a diagnosis and their loved ones. In other words, Fresh Hope is a Christian mental health support group.

Brad was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1995. He is a weekly blogger for www.bphope.us(Bipolar Magazine). He is also a certified peer specialist and has been doing pastoral counseling since 1985. Brad is also the author of Fresh Hope: Living Well in Spite of a Mental Health Diagnosis, which is a available on Amazon or at: www.FreshHopeBook.com

If you are interested in more information about Fresh Hope go to: www.FreshHope.us or email [email protected] or call 402.932.3089.

For a complete list of where Fresh Hope groups are presently meeting go to: www.FreshHope.us and click on “find a group“. Or you may attain an online group of meeting of Fresh Hope by going to: www.FreshHopeOnline.com

If you are interested in starting a Fresh Hope group within your faith-community setting contact Julie at: [email protected]

Fresh Hope for Mental Health is a production of Fresh Hope Ministries. Fresh Hope Ministries is a non-profit ministry.

The copyrights of this program belong to Fresh Hope Ministries and

may not be duplicated without written permission.

All of the podcasts of Fresh Hope Today as well as numerous other videos are all available on our YouTube channel: FreshHopeNetwork.

Fresh Hope for Mental Health is on Facebook/FreshHopeforMentalHealth

Teenagers and Mental Health

Fresh Hope for Mental Health

03/21/17 • 44 min

Are you parenting an adolescent or soon to be one? Then you are going to want to be sure and listen to this edition of Fresh Hope for Mental Health.

In this edition, Pastor Brad Hoefs interviews Dr. Brian Lubberstedt who is a board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist. They discuss how mental health issues manifest in a teens life.

After listening to this podcast we encourage you to email us at [email protected] with a comment or question that we will share on our next podcast.

If you are listening to this podcast on iTunes, we encourage you to leave a comment regarding the podcast. Or you can leave a voice message for us on the site: www.FreshHope4MentalHealth.com

Brad was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1995. He is a weekly blogger for www.bphope.us (Bipolar Magazine). He is also a certified peer specialist and has been doing pastoral counseling since 1985. Brad is also the author of Fresh Hope: Living Well in Spite of a Mental Health Diagnosis, which is available on Amazon or at: www.FreshHopeBook.com

If you are interested in more information about Fresh Hope go to www.FreshHope.us or email [email protected] or call 402.932.3089.

To donate to Fresh Hope go to: http://freshhope.us/donate/

For a complete list of where Fresh Hope groups are presently meeting go to www.FreshHope.us and click on “find a group.” Or you may attain an online group of meeting of Fresh Hope by going to www.FreshHopeMeeting.com

If you are interested in starting a Fresh Hope group within your faith community contact Julie at [email protected]

Fresh Hope for Mental Health is a production of Fresh Hope Ministries.

Fresh Hope Ministries is a non-profit ministry.

The copyrights of this program belong to Fresh Hope Ministries and may not be duplicated without written permission.

All of the podcasts of Fresh Hope Today as well as numerous other videos are all available on our YouTube channel: Fresh Hope Network

Fresh Hope for Mental Health is on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/FreshHopeforMentalHealth

#BradHoefs #TeenMentalHealth #FreshHope #hope4MentalHealth #hope #mentalhealth #mentalillness

One Pastor's Journey to Mental Health

Fresh Hope for Mental Health

08/03/17 • 28 min

In this edition of Fresh Hope for Mental Health Brad interviews Pastor and Author, Rick Qualls. Rick suffered for many years with anxiety and depression until being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Since taking a mood stabilizer Rick has been living well and has experienced episode free living for the last 9 years!

Rick Qualls is the author of Bright Spots in the Darkness and a Fresh Hope blogger. His book is available on his website: http://www.rickqualls.com. Rick is retired after 40 years as pastoral ministry. He and Nancy have been married for 44 years. They have three grown children and five grandchildren. Rick's favorite name is Gampa. He enjoys bicycling, reading, writing, and cruising down main-street in his 1966 Mustang.

This episode will give you lots of hope. Hope that with the right diagnosis and medication along with doing “your part” it is more than possible to live well in spite of your mental illness.

After listening to this podcast, we encourage you to email us at [email protected] with a comment or question that we will share on our next podcast.

If you are listening to this podcast on iTunes, we encourage you to leave a comment regarding the podcast. Or you can leave a voice message for us on the site: www.FreshHope4MentalHealth.com

If you are interested in more information about Fresh Hope go to www.FreshHope.us or email [email protected] or call 402.932.3089.

To donate to Fresh Hope go to: http://freshhope.us/donate/

If you are interested in starting a Fresh Hope group within your faith community, contact Julie at [email protected]

Fresh Hope for Mental Health is a production of Fresh Hope Ministries.

Fresh Hope Ministries is a non-profit ministry.

The copyrights of this program belong to Fresh Hope Ministries and may not be duplicated without written permission.

All of the podcasts of Fresh Hope Today, as well as numerous other videos, are all available on our YouTube channel: Fresh Hope Network

Fresh Hope for Mental Health is on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/FreshHopeforMentalHealth

Part II: Fixing Your Cognitive Distortions

Fresh Hope for Mental Health

09/29/17 • 16 min

In this edition of Fresh Hope for Mental Health Pastor Brad looks at eight different ways to "fix" your cognitive distortions (which were covered in Part 1: 15 Cognitive Distortions). These are eight different ways to change your "thinking default settings" in order to get rid of your stikin' thinkin'.

Aaron Beck first purposed the theory behind cognitive distortions, and it was David Burns who was responsible for popularizing them with common names and examples of these distortions.

Here are the 15 cognitive distortions that Pastor Brad discusses in this podcast:

Filtering
Polarized thinking/black or white thinking
Overgeneralization
Jumping to conclusions
Catastrophizing
Personalization
Control fallacies
Fallacy of fairness
Blaming
Shoulds
Emotional reasoning
Fallacy of change
Global labeling
Always being right
Heaven’s reward fallacy

After listening to this podcast, we encourage you to email us at [email protected] with a comment or question that we will share on our next podcast.

If you are listening to this podcast on iTunes, we encourage you to leave a comment regarding the podcast. Or you can leave a voice message for us on the site: www.FreshHope4MentalHealth.com

If you are interested in more information about Fresh Hope go to www.FreshHope.us or email [email protected] or call 402.932.3089.

To donate to Fresh Hope go to http://freshhope.us/donate/

If you are interested in starting a Fresh Hope group within your faith community, contact Julie at [email protected]

Fresh Hope for Mental Health is a production of Fresh Hope Ministries.

Fresh Hope Ministries is a non-profit ministry.

The copyrights of this program belong to Fresh Hope Ministries and may not be duplicated without written permission.

All of the podcasts of Fresh Hope Today, as well as numerous other videos, are all available on our YouTube channel: Fresh Hope Network

Fresh Hope for Mental Health is on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/FreshHopeforMentalHealth

Part I: 15 Cognitive Distortions

Fresh Hope for Mental Health

08/29/17 • 21 min

This podcast for everyone and anyone! Why? Because everyone needs to be able to identify the 15 common cognitive distortions that they may be struggling with or others are struggling with in their lives.

The topic of cognitive distortions is for everyone. Pastor Brad identifies 15 common cogitative distortions. These distortions are widespread. These distortions are not necessarily connected to mental illness or mental disorders, but certainly, these distortions can easily exasperate a mental illness or mental disorder.

Aaron Beck first purposed the theory behind cognitive distortions, and it was David Burns who was responsible for popularizing them with common names and examples of these distortions which is what Brad covers in this Part 1 of a two part edition of Fresh Hope for Mental Health: “Cogitative Distortions and How to Overcome Them.”

Here are the 15 cognitive distortions that Pastor Brad discusses in this podcast:

Filtering
Polarized thinking/black or white thinking
Overgeneralization
Jumping to conclusions
Catastrophizing
Personalization
Control fallacies
Fallacy of fairness
Blaming
Shoulds
Emotional reasoning
Fallacy of change
Global labeling
Always being right
Heaven’s reward fallacy

After listening to this podcast, we encourage you to email us at [email protected] with a comment or question that we will share on our next podcast.

If you are listening to this podcast on iTunes, we encourage you to leave a comment regarding the podcast. Or you can leave a voice message for us on the site: www.FreshHope4MentalHealth.com

If you are interested in more information about Fresh Hope go to www.FreshHope.us or email [email protected] or call 402.932.3089.

To donate to Fresh Hope go to http://freshhope.us/donate/

If you are interested in starting a Fresh Hope group within your faith community, contact Julie at [email protected]

Fresh Hope for Mental Health is a production of Fresh Hope Ministries.

Fresh Hope Ministries is a non-profit ministry.

The copyrights of this program belong to Fresh Hope Ministries and may not be duplicated without written permission.

All of the podcasts of Fresh Hope Today, as well as numerous other videos, are all available on our YouTube channel: Fresh Hope Network

Fresh Hope for Mental Health is on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/FreshHopeforMentalHealth

An Incredible Story of Rescue from the Bering Sea: A Testimony of Hope!

Fresh Hope for Mental Health

11/08/17 • 29 min

Sometimes in life, we find ourselves in desperate situations. Situations where if the Lord does not rescue us we won’t survive. There are those times where we feel as though the arm of the Lord just isn’t long enough to reach us to pluck us out of the sear of troubles that we are drowning in. Then you will not want to miss this podcast!

In this edition of Fresh Hope for Mental Health, Pastor Brad interviews Dave Anderson who is one of only seven known survivors from a plane crash in the Bering Sea. Their rescue that day is nothing less than a miracle. This testimony is one of hope!

Maybe you or someone you love today is drowning in a sea of hopelessness then you need to listen to this podcast. Here's the Good News: God is with you. He will not leave you. He is in the business of rescuing you and reframing your life!

After listening to this podcast, we encourage you to email us at [email protected] with a comment or question that we will share on our next podcast.

If you are listening to this podcast on iTunes, we encourage you to leave a comment regarding the podcast. Or you can leave a voice message for us on the site: www.FreshHope4MentalHealth.com

If you are interested in more information about Fresh Hope go to www.FreshHope.us or email [email protected] or call 402.932.3089.

To donate to Fresh Hope go to http://freshhope.us/donate/

If you are interested in starting a Fresh Hope group within your faith community, contact Julie at [email protected]

Fresh Hope for Mental Health is a production of Fresh Hope Ministries.

Fresh Hope Ministries is a non-profit ministry.

The copyrights of this program belong to Fresh Hope Ministries and may not be duplicated without written permission.

All of the podcasts of Fresh Hope Today, as well as numerous other videos, are all available on our YouTube channel: Fresh Hope Network

Fresh Hope for Mental Health is on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/FreshHopeforMentalHealth

Sugar Addict, a Podcast with Pastor Brad Hoefs

Fresh Hope for Mental Health

02/28/19 • 12 min

Pastor Brad Hoefs shares about his personal addiction to sugar and how sugar affects our mood and may need to be avoided by people who already suffer from a mood disorder.

We encourage you to share this podcast with your friends via your social media connections.

After listening to this podcast, we encourage you to email us at [email protected] with a comment or question that we will share on our next podcast.

If you are listening to this podcast on iTunes, we encourage you to leave a comment regarding the podcast. Or you can leave a voice message for us on the site: www.FreshHope4MentalHealth.com

If you are interested in more information about Fresh Hope, go to www.FreshHope.us or email [email protected] or call 402.932.3089.

To donate to Fresh Hope go to http://freshhope.us/donate/

If you are interested in starting a Fresh Hope group within your faith community, contact Julie at [email protected]

Fresh Hope for Mental Health is a production of Fresh Hope Ministries.

Fresh Hope Ministries is a non-profit ministry.

The copyrights of this program belong to Fresh Hope Ministries and may not be duplicated without written permission.

All of the podcasts of Fresh Hope Today, as well as numerous other videos, are all available on our YouTube channel: Fresh Hope Network

Fresh Hope for Mental Health is on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/FreshHopeforMentalHealth

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How many episodes does Fresh Hope for Mental Health have?

Fresh Hope for Mental Health currently has 146 episodes available.

What topics does Fresh Hope for Mental Health cover?

The podcast is about Suicide, Health & Fitness, Christianity, Anxiety, Mental Health, Bipolar, Depression, Religion & Spirituality, Mentalhealth, Podcasts, Hope and Christian.

What is the most popular episode on Fresh Hope for Mental Health?

The episode title 'An Interview with Dr. Ellie Stevens - Faith-Based Support for the Military + Veteran Community' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Fresh Hope for Mental Health?

The average episode length on Fresh Hope for Mental Health is 29 minutes.

How often are episodes of Fresh Hope for Mental Health released?

Episodes of Fresh Hope for Mental Health are typically released every 11 days, 22 hours.

When was the first episode of Fresh Hope for Mental Health?

The first episode of Fresh Hope for Mental Health was released on Aug 3, 2014.

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