Susie Larson Live

Dr. Henry Cloud continues the discussion about mental health and the church. Listen to the full interview here.

Many pastors and churches often feel ill-equipped to help those struggling with their mental health. Author and psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud created the Churches That Heal project - an online resource to equip your local church to support those suffering from mental illness. Listen to the bonus podcast here.

We all are conditioned to seek comfort in our day-to-day lives but in the end, where does this take us? Dr. Deb Gorton, in her book "Embracing Uncomfortable: Facing Our Fears While Pursuing Our Purpose," describes the idea of when you learn to embrace the uncomfortable as the gateway to better things, everything changes.

For many of us, part of the image we perceive of our Heavenly Father- comes from how we see our earthly father. Pastor and author Bryan Loritts, in his book "The Dad Difference: The 4 Most Important Gifts You Can Give to Your Kids," outlines the four gifts every kid needs from their dad: relationship, integrity, teaching, and experiences. He also shares his perspective on the current racial tension in our country and how he believes Christ wants us to react to what's taking place around us.

Traditional and functional medicine doctor Dr. Jill Carnahan shares her own incredible story of healing from cancer and resulting Crohn's disease as well as mold toxicity. Dr. Jill answers listener questions about mold-related illness, gluten sensitivity, digestive issues, thyroid diseases, detoxifying your body and home, and more.

We're all broken in our own way and we all need someone to take us out of this state. In his book, "The Water Keeper", Charles Martin outlines how God chases after us in this tender love story with a heartrending search for freedom.

Dr. Troy Spurrill of the Synapse Center for Health and Healing discusses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual impacts of fear and worry, and helps us learn how we can win the battle against fear. Listen to the bonus podcast here.

Dr. Troy Spurrill shares practical brain hacks to help you overcome your fears and live a life free of worry. Listen to the full interview here.

We want material blessings and security. But God often has a different idea of blessing. Pastor Troy Dobbs shares from his book on the Beatitudes in Matthew chapter 5, "The Blessed Life, that No One Really Wants."

Romans 12:2 says, "...do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind..." Dr. David Chadwick shares how we can overcome anxiety by renewing our mind. His book is "Moving Beyond Anxiety: 12 Practical Strategies to Renew Your Mind."