Fresh Minds

Amy and Jane talk about the global picture of mental health and the struggles relating to mental health. They discuss how we can contribute to a global effort to improve mental health and the role of the church to play a part. We learn about how we can pray, prompt discussion and also guard our own mental health as we face the overwhelming reality of global injustice. 

Bath Alumni, Imogen Ball is now a curate and mother. She shares her own personal journey as a student struggling with her mental health alongside lots of practical tips that she has picked up along the way. 

What does it look like to be Jesus to our non-christian friends? What practical things can we do? How do we manage expectations vs reality when journeying alongside others? Jane interviews Eleanor, an Architecture student at the University of Bath, as she shares her experience of walking with others and witnessing both miracles and frustratingly slow progress.

In this collaboration with Just Love Birmingham, we explore the signs and realities* of anxiety and depression. The episode discusses how as christians we can respond in both times of crisis and seasons of hardship. We reflect on how God is with us and share practical tips alongside scriptural and song-based ‘lifelines’ to help us through. References: Psalm 3; Romans 8:18-30; Weep with me; How deep the Father's Love; Knowing You Jesus. 

*At the beginning of the episode, suicide is mentioned. Those who may be distressed by such themes should feel free to listen from approximately 03:00. 

Jane talks to Chaplain Nigel about his journey in dealing with exhaustion, feeling dazed and rationalising anxious thoughts. He gives encouraging testimony and practical tips for you as a student to navigate the 'extremes' of life. We dwell on Psalm 73:23 and Psalm 63:9 to see what it really means to know that God is holding our hand. 

What is Fresh Minds and why, as christian students, should we listen? Join Eleanor and Jane as they discuss the podcast and look forward to the release of Season 1. 

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