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Sunburnt Souls

Looking for a Christian mental health podcast that tackles anxiety, depression, and emotional resilience with raw honesty and biblical hope?

Sunburnt Souls is where faith and mental health meet real life.


I’m Pastor Dave Quak — an Aussie pastor living with bipolar disorder — and I know what it’s like to follow Jesus through the highs, lows, and everything in between. Each episode brings powerful stories, biblical encouragement, and practical tools for navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, and Christian mental wellness.


Whether you’re battling darkness, searching for joy, or just trying to make sense of it all, you’re not alone. Sunburnt Souls is a safe, unfiltered space for faith-filled conversations and honest connection.


🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.

🌐 Visit sunburntsouls.com for more.




Faith Jesus Hope God Christianity Anxiety Healing Religion & Spirituality
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
40 minutes
Episodes
82
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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Renew Your Mind with Dr Ashleigh Moreland – Part 1 of 2: Where Science Meets Spirit

Renew Your Mind with Dr Ashleigh Moreland – Part 1 of 2: Where Science Meets Spirit

In this episode, Dave sits down with Dr Ashleigh Moreland to explore the intersection of science, spirit, and the renewing of the mind. If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode or like you’re just …

00:37:55  |   Sun 13 Apr 2025
God, Me, or Mental Illness? How to Know Who’s Really Talking

God, Me, or Mental Illness? How to Know Who’s Really Talking

This week I sit down with Rev Dr Tania Harris — pastor, theologian, and founder of God Conversations — to explore what it really looks like to recognise and respond to God’s voice.

We talk about:

  • Why G…
00:38:14  |   Sun 06 Apr 2025
Walk for a Bloke – Let’s Talk About Men's suicide prevention. Part 2 of 2

Walk for a Bloke – Let’s Talk About Men's suicide prevention. Part 2 of 2

In Part 2 of our Walk for a Bloke special, Dave, Zac, Jared, and Brad go deeper. If Part 1 was about the event, Part 2 is about the men behind it — their stories, their struggles, and the hope they’r…

00:40:44  |   Sun 30 Mar 2025
Walk for a Bloke – Let’s Talk About Men's suicide prevention. Part 1 of 2

Walk for a Bloke – Let’s Talk About Men's suicide prevention. Part 1 of 2

Join Dave Quak as he sits down with Zac, Jared, and Brad for a raw and real chat about men’s suicide prevention. This one’s personal, powerful, and packed with purpose. The crew chats about the Walk …

00:35:10  |   Sun 23 Mar 2025
10 Animal Personalities of Mental Health: Which One Are You?

10 Animal Personalities of Mental Health: Which One Are You?

Ever feel like your approach to mental health is totally different from the people around you? Maybe you're The Owl, overthinking every decision, or The Goldfish, moving on before fully processing yo…

00:39:26  |   Sun 16 Mar 2025
Spiritual Warfare & Deliverance: Jesus’ Ministry of Love and Authority with Jennifer Jessop

Spiritual Warfare & Deliverance: Jesus’ Ministry of Love and Authority with Jennifer Jessop

In this powerful episode of Sunburnt Souls, Dave Quak sits down with Jennifer Jessop to explore the depths of spiritual warfare, deliverance, and the transformative power of the Love of Jesus. As a m…

00:46:00  |   Sun 09 Mar 2025
Life to the full with Chris Cipollone

Life to the full with Chris Cipollone

Sunburnt Souls – Where Faith and Mental Health Collide

Join us for a refreshing and insightful conversation with Chris Cipollone, one year after his first appearance on Sunburnt Souls. In this episode…

00:39:29  |   Sun 02 Mar 2025
Faith When You’re Frustrated: How to Live for Jesus When You Feel Like Exploding

Faith When You’re Frustrated: How to Live for Jesus When You Feel Like Exploding

Sunburnt Souls – Where Faith and Mental Health Collide

In this insightful and relatable episode of Sunburnt Souls, Dave Quak takes a deep dive into the reality of frustration—whether it’s caused by di…

00:29:55  |   Sun 23 Feb 2025
Tomorrow is Not Today with Kingsley Colley

Tomorrow is Not Today with Kingsley Colley

Sunburnt Souls – Where Faith and Mental Health Collide

What if the worst moments in your life could become your greatest superpower?

In this episode of Sunburnt Souls, Dave Quak sits down with Kingsley…

00:30:41  |   Sun 16 Feb 2025
Loving Jesus with Schizophrenia: Tom's Brilliantly Complicated Life in Christ

Loving Jesus with Schizophrenia: Tom's Brilliantly Complicated Life in Christ

Sunburnt Souls – Where Faith and Mental Health Collide

In this raw and real episode of Sunburnt Souls, Dave Quak sits down with Tomas Heligr-Pyke—a charismatic introvert with a brilliantly complicated…

00:37:47  |   Sun 02 Feb 2025
Addiction, Recovery & Following Jesus: Mat Smith’s First Year of Freedom

Addiction, Recovery & Following Jesus: Mat Smith’s First Year of Freedom

What happens when a life ruled by addiction, confusion, and emptiness is interrupted by Jesus?

In this episode, Dave Quak sits down with Mat Smith, who shares his raw, honest story of meeting Christ—a…

00:32:46  |   Sun 26 Jan 2025
I Can’t Pray the Bipolar Away – Dissecting John MacArthur’s Crazy Views on Mental Illness

I Can’t Pray the Bipolar Away – Dissecting John MacArthur’s Crazy Views on Mental Illness

Sunburnt Souls – Where Faith and Mental Health Collide

In this episode of Sunburnt Souls, Dave Quak takes on John MacArthur’s controversial claims that psychiatry is a scam and mental illness isn’t re…

00:30:47  |   Sun 19 Jan 2025
The Pastor with Bipolar: Reintroducing Dave Quak and Sunburnt Souls – One Year On

The Pastor with Bipolar: Reintroducing Dave Quak and Sunburnt Souls – One Year On

Sunburnt Souls – Where Faith and Mental Health Collide

In this special episode of Sunburnt Souls, Amelia takes over as host and sits down with the man behind the mic—Dave Quak. Stepping into the guest…

00:40:01  |   Sun 12 Jan 2025
Faith, Psychedelics & Mental Health: The Christian Use of Magic Mushrooms

Faith, Psychedelics & Mental Health: The Christian Use of Magic Mushrooms

Sunburnt Souls – Where Faith and Mental Health Collide

In this bold and eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Brian Macallan to explore a controversial and increasingly relevant topic: the intersec…

00:41:29  |   Sun 05 Jan 2025
Mania, Marriage and Mental Well-Being. Reflections on a Crazy Year with Jess Quak

Mania, Marriage and Mental Well-Being. Reflections on a Crazy Year with Jess Quak

Sunburnt Souls – Where Faith and Mental Health Collide

In this raw and honest episode of Sunburnt Souls, Dave and Jess Quak sit down for a candid conversation about the highs and lows of the past year

00:43:35  |   Mon 30 Dec 2024
Faith, Calling & the Mic: Peter Cunningham on Mental Health and the Power of Christian Media

Faith, Calling & the Mic: Peter Cunningham on Mental Health and the Power of Christian Media

In this episode, Dave Quak sits down with Peter Cunningham, founder of Lancashire’s Lighthouse Radio (LLR), to unpack the remarkable story behind a global Christian media movement.

What began with a d…

00:41:33  |   Sun 15 Dec 2024
'Tetelestai' - It Is Finished with Ken Legg

'Tetelestai' - It Is Finished with Ken Legg

Sunburnt Souls – Where Faith and Mental Health Collide

In this episode of Sunburnt Souls, Dave Quak sits down with Ken Legg, teaching pastor at New Beginnings Christian Church on the Gold Coast, Austr…

00:38:12  |   Sun 08 Dec 2024
Grief, Bereavement, and Loss: Continuing Through the Pain with Merryn Gray

Grief, Bereavement, and Loss: Continuing Through the Pain with Merryn Gray

Sunburnt Souls – Where Faith and Mental Health Collide

In this episode of Sunburnt Souls, I had the privilege of sitting down with Merryn Gray, a dedicated social worker who integrates her faith with …

00:35:48  |   Sun 01 Dec 2024
Mayor Tom Tate. Faith, Family, Mental Well-being and Jesus.

Mayor Tom Tate. Faith, Family, Mental Well-being and Jesus.

Sunburnt Souls – Where Faith and Mental Health Collide

In this special episode of Sunburnt Souls, we sit down with Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate to explore the intersection of faith, family, mental well-b…

00:31:19  |   Sat 23 Nov 2024
Mental Illness, Creative Energy, and Life with a Brilliant Bipolar Dad – DJ Paine (Part 2 of 2)

Mental Illness, Creative Energy, and Life with a Brilliant Bipolar Dad – DJ Paine (Part 2 of 2)

Sunburnt Souls – Where Faith and Mental Health Collide

In the second part of our series, we turn our focus to DJ himself—a man whose joyful, creative upbringing shaped his faith and ministry.

Inspired …

00:41:28  |   Sun 17 Nov 2024
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