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.
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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 …
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.
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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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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 …