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.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 82
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Mental Illness, Creative Energy, and Life with a Brilliant Bipolar Dad – DJ Paine (Part 1 of 2)
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In this first part of our series, we dive into DJ’s early years and his relationship with his father—a man of extraordinary creativity and energy…
Faith, Mental Health, and Community Transformation: Dr. John Warlow's Vision for Holistic Christian Care
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In this episode of Sunburnt Souls, we welcome Dr. John Warlow, a Christian psychiatrist and member of the Living Wholeness Medical Team, to explo…
Grief, Suffering, ADHD and Dungeons and Dragons. The Enigma that is Tom Boyd
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Today on Sunburnt Souls, we sit down with the one and only Tom Boyd to explore his personal journey through grief, suffering, ADHD, and restorati…
Faith in the Fight: Amanda Barclay’s Journey with Mental Health and Jesus
Amanda Barclay's story is one of resilience and faith, having navigated a long, complex journey with her own mental health, and that of her loved ones and friends. After several misdiagnoses and tra…
Anxiety, Depression, and Friendship with Jesus: Sharayah’s Testimony of Restoration
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In this episode of Sunburnt Souls, we dive deep into Sharayah’s powerful testimony of overcoming anxiety and depression through the transformativ…
Finding God in Darkness: 3 Psalms of Lament for Mental Suffering
Psalms of Lament: Praying Through Pain, Regret & Spiritual Darkness
🎧 Episode Description:
On this episode of Sunburnt Souls, we dive into three raw and powerful Psalms—Psalm 51, Psalm 3, and Psalm 88…
Top 10 Faith & Mental Health Lessons from Sunburnt Souls
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In this special episode of Sunburnt Souls, we bring you Pearls of Truth—a collection of ten powerful stories filled with wisdom, resilience, and …
Healing Over Time: Isaac’s Battle with Mental Health and Surviving Sexual Abuse
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⚠️ Trigger Warning: Sexual Abuse
This episode discusses sensitive topics related to adult sexual abuse that may be triggering for some listeners. …
How to Help Someone with Undiagnosed Mental Illness
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In this episode of Sunburnt Souls, Dave tackles a challenging but important topic: how to support a friend who may be struggling with mental illn…
What the Heck? Is Midlife Crisis Really a Thing?
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In this episode of Sunburnt Souls, Dave sits down with Dr. Stephen Beaumont, an expert in counselling and pastoral supervision, to unpack the mys…
Christian Hip Hop and Mental Health with Dani B, Crowned Radio
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In this powerful episode of Sunburnt Souls, we sit down with Dani B, a voice of faith, resilience, and healing in the world of Christian Hip Hop.…
Exploring OCD, Anxiety, and Creative Brilliance with Taneesha Luv!
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Today on Sunburnt Souls, we explore one of the most complex and deeply personal questions for Christians struggling with mental illness: If God c…
Mark McCrindle on Gen Alpha, Mental Health & the Future of Christian Faith
In this episode of Sunburnt Souls, we sit down with Mark McCrindle, a leading social researcher and futurist, to explore mental health trends with a special focus on Generation Alpha. As the man who …
Why Church Can Be Horrible For The Mentally Ill- Dave Quak
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Welcome back to Sunburnt Souls. In today’s episode, we’re tackling a tough but necessary conversation: why church can be a difficult place for th…
Matt Prater: From Radio Waves to Life’s Highs and Lows—A Journey of Faith and Surprises
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In this episode of Sunburnt Souls, we sit down with Matt Prater, a man whose life has been shaped by faith, passion, and a deep love for sharing …
Transformative Faith: Emma Moffat on Manual Mental Health
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In this episode of Sunburnt Souls, Amelia Rees sits down with her best friend and born-again Christian, Emma Moffat, for a deep and transformativ…
Understanding Eunuchs: Michael's Journey of Faith, Identity, and Relationship with Jesus
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In this episode of Sunburnt Souls, we welcome Michael, a Eunuch who shares his remarkable journey of faith, identity, and restoration in Christ.
T…
Behind the Mic: Dave & Amelia Share the Latest Story of Sunburnt Souls
In this special episode, Dave and Amelia step back to reflect on the Sunburnt Souls journey so far — the breakthroughs, battles, and beautiful moments that have shaped the podcast and their own lives…
Working Hard to Prevent Burnout with Jo Hilder
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This week on Sunburnt Souls, we sit down for an inspiring and uplifting conversation with Joanne Hilder.
Diagnosed with dyslexia in Year 2, Jo was…
Conversations with a Christian Psychiatrist... Dr. Rob Waller
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In this episode of Sunburnt Souls, we sit down with Dr. Rob Waller, a seasoned Consultant Psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience. From his…