Sunburnt Souls | Faith, Mental Health & Mayhem

Sunburnt Souls is a Christian mental health podcast exploring faith, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and emotional resilience through honest conversations and biblical hope.

Hosted by Pastor Dave Quak, an Aussie pastor living with bipolar disorder, the podcast explores what it really looks like to follow Jesus through the highs, lows, and everything in between.

Each episode shares powerful stories, biblical encouragement, and practical tools for navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, and mental wellness as a follower of Christ.

Whether you’re battling darkness, searching for joy, or trying to make sense of faith and mental illness, you’re not alone. Sunburnt Souls is a safe, unfiltered space for honest conversations about Christian mental health.

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube. 🌐 Learn more at sunburntsouls.com

Podcasting since 2024 • 124 episodes

Sunburnt Souls | Faith, Mental Health & Mayhem

Latest Episodes

Online Hate and Public Criticism in Ministry. Dan Paterson

We talk with our longtime friend Dan Patterson about what it takes to keep serving God when criticism gets loud and personal online. We share practical boundaries, spiritual habits, and grounding rhythms that protect mental health while staying...

September 21, 2026 • 36:19

Faith, Neurodivergence and a Life Lived to The Full. Dr Amanda Wilson

We talk with Dr. Amanda Wilson about learning she’s neurodivergent later in life and how that diagnosis helps her give herself grace while building a career that fits her limits and strengths. We also trace her long road to Jesus and why access...

September 14, 2026 • 34:35

A Retired Police Officer On Trauma And Faith

Warnings-some disturbing circumstances are described Kurt has just stepped into retirement after 38 years in policing, and he walks us through what prolonged exposure to trauma can do to your mental health, your body, and your faith...

September 07, 2026 • 32:28

10 Practical Keys for Christian Mental Health Support (with Jess Quak)

Loving someone who struggles with bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, or any form of mental ill health can be confusing and exhausting, especially when you’re trying to hold faith and reality in the same hands. Jessica Quak joins me to share...

August 23, 2026 • 39:14

The Future of Sunburnt Souls

Sunburnt Souls is about to change shape and we wanted you to hear it from us first. After two and a half years of conversations on life, faith, and mental well-being, we’re stepping into a new chapter that brings the community off your headphon...

August 17, 2026 • 8:40

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