Have you ever looked like everything was okay on the outside while secretly falling apart inside?In this powerful episode of the Do Me A FAVOR Podcast, Joel shares his deeply personal story of battling suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, church hurt, workplace burnout, and overwhelming pressure—all while appearing successful to everyone around him.As the son of a pastor, Joel grew up carrying expectations that shaped the way he viewed himself, relationships, faith, and mental health. After years in ministry, painful experiences with church leadership, career setbacks, medication side effects, and mounting anxiety pushed him closer to suicide than anyone around him realized.What ultimately helped him find hope?In this honest conversation, Joel shares:✔️ His battle with suicidal ideation✔️ How anxiety silently took over his life✔️ Why medication wasn't the complete answer✔️ The impact of church hurt and religious trauma✔️ The role community played in saving his life✔️ How EMDR therapy helped him heal from trauma✔️ Lessons every husband, father, leader, and believer needs to hear✔️ Why mental health struggles don't mean you've lost your faithJoel also shares how his darkest season inspired him to create Stay, a suicide prevention initiative designed to help people reach out before it's too late.Whether you've personally struggled with depression, know someone battling suicidal thoughts, or simply want to better understand mental health, this conversation offers hope, practical insight, and encouragement that healing is possible.If this episode encouraged you, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with someone who needs hope today.💜 New conversations every week featuring addiction recovery, mental health, faith, personal growth, and stories of hope.Topics CoveredSuicide PreventionSuicidal ThoughtsDepressionAnxietyChurch HurtPastor's Kid ExperienceChristian Mental HealthEMDR TherapyWorkplace BurnoutTrauma RecoveryFaith and HealingMen's Mental HealthMental Health RecoveryHope After DepressionCommunity and Connection#SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #MensMentalHealth #ChurchHurt #ChristianMentalHealth #EMDR #TraumaHealing #Faith #Hope #SuicidalThoughts #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney #Recovery