Your brain is powerful, but it’s not the whole story. Dr. Ash Moreland joins us for a Sunburnt Souls collaboration to unpack a game-changing idea for Christian mental health: the mind and the brain are not the same thing, and confusing them can keep people stuck. Ash shares how years of severe mental health challenges, a PhD in neuroplasticity, and a deep faith in Jesus led her to rethink what “be transformed by the renewing of your mind” really means in everyday life.

We talk through three common responses that pile on shame, and we explain what a biblically grounded, trauma-informed approach can look like without turning pastors into therapists. If you’ve ever felt the tension between knowing your identity in Christ and still feeling rejected, abandoned, or unsafe, this conversation names that gap with clarity and compassion.

You’ll also hear how to access Remind Institute resources through Sunburnt Souls, including free tools and optional paid courses, plus how the Sunburnt Souls Support Fund helps remove financial barriers for people who need deeper support.

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