Oct 03 2019 24 mins 1
“My passion is to make the church a resource and not a roadblock to mental health.” - Brandon Appelhans Our guest today is Brandon Appelhans, founder and Executive Director of My Quiet Cave, a ministry that helps close the gap between the church and the mental health community. As Brandon shares his own struggle with mental illness, you’ll hear about how his life of faith and the pursuit of mental health existed in separate worlds. Brandon’s passion is to make the church a safe place for people with mental health issues, as well as equipping the church to be a resource instead of a roadblock. Brandon holds a BA in Speech Communications from Colorado State University and a Master of Divinity from Denver Seminary. After living with bipolar disorder for years, he wants all people to experience hope and the fullness of life in the midst of the struggle. In this podcast, we hope you will discover: How to break the stigma of discussing mental health issues in the church The difference between various bi-polar disorders Why we should talk about mental health and mental illness
