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Sunburnt Souls | Faith, Mental Health & Mayhem

by Dave Quak

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Sunburnt Souls Unhinged: The Aftermath & Unanswered Questions

October 18, 2026 · 26 min

After our first public Sunburnt Souls Unhinged night, we sit down to answer the questions we couldn’t get to live, and we do it the same way the event felt: honest, grounded, and unafraid to laugh while still taking mental health…
Sunburnt Souls Unhinged: Where It All Started | Faith, Mental Health & Mayhem

October 11, 2026 · 34 min

The very first Sunburnt Souls Unhinged event! This is where it all started. Faith, mental health, comedy, storytelling and a whole lot of mayhem, recorded live with the people who supported Sunburnt Souls from the beginning. From a…
All Things New. Omega Levine

October 4, 2026 · 35 min

We sit down with New Zealand artist and worship leader Omega Levine and go behind the lyrics of “All Things New,” the song that’s helping people reconnect with Jesus when they feel lonely, numb, or one step from giving up. We talk…
The Burdens We Carry: When Faith Feels Too Heavy

September 27, 2026 · 29 min

Chest pain at your desk is terrifying. Getting rushed to the hospital, spending days in coronary care, and then hearing “your heart is fine” is disorienting. Hearing “it was a panic attack” can feel even worse. Christine Wood joins us to…
Online Hate and Public Criticism in Ministry. Dan Paterson

September 20, 2026 · 36 min

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…

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

September 13, 2026 · 35 min

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…
A Retired Police Officer On Trauma And Faith

September 6, 2026 · 33 min

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

August 23, 2026 · 39 min

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…
The Future of Sunburnt Souls

August 16, 2026 · 9 min

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…
The Power of Showing Up: How Mentoring Reframes a Child’s Story

August 9, 2026 · 34 min

One hour a week doesn’t sound like much until you hear what it does for a kid who feels invisible. We sit down with Simon Warrick, CEO of Kids Hope, to talk about school-based mentoring for children facing vulnerability and why a single…
Physical Illness and Mental Health: The Emotional Cost of Being Sick

August 2, 2026 · 35 min

Dave and Jess Quak sit down for a candid conversation about the relationship between physical illness and mental health, from everyday flu moments to chronic conditions that keep coming back when you least expect them. We talk through…
How To Deal With Horrible Humans

July 26, 2026 · 27 min

After a live radio interview where most callers were supportive, one angry voice spewed out and suddenly that one comment became louder than all the encouragement. Why does criticism stick so deeply, and why do we replay the negative…

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About the show

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