This week I’m joined by my friend Alex for a real, tender conversation about faith and mental health—no magic fixes, just honesty, humor, and hope. We talk about why “Jesus wept” matters for our grief today, how lament can be a faithful practice, and what it looks like to be a safe person before trying to be a “fixer.” We get practical too: community, small self-care rhythms, checking what we consume, and giving ourselves grace in the grey.

⚠️ Content notice: Between 10:00–12:05, I briefly share a story involving the loss of a baby. Please skip that section or move through it at your own pace.

Stick around for a “Tastes Like Sugar” moment from Alex (hello, mid-century-modern joy!) and a shout to his reflective journal project, Coffee Date with Yourself.

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