Best Hannah E Christian Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 764: Austin Peterson, Gay Latter-day Saint, Gather Conference, Gather For Youth 1:14:30

1d ago1:14:30

1:14:30

My friend Austin Peterson (Ghana RM, BYU Grad, FSY Leader, Gather Event Coordinator) joins us to share his story. Austin starts with his journey to accept being gay and gradually coming out (including as a Bishopric member during his testimony). Austin talks about the good experiences and the painful experiences being open in his Latter-day Saint c…

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40. Overeating? 5 Summer Tips to Continue Healing from Emotional Eating 14:49

3d ago14:49

14:49

Hey friend! I'm coming in hot with some summer tips for you guys to continue to work on your emotional eating. I know the family gatherings, the BBQs, and all the other summer festivities get to be a lot, but we can always use these as opportunities to learn versus reverting back to our old ways. If this episode blessed you in some kind of way, tak…

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39. Rapid Fire Helpful Resources for Overeating from a Christian Perspective 11:59

5d ago11:59

11:59

Hey friend! I wanted to include this bonus episode so that you guys can use these same resources I have found helpful. If you're listening to this episode later than launch date, I will continue to add more books, songs, and other resources as I continue to work on my own journey. Below you will find links to the different platforms I reference in …

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E-46 The Future of the Podcast 18:55

6d ago18:55

18:55

I have prayerfully been considering the future of the podcast for several weeks. Today, I talk about that.

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Self-Indulgent Reflections on Mental Health in Pregnancy and New Motherhood 33:43

7d ago33:43

33:43

As a therapist and mother of three (one whom is soon to be born), I reflect on mental health factors in pregnancy and new motherhood as well as some biblical applications that this time of life can exemplify. This is my last episode before I go on maternity leave. I will see you all in a few months! ______ Understanding Psychology from a Christian …

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Episode 763: Spencer Smith, Gay Latter-day Saint 1:09:12

8d ago1:09:12

1:09:12

My friend Spencer Smith (age 31, ER attending pharmacist, BYU grad, active LDS) join us to share his story. Spencer (oldest of five; grew up in Sacramento) talks his journey to accept his sexual orientation and coming out to others. Spencer talks about not being able to make dating work with women and managing the sometimes painful cultural expecta…

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38. Binge Eater to New Belief-er: Witness Protection Series 21:39

10d ago21:39

21:39

Hey friend! This week we are on Episode 4 of the Witness Protection Series and we are putting a nice bow on all of our hard work in creating this new belief about our journey as well as setting boundaries around some of the foods that we are sensitive too. Grab a notebook & pen or the notes section of your phone and tune in now! If this episode ble…

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Episode 762: Todd (gay) and Tanya (straight) Hughes, Recently Divorced, Staying Close 1:07:49

14d ago1:07:49

1:07:49

My friends Todd and Tanya Hughes (live in Ventura County CA, married for 29 years, recently divorced, still best friends) join us to share their story. Todd (who recently turned 50) shares his background growing up gay in the church, and all the shame and self-hate that came with that. Todd and Tanya met on their missions and ended up getting marri…

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37. Creating a New Belief System for Overeating: Witness Protection Series 13:35

17d ago13:35

13:35

Hey friend! This week we are on Episode 3 of the Witness Protection Series and we are tackling the New Belief System you need to develop for your own journey while seeking what God says for your life. We are looking at what your new life is going to look like and what you maybe need to give up temporarily to hear God clearly. Can't wait to hang out…

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E-45 Let's Treat The Adopted Ones Differently 19:07

18d ago19:07

19:07

How dare I think much less SAY such a thing?? All of my kids, adopted or not, are just that: MY KIDS. They all should be treated the same. But, what about God's kids? Does He treat all of them the same? Let's discuss! Some of the verses referenced today are: Exodus 12:49 Leviticus 24:22 Numbers 9:14 Numbers 15:15-16 Malachi 3:6 John 14:15 I John 2:…

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Episode 761: Dr. Jeremy Kerrigan, Age 40, Gay Latter-day Saint, Recently Out 1:08:10

19d ago1:08:10

1:08:10

**This podcast mentions suicide. If you are suicidal, please call/text chat 988** My friend Jeremy Kerrigan (LDS convert, married father of 5, Arizona native, Chiropractor, photographer) joins us to share his story. Jeremy talks about being aware of this same-sex attraction most of his life but not fully addressing it until he came out to his wife …

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Tom Bombadil and Goldberry, Therapists at Large 15:10

24d ago15:10

15:10

"'Have peace now,’ she said, ‘until the morning! Heed no nightly noises! For nothing passes door and window here save moonlight and starlight and the wind off the hill-top. Good night!’ In this episode, I explore a beautiful example of a therapeutic relationship in action through the example of Tom Bombadil and Goldberry from Lord of the Rings. I a…

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36. Old Beliefs Around Emotional Eating: Witness Protection Series 15:49

24d ago15:49

15:49

Hey friend! This week we are on Episode 2 of the Witness Protection Series and covering the old beliefs we have around certain foods, our emotional eating cycles, and about our own journey's. This episode would have been so helpful to me earlier in the game, but I am excited to bring it to you. I pray this episode blesses you and you are able to wa…

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Episode 760: Glen “Mateo” Bass; Bisexual Latter-day Saint, Rebaptized 2024, Sharing Hope 1:10:28

24d ago1:10:28

1:10:28

**This podcast mentions suicide. If you are suicidal, please call/text chat 988** My friend Glen Bass (father of two, lives in Utah County, left church 2018, rebaptized 2024, divorced after 15 years of marriage) joins us to share his story. Glen talks about his early years figuring out he is not 100% heterosexual. Glen talks about his mission and b…

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E-44 Pen, Sword, and ... Pacifier? An Interview With Chaney Hobson 28:04

25d ago28:04

28:04

Chaney Hobson is the author of the Redemption Pirates series of faith-based fantasy books. The second book, The Legends of Nesher, launched just two weeks ago. Today, Chaney shares about being a mother and an author, as well as the inspiration for her books. Find her books on Amazon and other online retailers. The Secrets of Avigdor The Legends of …

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Episode 759: Dr. Kerry Spencer Pray, New Book: “The Book of Queer Mormon Joy” 51:55

30d ago51:55

51:55

My friend Dr. Kerry Spencer Pray (lives in Maryland, Associate Professor at Sevenson University, married to her wife Heather, mother of two, taught at BYU for 15 years, no longer practicing Mormon) joins us to share her story. Dr. Pray talks about her prior marriage to her former husband (they both are gay), why that marriage ended (they are on goo…

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35. Stop Overeating for Christians: Witness Protection Series 22:53

1M ago22:53

22:53

Hey friend! We are diving headfirst into what it means to do identity work to heal our emotional eating from a Christian perspective. Not a Christian? I'm sure you can grab nuggets from this and go along side us through this series. We are looking at where we were and where we are headed and then how to set boundaries so we don't go back to that ol…

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E-43 Update On Praying For My Husband's Wife 23:02

1M ago23:02

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Several episodes ago, I shared my marriage struggles -- particularly how I struggled to even pray for my husband. Today, as we celebrate our 27th wedding anniversary, I share an update.

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Episode 758: Jaci Wightman - Wellness Coach, Healing From Compulsive Eating and Sugar Addiction 1:13:25

1M ago1:13:25

1:13:25

This episode is guest-hosted by Tonya Miller. Tonya interviews Jaci Wightman, who shares her compelling story of recovery from dependence on food, and on sugar in particular. Jaci describes the ways that she felt prepared and guided in her journey, which began with her learning that sugar addiction is very real. Jaci talks about being resistant to …

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Depression, Existential Therapy and Ecclesiastes 25:06

1M ago25:06

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Depression rates have risen to staggering proportions in the past several years. In this episode, I discuss this trend as well as a model for understanding and treating depression. I then explore the basis this model has in the wisdom of Ecclesiastes. Understanding Psychology from a Christian Perspective E-Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/psych…

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33. Encouraging Word for Christians who are Healing from Binge Eating Disorder 7:57

1M ago7:57

7:57

Hey friend! In this quick minisode, we are breaking down a passage from Lamentations so that when you feel that the pressure is on, you can be reminded of the truth that will set you free. You will be reminded to set your sights on good thoughts instead of the ones that can lead you to a shame spiral. Save this minisode down to your phone so you ca…

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E-42 Hannah, Samuel, and I 23:43

1M ago23:43

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We arrived at the story of Hannah in our Bible class recently. I always enjoy reading about her. Hannah is a woman know KNOWS heartache. And Hannah is also a woman who leaned wholly on God. Today, I share what Hannah and Samuel have to do with me...and YOU! Passages referenced in this episode are 1 Samuel chapters 1 and 3.…

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Episode 757: Haymitch St. Stephen, New Book about Forgiveness (Ourselves and Others) 1:07:54

1M ago1:07:54

1:07:54

My friend Haymitch St. Stephen (BYU degree, Stanford graduate degree, mid 30s, SLC native, Latter-day Saint) joins us to talk about his new book called “Friend of the Devil: A Story of Mental Health, Mistakes, and Self-Forgiveness”. This book is the story of Haymitch’s lifelong friend Cameron White, who—at age 17 in 2007—was the drunken driver of a…

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Episode 756: Hannah Russell, Asexual Latter-day Saint 1:25:11

1M ago1:25:11

1:25:11

My friend Hannah Russell (married mother of three, PhD, lives in Cincinnati, active Latter-day Saint) joins us to share her story of being asexual out of a desire to help others not feel alone. Hannah starts realizing she is different and falsely concluding “I am not a divine child of Heavenly Parents” because I don’t have any sexual interest. Hann…

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32. Protection not Perfection: How to Safeguard Your Good Efforts While Healing from B.E.D. 15:16

2M ago15:16

15:16

Hey friend! In this episode we are talking about putting ourselves under a hedge of protection instead of perfection and, more specifically, how we do that as Christians in our walk with Christ and healing from disordered eating. Looking at how we can get caught in the trap of trying to be perfect is just as, if not more, important than the trap of…

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E-41 The Rest Of The Story About My Extraction 29:31

2M ago29:31

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This is the episode I was going to do last week before my plans were interrupted in the best of ways. Today I talk about my journey to certain decisions regarding my dental health. And what in the world is going on with me in that picture?? Looks like a haz-mat situation...

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Euthanasia for Mental Health and Gospel Hope in Death with Chaplain Krag Runzi 46:59

2M ago46:59

46:59

"Physically healthy Dutch woman, 28, decides to be euthanized due to crippling depression." This headline has been making the rounds of news outlets and social media alike. How should we as Christians respond to a cultural push toward euthanasia for mental health? My guest hospice chaplain and pastor, Krag Runzi, relates his experience of ministeri…

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31. Feeling Tempted to Overeat? Maybe it's an Opportunity 16:32

2M ago16:32

16:32

Hey friend! In this episode we are talking about exchanging a mindset of temptation and dread over to viewing these tempting moments as an opportunity to practice and become stronger. I hope you love today's little revelation, because it's definitely helped me in my own journey. If this episode hit you in some kind of way, take a screenshot of toda…

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E-40 Holding On To Dead Things 18:31

2M ago18:31

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This episode was supposed to be about something else, but when I realized I was holding on to something dead, I knew I needed to talk about that instead.

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E39: You Don't Get To Do That! 16:17

2M ago16:17

16:17

I was told, "You don't get to do that!" this week. It went straight to my heart and I immediately knew there were some changes I needed to make.

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Subjectivism and Narrative Therapy 20:13

2M ago20:13

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This episode dives deep into the philosophical assumptions of narrative therapy, an increasingly popular paradigm for understanding the human mind and behavior in therapy. Are we constructing the narrative of our lives in therapy or uncovering it? (Apologies for the sound quality, it does get better in future episodes!) Understanding Psychology fro…

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Episode 755: Kate Kendrick and her non-binary child Morgan 58:50

2M ago58:50

58:50

My friends Kate Kendrick (she/her) and her non-binary child Morgan (they/them) join us to share their story. Kate, who is no longer active LDS, joins us to talk about her journey to become an LGBTQ ally and then fully love and accept her sixteen-year-old non-binary/pansexual child who goes by the pseudonym "Morgan." (who is age 16). It is a beautif…

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E38: Growing Pains 16:12

2M ago16:12

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Sometimes getting what we want can be painful!

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Episode 754: David Ostler “Healing our Divides: Answering the Savior’s Call to be Peacemakers.” 1:14:08

2M ago1:14:08

1:14:08

My good brother David (author of “Bridges: Ministering to Those Who Question”) joins us to talk about his new book which gives readers a gospel-based framework and tools to navigate the increasingly polarized and contentious landscape of modern society. In the podcast, David talks about why he wrote the book, who is the audience, and how he hopes i…

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E37: I Couldn't Pray For My Husband, So I Prayed For His Wife 20:06

3M ago20:06

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My heart had become so hardened towards my husband and my marriage that I just couldn't bring myself to pray for him. But maybe I could pray for his wife and go from there.

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Episode 753: Arthur Wiseman, Recently Returned Gay LDS Missionary 1:11:23

3M ago1:11:23

1:11:23

My friend Arthur Wiseman (who returned from his successful mission in Gilbert Arizona in Dec of 2023, plans to become a therapist, and returned to live in Arizona) shares his mission experience. Arthur (who knew he was gay since age 6 and planned to tell no one) shares what it was like starting his mission and feeling spiritual promptings (many tim…

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The Battle Against Faith-Based Counselors (and Clients) with Dr. Dawn Irons 57:05

3M ago57:05

57:05

Dr. Dawn Irons exposes the double standards of cultural competency when it comes to training counselors to treat clients of faith which is becoming increasingly present at universities and professional organizations. E-course: https://www.udemy.com/course/psychology-and-christianity/?referralCode=19B7AF26377BF0C154AD Music by Douglas Hageman https:…

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Hannah Mills: A Story of Faith-Fueled Reformation in Psychology 15:36

3M ago15:36

15:36

Hannah Mills died as a result of the standard treatments for mental illness of her day. Listen to the story of how a foundation of faith led to needed reforms in the field of psychology. Preview my e-course here: https://www.udemy.com/course/psychology-and-christianity/?referralCode=19B7AF26377BF0C154AD Music by Douglas Hageman https://doughageman.…

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Episode 752: Kyle Jones, M.D., Author 1:01:51

3M ago1:01:51

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** This podcast mentions suicide. If you are suicidal, please call/text chat 988**Guest host Tonya Miller interviews Kyle Jones, M.D., who talks about his most recent book, “When All Hope Seems Lost: A Gospel Perspective on Mental Illness in Youth,” which will be released later this month. Kyle is a Family Practice physician who works primarily wit…

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Episode 36: Hope, Healing, Horses with Kim Tschirret 29:48

3M ago29:48

29:48

Kim Tschirret is the CEO and founder of Hope Reins, a place where children can find hope and healing. Kim and her team have helped thousands of children from trauma discover healing through the love of mentors, rescued horses, and Jesus. Today, she shares with us what this looks like and stories of children who have been touched by their ministry, …

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Episode 751: Jashon Fabia, Author: “Swirling in the Eddy: LDS, Filipino, & Gay” 1:07:00

3M ago1:07:00

1:07:00

My friend Jashon Ray Fabia (Age 33, single, LDS, RM, BYU-H grad in Psychology and Music, finishing Master's in Music Therapy) bravely shares his story as a queer Filipino Latter-day Saint (our first guest from the Philippines) and his new book (see show notes). Jashon shares the shame he felt which continued until he came out to himself in his mid-…

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Episode 750: Erik Thompson, Gay Latter-day Saint, Overcoming Addiction, Finding Hope in Christ 1:34:04

3M ago1:34:04

1:34:04

**This episode talks about suicide. If you are suicidal, please call/text/chat *988** My friend Erik Thompson (Age 40, single, active LDS, RM) bravely shares his story with a heart full of desire to give others hope. Erik vulnerable and bravely talks about: Being a survivor of sexual abuse at age 13.Spiritual OCD (Scrupulosity).Porn and masturbatio…

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Episode 35: Taking Your Promised Land 26:46

3M ago26:46

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The Israelites had trouble completely taking the Promised Land once they got there...is it possible we are having the same struggle today? Verses mentioned in this episode include: Joshua chapters 16-19 Matthew 11:28-30 Colossians 1:9-14 Galatians 5:19-25 Galatians 6:7-9 Hebrews 12:1-3 II Timothy 4:7-8…

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Episode 749: Cameo & Cooper Johnson, LDS Parents of a Queer Daughter 1:29:36

3M ago1:29:36

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My friends Cameo and Cooper Johnson (LDS parents of 4 children, live in Flagstaff AZ, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners) join us to share their story from the perspective of both LDS parents of a queer daughter (RM, engaged to another RM woman) and their professional work specializing in supporting LDS LGBTQ individuals and families. In…

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Episode 748: Nate Miller, Gay, Age 26 1:17:53

3M ago1:17:53

1:17:53

My friend Nate Miller (grew up in Davis County, lives in Salt Lake County, Philippines RM, U of U graduation, no longer attending church) joins us to share his story. Nate starts with reading a powerful journal entry/letter during his mission that shares his journey (since age 6) of navigating being different and eventually realizing he is gay. Nat…

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Episode 34: Real Mentoring--An Interview with Nancy Lindgren 27:16

3M ago27:16

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Nancy Lindgren, founder of MORE Mentoring, joins us today to chat about Biblical mentorship...and why it's needed now more than ever. With Ephesians 3:20 as her strength, Nancy has accepted the call to create a culture of mentorship within the Body. "Now to Him who is able to do far MORE abundantly than all we ask or think, according to the power a…

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Episode 747: James Smart, Gay Latter-day Saint, Recent RM, BYU Student 1:03:13

3M ago1:03:13

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My friend James Smart (RM, age 20, from Rexburg Idaho, Santa Rosa CA missionary, at BYU) joins us to bravely share his story. James starts with reading his powerful and well-written coming out post sharing his story growing up knowing he was different, dealing with shame and associated coping mechanisms, deciding to serve a mission, and finding gre…

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Episode 746: Cameron Staley, Ph.D. – New Book “Confessions of an LDS Sex Researcher.” 1:00:16

3M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

This episode is guest-hosted by my friend, Tonya Miller. Tonya was on episode 501 and wrote the third chapter in my most recent book, called “Ministering To Those With Church-Generated Pain or Trauma.” Tonya interviews Dr. Cameron Staley, Ph.D., who talks about his most recent book: “Confessions of an LDS Sex Researcher.” Cameron is a clinical psyc…

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Episode 33: What's In A Name? 19:57

3M ago19:57

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Ever wonder why I call Him Yeshua instead of Jesus? Let's talk about that!

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Episode 745: Jacob Guy, Gay Latter-day Saint, New Book: “The Scorpion Unit” 40:10

4M ago40:10

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**Warning: This podcast talks about suicide. If you are suicidal, please call/text/chat 988** My friend Jacob Guy (RM, age 23, Senior at Weber State, shared his story on Episode 613) joins us to talk about his new book “The Scorpion Unit” a story that Jacob hopes will help people considering suicide. In the podcast, Jacob talks about why he wrote t…

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