Mental health affects every area life, yet most of us are confused and intimidated by the subject. Join counselor Crystal Turman and pastor Bryan Saylor in a conversation at the intersection of faith and mental health. We’ll have a practical discussion about anxiety, grief, identity, depression, and much more. Some want to learn how to improve their own mental health, some want to serve loved ones in their community. All are welcome on the Thought Life Podcast. Feel free to email us at thoughtlifepodcast@gmail.com for show ideas, feedback or just to let us know how we can help. || Thought Life is brought to you by the XV XIII Network ||

Thought Life

Thought Life Intro

Everyone wants to change, but most people don't know how. On Episode 008 of Thought Life, Crystal and Bryan discuss how we change and the three basic factors that shape us whether we know it or not. For more information on the formation paradigm discussed in this episode, check out Bridgetown Church's website: https://practicingtheway.org/practices/practicing-the-way. Specifically listen to John Mark Comer's teaching, "How We Change": https://practicingtheway.org/teaching/how-we-change-teaching-and-practice. You can get in touch with the Though Life Podcast in the following ways: Email us: thoughtlifepodcast@gmail.com Bryan's Instagram Crystal's Email: cturman@wellspringcs.org || Thought Life is brought to you by the XV XIII Network. You can support what we are doing by becoming a Patron or buying some Merch. || Follow the journey @xvxiiinetwork

How We Change

On Episode 007, Crystal and Bryan discuss how to handle an ANT Invasion. ANT stands for Automatic Negative Thoughts. In all of our feedback from the first 6 episodes, we received the most positive feedback from our very short discussion on Automatic Negative Thoughts, so we thought we would take a deep dive into the topic. In this episode, we discuss the definition of ANTs, why they can be such a powerful force in our lives, the factors that contribute to the ANT invasion in our culture today, and how to identify and battle the ANTs that are in our lives. You can get in touch with the Thought Life Podcast in the following ways: Email us: thoughtlifepodcast@gmail.com Bryan's Instagram Crystal's Email: cturman@wellspringcs.org || Thought Life is brought to you by the XV XIII Network. You can support what we are doing by becoming a Patron or buying some Merch. || Follow the journey @xvxiiinetwork

We Have An ANT Invasion (Automatic Negative Thoughts)

On Episode 006, we welcome our first ever guest - our friend Candace Soliz. Candace is an amazing wife, mother, leader, and has incredible experience serving those who are grieving - in both ministry and professional capacities. In this episode, we discuss practical tips in serving those who are grieving, the importance of having correct beliefs about grief, learning how to listen well, things we should and should not say, and how to stay emotionally healthy while serving those who grieve. You can get in touch with the Though Life Podcast in the following ways: Email us: thoughtlifepodcast@gmail.com Bryan's Instagram Crystal's Email: cturman@wellspringcs.org || Thought Life is brought to you by the XV XIII Network. You can support what we are doing by becoming a Patron or buying some Merch. || Follow the journey @xvxiiinetwork

How To Serve Those Who Are Grieving

On Episode 005, we discuss what Crystal describes as one of her favorite topics within the mental health field - grief. We will discover how grief affects us, the dangers of ignoring grief, the connection between grief and our identity, and how to process grief in a healthy way. We would Love to hear from you! Contact us at thoughtlifepodcast@gmail.com Contact Bryan on Instagram @bryansaylor Contact Crystal at Cturman@cmicounselinggroup.net You can donate to our Patreon at XVXIII.com || Thought Life is brought to you by the XV XIII Network ||

What Is Grief and How To Grieve Well

In Episode 004 of the Thought Life podcast, we address how to battle anxiety by answering the following questions: What is the correct expectation for someone who has anxiety? How do I begin the process of battling anxiety? What about anxiety that happens because of a traumatic event? What are healthy habits to decrease anxiety? Is there a spiritual component to battling anxiety? When is the right time to talk to a mental health professional? How can you serve someone struggling with anxiety? We hope this episode is helpful as we continue the conversation at intersection of faith and mental health. We would Love to hear from you! Contact us at thoughtlifepodcast@gmail.com Contact Bryan on Instagram @bryansaylor Contact Crystal at Cturman@cmicounselinggroup.net You can donate to our Patreon at XVXIII.com || Thought Life is brought to you by the XVXIII Network ||

How To Battle Anxiety

In Episode 003, counselor Crystal Turman and pastor Bryan Saylor tackle the topic of anxiety. We discover how anxiety is defined, and what are its causes. We discuss why so many in our culture (especially millennials and Generation Z) battle with anxiety. We answer whether or not there is a connection between phones, social media, and anxiety. Finally, Crystal shares how to know if you actually have anxiety, and offers encouragement for those who are battling anxiety. We would love to hear from you! Contact us at thoughtlifepodcast@gmail.com Contact Bryan on Instagram @bryansaylor Contact Crystal at Cturman@cmicounselinggroup.net You can donate to our Patreon at XVXIII.com || Thought Life is brought to you by the XV XIII Network ||

What Is Anxiety?

On this episode, we answer a vital question: What does it mean to be a human being? We discuss how our body, mind, and spirit each make up a vital part of who we are. In addition, we discuss what happens if one of those elements are out of balance, and how we can get back on track. We also discover that we need to stop SHOULD-ing on ourselves, and that we need to get rid of the ANTs in our life. After you listen, here are 4 Questions for Personal Reflection: What do I want (and why)? What do I believe? What am I building my life on? What are the SHOULD's and ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts) running my life? Contact us at thoughtlifepodcast@gmail.com Contact Bryan on Instagram @bryansaylor Contact Crystal at Cturman@cmicounselinggroup.net You can donate to our Patreon at XVXIII.com || Thought Life is brought to you by the XV XIII Network ||

What Does It Mean To Be Human

On the first Episode of Thought Life, we get to know Licensed Clinical Social Worker Crystal Turman and young adult pastor Bryan Saylor. We learn about the three keys to our podcast - being practical, being faith filled, and what is mental health. We also share our hopes and dreams for the podcast. Contact us at thoughtlifepodcast@gmail.com Contact Bryan on Instagram @bryansaylor Contact Crystal at Cturman@cmicounselinggroup.net You can donate to our Patreon at XVXIII.com || Thought Life is brought to you by the XV XIII Network ||

What Is Thought Life?

Mental health affects every area life, yet most of us are confused and intimidated by the subject. Join counselor Crystal Turman and pastor Bryan Saylor in a conversation at the intersection of faith and mental health. We’ll have a practical discussion about anxiety, grief, identity, depression, and much more. Some want to learn how to improve their own mental health, some want to serve loved ones in their community. All are welcome on the Thoughtlife Podcast.