In The Seams David Heflin

Dr. Timothy Gunnells shares his own experience with chronic pain in a vulnerable and gentle way. He teaches us that weakness is to be embraced as a way of experiencing the power of Christ (2 Cor. 12:9). This episode contains the Q&A that followed Tim's presentation, hosted by Sara Willoughby, Diamonds Conference founder. Here's the link to the all-access pass (hear from nearly twenty different speakers and sessions for only $54.00) Diamonds 2024: Journeying Tickets, Fri, Mar 15, 2024 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

David Heflin's presentation for the 2024 Diamonds Conference. Here's the link for the all-access pass: Diamonds 2024: Journeying Tickets, Fri, Mar 15, 2024 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

Pierce Taylor Hibbs is the author of over twenty books and other works. Pierce has a unique perspective on anxiety and why getting rid of whatever ails you may not be the solution you need. How can God walk with us through our mental and physical condition? David and Pierce explore these questions and more in this important interview that explores relationship between chronic illness and mental health through a biblical theology of suffering.
Pierce's website:
https://www.piercetaylorhibbs.com/
Pierce's YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@piercetaylorhibbs2263
Richard Gaffin article referenced by Pierce:
https://www.newhopefairfax.org/images/Gaffin_Usefulness_of_the_Cross.pdf
Timothy Keller book referenced by David:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=walking+through+pain+and+suffering&hvadid=580629419466&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9026448&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6225375699090442662&hvtargid=kwd-392143720726&hydadcr=8295_13500824&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_38j3luori5_e

Chronic health conditions are often more than just annoyance. They can alter the course of your entire life. How do you pick up the pieces of shattered dreams and meaningfully move forward. In this episode, Bethany Honaker acknowledges the real losses she has experienced along the way and the surprising ways that God has given her purpose to move forward.
Show links: general information on https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/
Counseling service mentioned by Bethany: https://www.betterhelp.com/
David mentions "Faithful Counseling," but their website redirects to their parent company Better Help. You can find a Christian Counselor through their services, even though it is not an exclusively Christian business.

Timothy Gunnells and David Heflin co-host this episode on the specific struggle of men and chronic pain. Why are men so less likely than women to talk about it? Why do they avoid doctors or connecting with other men who have similar struggles? And how can we change the dangerous downward spiral of mental health amidst chronic pain isolation in men? Tim and David explore these issues and more in this episode of "In The Seams."
Trigger Warning: We discuss mental health and suicide in this episode at length. Here is a suicide hotline number if you need to reach out for help: 988 (Calling from U.S.) or visit their website: https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onebox
Sources mentioned in this episode:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8405105/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5845507/
https://www.pathways.health/the-male-stigma-in-chronic-pain/
https://livethepain.org/men-in-pain-how-ideals-of-masculinity-harm-men-with-chronic-pain/
David can be reached at David@brokenandmended.org
Tim can be reached at Tim@brokenandmended.org

Sara, 22, has struggled with chronic illness since she was 14, but she has used this hardship to reach thousands for God's glory through her book "He's Making Diamonds" and the twice annual Diamonds Conference, an online conference featuring speakers from chronic illness ministries. In this episode, she shares part of her story and how important community is for those who struggle with chronic illness and pain. Below are the relevant links mentioned in the show:
Diamonds Website: https://diamondsconference.org/
Sara's website: sgwilloughby.com
Sara's Instagram: @sgwilloughby
People Hope: https://www.peoplehope.org/
My Book: http://sgwilloughby.com/book-in-progress/
BrokenandMended.org