not good

Molly Jameson

Has anyone ever asked you how you are on a bad day, but you still respond with "good"? In a world that struggles with transparency, Molly Jameson, LCSW aims to discuss "not good" topics in a way that is relatable and engaging, normalizing life's vulnerabilities with other mental health professionals and people just like you.

  1. 03/21/2023

    When Church Is Not Good: Part 3

    Trigger warning: brief mention of suicidal thoughts Jocelyn J. Jones is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa in journalism. After receiving her B.A., Jocelyn accepted a position at channel 20, WYCC. She eventually left the television industry to work as the Violence Prevention Manager at the ARK of St. Sabina, a youth center on Chicago's south side.and was eventually promoted to be Executive Director of the agency. Jocelyn earned her master’s degree from the University of Chicago in social work. After accepting her call to ministry, she completed her master’s degree in theological studies from McCormick Theological Seminary. Jocelyn is an ordained minister and the founder of Faith on the Journey Counseling. She is the author of the book, Breaking the Power of the Mask, and a training facilitator with the Trauma Healing Institute. Today, Molly has the honor of talking to Jocelyn about the work she is doing in training churches to become trauma-informed, and why this is so important in healing them from the inside out. Jocelyn's Links: Book: Breaking the Power of the Mask (also takes you to her personal website) Podcast: Faith on the Journey: Conversations with Jocelyn Christian Counseling: Faith On The Journey Trauma Healing Institute Model/Registration **FREE GIFT** : Trauma Resource Guide for Becoming a Trauma Healing Church Social links: Instagram: @jocelynjjones Twitter: @jocelynjjones Facebook: Connect With Jocelyn YouTube: Faith On The Journey LinkedIn: Jocelyn J. Jones If you or a loved one is in need of immediate psychiatric assistance, please call the 24/7 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. Please follow the not good podcast on Instagram and our website, and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Disclaimer: Like a therapeutic setting, this podcast is designed to be place where people can share their beliefs openly. The opinions of each guest may not align with those of the host.

    47 min
  2. 03/14/2023

    When Church Is Not Good: Part 2

    Trigger warning: depression, suicidal thoughts/attempts. This week's guest is Pastor Michael Scholtes, who is a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He has also lived with clinical depression for most of his life. He writes and talks about the strange intersection of mental illness and faith, and has found that being open and transparent has been healing for him and for others. Scholtes lives in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania with his wife and two children. In today's episode, Pastor Michael reflects on his own experiences with depression, sharing them with his congregations, and battling "the dark voice" on the resilient journey of maintaining faith in God through difficult times. You can hear more about Pastor Michael's story by reading his book, Darkwater: A Pastor's Memoir of Depression and Faith. You can also subscribe to his newsletter, Biblia Luna, on his website. Social links: Facebook: Darkwater Author Twitter: @DarkwaterAuthor Mentioned in this episode: When Narcissism Comes to Church by Chuck DeGroat If you or a loved one is in need of immediate psychiatric assistance, please call the 24/7 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. Please follow the not good podcast on Instagram and our website, and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Disclaimer: Like a therapeutic setting, this podcast is designed to be place where people can share their beliefs openly. The opinions of each guest may not align with those of the host.

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Has anyone ever asked you how you are on a bad day, but you still respond with "good"? In a world that struggles with transparency, Molly Jameson, LCSW aims to discuss "not good" topics in a way that is relatable and engaging, normalizing life's vulnerabilities with other mental health professionals and people just like you.