A Faith Shaping Perspective and Embracing Diversity with Brad Johnson

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Sunburnt Souls – Where Faith and Mental Health Collide

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses themes that may be distressing to some listeners, including childhood trauma and mental illness. If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to a trusted friend, pastor, or mental health professional.

In this powerful episode of Sunburnt Souls, host Dave Quak sits down with Brad Johnson for an honest and heartfelt conversation about faith, mental health, and the beauty of diversity.

A Childhood Marked by Responsibility

Brad shares his early experiences caring for his mentally ill mother and how this shaped his perspective on life, faith, and resilience. His story is one of navigating burdens no child should have to carry, yet finding strength and purpose along the way.

Mental Health as a Superpower

Living with ADHD, Brad has faced his share of challenges, but he now sees it as a gift rather than a limitation. He reflects on:

• How faith helped him embrace his mental health journey.
• The ways ADHD has become his honed superpower in both personal and professional life.
• Why understanding neurodiversity is vital within faith communities.

Parenting and the Gift of Diversity

As a father to a daughter with Down syndrome, Brad has learned to see the world through a different lens, embracing the beauty in every individual. He shares:

• The joys and challenges of raising a child with unique needs.
• How faith has shaped his family’s approach to love, acceptance, and inclusion.
• Why diversity within families and communities is something to be celebrated.

The Power of Community and Hope

Throughout this conversation, Brad emphasizes the importance of community support in facing life’s trials. He encourages listeners to:

• Seek support and understanding from their faith communities.
• Find resilience in God’s presence, even in times of uncertainty.
• Embrace diversity as part of God’s greater plan.

Listen Now: A Story of Strength, Faith, and Inclusion

This episode of Sunburnt Souls is a powerful reminder that mental health, faith, and diversity are not obs

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