To kick off Mental Health awareness month, Maya sits down with Symone Gerren, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, mother, and impact leader, to talk about what it really looks like to get the right mental health support.

In a world full of therapy language, self-diagnosing, and viral advice, this conversation cuts through the noise. Maya and Symone discuss the importance of seeking help from licensed professionals, the risks of relying too heavily on pop psychology and social media for mental health guidance, and why accurate support matters more than trendy terminology.

They also explore why healing cannot happen in isolation and the critical role that safe, healthy community plays in long-term growth and restoration.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by mental health content online, unsure where to start, or hesitant about getting real support, this episode offers clarity, wisdom, and a grounded path forward.

In this episode, Maya and Symone cover:

• How to find the right licensed mental health professional
• The dangers of pop psychology and self-diagnosing
• Why social media isn't a substitute for real care
• The role of community in healing and growth
• What it looks like to move from surviving to thriving

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Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk about our beliefs in a culture that may not feel the same way?

Conversations about faith and culture meet right here on Teaology, the podcast. Teaology is all about communities coming together through conversation. We find common ground when we communicate well.

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Written, Edited and Produced by Maya Wilson

Theme Song: On My Vegan by JXXIII, produced by Kahlil Franklin

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In this episode, Maya sits down with author Charaia Rush to unpack the pressure to "bounce back" and what real, lasting healing actually looks like.

Drawing from her book, The Myth of Bouncing Back: Ditching the Lies of Resilience and Learning How to Rise for Real, Charaia challenges the cultural and church narratives that equate resilience with rushing past pain. Together, Maya and Charaia explore the dangers of performative healing, the ways both secular and Christian spaces can unintentionally discourage honesty, and why true healing requires more than appearances.

They also discuss the rise of commercialized self-care and how it can distract from deeper spiritual work — inviting listeners instead to consider what it means to allow God to search, refine, and restore us. This conversation highlights the importance of staying soft in the face of hardship, resisting the urge to harden our hearts, and developing a biblical understanding of healing, especially for women navigating trauma and faith.

This episode is for anyone who feels exhausted by the expectation to be "strong" and ready to embrace a more honest, faithful path toward healing.

Buy Charaia's new book here!

Her previous title here.

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Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk about our beliefs in a culture that may not feel the same way?

Conversations about faith and culture meet right here on Teaology, the podcast. Teaology is all about communities coming together through conversation. We find common ground when we communicate well.

Credits

Written, Edited and Produced by Maya Wilson

Theme Song: On My Vegan by JXXIII, produced by Kahlil Franklin

Copyright 2026

All Rights Reserved

Find Maya's poetry here

For more of Maya's writing, follow her on Substack

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In this episode, Maya sits down with pastor, wife, and mom Caroline Schandel for an honest conversation about motherhood, ministry, and following Jesus in the middle of real life.

Caroline serves as the Pastoral Care Pastor at Grace Midtown Church, where she preaches, leads ministry spaces, and walks alongside people as they process faith and the complexities of their everyday lives. In this conversation, she shares her personal journey through motherhood while carrying the responsibilities of pastoral leadership.

Together, Maya and Caroline explore what it looks like to balance the visible and invisible work of ministry — from preparing to preach to showing up for people — while also being present at home. They talk about releasing the pressure of perfection, making peace with limitations, and discerning the many voices that shape how we parent, lead, and follow God.

This episode also reflects on the life of Jesus — how He moved, lived, and ministered — and what that means for how we approach faith, calling, and daily rhythms today.

If you've ever felt the tension of trying to do it all — motherhood, calling, faith, and responsibility — this conversation offers a grounded, honest perspective on what it means to live faithfully without striving for perfection.

Follow Caroline on IG here.

Listen to her podcast here.

Find her sermons here.

Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk about our beliefs in a culture that may not feel the same way?

Conversations about faith and culture meet right here on Teaology, the podcast. Teaology is all about communities coming together through conversation. We find common ground when we communicate well.

Credits

Written, Edited and Produced by Maya Wilson

Theme Song: On My Vegan by JXXIII, produced by Kahlil Franklin

Copyright 2026

All Rights Reserved

Find Maya's poetry here

For more of Maya's writing, follow her on Substack

teaologypod.substack.com

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Instagram: @teaologypodcast

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This week on the Teaology Podcast, Maya is joined by Jazmon Bradley for an honest and deeply grounding conversation on embodied healing and motherhood.

Together, they explore what it means to follow Jesus with your whole self—integrating the mind, body, soul, and spirit—especially in a season that stretches you as deeply as motherhood.

They talk about how childhood wounds can resurface in parenting, navigating postpartum depression, and learning to care for your body while tending to your spiritual life. Jazmon also shares her experience of giving birth during the pandemic, and we unpack what intercessory prayer, deliverance, and miracles can look like in real, everyday life.

This conversation speaks to the often unseen weight mothers carry and the invitation to healing that doesn't disconnect us from our bodies, but brings us back into them.

If you've been longing for a more integrated, embodied faith, this episode is for you. Stay tuned for more of our motherhood series this month!

Read More of Jazmon's healing testimony here.

Follow Jazmon's substack here.

Follow Jazmon on Instagram here.

Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk about our beliefs in a culture that may not feel the same way?

Conversations about faith and culture meet right here on Teaology, the podcast. Teaology is all about communities coming together through conversation. We find common ground when we communicate well.

Credits

Written, Edited and Produced by Maya Wilson

Theme Song: On My Vegan by JXXIII, produced by Kahlil Franklin

Copyright 2026

All Rights Reserved

Find Maya's poetry here

For more of Maya's writing, follow her on Substack

teaologypod.substack.com

Follow the podcast on socials!

Instagram: @teaologypodcast

Tiktok: @teaologypod

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Disclaimer of Copyright Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, "fair use" is permitted for activities like criticism, commentary, education, and research. The term "fair use" refers to the use that the copyright law permits but might otherwise be illegal.

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In this episode, Maya sits down with author, speaker, and ministry leader Tiffany Bluhm, director of the Made for PAX Fellowship, for a conversation about faith, history, and the courageous witness of women.

Together they explore what it means to be historically formed as Christians — not only understanding the Bible and church history, but also the global histories that shape the places we live, worship, and minister today. Maya and Tiffany discuss how Christianity continues to live in the shadow of imperialism and colonization, and why acknowledging those histories is essential for faithful discipleship in our current cultural moment.

The conversation also turns to Tiffany's book, The Women We've Been Waiting For, which highlights the long tradition of women who have carried the communal call of the gospel — often in the face of resistance, exclusion, or silence. Drawing on both history and personal experience, Tiffany challenges women today to move beyond individual self-care toward communal care, courageous leadership, and a willingness to confront harmful or abusive leadership — even when it comes from within Christian institutions.

This episode is a timely reflection on women's leadership, historical awareness, and faithful resistance. It asks an important question for the Church today: what does it look like to honor the women who carried the gospel before us — and to become the women the next generation is waiting for?

Follow Tiffany on IG here: @tiffanybluhm

Find her book here: The Women We've Been Waiting For

To explore the broader Made for PAX Fellowship, a formative and relational space for Christians of color seeking spiritual depth and leadership development, visit:
https://www.madeforpax.org

You can also listen to previous episodes featuring leaders connected to PAX, including Jocelyn and Ola, to hear more from PAX fellows.

Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk about our beliefs in a culture that may not feel the same way?

Conversations about faith and culture meet right here on Teaology, the podcast. Teaology is all about communities coming together through conversation. We find common ground when we communicate well.

Credits

Written, Edited and Produced by Maya Wilson

Theme Song: On My Vegan by JXXIII, produced by Kahlil Franklin

Copyright 2026

All Rights Reserved

For more of Maya's writing, follow her on Substack

teaologypod.substack.com

Follow the podcast on socials!

Instagram: @teaologypodcast

Tiktok: @teaologypod

📌Copyright Statement:

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Disclaimer of Copyright Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, "fair use" is permitted for activities like criticism, commentary, education, and research. The term "fair use" refers to the use that the copyright law permits but might otherwise be illegal.

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In this episode, Maya sits down with Jasmin Sosa for an urgent and deeply practical conversation about immigration, deportation, and the role of the Church in moments of crisis.

Jasmin serves in missions and is part of Undivided, a faith-driven organization equipping churches to respond to injustice with courage and clarity. Together, Maya and Jasmin discuss how churches can protect parishioners from detainment and deportation, what faithful Christian witness looks like in the face of ICE enforcement, and how the Church has historically responded to immigration policy — both faithfully and inadequately.

They also address:

• How congregations can prepare for immigration enforcement

• The biblical foundation for welcoming the stranger

• The difference between political partisanship and Christian conviction

• Practical steps churches can take right now

• The emotional and spiritual toll of living under threat of deportation

If you are a pastor, ministry leader, or church member asking, "What can we actually do?" — this episode offers clarity and direction. This is a conversation about courage, compassion, and what obedience looks like when our neighbors are at risk.

Follow Jasmin on Instagram

To access Undivided's Immigration Advocacy Guidebook and learn how your church can take informed, faithful action, visit:
https://undivided.us/the-movement/

You can also learn more about Undivided's broader work at:
https://undivided.us/

This conversation also highlights the work of G92, a committee supporting Haitian communities navigating immigration challenges and humanitarian crises. You can find more about them here:

https://springfieldg92.org/

Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk about our beliefs in a culture that may not feel the same way?

Conversations about faith and culture meet right here on Teaology, the podcast. Teaology is all about communities coming together through conversation. We find common ground when we communicate well.

Credits

Written, Edited and Produced by Maya Wilson

Theme Song: On My Vegan by JXXIII, produced by Kahlil Franklin

Copyright 2026

All Rights Reserved

For more of Maya's writing, follow her on Substack

teaologypod.substack.com

Follow the podcast on socials!

Instagram: @teaologypodcast

Tiktok: @teaologypod

📌Copyright Statement:

All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners. I or this channel does not claim any right over them.

Disclaimer of Copyright Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, "fair use" is permitted for activities like criticism, commentary, education, and research. The term "fair use" refers to the use that the copyright law permits but might otherwise be illegal.

Along with this channel, I make no claims to ownership of any of the graphics, images, or music used in this video. The respective copyright holders reserve all rights.

In this episode, Maya is joined by Danny Brister Jr. for a rich and necessary conversation about discipleship, biblical literacy, and the spiritual formation crisis facing the modern church.

Together, they explore the long-term implications of the seeker-sensitive movement and how an attractional model of church may have shaped a generation that attends services but struggles with deep discipleship. What happens when churches prioritize accessibility but neglect formation? How has biblical literacy declined—and why does it matter?

Maya and Danny discuss what it truly means to be formed by Scripture rather than merely inspired by it. They unpack the need for spiritual mothers and fathers, the loss of generational discipleship, and why reading the Bible was never meant to be a purely individual practice. Instead, they call the church back to communal reading, shared interpretation, and embodied spiritual growth.

This conversation is for anyone wrestling with: shallow discipleship confusion about how to read the Bible, the effects of church culture shifts the need for deeper spiritual formation or the hunger for intergenerational mentorship. If you care about rebuilding a church rooted in Scripture, community, and mature discipleship, this episode is for you.

Follow Danny on IG: @dannybristerjr

Listen to His Podcast: My Black Book Journal Podcast

Read His Writing: Act Justly | Love Mercy

Danny Brister, Jr. is leading the Men in Leadership Cohort for the 2026–2027 Made for PAX Fellowship year. This cohort is intentionally recruiting BIPOC men — both aspiring and current leaders — who are passionate about their communities, growing in their faith, and deepening their leadership capacity in Christ-centered community.

Learn more and apply here:
https://www.madeforpax.org/men-in-leadership-cohort

To explore the broader Made for PAX Fellowship, a formative and relational space for Christians of color seeking spiritual depth and leadership development, visit:
https://www.madeforpax.org

You can also listen to previous episodes featuring leaders connected to PAX, including Jocelyn and Ola, to hear more from PAX fellows.

Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk about our beliefs in a culture that may not feel the same way?

Conversations about faith and culture meet right here on Teaology, the podcast. Teaology is all about communities coming together through conversation. We find common ground when we communicate well.

Credits

Written, Edited and Produced by Maya Wilson

Theme Song: On My Vegan by JXXIII, produced by Kahlil Franklin

Copyright 2026

All Rights Reserved

For more of Maya's writing, follow her on Substack

teaologypod.substack.com

Follow the podcast on socials!

Instagram: @teaologypodcast

Tiktok: @teaologypod

📌Copyright Statement:

All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners. I or this channel does not claim any right over them.

Disclaimer of Copyright Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, "fair use" is permitted for activities like criticism, commentary, education, and research. The term "fair use" refers to the use that the copyright law permits but might otherwise be illegal.

Along with this channel, I make no claims to ownership of any of the graphics, images, or music used in this video. The respective copyright holders reserve all rights.

In this episode, Maya is joined by her friend Ola for a powerful conversation at the intersection of faith, politics, and public life. Maya and Ola discuss why civic education matters, how to research local politics, and what meaningful political involvement can look like for Christians who care about justice, dignity, and truth.

Ola shares insights from her research on students and civic education, helping listeners understand why so many people feel disconnected from voting—and how that disconnection is often by design. They also debunk common myths about the southern border and immigration, centering the humanity and dignity of Latin neighbors in a climate shaped by fear, misinformation, and political manipulation.

Together, Maya and Ola reflect on systemic racism in both politics and church spaces, the trauma of navigating racist spiritual environments, and how that contrasts with the refuge many find in Black churches. This episode explores what it means to pursue healing without abandoning faith—and how to walk the narrow way between progressive and conservative Christianity in a deeply polarized world.

This is a conversation for anyone trying to stay engaged without becoming cynical, faithful without becoming silent, and politically awake without losing their soul.

You can find Ola here:

Follow her on IG: instagram.com/ola.aleece

Find more of Ola's writing here: olaaleece.substack.com

Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk about our beliefs in a culture that may not feel the same way?

Conversations about faith and culture meet right here on Teaology, the podcast. Teaology is all about communities coming together through conversation. We find common ground when we communicate well.

Credits

Written, Edited and Produced by Maya Wilson

Theme Song: On My Vegan by JXXIII, produced by Kahlil Franklin

Copyright 2026

All Rights Reserved

For more of Maya's writing, follow her on Substack

teaologypod.substack.com

Follow the podcast on socials!

Instagram: @teaologypodcast

Tiktok: @teaologypod

📌Copyright Statement:

All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners. I or this channel does not claim any right over them.

Disclaimer of Copyright Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, "fair use" is permitted for activities like criticism, commentary, education, and research. The term "fair use" refers to the use that the copyright law permits but might otherwise be illegal.

Along with this channel, I make no claims to ownership of any of the graphics, images, or music used in this video. The respective copyright holders reserve all rights.