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Answering Life’s Hard Questions: Faith, Mental Health, and Personal Growth
Brian Sheppard
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Oct 20, 2025
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On this episode of Doc Talks, Doc Brian answers listener questions on mental health, relationships, faith, coping strategies, and personal experiences, all while offering practical advice rooted in Christian perspective and personal insight. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org
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