The Bridge with Chad

About The Bridge with Chad

The Bridge with Chad is a podcast built on real conversations, real connection, and real purpose. Hosted by Chad L. Hampton, each episode brings together clinicians, leaders, professionals, and inspiring guests to share stories, perspectives, and practical insights that encourage hope, growth, and lasting impact.

Publisher

Spiritual Care Network

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jul 2026

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   Pay Now or Pay More Later | Pastor Jeremy Louison on Mental Health, Church Hurt & Church Planting

   What happens when a pastor admits he needs a therapist? Pastor Jeremy Louison, lead pastor of Pioneer Church in downtown Memphis, joins host Chad L. Hampton for an honest conversation about church hurt, mental health, and building a church for people who almost gave up on church. Jeremy shares how he went from Brooklyn to Memphis, what it took to plant a church that started with a handful of people, and why he tells his story as a victor instead of a victim. He also talks about the advice that sent him to therapy, why it is still taboo for pastors, and one unusual idea that put his church’s name in front of thousands of people on Beale Street. If you have ever been hurt by a church, or you lead one and feel the weight of it, this conversation is for you. The Bridge Podcast is sponsored by the Spiritual Care Network, building bridges between mental health, addiction, recovery, community, and faith. Learn more at spiritualcarenet.org. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, or clinical advice. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.

2. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Grace Under Pressure | Debra Stansberry on Breast Cancer, Leadership & Faith

   How do you lead with grace when the pressure is on, at work and in life? Debra Stansberry, general manager of La-Z-Boy Memphis and an 18-year breast cancer survivor, joins host Chad L. Hampton for a conversation about leadership, faith, and getting through the hardest season of your life. Debra shares what she learned breaking barriers as a woman in retail management, why she believes in giving people a chance, and the difference between being a boss and being a leader. Then, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, she opens up about her diagnosis at 35, how it was found, and the mindset that carried her through treatment. If you or someone you love is facing a diagnosis, or you have been putting off a screening, this conversation is for you. The Bridge Podcast is sponsored by the Spiritual Care Network, building bridges between mental health, addiction, recovery, community, and faith. Learn more at spiritualcarenet.org.

3. 

   12 Oct 2026

   The Weight of Shame | Dr. Corey Latta on Trauma, Attachment & Masculinity

   What is the difference between guilt and shame, and why does it matter so much for our relationships, our faith, and our families? Dr. Corey Latta, licensed professional counselor, minister, trauma speaker, and adjunct professor, joins host Chad L. Hampton for one of the most honest conversations on The Bridge yet. Corey shares how his own story, from a rural upbringing in Tipton County to a long road of healing, shaped the way he works as a therapist. He unpacks how the attachment patterns we form as children quietly shape our relationship with God, why being spiritually strong is not the same as being emotionally healthy, and why so many good people keep repeating the same painful patterns. Chad and Corey also talk candidly about what men and boys need right now, what Corey is learning as a dad of four, and how to face failure without letting it define you. The Bridge Podcast is sponsored by the Spiritual Care Network, building bridges between mental health, addiction, recovery, community, and faith. Learn more at spiritualcarenet.org. Connect with Dr. Corey Latta: Instagram @theliterarytherapist or email latta.corey@gmail.com If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline). This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, or clinical advice. In an emergency, call 911.

4. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Breaking the Stigma | Bishop Fredrick Gillam Jr on Faith, Marriage & Mental Health

   Bishop Frederick Gillum has worn a lot of titles — Navy hospital corpsman and x-ray tech, pastor, licensed professional counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist, clinical supervisor, business owner, and now grandfather. On this episode of The Bridge, host Chad L. Hampton traces the thread that connects all of them: a moment in 1996 when Frederick was filled with the Holy Spirit, and what he calls the "sixth sense" — a persistent, unmistakable prompting he has followed from a Catholic upbringing in New Orleans all the way to the office of Bishop. Frederick and his wife Trina have been married 32 years, and he opens up about what it has taken to stay together, including this year, when Trina broke her leg and he had to live out "in sickness and in health" in real time. The conversation moves into practical marriage advice for couples past the ten-year mark, and then into one of the episode's central questions: why mental health carries such heavy stigma in the African American community, and what it looks like to find a therapist who truly understands your story. If you've ever wondered what it takes to build a life around both deep faith and clinical practice — or you just need permission to finally talk to someone — this episode is for you. The Bridge Podcast is sponsored by the Spiritual Care Network, building bridges between mental health, addiction, recovery, community, and faith. Learn more at spiritualcarenet.org. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, or clinical advice. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 911 or contact a qualified healthcare professional immediately.

5. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Carried by Community | Mary Hamm on Anxiety, Marriage, and Showing Up

   Mary Hamm is a licensed clinical social worker, certified Gallup CliftonStrengths coach, and assistant director of the Spiritual Care Network — but on this episode of The Bridge, host Chad L. Hampton gets past the résumé. Mary opens up about the anxiety and panic attacks she quietly lived with for years before she had a name for them, and how a "quest for rest" led her from yoga instruction into life coaching. Then the conversation turns to February 2021, when a five-pound piece of metal flew off a truck, shattered her husband Mike's windshield, and cost him his eye. Mary walks through what she calls a "soul tsunami" — the surgeries, the fear, the way their church and community carried them financially and emotionally for months — and how their marriage came out the other side stronger. She also shares the story behind the sand dollar tattoo on her arm, a quiet reminder that she is seen. Mary and Chad also dig into the real difference between therapy and life coaching, why CliftonStrengths changed how she sees herself and her clients, and what it looks like to build a community that shows up for you before you even have to ask. The Bridge Podcast is sponsored by the Spiritual Care Network, building bridges between mental health, addiction, recovery, community, and faith. Learn more at spiritualcarenet.org. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, or clinical advice. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 911 or contact a qualified healthcare professional immediately.

6. 

   21 Sept 2026

   When Leaders Need Help | The Bridge with Chad Ep. 6

   Pastor Matt Anzivino joins Chad Hampton for an honest conversation about ministry, mental health, and the courage to seek support. Matt reflects on the pressures leaders carry, his season of clinical depression, and the turning point that helped him stop trying to “faith it away” and start facing it with honesty, prayer, and professional help. Together, Chad and Matt explore safe spaces, why no one should struggle alone, and how to re-center hope in God when people, plans, or promises disappoint. Matt also shares how his own difficult seasons shaped his work as a care pastor and his ministry of hope and restoration inside the Shelby County Jail. This episode is for anyone carrying something heavy—and looking for hope, healing, and someone safe to talk to.

7. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Addiction & Recovery | The Bridge with Chad Ep. 5

   Welcome to the Bridge with Chad. We build bridges between mental health, addiction recovery, the community, and faith. Our mission is to provide a space for honest, authentic conversations that inspire hope, healing, and lasting change. Hosted by Chad Hampton - a pastor and behavioral health professional - this podcast features lived experiences, clinical insights, and community leaders who believe we are better together.

8. 

   7 Sept 2026

   Aging Well | The Bridge with Chad Ep. 4

   Welcome to the Bridge with Chad. We build bridges between mental health, addiction recovery, the community, and faith. Our mission is to provide a space for honest, authentic conversations that inspire hope, healing, and lasting change. Hosted by Chad Hampton - a pastor and behavioral health professional - this podcast features lived experiences, clinical insights, and community leaders who believe we are better together.

9. 

   31 Aug 2026

   Confronting Suicide | The Bridge with Chad Ep. 3

   Welcome to the Bridge with Chad. We build bridges between mental health, addiction recovery, the community, and faith. Our mission is to provide a space for honest, authentic conversations that inspire hope, healing, and lasting change. Hosted by Chad Hampton - a pastor and behavioral health professional - this podcast features lived experiences, clinical insights, and community leaders who believe we are better together.

10. 

    24 Aug 2026

    Children's Mental Health | The Bridge with Chad Ep. 2

    In this episode of The Bridge, Chad Hampton sits down with Kimberly Jones, LPC and Clinical Director at Parkwood Behavioral Health, for a deep and necessary conversation about children's mental health. Together, they move beyond labels and diagnoses to ask the more important question: "What happened to this child?"Kimberly shares her professional journey and personal diagnosis of ADHD and autism at age 41, providing a unique perspective on how children can feel "invisible" when the focus remains on behaviors rather than their humanity.In this episode, Chad and Kimberly discuss:The impact of trauma on child development and brain health.Common mental health acronyms (ADHD, ODD, DMDD) and what they actually mean for families.The reality of over-medication in society and finding a balance between medicine and therapy.Why "screen time" is the new dopamine high and how to set healthy boundaries.Practical parenting tips for creating safe, open spaces for children to be seen and heard.The synergy between faith and clinical mental health—and why it's okay to have both Jesus and a therapist.Kimberly’s "lived experience" combined with her clinical expertise offers powerful insights for any parent, educator, or leader working with the next generation.The Bridge mission is to build connections between mental health, addiction recovery, the community, and faith. If you find this conversation helpful, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear this message.#MentalHealth #ChildrensHealth #ParentingTips #TheBridgePodcast #FaithAndMentalHealth #TraumaInformedCare

11. 

    18 Jul 2026

    You Can Have Jesus and a Therapist | The Bridge with Chad Ep. 1

    On the first episode of The Bridge, host Chad L. Hampton sits down with a therapist, a media host, and two pastors for an honest conversation about pain, healing, and faith. Each guest gets vulnerable: grief, an estranged father, a public firing, a hidden diagnosis. It all lands on one conviction: healing isn't either/or.

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