WORDS OF LIFE is a 15-minute, weekly show from The Salvation Army. It features interviews and powerful testimonies, engaging conversations about topics impacting the church today, and deep dive Bible studies. The show is available on your favorite podcast store and is airing on more than 200 radio stations around the world.
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WORDS OF LIFE is a 15-minute, weekly show from The Salvation Army. It features interviews and powerful testimonies, engaging conversations about topics impacting the church today, and deep dive Bible studies. The show is available on your favorite podcast store and is airing on more than 200 radio stations around the world.
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July 1, 2026
Can Christians Struggle with Mental Health?
<p>Mental health struggles affect people from every walk of life, including pastors, ministry leaders, and faithful followers of Christ. Yet many Christians still wrestle with the misconception that strong faith should eliminate emotional pain, anxiety, depression, trauma, or suffering.</p> <p>In this episode of Words of Life, our Biblical Justice Roundtable continues with an honest and hope-filled conversation about mental health, shame, vulnerability, counseling, and the vital role the Church can play in creating safe places for healing.</p> <p>Host Chris Benjamin is joined by Dr. Ian Mudge, Major Sandra Pawar, Hilary DeJarnett, and Sheena Evans as they explore why so many people hide their struggles, how shame thrives in isolation, and why healing often begins when we share our stories within trusted community.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>DIAL 988 for the emotional crisis line</strong></p> <p><strong>The Salvation Army Pathway of Hope</strong><br><a href="https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usa-central-territory/pathway-of-hope/">Pathway of Hope</a></p> <p><strong>Freedom Collective Anti-human trafficking</strong><br><a href="https://www.thefreedomcollective.org/locations/atlanta-ga">Anti-Human Trafficking Resources</a></p> <p><strong>National Human Trafficking Hotline</strong><br>888-373-7888</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists?_gl=1*iq5tbf*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIy6eazK6RlQMVgkr_AR38SxBYEAAYASAAEgIAZ_D_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAAD_gfuwS6zG36dQ-sHjS0yQM69JIG">Therapist Finder</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Recommended Reading:</strong></p> <p><strong>Biblical Justice</strong></p> <ul> <li>The Good News About Injustice – Gary Haugen</li> <li>Generous Justice – Timothy Keller</li> </ul> <p><strong>Poverty & Pathway of Hope</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bridges Out of Poverty – Ruby K. Payne, Philip DeVol, and Terie Dreussi Smith</li> <li>When Helping Hurts – Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert</li> </ul> <p><strong>Human Trafficking</strong></p> <ul> <li>Girls Like Us – Rachel Lloyd</li> <li>The Locust Effect – Gary Haugen & Victor Boutros</li> <li>Ending Slavery – Kevin Bales</li> </ul> <p><strong>Mental Health, Trauma & Recovery</strong></p> <ul> <li>The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk</li> </ul> <p><strong>Refugees & Welcoming the Stranger</strong></p> <ul> <li>More Than Just a Refugee – Sandra Pawar</li> </ul><p> Discover more Christian podcasts at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">lifeaudio.com</a> and inquire about advertising opportunities at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/contact-us">lifeaudio.com/contact-us</a>. </p>
June 24, 2026
Walking With the Broken: A Christian Response to Human Need
<p>What does Biblical Justice really mean? How should followers of Jesus respond to some of the most difficult challenges facing our communities today?</p> <p>In this special roundtable episode of Words of Life, host Chris Benjamin is joined by Dr. Ian Mudge, Major Sandra Pawar, Hilary DeJarnett, and Sheena Evans. Together, they begin a thoughtful series exploring topics such as mental health, addiction recovery, homelessness, poverty, refugee care, human trafficking, trauma-informed ministry, and Christian compassion.</p> <p>Rather than approaching these issues through politics or opinion, this conversation focuses on Scripture and God's heart for people. Our guests share their personal faith journeys, ministry experiences, and the calling that led them to serve those facing some of life's greatest challenges.</p> <p data-start="3756" data-end="3832"><strong data-start="3756" data-end="3794">The Salvation Army Pathway of Hope</strong><br><a href="https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usa-central-territory/pathway-of-hope/">Pathway of Hope</a></p> <p data-start="3834" data-end="3927"><strong data-start="3834" data-end="3889">Freedom Collective Anti-human trafficking</strong><br><a href="https://www.thefreedomcollective.org/locations/atlanta-ga">Anti-Human Trafficking Resources</a></p> <p data-start="3929" data-end="4005"><strong data-start="3929" data-end="3967">National Human Trafficking Hotline</strong><br>888-373-7888</p> <p data-start="3929" data-end="4005"><strong><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists?_gl=1*iq5tbf*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIy6eazK6RlQMVgkr_AR38SxBYEAAYASAAEgIAZ_D_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAAD_gfuwS6zG36dQ-sHjS0yQM69JIG">Therapist Finder</a></strong></p> <p data-start="3929" data-end="4005"><strong>Recommended Reading:</strong></p> <p data-start="3929" data-end="4005"><strong>Biblical Justice</strong></p> <ul data-start="47" data-end="202"> <li>The Good News About Injustice – Gary Haugen</li> <li>Generous Justice – Timothy Keller</li> </ul> <p data-start="3929" data-end="4005"><strong>Poverty & Pathway of Hope</strong></p> <ul data-start="235" data-end="422"> <li>Bridges Out of Poverty – Ruby K. Payne, Philip DeVol, and Terie Dreussi Smith</li> <li>When Helping Hurts – Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert</li> </ul> <p data-start="3929" data-end="4005"><strong>Human Trafficking</strong></p> <ul data-start="447" data-end="565"> <li>Girls Like Us – Rachel Lloyd</li> <li>The Locust Effect – Gary Haugen & Victor Boutros</li> <li>Ending Slavery – Kevin Bales</li> </ul> <p data-start="3929" data-end="4005"><strong>Mental Health, Trauma & Recovery</strong></p> <ul data-start="605" data-end="739"> <li>The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk</li> </ul> <p data-start="3929" data-end="4005"><strong>Refugees & Welcoming the Stranger</strong></p> <ul data-start="780" data-end="823"> <li>More Than Just a Refugee – Sandra Pawar</li> </ul><p> Discover more Christian podcasts at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">lifeaudio.com</a> and inquire about advertising opportunities at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/contact-us">lifeaudio.com/contact-us</a>. </p>
June 17, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Caring for Others
<p data-start="32" data-end="93">What does it cost to care for others in the middle of crisis?</p> <p data-start="95" data-end="357">In this powerful episode of Words of Life, we hear from Bobbi Geery of The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services as he shares the unseen emotional, physical, and spiritual weight carried by disaster relief workers.</p> <p data-start="359" data-end="519">As our upcoming Biblical Justice roundtable series approaches, this conversation sets the stage by asking an important question: Who cares for the caretakers?</p> <p data-start="521" data-end="990">Bobbi gives listeners a behind the scenes look at disaster response operations during major hurricanes and emergencies, coordinating personnel, deploying canteens, troubleshooting nonstop crises, and supporting teams working around the clock. But beyond the logistics, this episode explores the human side of disaster ministry: exhaustion, adrenaline, decision fatigue, missed family moments, and the emotional toll of constantly serving others in times of devastation.</p> <p>If you would like to learn more about The Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services, check out these previous Words of Life episodes:<br><br><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-disaster-response/id1161823629?i=1000615572953">The History of Disaster Response</a></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recent-disaster-responses-jeff-jellets/id1161823629?i=1000616462785">Recent Disaster Responses</a></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-does-the-salvation-army-respond-to-a-disaster/id1161823629?i=1000618221668">How Does The Salvation Army Respond to a Disaster?</a></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/survivors-and-recovery/id1161823629?i=1000619007911">Survivors and Recovery</a></p> <p><a href="https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife">https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife</a></p> <p> </p><p> Discover more Christian podcasts at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">lifeaudio.com</a> and inquire about advertising opportunities at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/contact-us">lifeaudio.com/contact-us</a>. </p>
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