Episode #87. The faith series has been a wonderful time of getting to connect to people that love Jesus but have also struggled. It is important for Christians to have this discussion. Very grateful for this conversation with Jill Riley.
Jill BIO:
Jill has over 30 years experience as a minister. She has served as both
lead pastor and staff pastor over the years as well as been a part of
planting three churches. She now works with the Evangelical Covenant
Church.
As a business consultant and leadership coach Jill has worked extensively in the areas of leadership development and strategic planning.
Jill has first-hand knowledge of issues concerning mental health as she has struggled with mental illness for the majority of her life. She has Complex PTSD, depression, anxiety and a dissociative disorder.
A published author and editor, Jill is now a full-time blogger, journalist, and podcaster. She is working and writing to break the stigmas around mental illness and open conversation about mental health in the Church.
She also has a podcast:
POST TRAUMATIC FAITH
This podcast gives hope to those who are struggling with trauma or mental illness in their life by discussing with guests what has given them hope and faith through extraordinary circumstances. If you would like to appear as a guest on the podcast go to jillriley.com
Please visit her website:
You can also follow her on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jillriley.author/
Other information:
Nami.org for resources on mental illness and support groups.
Also the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Or visit online:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/