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On Faith, Fear, and American Politics

Politicians and pundits are using stronger language than ever, and who knows... read more

What Happens When Your First Memory is Rape?

A culture that diminishes sexual violence is indelibly linked to my experience.... read more

Readers' Favorite Review of "From Pastor to a...

From Pastor to Psych Ward: Recovery from a Suicide Attempt is Possible... read more

To All the Tired Dads Out There...

Fatherhood is the greatest gift in the world. And some very hard... read more

How to Order "Self-Care for the Wounded Soul"

I'm thrilled to tell you that my brand-new book, co-authored with Kate... read more

Funerals and Fireflies: Chapter One

Every step took more energy than he had ever realized before. Grief... read more

5 Ways to Practice Self-Care During a Scary...

Good news, friends: we’re almost done with the worst of the political... read more

Steve Austin: This is My Story (Video)

Abuse, addiction, and a suicide attempt weren't the end of Steve Austin's... read more

3 Ways Tired Parents Can Practice Self-Care Today

A lack of self-care nearly killed me. Since my suicide attempt self-care... read more

How to Fight with Fear and Self-Doubt...and Win!

The fight with fear and self-doubt is universal, but as parent, it... read more

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