<![CDATA[How Team Be Better; Is Different]]>https://how-team-be-better-is-dif-6vx64w.jellypod.comPowered by Jellypod (https://www.jellypod.com)Fri, 06 Nov 2026 22:30:37 GMTSat, 18 Jul 2026 01:57:03 GMTyes7b3baec1-b75e-4342-ad5c-3cf29a8ed631iansteam Be BetterDr. Brashears along with Jill and Steve Miskelley talk about how Team Be Better; differs from any other mental health care service that they have come across.Dr. Brashears along with Jill and Steve Miskelley talk about how Team Be Better; differs from any other mental health care service that they have come across.episodiciansteam Be Betterfeed+4ba9c350@podcasts.jellypod.comfalse<![CDATA[Feelings, Moral Truth, and Boundaries in Care]]>https://how-team-be-better-is-dif-6vx64w.jellypod.com/episodes/5a4a701b-ccd0-4ec7-b8f9-da3a53677d215a4a701b-ccd0-4ec7-b8f9-da3a53677d21Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:04:18 GMT1616Discover why feelings serve as descriptive thermometers rather than prescriptive authorities, grounding human dignity securely in the Imago Dei beyond shifting moods or cultural consensus. Learn essential boundaries for faith communities, including when pastoral support must partner with prompt medical and psychiatric referrals for serious mental health crises.

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]]>iansteam Be BetterDiscover why feelings serve as descriptive thermometers rather than prescriptive authorities, grounding human dignity securely in the Imago Dei beyond shifting moods or cultural consensus. Learn essential boundaries for faith communities, including when pDiscover why feelings serve as descriptive thermometers rather than prescriptive authorities, grounding human dignity securely in the Imago Dei beyond shifting moods or cultural consensus. Learn essential boundaries for faith communities, including when pastoral support must partner with prompt medical and psychiatric referrals for serious mental health crises. Show Notes Your Truth vs. The Truth: can two conflicting realities both be true?: https://ehyde.wordpress.com/2020/10/26/your-truth-vs-the-truth-can-two-conflicting-realities-both-be-true/false00:05:40full<![CDATA[Tuning Forks, Moral Realism, and Boundaries in Soul Care]]>https://how-team-be-better-is-dif-6vx64w.jellypod.com/episodes/c9e7b9ce-becf-4649-9b14-50398ac87797c9e7b9ce-becf-4649-9b14-50398ac87797Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:08:13 GMT1515Explore why genuine forgiveness requires naming real moral wrongs against the standard of the imago Dei rather than settling for subjective feelings. The conversation also sets vital boundaries for pastoral care, detailing when severe psychiatric conditions require immediate medical referral.

]]>iansteam Be BetterExplore why genuine forgiveness requires naming real moral wrongs against the standard of the imago Dei rather than settling for subjective feelings. The conversation also sets vital boundaries for pastoral care, detailing when severe psychiatric conditioExplore why genuine forgiveness requires naming real moral wrongs against the standard of the imago Dei rather than settling for subjective feelings. The conversation also sets vital boundaries for pastoral care, detailing when severe psychiatric conditions require immediate medical referral.false00:05:49full<![CDATA[Feelings, Moral Truth, and the Plumb Line of Human Dignity]]>https://how-team-be-better-is-dif-6vx64w.jellypod.com/episodes/a4e4630f-fe0d-4115-bf48-0ca2e5182aa6a4e4630f-fe0d-4115-bf48-0ca2e5182aa6Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:07:43 GMT1414Why can feelings be real without being the final authority on what is good or evil? This Christian counseling conversation explores moral reality through the image of God, using the plumb line as an analogy for testing our judgments, and distinguishes ordinary pastoral care from serious mental illness, which calls for prompt professional help.

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]]>iansteam Be BetterWhy can feelings be real without being the final authority on what is good or evil? This Christian counseling conversation explores moral reality through the image of God, using the plumb line as an analogy for testing our judgments, and distinguishes ordWhy can feelings be real without being the final authority on what is good or evil? This Christian counseling conversation explores moral reality through the image of God, using the plumb line as an analogy for testing our judgments, and distinguishes ordinary pastoral care from serious mental illness, which calls for prompt professional help. Show Notes Counseling in the Image of God: Why the Imago Dei Matters - AACC.net: https://aacc.net/weekly-devotionals/counseling-in-the-image-of-god-why-the-imago-dei-matters/ C.S. Lewis & The Abolition of Man - Veritas Collegiate Academy: https://www.veritasca.com/blog/cs-lewis-and-the-abolition-of-manfalse00:06:13full<![CDATA[Why Your Feelings Are Dashboard Lights, Not the Steering Wheel]]>https://how-team-be-better-is-dif-6vx64w.jellypod.com/episodes/13c6e957-cbe0-4236-8b05-8fc3c1ad1d6a13c6e957-cbe0-4236-8b05-8fc3c1ad1d6aMon, 12 Oct 2026 13:03:02 GMT1313Steve Miskelley, Jill, and Dr. Michael Brashears unpack why personal emotions make great indicators but terrible authorities for truth and identity. They also address the critical boundary between pastoral care and professional medical intervention during mental health crises.

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]]>iansteam Be BetterSteve Miskelley, Jill, and Dr. Michael Brashears unpack why personal emotions make great indicators but terrible authorities for truth and identity. They also address the critical boundary between pastoral care and professional medical intervention duringSteve Miskelley, Jill, and Dr. Michael Brashears unpack why personal emotions make great indicators but terrible authorities for truth and identity. They also address the critical boundary between pastoral care and professional medical intervention during mental health crises. Show Notes A Practical Christian Counseling Guide for Real Healing and Hope: https://gracechristiancounseling.com/an-essential-guide-to-christian-counseling/false00:06:24full<![CDATA[Feelings Are Not the Final Truth]]>https://how-team-be-better-is-dif-6vx64w.jellypod.com/episodes/25a7bbe3-d001-41ce-b653-192bb16685f525a7bbe3-d001-41ce-b653-192bb16685f5Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:03:12 GMT1212This episode explores the difference between feelings and truth, using Scripture and vivid illustrations to show why human worth is grounded in the imago Dei, not in shifting emotions. It also offers clear guidance on when spiritual care is not enough and mental health or emergency support is needed.

]]>iansteam Be BetterThis episode explores the difference between feelings and truth, using Scripture and vivid illustrations to show why human worth is grounded in the imago Dei, not in shifting emotions. It also offers clear guidance on when spiritual care is not enough andThis episode explores the difference between feelings and truth, using Scripture and vivid illustrations to show why human worth is grounded in the imago Dei, not in shifting emotions. It also offers clear guidance on when spiritual care is not enough and mental health or emergency support is needed.false00:06:26full<![CDATA[Beyond Feelings: Identity, Dignity, and Crisis Care]]>https://how-team-be-better-is-dif-6vx64w.jellypod.com/episodes/cce64b71-1012-4594-b670-8194ce32b203cce64b71-1012-4594-b670-8194ce32b203Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:01:56 GMT1111This episode unpacks the danger of building identity on shifting feelings and argues for an objective, God-given view of human worth. It also draws a clear line between spiritual care and psychiatric crisis, emphasizing when immediate clinical intervention is an act of wisdom and stewardship.

]]>iansteam Be BetterThis episode unpacks the danger of building identity on shifting feelings and argues for an objective, God-given view of human worth. It also draws a clear line between spiritual care and psychiatric crisis, emphasizing when immediate clinical interventioThis episode unpacks the danger of building identity on shifting feelings and argues for an objective, God-given view of human worth. It also draws a clear line between spiritual care and psychiatric crisis, emphasizing when immediate clinical intervention is an act of wisdom and stewardship.false00:04:50full<![CDATA[When Feelings Lie: Truth, Care, and Crisis]]>https://how-team-be-better-is-dif-6vx64w.jellypod.com/episodes/47d4fcb0-4027-41ff-8cda-0378108265fa47d4fcb0-4027-41ff-8cda-0378108265faMon, 21 Sep 2026 13:01:40 GMT1010This episode explores why our feelings can be powerful but unreliable guides, using aviation and car-dashboard analogies to explain the need for an objective anchor in truth and identity. It also draws clear boundaries between pastoral care and psychiatric emergencies, showing how spiritual support and clinical intervention can work together to protect human dignity.

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]]>iansteam Be BetterThis episode explores why our feelings can be powerful but unreliable guides, using aviation and car-dashboard analogies to explain the need for an objective anchor in truth and identity. It also draws clear boundaries between pastoral care and psychiatriThis episode explores why our feelings can be powerful but unreliable guides, using aviation and car-dashboard analogies to explain the need for an objective anchor in truth and identity. It also draws clear boundaries between pastoral care and psychiatric emergencies, showing how spiritual support and clinical intervention can work together to protect human dignity. Show Notes A Practical Christian Counseling Guide for Real Healing and Hope: https://gracechristiancounseling.com/an-essential-guide-to-christian-counseling/false00:03:56full<![CDATA[Beyond Feelings: Dignity, Grief, and When to Refer for Help]]>https://how-team-be-better-is-dif-6vx64w.jellypod.com/episodes/66bf458c-64aa-4c94-9ae1-c66b7578f6f666bf458c-64aa-4c94-9ae1-c66b7578f6f6Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:02:15 GMT99This episode explores why emotional states should be treated as diagnostic signals, not the basis of identity, and how objective human dignity can provide steadiness through grief and anxiety. It also lays out the clear red line between pastoral care and clinical intervention, including crisis markers that require immediate professional help.

]]>iansteam Be BetterThis episode explores why emotional states should be treated as diagnostic signals, not the basis of identity, and how objective human dignity can provide steadiness through grief and anxiety. It also lays out the clear red line between pastoral care and This episode explores why emotional states should be treated as diagnostic signals, not the basis of identity, and how objective human dignity can provide steadiness through grief and anxiety. It also lays out the clear red line between pastoral care and clinical intervention, including crisis markers that require immediate professional help.false00:04:17full<![CDATA[When Feelings Aren’t the Horizon]]>https://how-team-be-better-is-dif-6vx64w.jellypod.com/episodes/cac43aec-a36e-4e59-81f0-2b10772a1182cac43aec-a36e-4e59-81f0-2b10772a1182Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:02:19 GMT88This episode explores why emotions are real but not ultimate authorities, using the image of a pilot relying on instruments instead of the horizon. It also tackles the crucial moment when spiritual care must give way to psychiatric intervention, emphasizing collaborative support and the dignity of seeking clinical help.

]]>iansteam Be BetterThis episode explores why emotions are real but not ultimate authorities, using the image of a pilot relying on instruments instead of the horizon. It also tackles the crucial moment when spiritual care must give way to psychiatric intervention, emphasiziThis episode explores why emotions are real but not ultimate authorities, using the image of a pilot relying on instruments instead of the horizon. It also tackles the crucial moment when spiritual care must give way to psychiatric intervention, emphasizing collaborative support and the dignity of seeking clinical help.false00:04:21full<![CDATA[Why Feelings Can’t Anchor Identity]]>https://how-team-be-better-is-dif-6vx64w.jellypod.com/episodes/7cc5d86c-7a70-4608-8082-036d2d507ccf7cc5d86c-7a70-4608-8082-036d2d507ccfMon, 31 Aug 2026 13:03:13 GMT77This episode explores why feelings can never serve as a stable foundation for identity, drawing on the imago Dei as an objective anchor for human worth. It also explains when mental health struggles require clinical intervention, emphasizing that true care combines pastoral support with urgent medical help when needed.

]]>iansteam Be BetterThis episode explores why feelings can never serve as a stable foundation for identity, drawing on the imago Dei as an objective anchor for human worth. It also explains when mental health struggles require clinical intervention, emphasizing that true carThis episode explores why feelings can never serve as a stable foundation for identity, drawing on the imago Dei as an objective anchor for human worth. It also explains when mental health struggles require clinical intervention, emphasizing that true care combines pastoral support with urgent medical help when needed.false00:04:36full<![CDATA[Imago Dei, Mental Health, and Knowing When to Refer]]>https://how-team-be-better-is-dif-6vx64w.jellypod.com/episodes/13b13df3-207b-43c2-a437-7f52811762a513b13df3-207b-43c2-a437-7f52811762a5Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:01:52 GMT66This episode explores the burden of building identity on shifting feelings and why Imago Dei offers a steadier foundation for human worth and mental health. It also examines when spiritual care should give way to clinical intervention, emphasizing compassionate collaboration between faith leaders, families, and healthcare professionals.

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]]>iansteam Be BetterThis episode explores the burden of building identity on shifting feelings and why Imago Dei offers a steadier foundation for human worth and mental health. It also examines when spiritual care should give way to clinical intervention, emphasizing compassThis episode explores the burden of building identity on shifting feelings and why Imago Dei offers a steadier foundation for human worth and mental health. It also examines when spiritual care should give way to clinical intervention, emphasizing compassionate collaboration between faith leaders, families, and healthcare professionals. Show Notes Counseling in the Image of God: Why the Imago Dei Matters: https://aacc.net/weekly-devotionals/counseling-in-the-image-of-god-why-the-imago-dei-matters/false00:03:58full<![CDATA[When Feelings Aren’t the Final Word]]>https://how-team-be-better-is-dif-6vx64w.jellypod.com/episodes/b65c4aa6-018a-4bcf-9fcc-d2e4aa525c3ab65c4aa6-018a-4bcf-9fcc-d2e4aa525c3aMon, 17 Aug 2026 13:02:30 GMT55This episode explores the danger of treating feelings as ultimate truth and argues for grounding identity in objective human dignity. It also clearly distinguishes pastoral support from psychiatric crisis, outlining urgent warning signs that require immediate clinical care.

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]]>iansteam Be BetterThis episode explores the danger of treating feelings as ultimate truth and argues for grounding identity in objective human dignity. It also clearly distinguishes pastoral support from psychiatric crisis, outlining urgent warning signs that require immedThis episode explores the danger of treating feelings as ultimate truth and argues for grounding identity in objective human dignity. It also clearly distinguishes pastoral support from psychiatric crisis, outlining urgent warning signs that require immediate clinical care. Show Notes Mental Illness and the Call of the Church: https://churchlifejournal.nd.edu/articles/mental-illness-and-the-call-of-the-church/false00:04:55full<![CDATA[Blueprint Over Mirror: Identity, Pain, and Real Care]]>https://how-team-be-better-is-dif-6vx64w.jellypod.com/episodes/a59e90a3-a901-475e-8444-b3bc0be51b8da59e90a3-a901-475e-8444-b3bc0be51b8dMon, 27 Jul 2026 13:02:54 GMT44This episode explores the tension between self-invented identity and the Christian idea of receiving worth through the image of God, using vivid metaphors like a dashboard warning light and a blueprint. It also draws a clear line between pastoral care and clinical intervention, emphasizing when mental health crises require professional help.

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]]>iansteam Be BetterThis episode explores the tension between self-invented identity and the Christian idea of receiving worth through the image of God, using vivid metaphors like a dashboard warning light and a blueprint. It also draws a clear line between pastoral care andThis episode explores the tension between self-invented identity and the Christian idea of receiving worth through the image of God, using vivid metaphors like a dashboard warning light and a blueprint. It also draws a clear line between pastoral care and clinical intervention, emphasizing when mental health crises require professional help. Show Notes You Are a Beautiful Design | Matt Chandler: https://proverbs31.org/read/devotions/full-post/2016/04/12/you-are-a-beautiful-designfalse00:04:35full<![CDATA[Identity Fatigue and the Rise of Objective Truth Consultation]]>https://how-team-be-better-is-dif-6vx64w.jellypod.com/episodes/2d12597d-f2cb-4fb7-97d2-4f544253d4792d12597d-f2cb-4fb7-97d2-4f544253d479Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT33This episode explores the idea of identity fatigue in a culture of self-invention and introduces Objective Truth Consultation (OTC) as a confessional Christian model rooted in received identity, virtue formation, and objective truth. It also draws a clear clinical boundary between spiritual care and serious mental illness, while arguing that feelings are real but not self-validating.

]]>iansteam Be BetterThis episode explores the idea of identity fatigue in a culture of self-invention and introduces Objective Truth Consultation (OTC) as a confessional Christian model rooted in received identity, virtue formation, and objective truth. It also draws a clearThis episode explores the idea of identity fatigue in a culture of self-invention and introduces Objective Truth Consultation (OTC) as a confessional Christian model rooted in received identity, virtue formation, and objective truth. It also draws a clear clinical boundary between spiritual care and serious mental illness, while arguing that feelings are real but not self-validating.false00:07:29full<![CDATA[My Truth, Graveyard Spirals, and When Care Must Escalate]]>https://how-team-be-better-is-dif-6vx64w.jellypod.com/episodes/23b7d503-3ef6-4a20-809c-3422b7062f6e23b7d503-3ef6-4a20-809c-3422b7062f6eMon, 20 Jul 2026 13:03:07 GMT22This episode explores why feelings can be real without being the final authority, using vivid images like spatial disorientation and a graveyard spiral to argue for an external standard of truth. It also distinguishes ordinary distress from serious mental health crises, making the case that recognizing the boundary between pastoral care and professional intervention is an act of love.

]]>iansteam Be BetterThis episode explores why feelings can be real without being the final authority, using vivid images like spatial disorientation and a graveyard spiral to argue for an external standard of truth. It also distinguishes ordinary distress from serious mentalThis episode explores why feelings can be real without being the final authority, using vivid images like spatial disorientation and a graveyard spiral to argue for an external standard of truth. It also distinguishes ordinary distress from serious mental health crises, making the case that recognizing the boundary between pastoral care and professional intervention is an act of love.false00:06:13full<![CDATA[Imago Dei vs. Living Your Truth]]>https://how-team-be-better-is-dif-6vx64w.jellypod.com/episodes/8d6d2e4c-7f26-4e66-8f13-7411c48cb8e98d6d2e4c-7f26-4e66-8f13-7411c48cb8e9Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:04:56 GMT11The hosts examine the pressure of “living your truth” and the burnout it can create, arguing for an external anchor in imago Dei rather than shifting emotions. They also draw a clear boundary between spiritual care and serious mental illness, stressing when immediate medical referral is essential.

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]]>iansteam Be BetterThe hosts examine the pressure of “living your truth” and the burnout it can create, arguing for an external anchor in imago Dei rather than shifting emotions. They also draw a clear boundary between spiritual care and serious mental illness, stressing whThe hosts examine the pressure of “living your truth” and the burnout it can create, arguing for an external anchor in imago Dei rather than shifting emotions. They also draw a clear boundary between spiritual care and serious mental illness, stressing when immediate medical referral is essential. Show Notes Counseling in the Image of God: Why the Imago Dei Matters: https://aacc.net/weekly-devotionals/counseling-in-the-image-of-god-why-the-imago-dei-matters/ Mental health and the Imago Dei – ECLAS: https://www.eclasproject.org/mental-health-and-the-imago-dei/false00:06:33full