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When you hear the words Alzheimer's disease, what do you think of? The truth is, the picture most of us have of the disease is incomplete. Alzheimer's disease doesn't start when someone starts to lose their memory. It actually starts years – sometimes decades – earlier. The Rethinking Alzheimer's Disease Podcast is an engaging, narrative-style podcast miniseries for those curious or motivated to learn about Alzheimer’s disease. Perhaps you have a family member with Alzheimer’s disease, or ca ...
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Episode 93 – Mental Health Strategies For Spiritual Leaders and Congregation | Speaking With Gravity
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Episode 92 – The Discipleship of Men Cultivates Healthy Masculinity | Speaking With Gravity
Mental Health Strategies For Spiritual Leaders and Congregation: Episode 93
In this powerful episode of Speaking with Gravity, hosts Terance Dawkins, Joshua Williams, and Hannah Williams are joined by special guest Dr. Mekeshia Bates—a licensed psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and ordained minister—to discuss the critical intersection of mental health and spiritual leadership in the African American community.
Dr. Bates shares insights from her upcoming book, No Shame: Bridging the Gap Between Mental Health and the Black Church (releasing Summer 2026), and unpacks the mental health education gap among pastors and faith leaders. She emphasizes the urgent need for formal training, emotional resilience, and community care in church spaces. This episode challenges outdated stigma and offers practical ways to integrate mental wellness into congregational life.
Whether you're a pastor, mental health advocate, or simply passionate about emotional well-being in the Black community, this episode delivers real talk, informed perspective, and inspiration to spark change.
🎧 Listen now to explore how faith and healing can work together—not apart.
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