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Fresh Hope for Mental Health is the official podcast of www.FreshHope.us 

Pastor Brad Hoefs is the host for the program.  

We encourage you to leave comments or to email us with questions and ideas to: PastorBrad@FreshHope.us

Finding Hope Through Anxiety: A Conversation with Cody Deese

Nov 11, 2025

In this episode, Pastor Brad interviews Cody Deese, a pastor from Georgia and author of Discovering Your Internal Universe.

Cody opens up about his lifelong struggle with anxiety, which began in childhood. At 40 years old, he received his first diagnosis of panic disorder — the moment that marked the beginning of a...


Oct 30, 2025

This week, Pastor Brad sits down with his long-time friend, Jimmy George, the Executive Director of Fresh Start Omaha!

For years, Jimmy served as a pastor at Relevant Church, and now he is dedicated to seeing people set free from the debilitating effects of offense, hurt, and loss.

In this powerful conversation, Jimmy...


Oct 30, 2025

Do you feel like a part of you is stuck in the past, carrying wounds you can't seem to shake?

In this profoundly important episode, Pastor Brad welcomes Dr. Audrey Davidheiser—a leading expert who is helping people find deep soul healing.

Dr. Davidheiser, a licensed psychologist in California and certified Internal...


Oct 14, 2025

In this episode, Pastor Brad interviews Ruby Lucas, author and mental health advocate. Ruby was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 19, but her struggles with anxiety began much earlier in childhood.

Her teenage years were marked by depression, sadness, and panic attacks. While studying abroad, Ruby...


Sep 1, 2025

In this episode, Pastor Brad talks with Katie Allred—professor, author of Church Communication and community builder. Katie shares her story of growing up in the church, the importance of community, and how faith has shaped her journey.

When Katie was just 18 years old, her father passed away, a loss that deeply...