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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

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...


Feb 14, 2024

In this enlightening episode, Pastor Brad delves into the crucial topic of maintaining positivity amidst life's challenges, offering invaluable insights through 8 thought-provoking questions. As life often presents obstacles and trials, having practical tools to navigate them becomes essential. Among the questions...


Feb 6, 2024

In this podcast episode, Pastor Brad engages in a conversation with Peggy Rice, who shares her journey of encountering Fresh Hope during a challenging battle with depression. Peggy recounts how she sought peer-to-peer support for mental health struggles and discovered Fresh Hope, a turning point in her life. Currently...


Dec 19, 2023

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Dec 12, 2023

Danei Edelen is the founder of NAMI Brown County in Ohio. “I am a wife, mother, founder of NAMI Brown County, and 2020 Ohio News Media Hooper Award winner for my original column related to mental health.

https://mentalhealthwarrior.life/

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