S5 E1 | Faith, Mental Health, and the Work of Healing

In the opening episode of Season 5 of The TheoTherapist Podcast, host and creator Dr. Ca Trice Glenn welcomes listeners back for a new season of honest conversations at the intersection of theology and therapy.

The TheoTherapist Podcast, where we explore the intersections connecting theology and mental health. The TheoTherapist podcast is hosted by Dr. Ca Trice Glenn, a practical theologian and licensed therapist.

“This season is not about easy answers, it’s about better questions, deeper care, and more honest conversations.” – Dr. Ca Trice Glenn

Can faith and therapy work together to support healing, emotional wellness, and a more grounded life? What happens when prayer is important, but we also need practical tools to navigate anxiety, grief, trauma, and everyday challenges?

In the opening episode of Season 5 of The TheoTherapist Podcast, host and creator Dr. Ca Trice Glenn welcomes listeners back for a new season of honest conversations at the intersection of theology and therapy.

Dr. Glenn reflects on the purpose behind the podcast and explains why spiritual care and professional mental health support do not have to compete. While theology helps us explore meaning, purpose, hope, and our relationship with God, therapy offers practical ways to understand emotions, recognize behavioral patterns, and work through life’s challenges.

Drawing on her experience in pastoral care and clinical counseling, Dr. Glenn explores the importance of process healing, the recognition that healing often unfolds over time through reflection, support, spiritual practices, and intentional care.

She also offers a preview of Season 5, which will feature conversations with clinicians, theologians, pastoral caregivers, researchers, and mental health leaders about anxiety, Black mental health, belonging, trauma, community care, and other challenges shaping our lives.

In this episode, you’ll explore:

• Why The TheoTherapist Podcast exists and what makes Season 5 different.
• How theology and therapy contribute to healing and emotional wellness.
• Why prayer and professional mental health care can work together.
• What process healing means and why healing often takes time.
• How faith communities can make room for honest conversations about mental health.
• What listeners can expect from the new season.
• Why acknowledging the need for help is a meaningful part of the healing journey.

The invitation for Season 5 is simple: You don’t have to pretend to be okay, and needing help does not make you weak.

Whether you are a person of faith, a pastor, a mental health professional, or someone exploring your own journey toward healing, this episode invites you into a deeper conversation about caring for the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.

Podcast Host

Rev. Dr. Ca Trice Glenn, LPC, ACS

Host

Through counseling, consulting and training, Dr. Glenn shares her passion for wellness and balance. Over the last 20 years, she has held leadership positions in the entertainment, corporate, information technology and counseling fields. In addition to her professional experience, she also lives out her life’s vocational calling as an ordained minister. Dr. Glenn uses her gifts to educate and care for others seeking holistic wellness. Through counseling, consulting and training, Dr. Glenn shares her passion for wellness and balance.

The TheoTherapist Podcast

“You don’t have to pretend to be okay.” – Dr. Ca Trice Glenn

“I am not weak if I need help. I’m not weak if I need additional care.” – Dr. Ca Trice Glenn

“We make room for the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.” – Dr. Ca Trice Glenn