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Psalms for the SpiritSacred Balance: Where Spiritual Practice Meets Mental Health [Something Psalmic]Welcome to this new series, “Something Psalmic,” in which I invite my guests to share what’s lifting their spirits and offering them healing and hope right now.In this inspiring episode of Psalms for the Spirit, I’m joined by Miriam Diephouse-McMillan, a chaplain, ordained minister, and author of Sacred Balance: How Ancient Practices Can Restore Modern Minds. Miriam has served for over 12 years as a spiritual caregiver in a state psychiatric hospital, where she walks alongside individuals facing profound mental health challenges ~ and where she’s witnessed the deep healing that spiritual practices can bring.Toget...
2025-07-1622 min
What the Hell is a Pastor?Sacred Balance (with Rev. Miriam Diephouse-McMillan)In which Rev. Miriam Diephouse-McMillan joins Jo to discuss her ministry journey, her work as a chaplain in a psychiatric hospital, and her new book, Sacred Balance: How Ancient Practices Can Restore Modern Minds, available where books are sold! Learn more about Miriam here: https://www.miriamdiephousemcmillan.com/Get Sacred Balance here: https://chalicepress.com/products/sacred-balance-how-ancient-practices-can-restore-modern-mindsWant to tune in to Jo's ordination on August 2 or send a kind word their way? You can learn everything you need to know about that at wthiap.com/ordination.
2025-07-0755 min
Uncharted: Navigating Faith and LifeSacred Balance: Healing Minds & Souls with Miriam Diphouse McMillanSend us a textIn this episode, I’m joined by Miriam Diphouse McMillan—author of Sacred Balance: How Ancient Practices Can Restore Modern Minds. Miriam is a chaplain at an inpatient psychiatric hospital, an ordained minister, a writer for the Intercession of Spirituality and Mental Health, and above all, a child of God. We dive deep into the intersection of faith and mental health, exploring how spiritual practices—like prayer—have been scientifically shown to calm the mind through MRI research. Miriam shares insights from over 12 years of experience walking alongside people in crisis, leading s...
2025-06-2640 min
Lady Preacher PodcastThe Intersection of Mental Health & Spiritual Care with Rev. Miriam Diephouse McMillanRev. Miriam Diephouse-McMillan (she/her) is a board certified chaplain serving in a psychiatric hospital where she sees first-hand the ways that mental health and spiritual care collide. In this powerful episode, Miriam shares stories about the ways caring for people’s spiritual wellbeing can come alongside the medical care folks receive, and can transform lives, offering space for healing and hope.About MiriamMiriam works and writes at the intersection of Spirituality and Mental Health. She loves exploring big questions of meaning, hope, and connection that shape our faith and well-being. Miriam has been...
2024-11-1847 min