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The MEnding Space Podcast with Dr. Steve
Hosted by Steven W. Bell, DMin. · EN
Welcome to The MEnding Space Podcast, where mending begins with ME and extends to others. Hosted by Dr. Steve, a seasoned pastor, counselor, and chaplain with 20 years of experience, this podcast is your companion for navigating life's challenges, finding emotional and spiritual restoration, and fostering healthier connections.
Each episode dives into topics like personal growth, grief recovery, healthy relationships, and community healing, all framed within the belief that “MEnding begins with me and extends to others.”
Whether you're seeking insights for your personal journey or tools to support others, The Mending Space Podcast offers a safe, compassionate space to explore and grow. Together, let’s heal, rebuild, and thrive.
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I’m Not Okay — And That’s Okay: Making Room for Vulnerability
Jun 2700:51:23Tap to summarizeIn this raw and redemptive conversation, Dr. Steve sits down with Kendrick Harris to unpack why vulnerability is one of the most courageous things a man can offer—and why being “not okay” might just be the first step toward true healing. Together, they explore emotional honesty, the weight of silent suffering, and how men can rewrite the script around strength, faith, and mental health. This episode is a must-hear for every man who’s tired of pretending and ready to begin mending. 🧠 For Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re giving voice to the silent battles—and creating space to breathe, feel, and heal.
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Thriving in the Temple: Stewarding Your Physical Health
Jun 1300:50:34Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The MEnding Space, Dr. Steve sits down with Corey Buckner—an artist, family man, content creator, and fitness motivator—to talk about what it really means for men to thrive in their bodies as part of their healing journey. As we observe Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, this conversation explores the sacred connection between physical wellness, mental clarity, and spiritual growth. Corey shares his journey from surviving to stewarding his health—not out of vanity, but as an act of victory. From weight loss and discipline to the sacredness of sweat, this convo is about rebuilding the man from the inside out—mind, body, and soul. Whether you're just getting started or recommitting to the journey, this episode is your reminder: your body is a temple, and it's time to thrive in it. Key Topics: ✅ Faith-fueled fitness and mental health ✅ The emotional weight many men carry—and how to shed it ✅ Reframing health as stewardship, not punishment ✅ Balancing life as a father, husband, and purpose-driven creator
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Aching Still, Moving Still: When Grief Meets Growth
May 3000:45:35Tap to summarizeGrief doesn’t have a timestamp, and healing doesn’t mean you forget. In this soul-stirring close to Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Steve sits down with Rev. Dr. Damien Davis to explore the sacred tension between pain and purpose. Dr. Davis, who experienced the unimaginable loss of his daughter, Brooklyn, opens up about how grief reshaped his theology, impacted his mental health, and led him to a deeper purpose. Together, they explore how spiritual life and mental wellness can coexist, side by side—even when the path is full of questions, tears, and unexpected turns. Whether your grief is fresh or buried deep, this episode offers comfort, clarity, and community for the journey forward. 🔑 Topics Include: The grief no one talks about—but everybody carries How to distinguish between grief and depression Why faith and therapy aren't opposites Finding forward motion when you're still aching The power of honesty, lament, and lasting healing 📌 Dr. Damien Davis is the author of 📘 Prison Life and the Aftermath of Thug Living 🛒 Available at: wipfandstock.com/author/damien-w-d-davis 💬 “Make peace with everyone and live up to your God-given potential.” – Rev. Dr. Damien Davis 📱 Contact Dr. Davis: Phone: 773-615-1589 Email: damiendavis11@icloud.com Facebook Group: Me & Grief
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Rest Is Resistance: Reclaiming Your Sanity Through Stillness
May 1600:40:22Tap to summarizeIn a culture that glorifies hustle and ignores exhaustion, what if rest is the most radical—and spiritual—form of healing? In this powerful conversation, therapist Raven Fisher unpacks the deep connection between rest, mental health, and emotional restoration. Together, we explore why so many of us fear stillness, how trauma trains us to stay busy, and how reclaiming rest can restore your body, mind, and soul. 💬 Topics We Cover: ✔️ Signs you're addicted to busyness ✔️ Why stillness feels unsafe for many trauma survivors ✔️ How rest resets the nervous system ✔️ What faith communities must do to model real rest ✔️ Simple ways to begin a rhythm of restoration—today 📲 For counseling inquiries or bookings: Raven Fisher, LCPC 📧 hello@navecenter.com 🌐 www.navecenter.com
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Healing Starts Here: Creating Spaces of Hope, Not Harm
May 2, 202500:38:40Tap to summarizeIn this powerful kickoff to Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Steven Bell sits down with Pastor Don Gordon — a seasoned leader with over 45 years of ministry experience — to explore how the Church can become a true place of healing. From urban church planting and youth outreach to trauma recovery and house church movements, Pastor Don has spent decades equipping people to walk in wholeness. In this episode, he shares practical wisdom on how churches can move beyond performance and programming to create safe, sacred spaces for the wounded to heal. If you’ve ever longed for the Church to be more than a gathering — to be a hospital for the hurting — this conversation is for you. Topics Covered: ✔️ The Church’s role in trauma healing ✔️ Building trust with hurting people ✔️ Leading through emotional and spiritual restoration ✔️ Encouragement for weary leaders ✔️ Small churches, big healing impact 🎧 Listen now and join the movement of churches that mend. #TheMendingSpace #HealingStartsHere #MentalHealthAwareness #ChurchThatHeals #FaithAndHealing
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When the Mind Hurts: Seeing and Supporting in Crisis
Apr 18, 202500:33:20Tap to summarizeMental health crises don’t always look like chaos—sometimes they show up as silence, withdrawal, or subtle cries for help. This week on The MEnding Space podcast, we’re having a vital conversation with returning guest Raven Fisher, a Licensed Clinical Therapist and founder of Nave Wellness Center. The episode is called: “When the Mind Hurts: Seeing and Supporting in Crisis,” And it’s all about how we can: ✅ Recognize the signs ✅ Respond with compassion ✅ Know when to seek help ✅ Walk with wisdom and love Whether you’re a pastor, a parent, a friend, or just someone trying to support the people around you—this conversation is for you.
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Healing Through Humor: Laughter, Loss, and Living On
Apr 4, 202500:38:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The MEnding Space, Dr. Steve sits down with comedian Stephon Raickett to explore the healing power of laughter. With honesty, humor, and heart, Stephon opens up about how faith shapes his comedy, how joy can be a form of resistance, and why sometimes the deepest healing comes wrapped in a punchline. We talk about: - The intersection of comedy and trauma recovery - How to live a full life without faking it - Laughing through grief - The spiritual side of storytelling If you've ever needed permission to laugh again—especially while healing—this episode is for you. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple, YouTube & all major platforms. Connect with Stephon Raickett: 📧 Email: comedianstephon@gmail.com 📱 Instagram: @comedianstephon 🔗 Facebook: facebook.com/stephon.raickett
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Faith, Flow, and Healing: Yoga Through a Christian Lens
Mar 21, 202500:33:40Tap to summarizeCan yoga and Christianity coexist? How does movement impact our mental, physical, and spiritual well-being? In this episode of The MEnding Space, I sit down with Sylvia Winfrey, a faith-based yoga instructor, to explore the connection between yoga, healing, and Christian faith. We’ll dive into: ✨ Breaking misconceptions about yoga in the Christian community ✨ How movement and breathwork support mental and emotional healing ✨ Practical ways to integrate faith and wellness into your daily life If you’ve ever been curious about how faith and holistic health intersect, this episode is for you! Tune in and discover how MEnding begins with me and extends to others. 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! #TheMEndingSpace #FaithAndWellness #YogaAndChristianity
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The Invisible Ache: Creating Safe Spaces for Men
Mar 7, 202500:55:26Tap to summarizeMen carry wounds we rarely talk about—silent battles that go unseen, unspoken, and unresolved. In this powerful episode of The MEnding Space, Dr. Steve sits down with Corey Buckner to unpack the invisible ache men experience and the urgent need for safe spaces where they can heal, process, and grow. 🔥 In this episode, we discuss: ✔️ Why many men feel trapped between emotional numbness and explosive outbursts ✔️ How suppressed emotions become the enemy when left unspoken ✔️ The barriers keeping men from vulnerability—and how to break them ✔️ What true emotional safety looks like and how to create it ✔️ Practical steps for men to start their healing journey today Corey brings his decades of experience in media, ministry, and creative storytelling to this conversation, offering deep insight, practical wisdom, and real talk about what it takes for men to heal and thrive. #TheMEndingSpace #MensMentalHealth #Healing #Vulnerability #NewEpisode #CoreyBuckner #EmotionalWellness #SafeSpaces #BlackMenHeal
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From Brokenness to Wholeness
Feb 21, 202500:36:06Tap to summarizeHow do we heal after deep wounds? How do we move from brokenness to wholeness, especially when trauma shakes our faith and identity? In this powerful episode of The MEnding Space, Dr. Steve sits down with Anjanette White, founder of Precious Rubies, to explore the journey of spiritual healing after trauma. Together, they discuss: 🔹 The impact of trauma on faith and self-worth 🔹 Breaking the silence and taking the first steps toward healing 🔹 Rebuilding trust in God after pain and loss 🔹 Practical tools for finding peace, purpose, and wholeness If you’ve ever felt stuck in your pain, struggled with faith after trauma, or needed encouragement on your healing journey, this episode is for you. #TheMEndingSpace #Healing #Faith #TraumaRecovery #FromBrokennessToWholeness
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