The Catholic Difference in Mental Health - Deacon Randy Kiel - 03/03/2026
Deacon Randy Kiel discusses how Catholic spirituality, the communion of saints, and sound psychology work together in authentic mental health care. He explains why faith and therapy are not opposed — but deeply integrated.
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Show Notes
Deacon Randy Kiel, licensed mental health counselor and founder of Kardia Counseling, joins the Catholic Morning Show to reflect on how Catholic teaching shapes his approach to therapy.
In this conversation:
How Catholicism provides deeper joy and belonging
Integrating prayer and spirituality into counseling
The role of saints like St. Teresa of Avila, St. Joan of Arc, and St. Bernadette in understanding suffering
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Catholic anthropology
Why religious people still need mental health care
Mental health challenges are not a failure of faith — they are part of the human condition, and healing often requires walking with others.
Learn more: https://Kardiacounseling.com
#CatholicMentalHealth #FaithAndReason #CatholicCounseling #SpiritualHealing
Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.
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