<![CDATA[Breaking Through Darkness]]> https://breakingthroughdarkness.com Recovery is hard work that takes place every day. In Breaking Through Darkness, author John Casey tells a story of triumph as he shares his struggles with mental health. His story is a tale of God's Light piercing through darkness. It embodies hope and understanding. In this podcast, we hope to provide a discussion platform for topics that are rarely discussed. Join us on this journey of what happens while you battle the darkness moving toward fully breaking through your darkness.

]]> RSS.com 2026.401.141116 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:07:47 GMT en 6e98cb8b-86fa-5778-ba7d-2fa61ed233cc https://media.rss.com/breakingthroughdarkness/20240417_060442_c304ea3e7d9c094266ea9fa66e907d28.png Breaking Through Darkness https://breakingthroughdarkness.com yes All Rights Reserved - John Casey 2024 John Casey John Casey false episodic podcast <![CDATA[Recovery & Humility]]> In this episode, John explores the effectiveness of the 12-step recovery process, emphasizing the importance of humbling oneself to Jesus' love for achieving successful outcomes.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/breakingthroughdarkness/1575365 3bce2103-63c0-4a85-bd50-e11ce1ba5885 927 full 1 1 10 10 false Mon, 22 Jul 2024 05:00:58 GMT <![CDATA[Men and Mental Health Conversations]]> In this episode of Breaking Through Darkness podcast, John dives into why it is crucial for men to start talking about their mental health openly—it's all about breaking down barriers and finding support in unexpected places.

If you are struggling with mental health issues, please visit our website breakingthroughdarkness.com for a list of resources.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/breakingthroughdarkness/1564894 51dc9f24-e37f-47f9-829d-59a1265402dd 1357 full 1 1 9 9 false Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:00:33 GMT <![CDATA[Unpacking White Privilege]]> In this episode, John delves into the contentious subject of white privilege: its definition, its impact on our communities, and how increasing awareness can foster better understanding among neighbors and promote better mental health for all.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/breakingthroughdarkness/1558098 53956595-2a7d-4844-ab00-f2402f10828b 1131 full 1 1 8 8 false Mon, 08 Jul 2024 05:00:26 GMT <![CDATA[In Him was Life]]> In this episode, John discusses how believing in Jesus Christ can impact mental health recovery, and what it really means to have faith in a higher power during the recovery process.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/breakingthroughdarkness/1538660 51781438-e4b5-4dd8-ac96-9898590445ee 723 full 1 1 7 7 false Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:01:15 GMT <![CDATA[Embracing the Rainbow ]]> This week, John tackles our society's treatment of the LGBTQ+ community and the reasons why he is committed to loving all without judgment as intended by the teachings of Jesus Christ

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/breakingthroughdarkness/1535837 d3173a1f-fc13-4504-854b-123e54f39855 788 full 1 1 6 6 false Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:00:28 GMT <![CDATA[Beyond Colorblindness]]> In this episode, John discusses the treatment of minority communities in the U.S., highlighting how it contradicts the principles of love taught by Jesus.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/breakingthroughdarkness/1516195 cb3f565f-2a54-429e-87c7-01d605bac7df 861 full 1 1 5 5 false Mon, 17 Jun 2024 05:00:41 GMT <![CDATA[Healthy Boundaries]]> In this episode, John discusses the sometimes difficult task of placing healthy boundaries on personal relationships, friendships and acquaintances that detract from the recovery process.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/breakingthroughdarkness/1517130 16fda2b6-d734-42a3-a9a9-67ae56db7a11 871 full 1 1 4 4 false Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:00:45 GMT <![CDATA[Best Laid Plans]]> As the saying goes, 'if you want to make God laugh tell him about your plans.' In this week's episode of the Breaking Through Darkness podcast, John talks about how change can affect our well-being and the importance of being aware of ourselves and our mental health in how to handle it when plans change.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/breakingthroughdarkness/1502522 eca7d38c-57f9-4e68-949c-dc40a37796e9 605 full 1 1 3 3 false Mon, 03 Jun 2024 05:00:36 GMT <![CDATA[Healthcare Heroes]]> In this episode of the Breaking Through Darkness podcast, John relates his admiration for our first responders and medical personnel who risked their lives to care for all of us. Discover his personal connection to the pandemic and the heroes who helped us through it.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/breakingthroughdarkness/1491024 aff53a17-300f-45ae-b0ef-db4d869b8bf7 603 full 1 1 2 2 false Mon, 27 May 2024 05:01:28 GMT <![CDATA[Breaking Through Darkness - Introduction]]> In this introductory episode, John talks about how a mental breakdown changed his life, the reasons why he wrote Breaking Through Darkness and how his journey on the path to recovery continues to make a difference in his life.

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