{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Finding Hope Through Bipolar Disorder \u2013 Interview with Ruby Lucas","description":"In this episode, Pastor Brad interviews Ruby Lucas, author and mental health advocate. Ruby was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 19, but her struggles with anxiety began much earlier in childhood. Her teenage years were marked by depression, sadness, and panic attacks. While studying abroad, Ruby experienced her first manic episode, which led to her diagnosis. The following years were challenging\u2014marked by denial, lack of proper treatment, psychosis, and even times when people took advantage of her vulnerability. But God broke through. Ruby\u2019s story is one of faith, hope, and recovery. She shares how God restored her life, gave her renewed purpose, and continues to sustain her journey toward healing. Don\u2019t miss this powerful and inspiring episode that reminds us that no one is beyond hope. \ud83d\udcd8 Learn more about Ruby\u2019s story in her book:  I WILL Fly: My Journey Through Bipolar Disorder \ud83d\udc9b If this episode encouraged you, please share it with a friend or family member who might need to hear Ruby\u2019s story. Together, we can spread hope and remind others that healing is possible. ","author_name":"Fresh Hope for Mental Health","author_url":"http:\/\/freshhopetoday.libsyn.com\/webpage","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38578800\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/87A93A\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194201075"}