You're Not Finished

You're Not Finished

You're Not Finished is a mental health & wellness podcast hosted by Brittany Franklin. Integrating the Christian faith & mental health as well as talking about personal experiences, suicide prevention, & exposing barriers that add stigma to mental health & prevent people from healing. #YNF https://yourenotfinished.com/

Episodes

April 17, 2025 23 mins

In episode three of the "What Keeps You Alive" Series, Brittany discusses the difference between the roles we have & who we are created to be, & why it's important to not conflate the two.

Key points: 

  • Roles are temporary, identity is forever. Identity, especially in Christ, takes precedence over our roles here on earth.
  • Our identity in Christ should be the foundation of what we do - the roles/tit...
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In episode two of the "What Keeps You Alive" Series, Brittany talks about the importance of gratitude & how it can keep you going despite external circumstances.

Key points: 

  • Focusing on the good helps to change your perspective - expanding your capacity to live logically, Biblically, & from compassion.
  • Gratitude is something to be consistently practiced & reminded of.
  • Being grateful doesn't m...
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In previous episodes, it was stated that YNF would not be a platform where political issues & the actions of the current administration would be discussed. Find out why Brittany changed her mind.

Key points: 

  • Depending on wisdom & Godly counsel, it's un-Christlike & (in some cases) cowardly not to speak up & give a defense for your faith, even when it comes to politics.
  • Politics affect the mental, emoti...
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The first episode of the "What Keeps You Alive" Series starts with Brittany being open about her struggles with suicidal ideation & sharing what keeps her alive, despite personal limitations & the state of the nation.


Key points: 

•  Start small - people tend to look for a major purpose in life, but the small things are important enough to consider life worth living. Significance can be found in anything with the right pers...

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Brittany uses this podcast episode to spread awareness of resources for those affected by the fires and first responders.


Key points:
  •  Links on the YNF website offer resources & allow others to help those directly impacted by the wildfires.
  •  The focus needed to be on supporting & rebuilding communities & the people who dwell in them—resist misinformation or any other harmful rhetoric that will preven...

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December 30, 2024 21 mins
In this episode of the YNF Podcast, Brittany shares some words of encouragement as 2024 comes to an end. Key points: • Hanging on to what we know is true in a world that thrives off of misinformation & confusion will keep us strong in an uncertain future. • Do what's needed to keep your mind & peace, & leave everything & everyone else that doesn't contribute to that in 2024. • Discerning between good & b...
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In this episode of the YNF Podcast, Brittany talks about how & why votes are challenging & ending relationships, as well as how (in certain circles) the Christian response to the election season & its results have contributed to divisiveness amongst Christians & non-Christians alike. Key points: • Despite what is at stake, we should be sober-minded, God-fearing, & people-honoring when casting our votes & ...
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In this episode of the YNF Podcast, Brittany talks about how passion & emotion have overcome wisdom & nuance. Wisdom is a key element in the faith & an important aspect of positive mental & spiritual health. Being zealous at the expense of wisdom has increased division & strife, with some of us exchanging truth, justice, & peace for unrighteousness, power, & fear. Key points: • Despite what is at stak...
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In this episode of the YNF Podcast, Brittany addresses the idea of "renouncing trauma" publicly, the motive behind it, & why it is ineffective & potentially detrimental to the true healing of those who suffer from traumatic experiences & their effects. She also talks about some of the benefits of a trauma-informed church. Key points: • It's important to resist acts & public displays that are used to absolve perpet...
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In this episode of the YNF Podcast, Brittany talks about how connecting with God through the Lord's Prayer can be helpful during a mental health crisis & contribute to healing. Key points: • Breaking down the Lord's prayer to address distress, harmful thoughts, & suicide ideation • Supporting scripture for God's care during trials • Bridging the gap between the Christian church & mental health field • Note: The...
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In this episode of the YNF Podcast, Brittany gives an encouraging life update & talks about what it means to go from false intimacy to freedom in life, including detailing her journey in overcoming pornography use & self-stimulation. She's created a helpful resource for women & girls called, "You're Not Finished: The Journey From False Intimacy to Freedom," which is available exclusively on Amazon & Lulu.Key points:...
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In part two of this survivor story, TEDx speaker, trainer, & writer David Woods Bartley continues to speak about his ongoing journey from "mental hellness to mental wellness," describing how electroconvulsive/shock therapy (ECT) was the treatment method that ultimately changed & improved his quality of life.Learn more about ECT, the expectations, & risks here: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) - Mayo Clinic To learn more...
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In part one of this survivor story, TEDx speaker, trainer, & writer David Woods Bartley speaks candidly about his ongoing journey from "mental hellness to mental wellness," describing how therapy & community have given him a sense of hope & purpose following being sexual abused, familial loss, & a suicide attempt in 2011. He shares how, with our stories, simple acts of service, & kindness, we all can be empowere...
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In this episode, Brittany talks about the importance of awareness on the side that is often overlooked. The awareness of how the thoughts, words, & actions of those who are in distress, struggling with addiction, or have a diagnosed disorder affect themselves & others is just as important as the awareness that ends stigma. Send us a textSupport the showFor more information & YNF content: https://yourenotfinished.com/htt...
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March 5, 2024 52 mins
In this episode, Brittany discusses the allegations against former IHOP-KC leader and founder, Mike Bickle. Additionally, she provides Biblical and educational context to focus on the mental, spiritual, and emotional effects of clergy abuse on victims. Please see the following articles below for Tammy Woods' letter to Mike (and Diane) Bickle as well as to reference the research from Psychology Today: Open Letter to Mike Bickle from...
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#YNF is back! Brittany talks about some much-needed changes for YNF & gives a sneak peek of the next episode. Send us a textSupport the showFor more information & YNF content: https://yourenotfinished.com/https://linktr.ee/YoureNotFinishedhttps://www.instagram.com/ynfcast/ynfdevo | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree
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September 16, 2023 26 mins
In this episode, Brittany talks about why she thinks people might be choosing or settling for solitude & how detrimental that is to our well-being. Send us a textSupport the showFor more information & YNF content: https://yourenotfinished.com/https://linktr.ee/YoureNotFinishedhttps://www.instagram.com/ynfcast/ynfdevo | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree
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July 4, 2023 19 mins
In this episode, Brittany talks about why unbelief or believing what isn't true is the root of most problems. Send us a textSupport the showFor more information & YNF content: https://yourenotfinished.com/https://linktr.ee/YoureNotFinishedhttps://www.instagram.com/ynfcast/ynfdevo | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree
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In this episode, Brittany shares some important updates as well as how she found freedom in forgiveness. Don't forget to subscribe to the newsletter at www.ynfstore.com!Send us a textSupport the showFor more information & YNF content: https://yourenotfinished.com/https://linktr.ee/YoureNotFinishedhttps://www.instagram.com/ynfcast/ynfdevo | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree
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Special guest Desmond Shay (student, sports trainer, & founder of Wisdom Creates Power) shares his story of living through and overcoming anxiety & mental distress. He & I have an off-the-cuff conversation about the family dynamic & the impact it has had on our growth & well-being. Send us a textSupport the showFor more information & YNF content: https://yourenotfinished.com/https://linktr.ee/YoureNotFinishe...
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