Toxic Theology, Mental Health, Gravity & Grace (Jon Reichardt)

Content Warning: This episode contains detailed discussion of suicidal ideation, intrusive thoughts, religious trauma, and mental health crisis. If you're struggling, please reach out to Lifeline (13 11 14) or Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636).

Jon Reichardt is an ARIA-nominated music producer who's worked with some of Australia's biggest hip hop artists: Hilltop Hoods, Bliss n Eso, 360. But this conversation delves into the deeper struggles Jon has faced in the past, at the intersection of mental ill-health and toxic theology.  Jon shares about some of the darkest chapters he's faced and how he emerged from them with a more beautiful and healing conception of God. 

At the end of the episode Will and Jon share a brand new track they've been working on as part of a mental health campaign: Gravity & Grace. A stirring combination of spoken word poetry and atmospheric music, the track is a perfect way to conclude the conversation, acknowledging the weight of life (gravity) while holding space for wonder and healing (grace).  

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