Dr. Pepper and Friends
YouTube Channel and Podcast on all things mental health, relationships, faith, and sometimes fishing.
Episodes
Feb 25, 2026
Feb 25, 2026
35 min
Bible study on Genesis 22 from 2/18/26 at Fellowship Bible Church, Jackson, TN
Feb 23, 2026
Feb 23, 2026
27 min
More on FIELDCRAFT? https://www.fieldcraftoutdoorco.comAre Too Many People Medicated… or Too Few? | Medication, Mental Health & Faith (with Keesha Nathaniel, APRN, DNP, PMHNP)Are too many people on psychiatric medication?Yes.Are too few people getting the help they need?Also yes.In this episode of Dr. Pepper & Friends, I sit down with Keesha Nathaniel, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, to talk honestly about medication, mental health, and faith — cutting through fear, stigma, and quick-fix thinking.We discuss when medication can be life-giving, when it may not be necessary, and why wise mental health care is never just about a prescription. This conversation explores how medication, counseling, lifestyle, relationships, and spiritual growth can work together for real healing.If you’ve ever wondered:✔ Do I really need medication for anxiety or depression?✔ Is taking medication a sign of weak faith?✔ How does a responsible psychiatric evaluation actually work?✔ Can medication help — without becoming the whole solution?…this episode will help you think clearly and make informed decisions.Our goal isn’t more medication or less medication — it’s the right care for the right person at the right time.About Keesha NathanielKeesha is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who specializes in thoughtful, patient-centered evaluation and treatment. She is passionate about helping people find stability, clarity, and hope through whole-person care.📍 About Dr. Pepper & FriendsThis channel explores mental health, relationships, faith, and personal growth through honest conversations and practical wisdom.If this episode helped you:👍 Like💬 Comment with your thoughts or questions🔔 Subscribe for future conversations on mental health, marriage, leadership, and faith📌 Need counseling or mental health services? Schedule with Dr. Keesha Nathaniel? https://app.practicepicnic.com/client-portals/272Learn more about The Pratt Clinic:https://theprattclinic.com
Feb 20, 2026
Feb 16, 2026
Feb 16, 2026
45 min
Genesis 22 The Promised Fulfilled! Men"s Bible Study February 11, 2026, Pepper Pratt
Feb 8, 2026
Feb 8, 2026
43 min
Men's Bible study at Fellowship Bible Church in Jackson, TN 2/4/26, Genesis 20. Pepper Pratt.
Jan 29, 2026
Jan 29, 2026
29 min
Authentic faith isn’t built on intensity, willpower, or spiritual performance. It’s formed over time—through trust, humility, and endurance rooted in grace.In this episode of Dr. Pepper & Friends, Pepper is joined by Chris Smith for a thoughtful conversation on Spiritual Grit—what it is, what it isn’t, and why so many men confuse pressure with faithfulness.Together, they explore:why grit without grace leads to burnouthow spiritual grit differs from white-knuckled disciplinewhat actually sustains men when life is heavy or unclearhow faith is formed through practice, not performanceThis conversation is part of our January series, The State of the Man, examining what truly helps men live steady, faithful lives under real responsibility.The themes here connect to a broader training framework called FieldCraft—designed to help men build emotional, relational, and spiritual strength for real life. Not as hype or motivation, but as formation.When grit and grace come together, men don’t just endure—they become whole.Learn more about FieldCraft:👉 https://fieldcraftoutdoorco.comSubscribe to Dr. Pepper & Friends for ongoing conversations at the intersection of faith, formation, and real life.
Jan 21, 2026
Jan 21, 2026
Jan 21, 2026
38 min
Authenticity is something most men say they want—but far fewer feel safe or equipped to practice.In this episode of Dr. Pepper & Friends, Pepper is joined by pastor and friend Jeremy Brown of Journey Church Jackson, TN for an honest conversation about men, relationships, and authenticity.Together, they explore why many men long for deeper connection yet remain guarded; how performance, silence, or control often replace presence; and why authenticity is not oversharing, but the ability to stay grounded and honest without posturing or withdrawing.This conversation is part of our January series, The State of the Man—a set of dialogues examining what actually helps men live steady, faithful lives under real responsibility.The themes in this episode also connect to a broader training framework Pepper has been developing called FieldCraft. Not as a pitch or a program, but as a response to the gap many men feel between knowing what matters and being able to live it—especially in relationships.No fluff.No pressure.Just an honest conversation about what it takes to show up well.If this resonates, stay close. More conversations are coming.Learn more about FieldCraft:https://fieldcraftoutdoorco.com
Jan 21, 2026
Jan 19, 2026
Jan 19, 2026
4 min
What happens when a man neglects his need for adventure? Aaron Grissom joins Dr. Pepper & Friends to talk about this often unspoken topic.



