Monday Jun 23, 2025

From Trauma to Purpose: Pastor Trevor Barnes Jr. on Faith, Mentorship, and Finding Peace|MENTAL Ep29

In this inspiring episode of MENTAL, host Corey Schonhorst sits down with Pastor Trevor Barnes Jr.—Senior Pastor at Northside Seventh-day Adventist Church and Chaplain at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis. They explore how pain, heartache, and even ego can become stepping stones to purpose and peace.

Trevor shares his personal journey from Oakland to St. Louis, his deep commitment to underserved youth, and the surprising ways faith shows up in struggle. Whether it's trauma from the past or uncertainty about the future, Trevor's words remind us that purpose often finds us when we let go and walk in trust.

If you've ever wondered how to parent through pain, guide others without controlling them, or find light in dark places, this episode will speak to you deeply.

🌟 Key Takeaways:

The importance of showing up for underserved youth with honesty and grace

Why faith often grows in low-income communities

How letting go of control opens the door to true purpose

🔗 Connect with Trevor Barnes Jr.:

📸 Instagram: @trevor.d.barnes.jr

📘 Facebook: Trevor Barnes Jr.

🔗 Connect with Host Corey Schonhorst:

📸 Instagram: @corey.schonhorst

🎙️ Mental Podcast Page: @mentalstl

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