From Keenan's Writing

Rooted & Real

Practical writing on faith, mental health, relationships, and the everyday work of living with intention. Published on Substack — free to read.

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Keenan writes at the intersection of evidence-based mental health and Christian faith — covering topics like anxiety, identity, relationships, parenting, and spiritual formation. The writing is honest, direct, and grounded in both clinical experience and personal conviction.

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Recent Writing

A sample of recent posts — read the full archive on Substack.

Faith & IdentityAug 29, 2026

When Pride Looks Like Control: Living as Though God Is Unnecessary

Pride is thinking too little of God and arranging life as though He were unnecessary. A reflection on the subtle ways control masquerades as self-sufficiency.

Faith & IdentityAug 26, 2026

Reading the Bible Without Misusing It: When Feelings, Fear, and Context Collide

Christians talk a lot about believing the Bible — but how we read it matters just as much. A look at how feelings and fear can distort what we actually hear.

Mental HealthMay 11, 2026

Quiet Burnout: The Exhaustion Nobody Talks About

Burnout doesn't always look like breakdown. Sometimes it looks like getting through the day — just barely. A closer look at the exhaustion hiding in plain sight.

Anxiety & StressMay 7, 2026

High-Functioning Anxiety: Successful on the Outside, Exhausted on the Inside

You're keeping it together — work, family, responsibilities. But inside, the mental load never stops. What high-functioning anxiety actually looks like and what to do about it.

RelationshipsMar 24, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Being the One Others Depend On

There is a kind of pressure that does not always look dramatic from the outside. A reflection on what it costs to be the strong one — and what it takes to ask for help.

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Articles published on Substack represent Keenan's personal writing and perspective. They are educational in nature and do not constitute clinical advice or establish a therapeutic relationship.

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