Church Is Messy: Loaded Questions - Does faith fix mental health?

In this episode Svea is joined by pastors Otis Hall and Jodi Quinn as they look at faith and mental health.

Resources:
Jodi Quinn's email: care@autumnridge.church

Topics Discussed in this Episode:
  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:21 The number of Americans dealing with mental health issues is staggering.
  • 02:03 We seem to be afraid to talk about mental health.
  • 04:37 Being real about mental health issues. Otis' struggles.
  • 06:42 Prayer and following Jesus doesn't mean all our mental health issues will go away.
  • 08:42 Svea to Otis: how have you felt Jesus support you in your own life.
  • 10:38 Shouldn't I expect that if I believe Jesus I won't have to struggle with mental health?
  • 12:48 The age-old question: why do bad things happen to good people?
  • 14:10 What resources we have available for people who are struggling.
  • 16:56 What would you say to someone who doesn't know Jesus or feels like Jesus has let them down?
  • 18:58 Walking with Jesus isn't an instant cure, but he is a way through.
  • 22:28 Breath prayer.
  • 25:48 Some helpful application points from 1 Peter 5: be humble, cast your anxiety, be courageous.
  • 34:42 Closing prayer.
Church Is Messy: Loaded Questions - Does faith fix mental health?
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