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.