I Can’t Pray the Bipolar Away – Dissecting John MacArthur’s Crazy Views on Mental Illness

Sunburnt Souls – Where Faith and Mental Health Collide

In this episode of Sunburnt Souls, Dave Quak takes on John MacArthur’s controversial claims that psychiatry is a scam and mental illness isn’t real.

Faith and Mental Health: Can They Coexist?

Speaking not as an expert but from lived experience, Dave unpacks:

• Why dismissing mental illness is harmful and can push people further into isolation.
• How faith, therapy, and medication can work together in God’s healing process.
• Why seeking help for mental health does not mean you have weak faith.

Breaking the Stigma in the Church

For many, there’s a tension between trusting God and getting professional help. This episode challenges that false divide and encourages believers to:

• Embrace a holistic approach to healing.
• Support those struggling with mental illness instead of dismissing their pain.
• See therapy and medication as tools, not obstacles, in a faith-filled life.

Listen Now: A Raw and Honest Response

If you’ve ever wrestled with the intersection of faith and mental health, this episode is a must-listen.

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