This is part three of our "Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise in 2024" New Year's resolution series. This conversation explores the challenges faced by individuals with mental illness in Christian circles. It highlights the stigma and misconceptions surrounding anxiety and depression, emphasizing the need for the church to reform its approach to mental health care. The conversation also addresses the complexity of the brain and the physical basis of mental illness. It encourages individuals to be honest about their struggles and offers support and understanding. Ultimately, it emphasizes the importance of empathy, education, and a holistic approach to mental health within the church community. This conversation explores the importance of addressing mental health issues within the church community. It emphasizes the need for openness about struggles and seeking treatment. The role of support and care within the church is highlighted, along with understanding God's role in mental health. The importance of empathy, listening, and taking action is discussed. Taking care of physical health is also emphasized. The power of prayer and trust in God is explored, as well as the concept of holistic care and seeking wholeness. The conversation concludes with an invitation to seek God's presence and salvation. Takeaways Mental illness is often misunderstood and stigmatized in Christian circles, leading to shame and a lack of support for those struggling. Anxiety and depression are real illnesses with physical and chemical causes, and they should be treated with the same compassion and care as physical illnesses. The church needs to reform its approach to mental health care, providing education, support, and resources for individuals and families affected by mental illness. Faith can be a source of strength and comfort for those with mental illness, but it is not a cure-all. It is important to seek professional help and support from the faith community. Be open about mental health struggles and seek treatment without shame. Support and care for one another within the church community. Understand that God is present in mental health struggles and provides comfort. Practice empathy, listen, and be willing to sit with others in their pain. Take action and don't hide mental health issues. Take care of physical health as it impacts mental well-being. Pray and trust in God, casting anxieties on Him. Embrace holistic care and seek wholeness in all aspects of life. Seek God's presence and salvation for ultimate healing and purpose. Chapters 00:00 Recognizing Mental Illness in Christian Circles 03:39 The Journey Towards Self-Acceptance 06:01 The Church's Need for Reform in Mental Health Care 07:25 Understanding Anxiety and Depression 09:44 Biblical Examples of Anxiety 11:32 The Weight of Anxiety 13:15 Guarding Against Excessive Anxiety 15:45 Seeking God's Kingdom First 17:41 The Impact of Anxiety on Daily Life 19:18 Biblical Examples of Depression 22:28 The Reality of Depression 25:06 Battling Depression and Feeling Forsaken 27:09 Depression in Biblical Figures 31:06 Understanding the Complexity of the Brain 35:36 The Church's Historical Response to Mental Illness 36:17 Challenging Misconceptions about Mental Illness 39:11 The Stigma Surrounding Mental Health 43:42 The Role of Faith in Mental Health 46:30 Encouragement for Those Struggling 49:06 The Limitations of Faith in Healing 50:25 Honesty and Support in the Church 50:32 Being Open About Struggles and Seeking Treatment 51:42 Support and Care within the Church 52:29 Understanding God's Role in Mental Health 53:34 Practicing Empathy and Listening 54:29 Taking Action and Not Hiding 56:54 Taking Care of Physical Health 59:43 Prayer and Trust in God 01:02:05 Holistic Care and Wholeness 01:03:05 Seeking God's Presence and Salvation