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The Role of Faith in a Mental Health Crisis

Benefits come from faith communities that help us grow in relationship with God and flourish as Christian disciples. But it’s more like getting a vaccine than taking medicine. Vaccines are preventative, helping reduce the … See more

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When the Body Can Gather Again

WEBThese will most certainly preach—an active religious life correlates with improved mental and physical health, promotes prosocial and civic behaviors, and …

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No Place for Them in the Therapy Room

WEBThe overall problem is massive and complex, but, in addition to the links below, here is a relatively simple first step to addressing it. The church can partner with …

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Mental Health Needs in Your Church

WEBThis resource, created by the American Psychiatric Association, is a guide for faith leaders to help us navigate the needs we encounter on the frontlines. For some, it …

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Finding Jesus in the Storm: The Spiritual Lives of Christians with

WEBThe church can and should be a place of refuge for those who experience mental illness. But many in our churches—from pastors to lay-leaders to the average …

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Bridging the Gap between Black Churches and Mental Health

WEBThe National Alliance on Mental Illness provides resources on racism’s impact on well-being, suggestions on finding a therapist that is culturally competent, and …

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Psychology for Ministry: Living a Holier Life with Lindsey Root Luna

WEBThis week we feature another interview in partnership with Blueprint 1543. Lindsey Root Luna is a psychologist at Hope College where her teaching and research …

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Race and Health: The Intersection of Disadvantage

WEBShe tells the story of Kiarra, a young African American woman from Baltimore who faces the insurmountable obstacles of a social structure that is hostile to people of …

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Psychology for Ministry: Embodying Community with Mark McMinn

WEBSarey: Switching gears now, do you think Christians should think about mental illness or mental health differently than how a non-believing person would?. …

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Race and Generational Trauma

WEBSubscribe. The history of race in our country has led to significant generational trauma and that generational trauma negatively influences the health and …

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Raising Our Spirits Together: Q&A with Dr. Addie Weaver

WEBWe are facing a mental health crisis. Nine out of 10 American adults recognize it. Addie Weaver, assistant professor of social work at the University of …

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Prescribing Church

WEBThe religion-vs.-science narrative persists in our wider culture, but that’s clearly a false narrative when it comes to the interface between religion and health. …

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The Wonderful Burden of Caregiving

WEBCaring for the Invisible Second Patient. How can the church help caregivers? Here are a few ideas: 1. Don’t forget the caregivers.Sometimes referred to …

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Hope for a Worn-Out Church

WEBClergy self-care is important. Here is a list of strategies to help a worn-out pastor.; Lifeway Research offers tips on how to care for those suffering from …

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John Wesley and Science: Using Science to Serve the Poor

WEBA Holistic Approach. In Inward and Outward Health, Deborah Madden underscores that Wesley’s approach to medicine was grounded in a holistic …

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Grateful for Gratitude

WEBLikewise, the science of psychology reminds us that when we practice gratitude, we live healthier and more fulfilling lives. I’m grateful for gratitude because, …

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When the Body Cannot Gather

WEBEach Friday, Wheaton’s Humanitarian Disaster Institute is hosting a webinar for churches on how to respond to COVID-19.; Creative ideas abound in this article …

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Is the Scientific Study of Prayer Legit

WEBAs a prayer expert Kevin Ladd, notes, “The metaphysical core of prayer—what God does—is not accessible to science.”. Many outside of our churches …

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On Being a Scientist as a Christian

WEBBioLogos has collected an excellent series of interviews with scientists who love God, follow Jesus, and serve the church. Here is just a taste of the kinds of things …

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