God cares about your mental health.
It's time to talk about mental health. How do we overcome our mental health struggles? How can Jesus help us step towards healing and wholeness? This month, we're in a series called "Peace of Mind", discussing anxiety, depression, and trauma. Check out Sunday’s message above, then, continue the conversation with the reading plan and resources below.
Check out this week’s reading plan, based on Sunday’s conversation about overcoming anxiety.
Monday: Mark 4:35-41
Tuesday: Philippians 4:4-9
Wednesday: Matthew 6:25-34
Thursday: 1 Peter 5:6-11
Friday: Hebrews 4:14-16
Saturday: John 14:27
Check out the resources used in this week’s teaching, as well as books you can explore if you’d like to dive deeper into our conversation.
Winning the War in Your Mind, by Craig Groeschel
Feeling Good, by David Burns
Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, by Caroline Leaf
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, by John Mark Comer
Managing Leadership Anxiety, by Steve Cuss
The Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible
If you’re struggling with mental health issues, we also want to point you to the following resources:
Call the CalHOPE Warm Line for 24/7 mental health care and resources: (833) 317-4673
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or in crisis, help is available: call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
What were some of your big takeaways from Sunday’s message?
Why do you think our culture is in a mental health crisis?
Why do you think the church rarely discusses mental health openly?
Have you ever struggled with anxiety before? What has that looked like in your life?
What are the physical sensations you begin to feel when you’re anxious?
When you feel anxious, do you tend to hide it? Or do you share your struggles with others? Why?
On Sunday, Jordan mentioned that we can overcome anxiety by being present, practicing gratitude, and asking for help. How do you think these strategies might help you when you’re anxious?