Talk

The Way of Jesus in Our Mental Health

Hannah Brencher
February 19, 2023

Join Brett Younker and Hannah Brencher for an insightful dialogue on navigating mental health challenges through the lens of faith as they delve into how Scripture informs and guides our approach to caring for our minds in today’s complex world.

Key Takeaway

God is for you, and He is with you in every moment. He is not punishing you for your mental illness—He is heartbroken with you.

  1. Mental illness is a real issue, and it affects our spiritual and physical life.

  2. Dealing with mental illness isn't a one-time thing—it's a process.

  3. Seek disciplines to help your mental illness—whether that's changing your diet, exercising, taking medication, going to therapy, etc.

  4. Not everyone will struggle with mental illness, but every single one of us should make our mental health a priority.

  5. Not having a healthy relationship with technology keeps us from living a healthy life.

  6. Our life mission is to love the Lord our God with all our mind, heart, & soul.

  7. It's important to have a right and true picture of God.

  8. God can handle all that you're going through.

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"I understand and have been in the trenches of mental illness, but I also know and believe that God is in it, and He is fighting for us."
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Hannah Brencher

Discussion Questions

  1. Do you find yourself ruminating on things a lot? What is that like for you?
  2. How has your mental health affected your spiritual and physical life?
  3. What are some disciplines that you have to implement in your life to have a healthier lifestyle?
  4. Do you struggle with mental illness? If not, what are some areas of your mental health that you can work on?
  5. What is your relationship with technology like?
  6. How do you feel about your current relationship with God?

Scripture References

4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
6Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
37Jesus replied:
“ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’
Hannah Brencher
Hannah Brencher
Founder and Creative Director of More Love Letters, author of 3 bestselling books, TED Speaker, and an online educator.