"I'm a Christian but I am not okay!" In this week's episode of "The Catch Up Podcast," hosts Joe and Marc engage in a poignant conversation with Mack Buchanan. Together, they delve into the often-considered-"taboo" topic of mental health within the Christian realm, exploring how the gospel can shape our approach to these struggles.

Eavesdrop as they share personal stories, discuss the stigmas surrounding mental health, and offer a compassionate perspective on navigating challenges. Mack brings expertise and a heart for healing, providing practical insights on integrating faith and mental well-being.

This episode is a safe space for anyone grappling with mental health concerns, emphasizing that grace and the gospel extend to every corner of our lives. Tune in for an empowering conversation that sheds light on the intersection of faith and mental health, offering hope and understanding to those who need it most.

Mack’s E-mail: [email protected]

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - INTRO

02:39 - THE CONDITION OF COLLEGE MINISTRY TODAY

04:24 - THE REALITY OF MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLE IN MINISTRY

07:53 - DOES SOCIAL MEDIA PLAY A ROLE IN PEOPLE'S MENTAL HEALTH?

09:20 - HOW IS THE CHURCH DEALING WITH THIS ISSUE OF MENTAL HEALTH?

11:09 - WHAT DOES "WELLNESS CULTURE" LOOK LIKE?

11:42 - THE CAPITALIZATION OF PEOPLE'S MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLE

14:07 - IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MENTAL ILLNESS AND SPIRITUAL WARFARE?

16:17 - FAITH PIONEER'S MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES

18:17 - WHAT IS THE "ALREADY; NOT YET?"

19:55 - WHAT ROLE DOES THE GOSPEL PLAY INTO OUR MENTAL WELL-BEING?

22:36 - UNDERSTANDING MENTAL ILLNESS AS A CHRISTIAN

25:07 - MISUNDERSTANDING THE GOSPEL

26:48 - BROKENNESS IN SCRIPTURES

31:57 - OUR BLESSED HOPE

36:22 - OUR TENDENCY TO FORGET OF THIS "HOPE"

37:17 - COMMUNITY'S ROLE IN ALL OF THIS

38:25 - HOW DO WE APPROACH THAT "HURT" DONE TO US IN OUR MENTAL ILLNESS?

43:18 - THE SECULARIZATION OF CONFRONTING THIS ISSUE

44:37 - CONFRONTING THIS "WORLDVIEW" WITH ANOTHER THAT IS BETTER

49:42 - DEALING WITH THIS PRACTICALLY

53:36 - DOES THIS MEAN THERE ARE MISDIAGNOSIS OF MENTAL ILLNESS?

55:00 - SAD REALITY OF THE MENTAL HEALTH REALM

56:50 - OUR ATTACHMENT TO ONE OF THE FACTORS TO OUR STRUGGLES

59:07 - TAKING MEASURE TO IDENTIFY THE ROOT OF OUR MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES

01:02:35 - ARE THERE ANY RESOURCES WE COULD UTILIZE? HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH THIS?

01:05:57 - LOOK TO SCRIPTURES FOR ENCOURAGEMENT

01:08:34 - LOOK TO OTHER FAITH PIONEER'S PRAYERS

01:10:24 - REMEMBER THIS IN YOUR STRUGGLE

01:13:19 - CLOSING PRAYER

01:14:43 - OUTRO